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TIACA calls for separate aircargo rights

: Latest News; Friday, 12 December 2008

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has issued a press release urging countries that proactively support the development of a more competitive air cargo marketplace to reach a trade liberalisation agreement that separates cargo from passenger services.

Majors report big cargo falls

: Latest News; Friday, 12 December 2008

Germany's Lufthansa Cargo has reported November's cargo volume down nearly 10 per cent from a year ago.

Asia-Pacific carriers face US$1 billion losses

: Latest News; Friday, 12 December 2008

Based on an average oil price of US$60 per barrel for oil and an expectation that trade will suffer, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says Asia-Pacific carriers are going to experience heavy losses next year at around US$1 billion, twice the 2008 level.

UPS opens Shanghai facility

: Latest News; Friday, 12 December 2008

United Parcels Service has opened a handling facility at the Pudong International Airport, Shanghai, China that features an on-site, round the clock customers' inspection area with automated item inspection. There are 117 conveyor belts and 47 docking bays at the facility, which has a package sorting capacity of 17,000 pieces per hour.

Ryanair to pull flights

: Latest News; Friday, 12 December 2008

Irish budget airline Ryanair has gone ahead with its threat to stop its services to and from Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.
The carrier months ago warned the region's tourism marketers that they had to improve their promotional levels or face the consequences.

Canada and EU liberalise air services

: Latest News; Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Canada and the European Union (EU) have signed a comprehensive air transport agreement.

Aer Lingus to fight Ryanair bid

: Latest News; Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Irish flag carrier Air Lingus says a deal with unions on job cuts will help boost its performance next year as it fights a EUR750 million takeover bid from rival Ryanair. Aer Lingus says it has won a union agreement to cut at least 200 jobs and will implement a pay freeze that will deliver EUR50 million in savings.

Asian cargo down again

: Latest News; Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Freight traffic for Asian airlines was down 11 per cent in October, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines says.

Fernandes drops AirAsia privatisation plan

: Latest News; Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Bloomberg says an AirAsia buyout group led by the airline's ceo, Tony Fernandes, has dropped its plans after failing to raise the necessary funds in a difficult market.