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Etihad reports record passenger and cargo traffic for half year

: Latest News; Wednesday, 02 July 2008

Etihad Airways has reported record growth in passenger and freight loads for the first six months of 2008.

Grandstar Cargo takes off

: Latest News; Wednesday, 02 July 2008

A new Chinese cargo carrier has officially started operations with an inaugural flight from Tianjin to Frankfurt using a B747-400 freighter.

Sudan bans Russian aircraft

: Latest News; Wednesday, 02 July 2008

All Antonov and Ilyushin cargo and passenger aircraft have been banned in Sudan, following this week’s crash near Khartoum.

Air India delays cargo launch

: Latest News; Tuesday, 01 July 2008

Air India's freighter service project to hub out of India's Nagpur's Dr Ambedkar International Airport has been postponed – again – this time for an indefinite period.

Alitalia still on its feet...just

: Latest News; Tuesday, 01 July 2008

Beleaguered Italian carrier Alitalia’s president Aristide Police has told the group's shareholders' meeting that the airline is facing 'its last chance' and has no choice but to make a complete break with the past.

Lion Air to contest Australian market

: Latest News; Tuesday, 01 July 2008

Indonesia’s Lion Air says it’s ready to expand its international route network – including flights to Australia – and may buy international airlines.

Easyjet supports UK tax change

: Latest News; Tuesday, 01 July 2008

Low cost carrier Easyjet has voiced its support for the UK government’s replacement for Air Passenger Duty (APD), a tax on individual passengers and which is due to be replaced by a tax per aircraft levied on airlines.

Indian firms increase freight rates

: Latest News; Tuesday, 01 July 2008

Indian freight major Blue Dart Express says domestic courier and airfreight costs will rise by 15 per cent and 15-20 per cent respectively from this month (July) as a result of spiralling oil prices. -Jack Handley

Astar pilots picket DHL

: Latest News; Monday, 30 June 2008

US carrier Astar’s pilots have picketed DHL’s DHL Express USA's headquarters in Plantation, protesting DHL’s plan to outsource its domestic overnight delivery business to competitor United Parcel Service (UPS).