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Cargo growth up sharply for May -IATA

: Latest News; Thursday, 05 July 2007

Growth in freight demand in May increased 5.0 per cent (up sharply from 2.8 per cent in April) according to the latest traffic results from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This was the largest increase since September 2006.

Denmark to host TIACA conference

: Latest News; Wednesday, 04 July 2007

Copenhagen Airport and SAS Cargo will co-host The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Executive Conference and AGM in 2008.

BAWC launch new freighter routings from Pakistan

: Latest News; Wednesday, 04 July 2007

BA World Cargo (BAWC) this month launch two new weekly B 727 freighter routings from Pakistan. The first flight will be Karachi - Bahrain and the second will be Lahore
- Bahrain.

ECS appointed GSA for Thai in Eastern Europe

: Latest News; Wednesday, 04 July 2007

Thai Airways International has appointed European Cargo Services (ECS) as its cargo GSA in Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.
ECS offices in the region expect to generate more than 1,000 tonnes of cargo per annum for the airline.

DNATA to ink Australian deal?

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 July 2007

Industry rumours are rife that an announcement is imminent of a major tie-up between Toll Air Services and Dubai’s DNATA, a division of Emirates Airlines. Market speculation suggests DNATA and Toll will develop a ground handling operation for the Australian market. Aircargo Asia-Pacific contacted senior management at Toll Group but they declined to comment.

Modified Ruslan freighter certified

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 July 2007

Modifications to the AN-124 to develop the Ruslan AN-124-100M-150 freighter aircraft into launch phase have been approved and certified compliant with all international regulations and aircraft safety requirements. The АN-124-100 Ruslan is the only freighter able to carry cargo up to 150 tonnes in weight and 6.5 metre in diameter.

Large freighter deal for Intrepid

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 July 2007

Intrepid Aviation Group has signed with Airbus a firm order for the purchase of 20 A330-200 freighters. This is the largest order received for this aircraft so far. Following a letter of intent signed in the fourth quarter of last year, Intrepid’s order has deliveries starting in 2010 and running through 2012.

Transport and logistics impact on GDP recognised

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 July 2007

The value added equivalence to GDP of Transport and Logistics is the largest of any sector in the Australian economy, says a new report released by the Australian Logistics Council.

ABC to operate mid-range freighters

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 July 2007

Volga-Dnepr Group has signed a contract to purchase two TU-204C cargo aircraft.
The mid-range freighters will be assembled at the Aviastar-SP Production Plant.