»Cathay, Dragonair June cargo volume increases 15pc to 40,444 tonnes2014-07-17

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried 140,444 tonnes of cargo and mail in June, an increase of 15 per cent for a 64.9 per cent load factor, while increasing passenger volume 5.1 per cent to 2,611,868, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Refusal to exempt Russia from EU cargo security rule risks trade war2014-07-16

The cargo security impasse between the European Union and Russia, which started July 1 with the imposition of an EU rule, now threatens a trade war between the two, reports Atlanta area Air Cargo World.

»Boeing introduces new method for building 777 fuselages2014-07-16

Boeing is in the final phases of testing and production readiness of a new method for building 777 fuselages as part of its ongoing technology investment strategy.

»Giant An-225 carries 139 tonne heat exchanger2014-07-16

The unique Antonov AN-225 - the world¡¯s largest aircraft - has once again proven its vital role in air transportation, with the carriage of a huge heat exchanger weighing 139 tonnes from Germany to Canada.

»European Investment Bank helps ensure international safety standards at Maputo A2014-07-16

The European Investment Bank, Europe¡¯s long-term lending institution, has agreed to provide a EUR 20 million loan (equivalent to USD 26 million or MZN 820 million) to support investment at Mozambique¡¯s main airport in the capital Maputo that will allow the airport to meet International Civil Aviation Organization safety standards.

»Schiphol cargo tonnage grows 8.8% in first half2014-07-16

Air Cargo tonnages through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol continued to build throughout the second quarter of 2014, leading to overall growth of 8.84% in the year to date.

»Boeing selects supplier for 737 MAX full-flight simulator2014-07-15

Boeing announced the selection of TRU Simulation + Training Inc. as its supplier for state-of-the-art full-flight training suites for the 737 MAX.

»FAA approves Envirotainer's RKN e12014-07-15

Envirotainer has received full approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the most sought after electrical heating and compressor cooling air cargo container on the market, the RKN e1.

»Boeing celebrates Nok Air's 10th anniversary with special livery next-generation2014-07-15

Boeing delivered to Nok Airlines Public Company Limited (Nok Air) a special livery Next-Generation 737-800 commemorating the Bangkok-based carrier's 10th anniversary, according to Shipping Gazette.

»US nearly doubles number of airlines to report animal loss records2014-07-15

AIR carriers will be obliged to report more information about their company's animal safety record when transporting pets under regulations announced by the US Transportation Department.

»Boeing and Emirates finalise order2014-07-15

Boeing has finalised a bumper order of 150 777Xs from Emirates Airline due for delivery from 2020, valued at US$56 billion at list prices following initial interest at last year's Dubai Airshow, according to Shipping Gazette.

»American Airlines Group reports June cargo traffic results2014-07-14

American Airlines Group today reported positive combined traffic growth in June 2014 for American Airlines Cargo and US Airways Cargo.

»Alabama's Huntsville airport traffic jumps back in June2014-07-14

Huntsville International Airport has experienced an strong month in passenger traffic while cargo continued to remain on the weaker side, according to Shipping Gazette.

»India's government fast tracks air freight stations (AFS)2014-07-14

India's ministry of civil aviation is to fast-track the development of air freight stations (AFS) forming part of the new government's 100-day achievement, according to Shipping Gazette.

»PACTL continues to grow and set new records2014-07-11

Shanghai Pudong Int¡¯l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) achieved tonnage growth of 12.36 percent year-on-year and handled 121,178 tonnes of freight in June.

»Boeing expands maintenance support to customers in Southeast Asia2014-07-11

Boeing is enhancing its support to customers in Southeast Asia through a joint venture in Singapore with SIA Engineering Company.

»Hactl up 13.6% in first half2014-07-11

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) ¨C Hong Kong's major independent cargo handler ¨C achieved 11.5% growth in tonnage through its SuperTerminal 1 base in the first half of 2014, compared to the same period of 2013.

»AirAsia India appoints Globe Air Cargo India, part of ECS Group, to manage cargo2014-07-11

AirAsia India has appointed Globe Air Cargo India, part of the ECS Group, as its Cargo General Sales & Services agent (GSSA) ahead of the airline¡¯s successful launch last month.

»Lufthansa Cargo increases load factor2014-07-11

Lufthansa Cargo has been flying well-laden aircraft in the first six months of the year. The market environment did remain challenging in the second quarter of 2014. However, Europe's leading cargo airline increased its load factor to more than 70 percent ¨C an exceptionally high value compared to the rest of the industry.

»JAL Cargo fuel surcharge from the month of August 20142014-07-11

Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan from August 1, 2014.