»LAN mechanics in Peru, Argentinean cabin crew warn of strikes2014-07-07
LAN Peru's local aviation mechanics have unanimously voted in favour in a vote to accept a proposal new contract with management, according to the mechanics' union SITALANPE.
»More than one million passengers at Chopin Airport2014-07-07
Chopin Airport handled over 1,073,000 passengers in June 2014, a slight fall year-on-year (down 0.2%).
»Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and P-8A Poseidon to make first airshow appearances at F2014-07-04
Boeing confirmed that the new 787-9 Dreamliner and the P-8A Poseidon will participate for the first time in flying displays at the Farnborough International Airshow, which runs July 14-20. This year's airshow marks the 40th anniversary of Boeing's participation at Farnborough.
»Leipzig/Halle ships 141-tonne gas cooler for Canadian fertiliser2014-07-04
Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport has handled its largest ever freight shipment, a gas cooler weighing 141 tonnes that is to be flown to Edmonton International Airport in Canada on board a Russian Antonov An-225 freighter.
»Atlanta makes an attempt to increase its air freight presence2014-07-04
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, king of the passenger hubs, is trying to make a dent in air cargo where it does not make the top 30, and is well behind Louisville, Anchorage, and Indianapolis.
»Colombian businesses to benefit from additional summer lift from IAG Cargo2014-07-03
IAG Cargo is increasing the frequency of flights between its Madrid hub and Bogota, Colombia.
»Colombian businesses to benefit from additional summer lift from IAG Cargo2014-07-03
IAG Cargo is increasing the frequency of flights between its Madrid hub and Bogota, Colombia.
»Iberia flies across the Atlantic with OnAir connectivity2014-07-03
Iberia is now offering OnAir's inflight connectivity on transatlantic routes. Starting today, Iberia passengers flying between Europe and the Americas can use the inflight Wi-Fi and GSM during the flight.
»AviaAM Leasing delivers first Boeing 737-700 to SCAT Airlines2014-07-03
AviaAM Leasing, a WSE listed global aviation holding company engaged in commercial aircraft acquisition, leasing and sales, is delighted to share the delivery of Boeing 737-700 to one of major Kazakhstan's carriers – SCAT Airlines. The aircraft is the first Boeing 737-700 in the carrier's fleet.
»Moscow to upgrade third airport in time2014-07-03
Russia's UTair Aviation, local authorites and Russian Internal Forces, have signed a deal to rebuild the Ermolino International Airport in Kaluga, 150 kilometres south west of Moscow, according to Shipping Gazette.
»Moscow to upgrade third airport in time2014-07-03
Russia's UTair Aviation, local authorites and Russian Internal Forces, have signed a deal to rebuild the Ermolino International Airport in Kaluga, 150 kilometres south west of Moscow, according to Shipping Gazette.
»Air France passengers in Toulouse experience a seamless journey with NFC-based s2014-07-03
Air France, Orange, SITA, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and RESA have joined forces to provide the first seamless boarding experience in Europe with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology.
»Emirates SkyCargo strengthens Scandinavian trade lanes2014-07-03
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is set to further strengthen trade lanes between Scandinavia and its worldwide network with the start of operations to Oslo, Norway, from the 2nd of September this year.
»FAA announces aviation safety rating for the Republic of Serbia2014-07-03
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the Republic of Serbia complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating.
»FedEx profit soars 35pc2014-07-03
FedEx, the US parcel delivery company, posted a 35 per cent increase in annual year on year net profit to US$2.1 billion, drawn on revenues of $45.6 billion, up 2.9 per cent, according to Shipping Gazette.
»Russia is pressing for a last-minute delay in implementing new European Union se2014-07-03
Russia is pressing for a last-minute delay in implementing new European Union security rule governing air cargo shipments due to come into effect on July 1, Reuters reports.
»Delta shareholders re-elect Board2014-07-03
Delta Air Lines' shareholders voted, among other items, to re-elect the 14 incumbent members of the Board of Directors. Delta Air Lines and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to nearly 370 destinations on six continents.
»Transparency in spare parts pricing: is it ever going to happen?2014-07-03
One of the most recent examples of issues stemming from such a lack of transparency is Sikorsky Aircraft, which has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle allegations that the company, which makes Black Hawk helicopters, failed to disclose accurate and current prices for parts. This resulted in the government paying artificially high prices for helicopter repairs for more than 3.5 years.
»Cargojet ties-up with First Air to service Canadian high Arctic2014-07-01
Cargojet, a Canadian provider of overnight air cargo services, has signed an agreement with Canadian airline First Air, a unit of Makivik Corp, to increase cost efficiencies for both carriers.
»Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines wins Best All Cargo Airline award2014-07-01
Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines has been voted the Best All Cargo Airline by shippers at the 28th Asia Freight and Supply Chain Awards in Shanghai.