- Budapest Airport Sets Cargo Records and Prepares to Open New Express Facilities[May 04, 2017]
Budapest Airport handled a record 30,060 tonnes of cargo in the first quarter of 2017, up 32.3 per cent on the same period last year, including 20,455 tonnes of air cargo, up 20.8 per cent on Q1 2016.
- IATA: Global Air Freight Demand Increases 14% in March[May 03, 2017]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2017 demand growth results for global air freight markets showing a 14% expansion measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. This was the fastest pace of growth recorded since October 2010. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), grew by 4.2% year-on-year in March 2017.
- TIACA to Hold Professional Development Workshop in Alaska[Apr. 28, 2017]
A four-day workshop aimed at enhancing management skills for air cargo professionals will be conducted by TIACA in Anchorage, Alaska from August 29th to September 1st, 2017.
- Schiphol Cargo Handles Record Volumes and Sees Continued Growth in Q1 2017[Apr. 27, 2017]
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has enjoyed a strong first quarter in 2017, handling a record 420,168 tonnes from January to March, up eight per cent on the same period last year.
- Hong Kong Air Cargo Obtains Air Operator's Certificate and ATLA Licence, Home-Grown Airline Takes off Toward Global Vision[Apr. 26, 2017]
Hong Kong Air Cargo held a grand opening ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong on 26th April 2017, hosting more than 400 distinguished guests including Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Mr CY Leung, China Liaison Office Deputy Director Ms Qiu Hong, Secretary for Transport and Housing Mr Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, China Liaison Office Department of Economic Affairs Deputy Director Ms Jin Ping, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Housing Mr Joseph Lai Yee Tak, Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic Of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Counsellor Mr Wang Jie, Director-General of Civil Aviation Mr Simon Li Tin Chui, Airport Authority Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer Mr Fred Lam Tin-fuk, Legislative Councillor for Transport Mr Frankie Yick Chi-ming, Legislative Councillor for Tourism Mr Yiu Si-wing, HNA Group Board of Directors Director and HNA Tourism Group Co., Ltd Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr Xin Di, and Yangtze River Express Chairman Mr Zhang.
- Hong Kong Air Cargo Obtains Air Operator's Certificate[Apr. 20, 2017]
Hong Kong Air Cargo has just been granted the Air Operator's Certificate from the Civil Aviation Department. This is the first time in 12 years that a new Hong Kong carrier offering scheduled services has been granted the certificate, marking a glorious milestone for Hong Kong's aviation industry.
- Airbus Helicopters Selects SingPost as Skyways Logistics Partner[Apr. 18, 2017]
Airbus Helicopters is collaborating with Singapore Post (SingPost) as its logistics partner for the innovative Skyways parcel delivery project. The announcement was made today at the inaugural Rotorcraft Asia exhibition taking place in Singapore.
- Lufthansa, United Sign Cargo Joint Venture to Boost Networks[Apr. 19, 2017]
The air freight divisions of Lufthansa and United said they have agreed a joint venture on routes between Europe and the United States to help their respective networks.
- SF Airlines' Fleet Reached 39 Aircraft after Introduction of a B757[Apr. 17, 2017]
At 07:20 a.m. on April 17, SF Airlines' 17th B757-200 all cargo aircraft arrived at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, joining SF's fleet. Hence SF Airlines' all cargo carriers reached 39 aircraft, which enables it to be the cargo carrier with the largest number of all cargo aircraft in China.
- Schiphol Aviation Awards Recognise Contribution of Its Cargo Community[Apr. 12, 2017]
The awards, which take place each year to recognise the contributions of Royal Schiphol Group's business partners, were presented during a ceremony at Arendshoeve, Garden of Amsterdam.