- Okay Airways Eyes Freight Market[Feb. 27, 2007]
The private carrier Okay Airways plans to make deeper inroads into the freight business this year and will build a domestic network with Hangzhou as its hub, the Chinese airline said on Feb. 26.
- JAL and NUL Jointly Develop and Release Domestic Cargo Weighing System[Feb. 23, 2007]
Japan Airlines Corporation (JAL) and Nihon Unisys Ltd. (NUL) have jointly developed a cargo container weighing system utilizing IC (Integrated Circuit) tags which not only enhances flight safety by accurately measuring container weight prior to loading in aircraft but also reduces cargo handling costs at small domestic airports in Japan.
- UPS Revises A380 Order Agreement with Airbus[Feb. 23, 2007]
U.S. package-delivery giant UPS has signed an agreement with Airbus that sets out a timetable for deciding the status of UPS's order for the freighter version of the A380, UPS said on Feb. 23 in a statement.
- Lufthansa Cargo Establishes Competence Centres[Feb. 22, 2007]
In an attempt to expand its market position in the special freight segments including live animals, valuable cargo, airmail and temperature-sensitive goods, Lufthansa Cargo is bundling its competencies.
- ABX Air Reports Increased Earnings[Feb. 22, 2007]
ABX Air has reported net earnings of US$68.9 million for the fourth quarter and US$90.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.
- Martinair Cargo Receives 747-400 Freighter[Feb. 21, 2007]
Martinair Cargo has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-400BCF. The freighter, registered PH-MPQ, is scheduled to make its first commercial flight for Martinair Cargo early March.
- Boeing 737 Freighters for Northern Air Cargo[Feb. 21, 2007]
Alaska-based Northern Air Cargo (NAC) will introduce three Boeing 737-200 freighters to its fleet on February 22, 2007. The aircraft will replace the company's ageing fleet of 727 aircraft.
- Traxon Europe Becomes New Preferred Partner of IATA's e-freight Project[Feb. 21, 2007]
Traxon Europe has officially become a preferred partner of IATA's e-freight project, which aims to implement paper-free air cargo processing.
- German Air Cargo Handlers Join Forces[Feb. 20, 2007]
German air cargo handling agents have joined forces by establishing a new association called VACAD, 'Verband der Aircargo Abfertiger Deutschlands'.
- Direct Ningxia-Hong Kong Flight Kicks Off[Feb. 19, 2007]
On Feb. 19, northwest China's Ningxia region launched its first direct flight to Hong Kong, marking the official opening of the airport in the region's capital to overseas and Special Administrative Region (SAR) flights.