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CargoBoeing launches Next-Generation B-737 BCF airplane
Shanghai, China - Orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers
Boeing launched the Next-Generation B-737/800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers. Through its freighter conversion program,... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: excellent results in cargo traffic
Warsaw, Poland - More than 58,000 tonnes went through it in 2015
In 2015 cargo traffic at "Chopin Airport" was up by 9%. The Warsaw airport handled a total of 58,284 tonnes of freight in the twelve months of 2015, including 57,735 tonnes internationally (9.4%) and 548... more
CargoDubai World Central Airport: freight traffic rises 7.7 per cent in 2015
Dubai, UAE - The volumes totalled 888,714 tonnes
Air freight traffic at Dubai’s second airport, Dubai World Central (DWC) rose 7.7 per cent during 2015 according to the year-end traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Air cargo volumes f... more
CargoAircraft and results. Aci Europe: strong passenger traffic growth in 2015
Brussels, Belgium - But freight still in the doldrums
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for 2015. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and from... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: air freight growth slowed to 2.2% in 2015
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Symposium (WCS) will take place next March in Berlin
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2% in 2015 compared to 2014.... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: positive results in cargo traffic
Warsaw, Poland - More than 58,000 tonnes went in 2015, a 9% surge year-on-year and an all-time high for the airport
In 2015 cargo traffic at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw was up by 9%. The Warsaw airport handled a total of 58,284 tonnes of freight in the twelve months of 2015, including 57,735 tonnes internationally (9.4%)... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. Hungary new freighter through-joint of Qatar Airways
Budapest, Hungary - The flights every week (Thursday and Sunday) from next March 3
Qatar Airways Cargo will commence regular flights between Budapest and Doha twice per week from next March 3. The route will be served by an A-330/200F aircraft whose payload of 62-68 tonnes will allow... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo carries 1.6 million tonnes of freight in 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Slight year-on-year decline in volumes
Lufthansa Cargo again maintained its position in Europe last year, with a total of 1.6 million tonnes of freight and mail flown. The total volume declined slightly in a challenging market environment.... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: decline in air freight volumes bottoms out
Geneva, Switzerland - Down 1.2% in November 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers) were down 1.2% in November 2015, compared... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo awarded international ISO14001 environmental standard certification
Frankfurt, Germany - Worldwide recognition of environmental management system
The sustainable environmental strategy of Lufthansa Cargo is a success. This has now been recognised. The company has received the worldwide acknowledged ISO14001 certification. Certification began in... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: Sören Stark to be board member operations
Frankfurt, Germany - After 28 years in Lufthansa Management, Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht is retiring
Effective 1 April 2016, Sören Stark will be appointed to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo with responsibility for Operations. The 48-year-old industrial engineer is currently in charge of aircraft... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo ships 35,000 tonnes of cool chain products through its new hub in Dubai -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - Two particular services designed to protect refrigerate cargo
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, recently shipped its 35,000th tonne of Cool Chain products through its exclusive freighter hub at "Al Maktoum International"-Dubai World Central (DWC)... more
CargoAirplanes and carriers. United and Lufthansa plan enhanced cargo cooperation between US–Europe
Chicago, Usa - Customers to benefit from increased network and service options
United Airlines and Lufthansa plan to enhance their current cooperation to include cargo cooperation by United Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo on routes between the US and Europe. The parties are discussing... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo continues to flat-line in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Rose just 0.5% compared to a year ago
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo volumes measured by freight tonne kilometers rose just 0.5% in October compared to... more
CargoBudapest Airport: strengthening cargo relations with China
Budapest, Hungary - Ningbo International is an airport with significant cargo development potential
Budapest Airport and the Ningbo International Airport & Logistics Development Company have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. Ningbo International is an airport with significant cargo... more
CargoAirplanes. Dubai World Central Airport registers 15.9% growth in freight traffic
Dubai, UAE - Over 662,000 tonnes handled in first 9 months of 2015
Air freight traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) rose 15.9 per cent during first nine months of the year according to a report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. The year to date cargo as at the... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: great cargo traffic results
Warsaw, Poland - Within the first nine months of 2015 more than 43 thousand tonnes of cargo passed through it
More than 43 thousand tonnes of cargo were handled from January till September 2015. That’s exactly 6 percent more than in 2014 (y-o-y) and a record in the Warsaw airport’s history. Within the first nin... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air freight markets grow slightly in September
Geneva, Switzerland - The results varied widely by region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing very modest growth in September. Measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers, air cargo volumes rose 1.0%... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo: Vietnam to become a permanent fixture of its network
Frankfurt, Germany - Freighter service to and from Ho Chi Minh City has been successfully started
Vietnam is to become a permanent fixture of the Lufthansa Cargo route network as part of the new winter schedule. Following a successful test phase over the summer months, the cargo airline will be... more
CargoHamburg Airport: ceremony for the construction project of a cargo center
Hamburg, Germany - The modern buildings and facilities on Weg beim Jaeger will replace the exist-ing 1960s Air Cargo Center
Hamburg Airport is getting ready for the future of airfreight with the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC). This morning, 180 guests celebrated the top-ping-out ceremony for the approximately 50-million... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. IATA: air freight volumes flat after recent declines
Geneva, Switzerland - The results varied widely by region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that in August freight markets stabilized after two months of decline. Measured in Freight Tonne... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and German Red Cross fly 15,000 camp beds to Germany by a B-747/8 airplane
Frankfurt, Germany - Rapid assistance from the air for refugees
The German Red Cross and Lufthansa Cargo have flown more than 15,000 camp beds in recent days from North America to Germany. On Tuesday morning Lufthansa flight LH419 from Washington landed on time at... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: freight demand falls in July
Geneva, Switzerland - In line with weaker global economic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a fall in air cargo demand in July compared to the same month last year. Air freight volumes measured... more
CargoDubai World Central airport: cargo traffic continues to climb
Dubai, UAE - Volumes rise 42 per cent to 443,012 tonnes in H1 2015
Cargo volumes at "Al Maktoum International" -Dubai World Central (DWC) continued to rise sharply in the first half of 2015, as the airport continues to rise up the ranks of the top cargo airports worldwide... more
CargoAircraft and freight. IATA: slowdown continues in June
Geneva, Switzerland - Several regions in decline
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a slowdown in growth for air cargo demand in June. Air freight volumes measured in freight tonne... more
CargoPlanes and cargo. The prices battle begin? Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo create a new list
Frankfurt, Germany - It will be introduced as of Winter schedule 2015/16
Seen the weakness of the freight air transport markets, now the battle of the prices begins (see for details AVIONEWS). Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, according to a note issued today, are adapting... more
CargoFreight volumes stable at Lufthansa Cargo
Frankfurt, Germany - The financial results for the first six months of the year will be announced on 31 July
In the first six months of this year, Lufthansa Cargo carried 811,000 tons of freight and post. This is a 0.5 percent increase over the same period the previous year. This means the leading European freight... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo: jv to cover Europe to Japan as of August
Frankfurt, Germany - Customers will benefit from an extended, faster network
More and faster connections, more capacity, flexibility and time saving: these are the benefits available to European customers of Lufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo as of 3 August. Both airlines are expanding... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air freight momentum slows
Miami, USA - The AGM will take place next June 7-9 in Miami for the 71st edition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a 3.3% increase in cargo volumes (freight tonne kilometers or FTKs) in April 2015 compared to April... more
CargoDubai World Central propelled into world’s 20 busiest international cargo hubs
Dubai, UAE - Cargo volumes rise 177.3 per cent to 213,006 tonnes in Q1 2015
Cargo volumes at "Al Maktoum International" at Dubai World Central continued to rise sharply in the first three months of 2015, propelling the airport into the world’s 20 busiest international cargo h... more