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2020 seen as a challenging year for aviation
The global aviation marketplace will encounter a wide range of challenges in 2020, according to Leatherhead-based independent aviation consultant IBA, which recently released its 2020 Market Update. Despite relatively benign macroeconomic conditions, the aviation industry will need to weather a series of shocks in the year ahead. A modest…
Read MoreUS aircraft again allowed to fly over Persian Gulf after petitions from cargo players
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently loosened imposed restrictions on US aircraft flying over the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman in order to allow flights into and out of certain airports in the region. The FAA’s action came shortly after several U.S.-based cargo airlines requested exemptions from…
Read MoreBangladesh to appeal to European Commission to remove its air cargo & mail consignments from ‘high-risk’ category
Bangladesh is to appeal to the European Commission to remove its air cargo and mail consignments from the “high-risk category”. The country claims it has taken “adequate” steps to ensure better aviation security. A presentation of the measures taken to improve security at Bangladesh airports will be made in…
Read MoreUS air cargo & express carriers seek exemption to operate in Middle East
Several US-based air cargo and express carriers have requested exemption from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue operating in the Middle East despite the recent Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) banning US carriers from flying in certain regions. Airlines that have submitted requests to the FAA include Kalitta…
Read MorePerishable goods a growth area in air cargo
According to the International Air Transport Association, interest is growing in a new industry certification program for handling and transport by air of perishable goods. The trade organization launched the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Fresh in March 2019 as a way to standardise procedures and best…
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo sees better industry outlook in 2020
Following the challenges that 2019 presented to the industry, Emirates SkyCargo is hoping for a more positive year ahead, boosted by its “innovative product development and investment in ‘fit for purpose’ infrastructure”. Mr Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice president of cargo at Emirates SkyCargo, explained that the global air…
Read MoreBrussels Airport centralises cargo operations
Brussels Airport has centralised the entire responsibility of all activities in the cargo zone within the cargo business unit and it is also looking to expand the team. The new structure results in the cargo unit overseeing all operational, financial, commercial and real-estate cargo activities in addition to its…
Read MoreAirbus’ BelugaXL freighter enters into service
Airbus’ BelugaXL freighter has entered into service after making its first operational flight on January 9, 2019. The aircraft will provide Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity compared with the existing BelugaST aircraft, which the aircraft manufacturer said would support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes. The…
Read MoreA tough year for European cargo airlines
The end of year traffic figures from European airlines sum up year 2019 was tough for the air cargo business. Figures just released by Lufthansa show that cargo carried by its various airline businesses in 2019 was down by 2.1% year on year to 10.7 bn revenue cargo tonne…
Read MoreSwissport & Lufthansa renew cargo handling contract
Swissport and Lufthansa have signed a five-year, renewed contract to carry out cargo handling at Brussels and Liège airports. The agreement – which is valid from December 2019 until the end of 2024 – covers warehousing, cargo ramp transport and the handling of mail, pharmaceuticals, valuables and general cargo…
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