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FedEx, TNT Hope Their Merger Plan Won't See Return of Antitrust Problems That Sank UPS Deal

April 13, 2015

As FedEx and TNT Express work out the details of their planned €4.4 billion merger, echoes of a similar deal between UPS and TNT that was doomed in 2013 were instantly brought to mind. But this time around, both FedEx and TNT believe the antitrust concerns of two years ago will not play a major role in the European Union's judgment of the acquisition.

AirBridgeCargo Airlines Adds L.A., Vietnam to Freighter Network

April 9, 2015

AirBridgeCargo Airlines

AirBridgeCargo Airlines has added points to its freighter network. It is now offering twice-weekly flights to Los Angeles as part of its North America freighter service, linking the U.S. West Coast with its global network.

Big Three U.S. Air Carriers Square Off Against Top Three Persian Gulf Airlines Over Open Skies Agreements

April 7, 2015

Air Cargo World

What began as a slow-simmering disagreement over the use of government subsidies - one that has lasted for years - has recently mushroomed into a thunderhead of angry rhetoric, threats of lawsuits and proposed legislative action to roll back open skies agreements. The major U.S.-based carriers continue to accuse Middle Eastern airlines of exploiting the American market with an unfair advantage.

Airfreight Industry Finds Asia-to-South America Services Increasingly Popular

April 6, 2015

Air Cargo World

In early March, a loaded 747-400 freighter, operated by Atlas Air on behalf of forwarding firm Panalpina, pushed back from the gate in Huntsville, Alabama, and took off at sunset, full of machine parts from the American Midwest. It was the inaugural flight of Panalpina's twice-weekly "Brazil Wings" main-deck service from Huntsville to São Paulo, Brazil. On its return journey to Huntsville from Viracopos International Airport, the freighter flew on to Hong Kong International, with a load of perishable goods from Brazil and other South American markets. The total transit time for the new VCP-HSV-HKA route was less than 40 hours – pretty impressive for a journey of more than 11,300 nautical miles.

IAG Cargo Adds Services in Latin American Network

March 31, 2015

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo is boosting its Latin America service network with the launching of a new route into Colombia, and the reopening of its route into Cuba.

TNT Commences Flights Between Tel Aviv and Belgian Hub

March 24, 2015

TNT

TNT has launched a five-time-weekly air service between Tel Aviv, Israel and its hub in Liège, Belgium.

Saudia Cargo Boosts Freighter Capacity From Nairobi to Amsterdam

March 11, 2015

Saudia Cargo

Saudia Cargo is temporarily boosting its freighter capacity by 25 percent from Nairobi, Kenya to Amsterdam.

Airfreight Industry Saw Positive Growth in 2014, Especially in Asia-Pacific, Middle East

February 13, 2015

IATA

The International Air Transport Association released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5 percent demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers, a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent recorded in 2013 over 2012.

Wanting Piece of Air Cargo Market in East Africa/Middle East, Djibouti to Get Two Major Airports

January 28, 2015

Air Cargo World

The tiny African nation of Djibouti measures 23,200 square kilometers and is home to about 800,000 people, but within a few years - and with a little help from the Chinese - it expects to have two brand-new airport hubs large enough to handle 100,000 tonnes of cargo and 2 million passengers annually.

IAG Cargo Launches Cargo Connector Service in San Francisco

January 27, 2015

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo, the merged operations of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has extended its Cargo Connector service to San Francisco, the tenth city in the carrier’s network.