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Singapore Airlines Cargo in cartel probe

: Latest News; Tuesday, 23 December 2008

Australia's Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has moved against Singapore Airlines Cargo as part of its ongoing price-fixing program.

Delta confirms Sydney flights

: Latest News; Friday, 19 December 2008

MCH Holding has welcomed confirmation that Delta Air Lines will begin a daily nonstop service between Sydney and Los Angeles International Airport from 03 July, 2009. The airline will operate B777-200LR aircraft offering up to 18 tonnes cargo capacity, however due to the length of the flight, cargo space is often weight-restricted, especially on the inbound flights.

Turkish Airlines extends US$6bn cutoff date

: Latest News; Friday, 19 December 2008

Turkish Airlines says Airbus and Boeing have requested - and it has agreed to - an extension of a December 17 tender cutoff date to January 19 2009 for 105 planes.

IATA tells watchdog: Bite me

: Latest News; Friday, 19 December 2008

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has moved to clarify its role and refute New Zealand Commerce Commission allegations that effectively, IATA had sanctioned cartel activity in the air cargo market.

New website for Atlas

: Latest News; Friday, 19 December 2008

Atlas Air has launched a new website, www.atlasair.com, designed to improve its customer service levels and enhance Atlas Air's ability to deliver a seamless, supply chain solution.

It’s down to price now

: Latest News; Friday, 19 December 2008

Argentina's Senate has approved a government takeover of Spanish-owned carrier Aerolineas Argentinas.

Lufthansa launches air-sea Aust service

: Latest News; Friday, 19 December 2008

Germany’s Lufthansa Cargo will launch an air-sea service from Europe to a number of destinations in Australia via Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China from January 1. Carriage will be under a single air waybill number, with the cargo coming into Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane from Asia by sea.

IIA calls for Delhi inclusion

: Latest News; Friday, 19 December 2008

The Indian Industries Association (IIA) of Uttar Pradesh has demanded New Delhi’s air cargo facility be included in the country’s air freight subsidy scheme.

Fuel surcharges cut

: Latest News; Friday, 19 December 2008

Airlines world-wide are cutting fuel surcharges as oil prices stabilise or fall in an environment of near-stagnant global demand. Thai Airways, British Airways, Virgin and SriLankan are among the latest to cut international surcharge levels. In the UK, British Midland (bmi) is cutting short haul surcharges.