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Rex wants airports to share the pain

: Latest News; Friday, 25 July 2008

Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) airline deputy chairman John Sharp wants Australian airport operators to rebate some of their 2008 profits to airlines and has called on the government to help support airlines struggling to survive because of record fuel prices and the global economic crisis.

Global flights growth continues to slow - OAG

: Latest News; Friday, 25 July 2008

The world's airlines are scheduled to operate just one per cent more flights for July 2008 compared with the same month last year, according to the latest statistics from Official Airline Guide (OAG). This represents an additional 34,800 flights; capacity for July is up by three per cent year on year.

Luggage delivery firms finding a niche

: Latest News; Friday, 25 July 2008

US travellers are being wooed by private luggage delivery firms competing for leisure business in the face of US airlines’ new first-bag baggage charges.

NOL bids for Hapag-Lloyd

: Latest News; Friday, 25 July 2008

Southeast Asian container-shipping company Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has bid an undisclosed sum to acquire TUI AG's Hapag-Lloyd unit.

Asia Pacific airlines tip slowdown

: Latest News; Friday, 25 July 2008

The Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) says the Asia Pacific air cargo market showed almost no growth in the first six months of this year.

Fuel boosts Boeing numbers

: Latest News; Friday, 25 July 2008

Fuel costs are cited as a positive driver in the next Boeing World Air Cargo Forecast, which is tipping the air cargo industry will continue to show growth.

Korean adds three to Israel

: Latest News; Wednesday, 23 July 2008

From September 25, Korea’s Korean Air Cargo will add three weekly B747-400 combi cargo flights between Seoul and Tel Aviv, Israel, doubling its current capacity to 180 tons a week.

Boisen leaves Continental

: Latest News; Wednesday, 23 July 2008

US carrier Continental Airlines’ well-respected vice president cargo Jack Boisen has announced his retirement from the airline.

UK government committee supports EU green scheme

: Latest News; Wednesday, 23 July 2008

In a clear sign the UK Transport Committee is out of step with many in the global airline industry, it has given its support to air carriers being included in the European Union’s planned Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).