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Aloha pilots delay strike action

: Latest News; Monday, 28 April 2008

As global airline failures mount, US carrier Aloha Airlines' pilots union has delayed a promised strike until today, Monday, as it waits for an update in the Bankruptcy Court on discussions between the company and two prospective buyers -- Saltchuk Resources and Jupiter Holdings -- for Aloha's cargo operations. Saltchuk said late last week it would not increase its offer of US$13m despite Aloha's financiers saying they would not accept less than US$20m.

Northwest lifts fuel surcharges, reports Q1 loss

: Latest News; Monday, 28 April 2008

US carrier Northwest Airlines Cargo is to raise fuel surcharges effective May 1, subject to government approvals. Domestic fuel surcharges rise to US$0.42 from US$0.38 cents per pound and international surcharges rise to US$1.05 from US$0.95 cents per kilogram. Northwest said westbound trans-Pacific shipments from the US to Shanghai, Guangzhou and points beyond will be subject to an additional US$0.25 cents per kilogram charge.

Aloha cargo suitor pulls out

: Latest News; Monday, 28 April 2008

Saltchuk Resources has withdrawn from the bidding for Aloha Airlines' cargo unit. Seattle, USA-based Saltchuk said it was unwilling to raise its US$13 million bid to the US$20 million threshold required by Aloha's primary lender. Meanwhile, Aloha management is seeking a court order against its cargo pilots to prevent them striking or disrupting operations.

EC wants to see Alitalia deal details

: Latest News; Monday, 28 April 2008

The European Commission says it has doubts that the Italian government’s plan to help troubled airline Alitalia is being made on commercial terms.

Etihad inks EDI deal

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 April 2008

Etihad Crystal Cargo has contracted Descartes’ global logistics network (GLN) to provide its air cargo electronic data interchange (EDI) services.

AirBridgeCargo claims a first

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 April 2008

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has launched non-stop services to Moscow from Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Kalitta scraps Kitty Hawk replacement

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 April 2008

Michigan, US-based freighter operator Kalitta Air has scrapped plans for an overnight US air cargo freighter network citing weak economic conditions and a poor response from air forwarders to its proposed tariffs.

Alitalia saga drags on

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 April 2008

The Italian government is to give Alitalia an emergency loan of 300 million euros despite being warned by the European Commission that such a loan is against EU rules governing airline support.

Siemens to build HK facility

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 April 2008

Cathay Pacific Cargo Services has contracted Siemens Mobility to build a new cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport. Budget is around 118 million Euros.

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Aloha pilots delay strike action

: Latest News; Monday, 28 April 2008

: Latest News; Monday, 28 April 2008

Aloha cargo suitor pulls out

: Latest News; Monday, 28 April 2008

Kalitta scraps Kitty Hawk replacement

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 April 2008

Alitalia saga drags on

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 April 2008

The Italian government is to give Alitalia an emergency loan of 300 million euros despite being warned by the European Commission that such a loan is against EU rules governing airline support.