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CSA back in the black

: Latest News; Friday, 29 February 2008

Czech airline CSA has posted a net profit of 111 mln crowns (A$7.07m) for the 2007 full year, compared to a 396 mln crown loss (A$25.25m) a year ago.

China Eastern says no thanks to CNAC

: Latest News; Friday, 29 February 2008

Hong Kong-listed China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has turned down a proposal by Air China parent China National Aviation Corp (CNAC) to buy a stake in it, saying CNAC had failed at a number of hurdles, including ‘the way it made its proposal’ and its ‘modes of communication’ with CEA.

Japan Post in cargo JV

: Latest News; Friday, 29 February 2008

Japan Post Service is to set up a 60:40 joint venture with local Japanese transport company Sankyu to expand its international air cargo business from July this year.

NZB to resume services

: Latest News; Friday, 29 February 2008

After Australia’s New South Wales minister for Primary Industries yesterday declared the state had successfully eradicated equine influenza, NZB Airfreight announced a resumption of NZ-Australia flights from Thursday 6th March, with the Monday and Tuesday evening regular services resuming 10th March.

FedEx wins awards for work environment

: Latest News; Thursday, 28 February 2008

FedEx has again been named one of the ‘Best companies to work for’ in 2008 according to rankings released by the Great Places to Work Institute. In 10 of the past 11 years FedEx has been recognized as one of the “best companies” to work for as well being consistently ranked in Fortune’s ‘Global Most Admired Companies’.

Qantas Freight extends freighter deal

: Latest News; Thursday, 28 February 2008

Qantas Freight Enterprises today confirmed it had agreed to a six-year wet lease extension on three B747-400 Freighter aircraft leased from Atlas Air.

Lufthansa reports record

: Latest News; Thursday, 28 February 2008

Lufthansa Cargo says it carried a record 1.8 million metric tons in 2007, up 2.2 per cent year-on-year over 2006.

Manchester says thank you to five

: Latest News; Thursday, 28 February 2008

Manchester Airport, UK says new freighter services were responsible for a 10.3 per cent boost to a total 166,500 tonnes handled lsat year.

Blue Dart seeks better fleet utilisation

: Latest News; Thursday, 28 February 2008

Mumbai, India-based Blue Dart Express subsidiary Blue Dart Aviation is working with major shareholder DHL to explore options for scheduled overseas operations that would improve utilisation of its aircraft, which currently fly for only eight hours at night.