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Australia –US Open Skies deal

: Latest News; Friday, 15 February 2008

The United States and Australia have concluded a landmark Open Skies aviation agreement that will eliminate restrictions on US-Australia air services for the carriers of both countries. The agreement comes after three days of negotiations in Washington.

More rail freight competition for airlines

: Latest News; Friday, 15 February 2008

Within four years, a French consortium plans to put standard airfreight containers in nine converted cars on each of 20 high-speed TGV trains and use them to deliver mail in Western Europe, including Germany, where the postal service is competing with overnight courier firms using cargo jets and fleets of vans.
The ‘Carex project’ is being funded by the French postal service La Poste and FedEx.-Jack Handley

Rivals closer

: Latest News; Friday, 15 February 2008

In January, Air France-KLM Cargo closed the sales gap on rival Lufthansa Cargo, which reported a small fall in volumes carried.

Quikjet into cargo

: Latest News; Friday, 15 February 2008

Bangalore, India-based Quikjet will launch its premium overnight cargo operation in April, using Boeing B737-300 cargo equipment and with Bangalore's new airport as a hub. The airline is expected to commence international operations to the Middle East and south east Asia after it settles into the domestic market, perhaps as early as end 2008.

Iberia to bid for Spanair

: Latest News; Friday, 15 February 2008

Spanish airline Iberia is to bid for rival Spanair, making an offer in partnership with Spain's Gestair, a leasing firm that rents planes and crew.

Emirates tests RFID technology to improve baggage handling

: Latest News; Friday, 15 February 2008

Improved baggage handling using RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology is under test by Emirates Airline in partnership with London Heathrow, Dubai International and Hong Kong International airports.

UPS releases eight Asian services

: Latest News; Thursday, 14 February 2008

US-based integrator UPS has introduced eight new products aimed at the Asian market.

Manara buys ACT stake

: Latest News; Thursday, 14 February 2008

Saudi-backed Manara Investments -- a new investment group -- has taken a 21 per cent equity stake in Turkish cargo carrier ACT Airlines. Adeeb Ahmad, representing Manara said: "ACT is well positioned to take advantage of emerging opportunities. We expect ACT Airlines to become a leading regional and international player."