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Inaugural Sydney-Macau flight fails to operate

: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

Viva Macau’s inaugural flight between Sydney and Macau scheduled to operate 15 August was cancelled a few hours before take-off because regulatory approval had not been granted in time.

Martinair adds Xiamen to freighter schedule

: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

Dutch freighter specialist Martinair Cargo will extend its China flights and start a weekly Boeing 747 freighter service between Xiamen and Amsterdam (the Netherlands) from 26 August.

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: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

Singapore Airlines will begin scheduled A380 services from Singapore to Sydney on 25 October … The latest figures out of Perth show the South East Asian air freight market is down 22 per cent so far this year … Former Sydney-based manager Australia for Lufthansa, Gabriela Ahrens has been promoted to regional director Lufthansa Cargo for South East Asia and Australia, based in Singapore. Kai Peters replaces Ahrens in Sydney.

UAE, AQIS breakthrough brings a smile

: Latest News; Wednesday, 15 August 2007

There's a discernable spring in the tail of Australia's air exporters of perishables following a breakthrough in the 'springtail' bug issue which, together with government inaction, had threatened the livelihoods of Australia's fruit and vegetable exporters.

Freight stalwart dies

: Latest News; Tuesday, 14 August 2007

Respected and popular Perth freight forwarder Mel Bristow (58), who had been battling illness for a couple of years, died suddenly Sunday August 12. Bristow was managing director of Powerhouse Clearances (WA).

Qantas sets aside US$40 million to fund US freight fines

: Latest News; Monday, 13 August 2007

Qantas has made a provision of US$40 million (A$47 million) to cover a potential fine that may be imposed in the USA as a result of conduct undertaken by the carrier’s freight division.

British Airways World Cargo invests over $1 billion in freighter fleet

: Latest News; Friday, 10 August 2007

British Airways World Cargo has extended the wet-lease of three Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft from Global Supply Systems (GSS) for an additional five years in a deal worth more than $1 billion.

AIA bid under attack

: Latest News; Friday, 10 August 2007

It seemed like a good idea: A company with the backing of the Dubai government, plus substantial investment funds and an impressive pool of global aviation expertise, would buy a controlling stake in one of the world's most profitable airports -- and develop it further into a major hub.

QF to South America?

: Latest News; Friday, 10 August 2007

Qantas Freight is expected to extend its freighter service between Shanghai and New York to Viracopos (VCP) Sao Paulo. No details have been confirmed by the carrier, but some Mascot forwarders are aware of the proposed extension and most say it could be a good move.

ACAP contacted Qantas Freight for confirmation but had not received a reply as this edition went to press.

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Briefly….

: Latest News; Friday, 17 August 2007

UAE, AQIS breakthrough brings a smile

: Latest News; Wednesday, 15 August 2007

Freight stalwart dies

: Latest News; Tuesday, 14 August 2007

: Latest News; Friday, 10 August 2007

British Airways World Cargo has extended the wet-lease of three Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft from Global Supply Systems (GSS) for an additional five years in a deal worth more than $1 billion.