Air Cargo


Cargo Volumes Rise at Dubai World Central

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Dubai World Central (DWC) saw cargo volumes increase 7.8% in the first quarter of 2013, according to a traffic report issued by owner Dubai Airports. … More ››

HKIA Sets New Records in March

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Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has announced that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new single-day records of approximately 200,000 passengers and 1,172 aircraft movements … More ››

Cargo Boost for Lambert-St Louis

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Lambert-St Louis Airport (IATA STL) has reported in its best first quarter cargo results in two years. Outbound freight was up 3.6% on 2012, at … More ››

Atlas Air Receives Eighth 747-8 Freighter

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Atlas Air has taken delivery of its eighth Boeing 747-8 Freighter. Pursuant to a letter of intent with an undisclosed customer, the aircraft is expected … More ››

Boeing 747-8 Serves 100th Airport

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The Boeing 747-8 has served its 100th airport just 16 months after entering service. The aircraft, a 747-8 Freighter operated by launch customer Cargolux, arrived … More ››

San Diego Awarded LEED Gold

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The new Receiving and Distribution Center (RDC) at San Diego International Airport, USA, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from … More ››

CWT-SML Logistics Opens Dubai Facility

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Logistics solutions provider CWT-SML Logistics has inaugurated a 134,549sq ft (12,500m2) facility at aerotropolis Dubai World Central (DWC), UAE. The facility provides a full range … More ››

Cathay Pacific Orders Three 747-8 Freighters

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Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered three Boeing 747-8 Freighter aircraft, increasing its fleet of the type to 13.  The order, valued at $1 billion at … More ››

Abu Dhabi Sees Running Start for 2013

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Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has released its January traffic report for the Emirate’s international airport, showing a 19.6% increase in passenger traffic year-on-year. More … More ››

Lyon Handles World’s Largest Aircraft

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An Antonov 225 freighter arrived at Lyon-Saint ExupĂ©ry Airport on January 31.  It was the first time that the French airport has handled the world’s … More ››