Tag Archives: Cargo

Cargo Volumes Rise at Dubai World Central

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Caroline Cook

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 ››

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HKIA Sets New Records in March

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Caroline Cook

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 ››

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Atlas Air Receives Eighth 747-8 Freighter

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Caroline Cook

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 ››

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CWT-SML Logistics Opens Dubai Facility

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Caroline Cook

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 ››

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Cathay Pacific Orders Three 747-8 Freighters

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Caroline Cook

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 ››

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Miami Welcomes Airbus A330-200F

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Miami International Airport, USA, has welcomed the inaugural flight of Tampa Cargo Airlines’ Airbus A330-200F, one of only 15 of its type in use worldwide … More ››

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Transport Canada Approves L-3 Equipment

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Caroline Cook

L-3 Security & Detection Systems (SDS) announced today that three of its air cargo systems have been added to the Transport Canada Air Cargo Security … More ››

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Schiphol Registers Record Number of Passengers

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomed a record 51 million passengers in 2012, representing a 2.6% growth in comparison to 2011.  Freight saw a 3% decrease to … More ››

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HKIA Sets Monthly Cargo Record in November

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), China, recorded increases in all three traffic categories in November 2012, including a monthly record high for cargo traffic.  Cargo … More ››

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Boeing Forecasts Air Cargo Growth

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Boeing has predicted that the global air cargo market will expand at a 5.2% annual rate over the next 20 years. According to the company’s … More ››

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