FILE PHOTO: A container truck moves past containers at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo Some major Chinese ports delayed clearing goods from the United States on Friday, four sources said, potentially disrupting imports worth billions of dollars as the world’s top two
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Virgin Atlantic re-launches Sydney-Hong Kong service
This week, Virgin Atlantic Cargo re-launched its Sydney-Hong Kong service ahead of schedule, following the airline’s three-year hiatus. The carrier points to a “shift in the market” since 2014 – specifically, the growth of online shopping – as the main reason for the resumption of service. “Sydney-Hong Kong is a route we
Ethiopian Airlines Receives Africa’s Largest B737 Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines on Monday announced that it had taken delivery of the largest "B737 MAX 8" in Africa into its fleet. In a statement, the Airline's Group Chief Executive Officer, Tewolde GebreMariam, said it was an immense achievement for the airline "to reach the milestone a few days after it colourfully
May airfreight demand growth slows
With the release of WorldACD’s air cargo performance results for May, the slowdown from last year’s consistent double-digit increases is undeniable. Although volumes are still increasing year-over-year, the increases are significantly less than those seen during 2017. Air cargo volumes worldwide increased by 2.6 percent y-o-y in May, down from the
Friday Could Be The Busiest Day in U.S. Airline History – Hopefully, A Fragile System Is Ready
American Airlines faces rainy weather at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in April 2018. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images) American Airlines, like the rest of the country’s carriers, is headed into what could be the busiest day in the history of commercial air travel, leading a fragile, half technology miracle and half
Boeing reportedly tells engine makers to make bids for a new 797 plane
FedEx Express operations at California airport grow
Acreage utilized at Ontario International nearly tripling in new 30-year lease. FedEx Express is expanding its presence at the Ontario International Airport in southern California in addition to signing a new long-term lease agreement with the airport. FedEx has operated at the Ontario International Airport for 31 years and currently utilizes 18.5
Kenya Airways Dusts Off Expansion Dream With 10 Boeing-Jets Plan
Brexit prompts Heathrow operator Ferrovial to move international HQ out of UK
Heathrow airport's operator is moving its international HQ from the UK to Amsterdam because of Brexit. Spanish-owned Ferrovial says it needs to keep within EU legislation after the UK leaves the EU. The company currently runs its US, Canadian, Polish and UK operations, which includes Heathrow, from Oxford. Ferrovial is the largest shareholder
UK lawmakers approve big expansion for Heathrow Airport
London - Parliament approved plans to make Europe’s biggest airport even bigger, backing on Monday what the government described as the most important transportation decision in a generation. The House of Commons voted overwhelmingly, 415-119, to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport after hours of debate on the 14