Emirates: four continents, three launches, one day 
Emirates' expansion is reaching new heights this month with the launch of flights to Clark (Philippines), the inauguration of a route between Milan (Italy) and New York (USA), and a brand new A380 service to Brisbane (Australia) – all on 1 October 2013 in four different... more
ABC takes over fourth B747-8F
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), a member of the Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia's largest cargo airline, has taken delivery of its fourth brand new Boeing B747-8 freighter from Boeing in Everett (USA). The aircraft made its first commercial flight on the airline's Chicago (USA) –... more
Most news is from North America 
There is quite a lot of trade being generated by the US American aviation industry. The planned merger between American Airways and US Airways will continue to be in the news for some time to come. In addition, new transcontinental routes are being added to the US network. more
Astral awards Atlas with ACMI contract
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a US-based global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating solutions, has announced that its Atlas Air unit has entered into a contract with Astral Aviation Limited, a Kenya-based cargo airline, to provide a Boeing 747-400 freighter... more
CSX featured by CDP
CSX, a premier US transport company based in Jacksonville FL has been recognised in the CDP S&P 500 Carbon Performance Leadership Index together with just five industrial companies worldwide. These distinctions highlight CSX's steadfast commitment to reducing carbon... more
More truck drivers observe eco-friendly practices
Today's professional truck drivers in the US are more environmentally conscious and more connected through technology than ever through, according to a new survey of Atlas Van Lines drivers. More than half of Atlas' drivers (53%) seek out recycling opportunities for aluminium,... more
747-8F delivery number 9 for Cargolux
Cargolux Airlines International took delivery of LX-VCI, City of Troisvierges, last week from Boeing in Seattle (USA). The airline's ninth 747-8 freighter, which brings the combined 747 fleet to 19 units, was routed via Los Angeles and landed in Luxembourg on the morning of 27... more
BNSF plans to improve rail capacity in New Mexico
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 90 million on track and rail capacity improvement projects in New Mexico this year. BNSF will make signal improvements to five main line tracks through... more
TIACA calls on US TSA to lift cargo screening burden
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has asked the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to certify that its 100% cargo screening level on passenger aircraft has been achieved and to use its authority to immediately remove the ongoing requirement to report... more
PG&E and EVI to unveil electric hybrid bucket trucks
Electric Vehicles International (EVI), along with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), unveiled the utility industry’s first electric hybrid drivetrain Class 5 trucks. The range extended electric vehicle (REEV) utility trucks were designed, built and tested in the heart... more