Emirates connects with Conakry 
On 27 October, Emirates launched a four times per week service with A340-300 aircraft to Conakry, making that city the Dubai (UAE)-based carrier's 24th destination in Africa and sixth new destination since January 2013. Situated on the Atlantic coast of Africa, Conakry is... more
Southeastern English airport sold for GBP 1
Infratil Limited, a New Zealand-based owner and operator of businesses in the energy, airport and public transport sectors, has agreed to sell Manston airport (UK) to Lothian Shelf (710) Limited, for GBP1 in cash plus an adjustment (expected to be around GBP350,000) for working... more
DWC ceases to be a freight-only airport
The new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum international airport in Dubai World Central DWC (UAE) opened its doors for business on 27 October, following its official inauguration and the welcoming of the first commercial flight. A large delegation of local dignitaries and aviation... more
Saudia Cargo expands Lagos hub with AV Cargo capacity
Saudi Airlines Cargo and London-based AV Cargo Airlines are to collaborate in moving cargo to four destinations in West Africa via Lagos (Nigeria). The signing of the recent interline agreement benefits Saudia Cargo by extending its network through its cargo hub in Lagos. Cargo... more
No takeoff for Asia Pacific airlines in September
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of September released yesterday (28 October) by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed persistently soft air cargo market conditions. International air cargo demand met by Asia Pacific airlines, expressed in freight... more
Korean orders long-haul Boeing aircraft
The US airframe manufacturer Boeing and Korean Air have finalized an order for five B747-8 Intercontinentals and six B777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners that was announced as a commitment during the Paris Air Show in June. In addition, the South Korean carrier has is ordering... more
One freighter crashes, another one loses propeller
Only few days after the crash of an ATR-42 passenger plane in Laos, an ATR-42-320F cargo aircraft sustained substantial damage in a runway excursion accident at Madang airport, Papua New Guinea. Further to the Aviation Safety Network, the plane that Air Niugini had just... more
US Airways to expand international reach of Charlotte
US Airways will launch new nonstop service between its largest hub at Charlotte NC (USA), and Barcelona (Spain), Brussels (Belgium), Lisbon (Portugal) and Manchester (UK) in spring 2014. The four flights from Charlotte supplement the airline's current service to these... more
Air France-KLM-Martinair - Barriers in the skies 
In view of the weak economy and in the light of investment in aircraft with lower fuel consumption – Boeing B777s, B787s and Airbus A350s – AF-KL-MP is increasingly emphasising cargo transport on passenger planes and reducing its all-cargo fleet and staff. more
Tunisair to cancel Dubai and Kuwait service
From tomorrow (26 October), Tunisair is cancelling its service to Dubai (UAE) and Kuwait. The closure of non-profitable routes is one of the steps that the Tunisian flag carrier is taking to relieve the financial pressures which continue to weigh on Tunisair since the revolution... more