Monthly Archives: August 2021

ACI World launches new guidance on developing cargo operations at airports

Cargo remains an important engine for economic recovery Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published a complimentary report to help airport operators develop successful cargo strategies that can contribute to the sustained recovery of the industry by developing alternative revenue streams. The Developing Cargo at Airports guide has been prepared in collaboration with – […]

Lithuanian airports count losses, but look to the future with optimism

The 4.67 million euros in net losses due to the coronavirus crisis in the first half of this year by the state-owned company Lithuanian Airports, which manages the Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga airports, were surprisingly lower than planned, but a net loss of 1.96 million euros was recorded from January to June 2020. Considering the […]

Air One Aviation Generates 145 Million Kilos of Bookings for 1,300 747 Full Charters in First Year as Global GSA for AEROTRANSCARGO (ATC)

Air One Aviation has generated over 145 million kilos of cargo for over 1,300 Boeing 747 freighter flights in its first 12 months as the global general sales agency partner of AEROTRANSCARGO (ATC). Prior to appointing UK-headquartered Air One Aviation on 1 August 2020, AEROTRANSCARGO was operating solely as an ACMI carrier with four 747-400 […]

Korean Air operates 10,000 cargo-only passenger flights

Korean Air has operated 10,000 cargo-only passenger flights as of August 1. The airline launched its first cargo-only passenger flight on the Incheon-Ho Chi Minh route in March 2020, and has operated these flights on 65 routes to North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, China and Japan, transporting 400,000 tons worldwide. Approximately 40 tons are transported […]

Japan Airlines Grows its Partnership with WFS in Europe

Japan Airlines has awarded new online and offline handing contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Europe. The airline has partnered with WFS in Liege to provide cargo handling and ramp transportation for its new weekly Boeing 747 freighter flight from the Belgian airport to Tokyo. In a separate development, Japan Airlines has also extended […]

European Commission approved investment aid for reconstruction of Palanga Airport: main works to begin in September

The European Commission (EC) has approved a public support measure for Palanga Airport in Lithuania under EU State aid rules. Investment aid amounting to €10.25 million is planned for the modernisation of the airport’s infrastructure: reconstruction of the runway, taxiway, southern and northern aircraft aprons, and refurbishment of engineering systems. The European Commission assessed the […]