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Polar Air Cargo resolves DOJ Antitrust investigation

Polar Air Cargo LLC has reached an agreement with the US Dept of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division to resolve a previously disclosed investigation into rates and fuel surcharges for commercial air cargo services to Australia.

(Sep 3, 2010)

Logwin launches AirTextainer in Australia

Logwin is targeting the fashion industry in Australia with the launch of its AirTextainer, a multimodal hanging garment container that has been in use worldwide for decades and modified to reflect current industry standards.

(Sep 3, 2010)

Cargolux adds fourth weekly flight to Tapei

In response to increasing customer demand, Cargolux Airlines will introduce a fourth weekly frequency to Taipei, starting on September 6th.

(Sep 2, 2010)

NDRC approves Cathay Pacific – Air China cargo JV

China's National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC) has approved the formation of an air cargo joint venture between Cathay Pacific and Air China.

(Sep 2, 2010)

Japan Airlines files reorganisation plan

On August 31st, Japan Airlines filed its proposed reorganisation plan with the Tokyo District Court, and the Court rendered an order to put the reorganisation plan to the creditors' vote.

(Sep 1, 2010)

Flash Europe strengthens airfreight capacity

Flash Europe will open an airfreight office near Frankfurt Airport by September 1st, further expanding its air cargo service and strengthening its international focus.

(Aug 31, 2010)

Qantas launches rebranded courier business

Qantas Freight has launched courier and baggage delivery services to Qantas and third party customers under the new brand name Qantas Courier.

(Aug 30, 2010)

Azkar acquires ACL

Spanish logistics company, Azkar, has entered the handling airport service market with the acquisition of Cargo Aerospace Logistics (ACL).

(Aug 30, 2010)

AIRE2 trials to spearhead green trajectories with A380

An Airbus-led consortium in partnership with Air France and the air navigation service providers from UK, Canada and the US (NATS, Nav Canada and the FAA) will shortly begin Transatlantic Green Flight (TGF) trials with an Air France A380 on revenue flights from New York JFK to Paris CDG.

(Aug 27, 2010)

Strong airfreight demand continues, says IATA

According to statistics from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), international scheduled airfreight traffic showed a 22.7% improvement in July.

(Aug 26, 2010)