Air Freight News
Medical protective equipment arriving at Munich Airport
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis, Munich Airport is becoming increasingly important for the transportation of relief supplies and personal protective equipment. Among the…
Oakland International responds to new face covering requirement for public spaces
The Alameda County Health Officer has issued Public Health Emergency Order No. 20-08, generally requiring the use of face coverings when engaged in essential business…
Frankfurt Airport: Weekly Traffic Figures for April 13-19
Passenger numbers remain very low – Repatriation of passengers largely completed – High demand for freight capacities – Some airlines use passenger airplanes as freighter…
Front-line Workers at Oakland Airport Praised as Aviation Industry Pivots
Shelter-in-Place Shifts Focus to Essential Operations Amid Travel Declines
India’s Ban on Flying to Stay Until Virus No Longer a Danger
India won’t allow commercial flights to operate until it is confident that the coronavirus outbreak is under control, the aviation minister said, piling further pressure…
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Cargo keeps flowing during the Covid-19 outbreak
Around 360 cargo-only flights a week are being operated each week, up from the 260 a week before the crisis
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Alliance for Aviation Across America welcomes $10 billion in relief for airports
Today, the Alliance for Aviation Across America welcomed the announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation of approximately $10 billion in grants to be awarded…
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Hactl steps up war on coronavirus
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has stepped up its war on COVID-19 with the installation…
NYC airports’ 96% traffic plunge threatens local financial pain
Air travel at New York City’s airports almost disappeared in March while traffic on the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s bridges and…
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WFS’ CEO praises team for 72-hour ‘cargo handling start-up’ in Liege to cope with surge in freighters carrying medical supplies
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) took just 72 hours to launch a new ‘emergency response’ cargo handling operation at Liege Airport following a request from the…