Air Freight News
World’s busiest international airport sees China rebound lifting passenger numbers
Dubai predicts air traffic from China will rebound in the fourth quarter, raising the need to boost capacity at the world’s busiest international airport.
Hilary soaks California with flooding rain and snarls flights
The remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary pummeled California with record rains on Monday, disrupting flights but sparing its largest cities from widespread destruction.
Italy’s Mount Etna eruption forces closure of Catania airport
Mount Etna, one of world’s most active volcanoes, started erupting on Sunday forcing a suspension of flights at Catania’s international airport.
Japan Faces Another Typhoon With Trains, Hundreds of Flights Canceled
Japan is preparing for its second typhoon in a week, with airline companies canceling flights and rail operators halting some operations.
US-China flights approved to double under government agreement
Flights between the US and China are set to double from current levels by the end of October as the countries relax travel restrictions put…
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US allows carriers to extend NYC flight cuts amid air congestion
Airlines that have reduced their flight schedules into New York’s congested airports to help limit gridlock this summer will be allowed to continue doing so…
Airlines divert some Africa flights as Niger airspace closes
Airlines were forced to divert some flights after Niger restricted its airspace on Sunday night, making it more difficult for planes to fly across parts…
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CBP officers in Louisville intercept 130 designer watches worth $4.24 million
One of the most common counterfeited items seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are watches, and one of the main shipping hubs…
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DHL to invest $192M USD at its hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to accommodate growing fleet
DHL, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping, will invest $192M USD in an expansion project at its Americas global hub based at the…
IBA comment: Impact of Heathrow fuel supply issues on carbon emissions
IBA estimates 1800 tons of used/wasted CO2 per day