Ontario International Airport passenger count out-paced pre-pandemic levels for sixth straight month in August
Summer travel through Ontario International Airport (ONT) continued at a robust pace in August, the sixth consecutive month in which the Southern California gateway surpassed pre-pandemic passenger volumes, airport officials announced. More than 511,000 airline passengers moved through ONT terminals last month – the fourth consecutive month in which volumes exceeded 500,000. The August totals […]
Air Cargo Tracks Near Pre-COVID Levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels in July (-3.5%), but below July 2021 performance (-9.7%). Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured […]
Finnair Cargo and WiseTech Global partner to improve air cargo digitalisation
Finnair Cargo and WiseTech Global have partnered to enable freight forwarders to efficiently choose, book, confirm and change shipments, in real-time from within WiseTech Global’s CargoWise platform. The global direct data connection with Finnair Cargo’s operational system, SkyChain, uses custom APIs to allow CargoWise customers direct access to Finnair Cargo’s flight schedules, rates, capacity and […]
DHL reports airfreight demand low but capacity increasing
Air cargo demand remains low but capacity is increasing, according to DHL’s latest Airfreight State of the Industry report. According to the report, published this month, inflation and reduced purchasing power are among the reasons why demand is low. Although volumes “remain softened” they are stable following the peak drop seen in July. E-commerce is […]
WCS to Focus on Building Resilience in Air Cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects. COVID-19 tested the resilience of the air cargo business. Despite challenging conditions, air cargo delivered critical medical supplies and vaccines across the globe and kept international supply chains open. […]
June Air Cargo: Stable and Resilient
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing healthy and stable performance. Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.4% below June 2021 levels (-6.6% for international operations). This was an […]
Sustained freighter demand expected over next 20 years, says Airbus
Airbus expects sustained demand for freighters over the next 20 years with nearly 70% of the current fleet anticipated to be replaced. The airframer’s 2022 Global Market Forecast for the 2022-2041 period shows that the world freighter fleet in service will reach 3,070 aircraft by 2041. This new report, published on July 8, anticipates there […]
May Air Cargo Buoyed by Easing of Omicron Restrictions in China
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints and contributed to a performance improvement in May. Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. […]
Fall in Air Cargo Demand in line with Expectations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand and contraction in capacity. The effects of Omicron in Asia and the Russia–Ukraine war continue to create a challenging operating backdrop that is driving the decline.Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons […]
Etihad Cargo appoints general manager – Americas
Etihad Cargo has appointed Caroline Pappas as general manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, Pappas will report directly to Etihad Cargo’s director – cargo commercial west, Mark Faulkner. She will be responsible for establishing new and further developing existing relationships with Etihad Cargo’s customers based in North and South America. Pappas joins Etihad Cargo with […]
