Air Cargo News UAE

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Logistics in Dubai set to grow with Dubai Airport Central inauguration in June

Logistics in Dubai set to grow with Dubai Airport Central inauguration. DWC - Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai's second airport and the world's largest when completed will open in June for air cargo operations... Read More »

Dubai Airports is fifth largest global cargo handler

Dubai Airports jumped two steps higher to become the fifth largest cargo handler following a 5.6 per cent growth in air freight in 2009... Read More »

Dubai mega-airport on schedule for cargo ops

Dubai’s much-delayed Al Maktoum International Airport is on schedule to launch cargo flights in June, but the start of passenger flights could be delayed further, the CEO of Dubai Airports Co said in... Read More »

Abu Dhabi airport back in fast lane

Abu Dhabi International Airport. posted double-digit growth in passenger and cargo traffic last month, in what officials said was a sign of the emirate’s return... Read More »

Dubai's airport cargo volumes increase by 31.5% y/y in January

Dubai International Airport has reported a record cargo increase by 31.5% y/y in January 2010... Read More »

SNTTA Cargo selected for global GSSA network

EGSAC, the world’s largest independent Cargo General Sales and Service Agents (GSSA) network, has appointed SNTTA Cargo as its exclusive member for Sharjah... Read More »

Etihad to operate relief cargo flight to Haiti

Etihad Crystal Cargo will operate a special Red Crescent and Khalifa Welfare Foundation charter flight to Haiti... Read More »

Abu Dhabi reports cargo growth

Abu Dhabi International Airport handled 32,739 tonnes of cargo in July, a year on year increase of 2.5%. Read More »

Dubai Airports get a tick for cargo handling

Dubai Airports has won two awards for Best Cargo Airport and Cargo Hub of the Year. Read More »

UAE airports report positive Q1 cargo figures

Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah’s international airports all saw slight year on year increases in cargo tonnage in the first quarter of 2009. Read More »

MoU signings in Paris cement a solid future for ADAC and Bavaria

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced the signing of a Memorandums of Understanding with German aerospace company Telair International GmbH Read More »

Middle East Logistics Awards 2009 Celebrate Best In Logistics Industry Across Region

17 Leading Logistics Companies and Four Personalities Bag this Year’s Coveted Awards; Largest Award in Region Focuses on Excellence in Fast Adapting Logistics Industry Read More »

Etihad Airways Launches Promotions In Support Of Summer In Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced its promotions to add boost to the "Summer in Abu Dhabi" Read More »

Innovative credit options now available on Calogi's air cargo portal

The Calogi team has recently launched an innovative new service for the members of its industry-respected cargo web portal. Read More »

Aramex signs cargo services agreement with Air Arabia

Creates sorting hub within Air Arabia’s cargo facility at Sharjah International airport Service agreement covers express shipments within Middle East, Africa, Indian Subcontinent and CIS agreement Read More »

UAE signs 'Open Sky' air services agreement with Turkmenistan

The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has initialed an 'Open' Air Services Agreement (ASA) and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkmenistan in Dubai on 21st June 2009. Read More »

Air traffic operations commence at Sheikh Zayed Centre for Air Traffic Movement

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates announced commencing operations in the new Sheikh Zayed Centre for Air Traffic Movement from the 6th of June 2009. Read More »

Dollar 17.2bn investments in Dubai airports to go on

Investments into the expansion of Dubai airports, earmarked at a total of $17.2 billion (Dh63.16bn), will continue as passenger volumes maintain growth at the world's sixth largest airport for international passenger traffic despite the global economic downturn, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, confirmed on the second day of the week-long Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. Read More »

Dubai confirms Dh63b investment in airports

Dubai's investment in airport development could surpass Dh63 billion ($17.2 billion) including the $7.2 billion invested so far, Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports and President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said. Read More »

Abu Dhabi to build commercial aircraft

Mubadala Aerospace on Wednesday said it would manufacture commercial aircraft in Abu Dhabi within eight years.

Mubadala Development Company is a catalyst for the economic diversification of Abu Dhabi. Its sole shareholder is the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Read More »

Emirates SkyCargo Demonstrates RFID's Business Value

Having carried out technology trials involving passive EPC Gen 2 UHF tags and active 433 MHz active tags, the company is now ready to implement the technology "at the push of a button." Read More »

Abu Dhabi airports get new identity

The Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recently launched a new identity for both its international airports in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Read More »

Dubai International launches initiatives to ease passengers through the airport during summer rush

Dubai Airports has launched new initiatives to make the journey through Dubai International as easy as possible during this year's traditional summer rush. Read More »

Dubai fast emerging as region's flower hub

Dubai shops for flowers worth millions from Brazil and other South American countries, with the opening of direct flights to Rio de Janeiro. Ever since Emirates started its six-weekly schedule to the country, businesses in the regions are exploring at new ventures where time is crucial. Read More »