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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released April 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand and contraction in capacity. The effects of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Asia and the Russia–Ukraine war continue to create a challenging operating backdrop that is driving the decline. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), fell 11.2% compared to April 2021(-10.6% for international operations). Global demand is down 1% compared to April 2019. Capacity was 2% below 2021 (+1.2% for international operations). Both global capacity and international capacity decreased slightly in April compared to March. Asia experienced the Read more

SITA has signed an exclusive agreement with UKi Media & Events to trace and repatriate lost items at this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo, the world’s biggest airport exhibition being held in Paris from June 15-17.   Using SITA WorldTracer® Lost and Found Property, attendees will be able to use their mobile device to register any missing items, which are automatically matched with found items, dramatically reducing the time and cost of repatriating lost items. Every year more than 10,000 people from 130 countries visit the exhibition, with hundreds of personal items being left behind or lost. SITA WorldTracer Lost and Read more

Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have reached a tentative agreement for Southwest’s aircraft appearance technicians. “This agreement rewards our appearance technicians for the contributions they make to our company’s success,” said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines. “It’s also a result of the hard work exemplified by both negotiating committees and we appreciate all of their efforts.” Southwest’s nearly 170 appearance technicians help deliver safe, secure, clean and reliable aircraft for Southwest’s customers and employees. AMFA will communicate to its members about the ratification process.

United Airlines is expanding its Flight Training Center as the airline seeks to hire an additional 10,000 pilots by 2030. The airline will add a new four-story building on the 23-acre campus in Denver’s Central Park neighbourhood that will house 12 additional advanced flight simulators, training classrooms, conference rooms and offices. The expansion project is expected to be completed before the end of 2023. United’s campus – seven buildings, across 550,000 ft² of training space – is the sole training facility for the airline’s 12,000 active pilots and all newly hired pilots. Every nine months pilots must visit the training Read more

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its all-new flagship SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, following a S$50 million (£28.9 million) re-design, upgrade and expansion project. This will further enhance the on-ground customer experience at the airline’s main hub and comes as the demand for international air travel from and through Singapore takes off once again. The Private Room, the First-Class section of the SilverKris Lounge, the Business Class section of the SilverKris Lounge and the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge can collectively accommodate around 1,150 customers within their 6,100 m², translating to 30% more seats and space. Read more

DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 30, for its new 4,880 m² facility at Brisbane Airport. DHL Global Forwarding is investing AU$17 million (€11 million) over ten years for the new facility and it houses the largest international cold chain services in Brisbane, to meet the fast-growing demand for perishables. The new facility will also support the growth of general cargo in Queensland, Australia and is set to be ready by early 2023. George Lawson, Managing Director, DHL Global Forwarding Australia said, “The expansion of our facilities at Read more