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German court nixes Frankfurt night flights

The Hesse Administrative High Court in Germany put an end to scheduled nighttime flights at Frankfurt Airport. The total ban will stay in effect until the German Federal Administrative High Court in Leipzig can weigh in on the decision. read more

Korea faces setbacks amid capacity increases

Twelve months ago, Korea’s export machine was firing on all cylinders. Flat-screen TVs, cell phones, semiconductors and other IT products, as well as automotive traffic, were going strong, creating a robust competition for lift to overseas export markets. As a result, the country’s international carriers boosted capacity, and international operators flocked to Seoul. read more

Improving the Asian express market

As 2011 draws to a close, the express delivery services industry can look back on another year of growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The market’s yearbook is impressive. Trade flows within the region, as well as those to other regions, increased; large investments were made in improving infrastructure; and network connectivity and e-commerce took off. read more

Routes conference brings focus to cargo

After a frank keynote address about where the cargo industry stands in the closing months of 2011 and what industry players must do to ensure profitability moving forward, Des Vertannes, the International Air Transport Association’s global head of cargo, surrendered the floor to moderator Michael Webber of Webber Cargo. read more

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