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Qatar Airways continues push into North American cities

Qatar Airways will launch dedicated freight routes to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Toronto Pearson International Airport from its Doha hub via Luxembourg this month. Twice-weekly freight flights to Atlanta and Houston are slated to begin on November 2, while Toronto will enjoy weekly service beginning November 7. read more

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

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