Air Cargo World News

The number of accidents on Western-built jets declined 39 percent, year-over-year, in 2011 — hitting the lowest number of accidents in the history of aviation, International Air Transport Association data revealed. Unfortunately, Africa remains a trouble spot for the global aviation sector, despite considerable improvement. read more

Saudi Airlines Cargo will commence twice-weekly Boeing 747 freight service to Saigon, on March 25, connecting the Vietnamese city to the Middle East and Frankfurt, Germany. Saudi Airlines Cargo Commercial Vice President Peter Scholten expects Saigon to be a key city for the Middle Eastern carrier. read more

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After a successful 2011 — highlighted by an 8.6 percent, year-over-year, revenue surge — IAG Cargo is in expansion mode, the group’s managing director Steve Gunning told Air Cargo World. The carrier’s growth strategy isn’t confined to mergers and acquisitions, however; it also involves product development, Gunning revealed. read more