Air Cargo World News

The Lufthansa Supervisory Board has approved the purchase of four Airbus A320s, two A380s and one A330-300, along with five Embraer195 aircraft. The total order, valued at €1 billion, signals a major fleet overhaul for the German carrier. Aircraft deliveries are slated to begin in 2012. read more

Nigerian carrier Arik Air announced that it will launch thrice-weekly service to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Commencing November 29, Arik Air will fly from the UAE capital to Lagos every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday on Airbus A340-500 aircraft. read more

United Cargo and Forward Air have signed a multi-year agreement citing Forward Air as the carrier’s primary ground logistics provider in the U.S. It’s a deal that will boost cargo operations for both United Cargo and subsidiary Continental Cargo tremendously, a company spokesman said. read more

In an address to attendees of the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation USA 2011 conference, The International Air Cargo Association Secretary General Daniel Fernandez advocated the importance of a less-restrictive airfreight sector. Liberalization, Fernandez asserted, will establish new “highways in the sky” and foster economic growth around the globe. read more