Air Cargo World News

Ukraine International Airlines’ cargo division is addressing the region’s notable economic growth with the launch of three new routes. Commencing in the fourth quarter of 2011, the Ukrainian flag carrier will fly to India, Turkmenistan and Iran from its Kiev hub on Boeing 737 aircraft. read more

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The Dublin Airport Authority has inked a deal with U.S.-based Lynxs Group to establish a major airfreight hub at Ireland’s Shannon Airport. Outlined in the agreement are plans to construct a temperature-controlled cargo logistics center that will “radically reposition” Shannon’s freight operations, airport officials said. read more

Etihad CEO James Hogan added to the din of criticism against the European Union’s emissions trading scheme and its application to the aviation industry Thursday, saying the project is simply a way to squeeze money from foreign airlines routing into Europe. At a meeting of the Wings Club in New York City, Hogan said the EU ETS “is not an effective environmental policy.” read more