February 2010
Agility to settle out of court?
Agility is reportedly negotiating a multi-billion settlement with the US government relating to charges of alleged fraud on contracts worth $8.5 billion.
Asia-Pacific freighter fleets to grow "five times" by 2030
Airbus says Asia-Pacific airlines will buy 8,000 aircraft by 2030 worth $1.2 trillion.
Flying fish face further security surcharge
Alaska Air Cargo says to meet US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements, it is increasing the cutoff time for seafood shipments on passenger aircraft.
Old Dominion keeps on trucking
North Carolina-based Old Dominion Freight Line, the sixth largest LTL carrier in the United States, said its 2009 revenue fell to $1.25 billion from $1.54 billion the previous year.
Kingfisher adds Xpress delivery
Kingfisher Airlines has launched Kingfisher Xpress, a door-to-door service that includes a same day offering it claims is India’s first such product with a money-back guarantee.
Florida children deliver Haiti relief
As of Feb. 4, 2010, the UN Haiti appeal has raised $1.416 billion with a further $806.56 million pledged. One of the latest donors is National Airlines and a group of school children from Florida.
FedEx to sustain Mexico transport
FedEx is providing $500,000 over the next two years to develop sustainable transport projects across Mexico in conjunction with the World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport (EMBARQ).
China orders more Airbus
Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of the first of three A330-200 aircraft leased from AerCap Aviation Solutions.
More cargo booking incentives from American
American Airlines (AA) has enhanced its Business ExtrAA program to allow "nearly all" customers to earn travel awards when making a cargo booking.
Asia overtakes US market
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the Asia-Pacific region has overtaken the US to become the world’s largest aviation market.



