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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its data for global air freight markets, which suggests a slight improvement in cargo demand, albeit at a slower pace than was expected. In each case, global demand for cargo largely improved in June when compared with May, however overall figures are well below that of June
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Almost 80 per cent of the commercial aircraft in the world have been grounded, and that's a logistical nightmare for global freight shipping.
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IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac says it has been a tough year for the cargo market as the annual peak air cargo season gets off to a slow start.
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Cobham Aviation Services has secured a contract extension to operate BAe146-300QT freighter services on behalf of Qantas Freight until 2026.
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Ten freight and logistics companies will provide input towards the design and operation of the cargo facilities at Western Sydney Airport.
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Air freight volumes fell for an eighth consecutive month in June amid business uncertainty and ongoing trade tensions between China and the US, IATA says.