Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Middle East airlines maintain strong growth in air freight


Middle East airlines have maintained strong growth in air freight, registering 12.3% gain year-on-year and 0.8% month-on-month in February, International Air Transport Association has said in its latest report.

“Airlines in the region continue to benefit from increased trade activity with emerging economies in Asia and Africa,” Iata said.

Iata data shows air cargo maintained modest improvement in demand that began in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Seasonally adjusted cargo volumes are 2.5% above the October 2012 low point. Comparisons with February 2012 performance, however, show a 6.2% decline.


Read more: http://www.gulf-times.com/business/191/details/347781/middle-east-airlines-maintain-strong-growth-in-air-freight

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