The Journal of Commerce: Domestic Air

FAA Authorization Bill Gets Wings

dpulis — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

After extending legislation 17 times, a divisive Congress reaches a compromise on aviation policy R.G. Edmonson, Associate Editor Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Hong Kong Holds Off Memphis as Top Cargo Airport

cbrooks — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:26 +0000

FedEx hub closes the gap as export slowdown hits Asian airports

Mike King, special correspondent

Hong Kong International retained its title as the world’s largest air cargo gateway in 2011, despite a decline in volume resulting from Asia’s slowing exports.

Senate Sends FAA Authorization to Obama

mszakonyi — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:11:48 +0000

Final authorization in sight after agency received 17 extensions since 2007 R.G. Edmonson, Associate Editor Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

Congress Set to Vote on FAA Reauthorization

cbrooks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:56:10 +0000

Compromise on labor dispute yields four-year, $64 billion bill R.G. Edmonson Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

Los Angeles Saw November Air Freight Gain

mszakonyi — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:22:32 +0000

Busiest month at Pacific gateway since June shows resurgent expedited demand JOC Staff International Air The Journal of Commerce Online

Drewry Air Freight Price Index

dpulis — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

* The Drewry Air Freight Price Index is based on the average of all-in rates (U.S. dollars per kilogram) for cargoes of 100+ kg., 500+ kg. and 1,000+ kg.

When Pigs Fly

dpulis — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Miami’s market dominance wilts the competition as airports look to build their share of the perishables market Stephanie Nall Cool Cargoes Cool Cargoes Magazine

Wait and Balance

dpulis — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

With hopes of a late-season upturn gone, air cargo operators say capacity discipline is on the horizon in 2012

Ian Putzger

It took airline cargo executives several months into 2011 before they started pulling back capacity to meet the reality of reduced shipping demand.

2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook – Insecurity in the Air

dpulis — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:59:58 +0000

Brandon Fried Air + Expedited The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Freight Index Signals Steadier US Shipping Demand

Paul Page — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:05:07 +0000

Lean inventories, late demand help Cass measure defy seasonal trends

JOC Staff

The Cass Freight Index for U.S.

FedEx Pilots 'Outraged' at Fatigue Decision

Paul Page — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:15:30 +0000

Criticism follows decision by UPS pilots to challenge cargo exemption in court JOC Staff Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Pilots Challenge Fatigue Rule in Court

Paul Page — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:48:33 +0000

DOT exempted cargo pilots from rule on flight time at passenger airlines JOC Staff Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

Cargo Pilots Dodge New Fatigue Rule

mszakonyi — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:40:12 +0000

Only passenger pilots will be required to take 10-hour break before flying R.G. Edmonson, Associate Editor Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

JFK Cargo Tumbles 9.4 Percent in October

mszakonyi — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:49:52 +0000

Tonnage in peak month falls below mid-summer volume JOC Staff International Air The Journal of Commerce Online

U.S. Domestic Air Cargo

dpulis — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:00:00 +0000

In millions of revenue freight ton miles and year-over-year percentage change.

LAX Air Freight Dives 10.7 Percent

mszakonyi — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:56:34 +0000

Year-over-year decline in October is largest drop of 2011 JOC Staff Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Paul Page — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:30:52 +0000

AMR replaces CEO, will seek new labor agreements to cut costs

JOC Staff

The parent of American Airlines, the nation’s third-largest airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and began an overhaul of its management, labor relations and operations

Jet Fuel Prices at U.S. Gulf Coast

dpulis — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Gulf Coast monthly jet fuel average spot market price in October was $2.966 per gallon, 1.8 cents or 0.6 percent above September and 71.8 cents or 31.9 percent more than in October 2010.

UPS Announces 4.9 Percent 2012 Rate Hike

Paul Page — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:04:20 +0000

Increases match 2011 price increases follow strong yield expansion

JOC Staff

UPS announced it will raise rates for ground and air parcel shipments an effective 4.9 percent in 2012, matching the price increase for this year and showing confidence the carrier can maintain its st

GOP House Report Blasts TSA, Calls for Reform

mszakonyi — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:32:20 +0000

Rep. Mica says TSA has "lost its way" a decade after the creation of the agency R.G. Edmonson, Associate Editor Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

Mica Wants Long-Term FAA Bill by End of 2011

mszakonyi — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:36:03 +0000

Says House, Senate agree on major points, ready to settle on funding R.G. Edmonson, Associate Editor Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Increases Holiday Hiring 18 Percent

mszakonyi — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:04:06 +0000

Confidence in retail sales, online deliveries fuel growth forecast

JOC Staff

FedEx, showing strong confidence in U.S.

Forward Air Profit Soars 45 Percent

Paul Page — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:08:01 +0000

Trucker sees shipping trends improving, business growing by double digits JOC Staff Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

EU Rejects Airline Carbon Scheme Challenge

mszakonyi — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:40:03 +0000

Blocking of U.S. carrier challenge fans fears of broader trade conflict

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent

A European Union scheme compelling all airlines to pay for carbon emissions on flights to and from the 27-nation bloc from next January is legal, the EU’s highest court said in a preliminary opi

Boeing Says Smaller Jets to Lead Fleet Growth

mszakonyi — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:22:44 +0000

U.S. and Canadian fleet expected to expand 41 percent, but most will be narrowbodies Mark Szakonyi, Daily Content Editor Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Cuts Forecast, Warns of 'Sluggish Growth'

mszakonyi — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:18:23 +0000

Package and parcel giant's profit rose 22 percent in June-August quarter

Joseph Bonney

FedEx’s net profit rose 22 percent to $464 million in its June-August quarter, but the world’s largest air cargo carrier lowered its earnings expectations for the rest of the year, citing

FAA, Highway Extensions Hit New Roadblock

mszakonyi — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:45:31 +0000

Delay raises new fears the Federal Aviation Administration could shut down again R.G. Edmonson Infrastructure The Journal of Commerce Online

Obama Seeks Extension of Transportation Programs

mszakonyi — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:17:36 +0000

President urges Congress to take quick action on expiring transport programs

John D. Boyd

President Obama called on Congress to quickly approve “clean” extensions of critical transportation funding programs that are set to expire at two points in September, to avoid what could

LAX Freight Decline Accelerates in July

mszakonyi — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:37:13 +0000

A 7.3 percent drop also leaves tonnage down 6.3 percent from June JOC Staff Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

US Airlines Pulling Domestic Capacity

mszakonyi — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:22:53 +0000

Decline in passenger operations widens gap with freight carriers JOC Staff Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

Semiconductor Sales Rise 3.7 Percent

mszakonyi — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:36:51 +0000

Sales dipped 1.5 percent between May and June, says SIA Mark Szakonyi Economy The Journal of Commerce Online

Memphis Air Cargo Hits Highest Level Since March

mszakonyi — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:47:25 +0000

June’s 2.1 percent year-over-year gain came with strong growth over May JOC Staff Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

Mobile Computer Shipments Rise 28 Percent

mszakonyi — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:54:36 +0000

Apple ships more than 10 million iPads, notebook demand wanes William B. Cassidy Economy The Journal of Commerce Online

Boeing Gets Certification for New Freighter

mszakonyi — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:36:24 +0000

FAA and EASF give okay for long-delayed 747-8 freighter JOC Staff Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

Forwarders Questions TSA Fee Increase

mszakonyi — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:59:19 +0000

Proposed cargo screening fee is between $31 and $51 per assessment R.G. Edmonson Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

TSA Makes Air Cargo Security Program Permanent

mszakonyi — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:45:39 +0000

Program requires 100 percent screening of cargo before loaded aboard aircraft R.G. Edmonson Security The Journal of Commerce Online

Reid Announces End to FAA Impasse

mszakonyi — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:45:29 +0000

Agreement to return agency workers, resume construction jobs JOC Staff Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

LaHood Blasts Congress for FAA Impasse

mszakonyi — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:47:07 +0000

U.S. House, Senate lawmakers blame each other for partial shutdown John D. Boyd Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

FAA Work Stoppages Increase

mszakonyi — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:03:28 +0000

Partial shutdown stalls aviation construction projects across the country Mark Szakonyi Air + Expedited The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Boosts Profit 26 Percent

mszakonyi — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:10:02 +0000

Package-delivery giants grows business and raises prices in "uneven economic environment"

Mark Szakonyi