Air Freight Must be Prioritised in Government’s Strategy
Air freight will play a pivotal role in achieving Britain’s future trading ambitions post-Brexit, according to FTA, so it must be placed front and centre of the government’s aviation strategy. Responding to the consultation, Aviation 2050 — the future of UK aviation, FTA is calling for a dedicated freight chapter in the White Paper; the government must set […]
Rejection of M4 Relief Road Will Damage Welsh Economy
The First Minister’s decision to reject plans for an M4 relief road will cost the Welsh economy hundreds of millions of pounds in lost investment, according to FTA, the organisation representing the interests of the logistics sector. Reacting to the news today (4 June 2019), the organisation is frustrated that plans for a ‘Black Route’, which […]
Budget Airline Launches Cheap Flights to the UK
JetBlue, the US budget airline, has announced that from 2021 it will begin flights to London, operating multiple daily flights from New York (JFK) and Boston using a fleet of 13 Airbus A321-LR single-aisle aircraft. Despite the UK being on track to be the carrier’s 23rd country, London will still be the first European destination served […]
Carousel Logistics Acquires BDA
In a move to increase its overnight airfreight operation between the UK and Europe, Carousel Logistics has purchased BDA Logistics Innovation (BDA). This acquisition strengthens its position across Europe, with turboprop airfreight services covering the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK. “With an impressive client portfolio and high service levels we have admired BDA for some time, particularly because […]
