Optimism in future freight market

Article Abstract:

The International Air Transport Assn's freight forecast provides an optimistic outlook after two years of caution. The drivers are almost the same, with Asia cetnral to the sharp improvement inmarket confidence. The average annual growth rate for international scheduled traffic is put at 6.7%, up 1.2% from the previous forecast, and up 1.4% on the 1998-2002 forecast. as a result, the volume of international freight will rise by 6.6 million tons to 23.8 million in 2004.

World, Scheduled Freight Air Transportation, All-Cargo Airlines

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Switching on efficiency

Article Abstract:

Advances in information technology are allowing airports to gain more control over their operations and information systems. One key advance is a centralized operational database that facilitates shared information systems. Shared information systems, which can distribute real-time information to different departments, are replacing traditional flight information display systems.

United States, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Product information, Ground Traffic Control Systems, Traffic controls

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