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Oct 29, 2007 (newstodate): The Aeroflot subsidiary Aeroflot Cargo reports strong performance in 2007 - its first year of operation.
In September 2007 the carrier handled a total of 13,960 tonnes of cargo, up nine percent on 2006 when loads were generated and reported by Aeroflot.
Also in September turnover rose by 18 percent, y-o-y.
In September, loads on Aeroflot passenger aircraft increased by five percent, and turnover rose by 13 percent, while loads on freighters increased 14 percent, and turnover by 22 percent.
During January-September, the company generated a total of 60,642 tonnes of cargo on passenger aircraft, up 10.2 percent, while turnover rose by 17 percent.
Volumes lifted on freighters, however, decreased compared to last year as the transfer of the DC-10 freighters from Aeroflot to Aeroflot Cargo took more time than expected.
Also delivery of the first MD-11 freighter was delayed from this summer to December, 2007, impacting on the production figures.
In September 2007 the carrier handled a total of 13,960 tonnes of cargo, up nine percent on 2006 when loads were generated and reported by Aeroflot.
Also in September turnover rose by 18 percent, y-o-y.
In September, loads on Aeroflot passenger aircraft increased by five percent, and turnover rose by 13 percent, while loads on freighters increased 14 percent, and turnover by 22 percent.
During January-September, the company generated a total of 60,642 tonnes of cargo on passenger aircraft, up 10.2 percent, while turnover rose by 17 percent.
Volumes lifted on freighters, however, decreased compared to last year as the transfer of the DC-10 freighters from Aeroflot to Aeroflot Cargo took more time than expected.
Also delivery of the first MD-11 freighter was delayed from this summer to December, 2007, impacting on the production figures.