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Nov 10, 2020 (newstodate): Cargo remains a key strategy for Sweden's community-owned Jonkoping Airport - nor least in times of the Covid-19 depression.
   -We are indeed thankful for the contribution from the air cargo segment in times like these when practically all passenger flights are down. And thanks to air cargo, Jonkoping Airport is still doing better than most other airports in its segment, says Henrik Alverdal, Jonkoping Airport Marketing Manager.
   -2020 is marked not only by a strong over-all decline in the market, but also by a most uneven development with volumes in October weak after a September that was unusually strong, making any y-o-y comparison rather meaningless.
   -Still, summing up volumes in the first 10 months shows a decline by seven percent to a total of 200 tonnes, which is comparatively fair, given the conditions.
   -Volumes are quite evenly split between imports and exports on cargo flights between Jonkoping and Oslo, Helsinki and Billund. Helsinki is actually showing a strong growth potential as we often have to truck shipments due to insufficient freighter capacity. This might indicate potentials for new solutions, and we are now working with a consultant to dig deeper into this.
   -Hopes for flights between Jonkoping and Baltic destinations including Riga are also still very much alive and efforts are made to find ways to realize this plan in talks with airlines and stakeholders in the industry. Needless to say, the issue of a balanced operation remains a challenge.
   -In any case, it remains a goal for us to constantly press on our freighter operators Dan'X, time-matters and FedEx to consider adding larger aircraft on routes at Jonkoping Airport, says Mr Alverdal.