september 2010
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10 China improves cargo connections SamChambers reviews China’s progress in creating newair gateways to theworld
18 Automotive PhillipHastings reports on the vital role that air freight plays in the global business of building motor cars
25 Newairport Dubai’s newDWC facility opens for cargo business
30 Comment Brian Lovell, CEO, AFIF
36 Area feature Singapore feels the rebound, Mike Bryant discovers
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44 Right aircraft, right now The first A330-200F has arrived with launch customer Etihad
50 Amsterdam: ACF 2010 The TIACA Air Cargo Forum(ACF) goes to Amsterdamin November
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4 NEWS All the latest news from around the world
16 INTERVIEW We speak to Stanley Hui, CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong
40 QUESTION OF THE MONTH
56 END PIECE A contrary view
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Airbus delivers its newA330 freighter
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Air freight keeps the wheels turning
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