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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) set an all-time international cargo record in 2006 with 281,486 metric tonnes moved, a 12.9 percent increase over 2005. The airport also added seven new cargo flights, two new international cargo carriers, a new international cargo destination and a new 400,000 sq. ft. cargo facility. A total of 756,598 metric tonnes of cargo moved through the facility. DFW was also recognized by Air Cargo World as “Best Cargo Airport” and by Air Cargo News as “Cargo Airport of the Year.” “DFW has seen amazing international cargo growth over the past year and that has resulted in new jobs and development opportunities for the North Texas economy,” said Jeff Fegan, DFW’s CEO. “The airport has established itself as the premier mid-continent destination for Asian cargo and is working hard to make inroads across European and South American markets. We see plenty of continued growth opportunities for the future.” The airport added seven new weekly flights to Asia, raising its total weekly Asian-bound cargo flights to 39. Cargo tonnage to Asia topped 193,679 metric tonnes, a 21.1 percent increase from 2005. |
