A significant portion of air cargo traffic between Asia and North America passes through Anchorage Airport in Alaska. Aircraft make technical stops there to change crews, refuel, and continue to their final destinations. This strategy allows airlines to carry more payload and optimize revenue.
Other airports in the northern part of North America could offer similar services to the longstanding leader, Anchorage. GH Aviation Consulting conducted an analysis of the transpacific air cargo market for a Canadian airport, focusing on understanding the key factors necessary to develop a competitive offering. Aircraft performance, costs, air traffic regulations, and customs considerations were thoroughly analyzed to create a development plan designed to attract new customer airlines.
