February 16, 2009

Air Transport World magazine has named their selections for this year’s industry achievement awards.

Among the recipients are Asiana Airlines, which was named Airline of the Year for 2009 for its superb commitment to passenger safety and operational excellence as reflected in industry leading dispatch reliability and engine in-flight shutdown rates.

UPS Airlines was chosen as the Cargo Airline of the Year for 2009. It was recognized for its successful growth over the past two decades, including the rapid development of a global network. The editors were impressed with UPS Airlines’ commitment to safe operations and history of technological innovation, ranging from the way in which parcels are sorted and delivered to leading-edge Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast flight tests that could benefit the entire air transport industry.

UK-based Flybe was named Regional Airline of the Year. The carrier was recognized for its its early commitment to making consumers aware of the environmental implications of their choices in air travel by offering them an environmental report card of each flight they take.