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U.S. international air cargo up 6.4% in 2006

U.S. international air cargo up 6.4% in 2006

International air freight and express shipments carried by 15 U.S. airlines in 2006 increased 6.4 percent to 13.5 billion revenue ton-miles, according to the latest statistics provided by the Washington-based Air Transport Association.

   Domestic cargo improved 2.8 percent to 11.8 billion revenue ton-miles, ATA said.

   ATA airlines are Alaska Airlines, Aloha Airlines, American Airlines, ATA, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Midwest Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, UPS and US Airways.