AirBridgeCargo has announced it is set to launch Boeing 747 freighter services between Amsterdam-Tel Aviv- Moscow, from October 7. Israel is a strong cargo market for shipments including computer software, industrial equipment, chemicals, agricultural products and perishables, AirBridge said. The development is part of Air- Bridge’s ongoing route expansion programme which also includes the launch of a new Moscow-Tokyo-Krasnoyarsk service last month. It now operates three fl ights a … [Read more...] about RUSSIA & CIS: AirBridge for Amsterdam- Tel Aviv-Moscow
PHILIPPINES: PAL wants level playing field
Philippine Airlines (PAL) wants a full open skies policy with a condition that all forms of government subsidies to fl ag carriers be abolished. Subsidies and all other forms of government aid could seriously distort competition, said the carrier. PAL vice president Rolly Estabillio said his airline was ready to compete but stressed the need for equal opportunity for all in an open skies regime, noting that PAL’s competitors are supported by their governments. PAL said that if Asean … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: PAL wants level playing field
PHILIPPINES: Phil’s cargo growth modest
Air cargo traffi c in the Philippines posted a modest growth of 4.5 per cent to 60,880 tonnes in the fi rst half of 2007 from 58,000 tonnes in the same period last year. The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said Philippine Airlines (PAL) carried 26,630 tonnes during the period down from 28,420 tonnes in the same period last year. Cebu Pacifi c followed with 24,045 tonnes; Pacifi c East Asia Cargo with 5,730 tonnes; Air Philippines with 4,700 tonnes and SEAIR with 110,892 kg. … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Phil’s cargo growth modest
NEW ZEALAND: Airwork at work on expansion
New Zealand¡¯s largest general aviation company, Airwork Holdings Limited, took another step in its overseas expansion plans with the addition of a new Boeing 737-300 freighter. Due in the last quarter this year, the aircraft increases the company¡¯s fl eet of fi xed and rotary wing aircraft to 40. The new freighter is part of the company¡¯s push to increase its presence in overseas markets beyond its current presence in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Europe. … [Read more...] about NEW ZEALAND: Airwork at work on expansion
MIDDLE EAST: Hong Kong via Bangkok for Royal Jordanian
Royal Jordanian Airlines has announced it will start operating regular service between Amman and Hong Kong, via Bangkok, from early next year. The carrier will initially fl y threetimes weekly on the route, effective January 22, 2008, using Airbus A310s. The carrier operates daily fl ights in the winter season to Bangkok and fi ve direct weekly fl ights in the summer. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Hong Kong via Bangkok for Royal Jordanian
MIDDLE EAST: Etihad adds more capacity to Milan
Etihad Airways has launched a three-times-a-week non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Milan with an A330-200 aircraft, offering a cargo capacity of 14 tonnes in each direction. The passenger fl ights will complement the carrier¡¯s existing freighter service launched in May 2005. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad adds more capacity to Milan
