Emirates SkyCargo has unveiled a new livery that will be used on its fl eet of trucks that operate across the UK. The livery, which will be displayed on the sides and rear of ten trailer units, is designed to raise awareness of the four Australian destinations – Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane – that the airline serves. The fi rst two vehicles to receive the Australian makeover will be operational from this week, with the remaining eight due to receive the new livery by the … [Read more...] about EUROPE: New livery for Emirates trucks
EUROPE: Etihad signs British GSA agreement
Etihad Crystal Cargo is planning to increase its freight operations in the UK after signing GSA agreements with Omni Airline Services and Air Liaison, according to Arabian Business. Until recently, Platinum Air Cargo handled the airline’s sales in the UK but the territory has now been split, with Omni Airlines Services covering the Midlands and south of England, including Wales, while Air Liaison covers the north of England and Scotland. Etihad currently operates three fl ights a … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Etihad signs British GSA agreement
EUROPE: Manchester targets Far East
The largest British-owned airport operator Manchester Airports Group is eyeing growing links with Asia, for both passengers and cargo. Manchester airport which is mainly a passenger airport with about 800 fl ights a day of which only 12 are pure cargo, recently attracted fi ve new cargo carriers in the last 12 months. These include: Great Wall Airlines from Shanghai (four fl ights weekly); Jet8 from Singapore (two fl ights weekly); FedEx (four fl ights weekly); Aerofl ot (one weekly fl … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Manchester targets Far East
EUROPE: Turkish ACT buys two freighters
Expanding its current fleet of seven Airbus A300 B4 aircraft, the new purchase will allow ACT Airlines to offer non-stop services between Istanbul, Hong Kong, Singapore andNew York. “Expanding our fl eet with the Airbus A330-200F will allow us to further meet Turkey’s demand for air cargo transportation,” said ACT Airlines CEO, Yavuz Cizmeci. “The A330-200F is the ideal complement to our existing aircraft portfolio and builds on our success with the Airbus A300 B4 … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Turkish ACT buys two freighters
EUROPE: First aircraft for Cargo B
Cargo B Airlines – the new Belgian cargo carrier – has received its fi rst aircraft with operations scheduled to begin in October. The airline’s fi rst B747 full freighter was recently delivered to Cargo B’s operations base atBrussels International Airport. Cargo B also announced it has signed a 5 year contract with CHAMP Cargosystems for the provision and hosting of their critical business applications.“Cargo B Airlines has found inCHAMP a reliable partner with … [Read more...] about EUROPE: First aircraft for Cargo B
EUROPE: Alitalia outlines ‘survival plan’
Alitalia’s board recently outlined fi nancial and performance targets for its “survival/transition” plan. The aim is to keep the carrier viable through 2010 as it continues to seek a sale to private investors. The board’s plan, set to guide operations from March 30, 2008, through 2010, aims to reduce overall revenue 2.7 per cent and lower costs by 8 per cent. “Repositioning of long-haul activities and the development of lowcost activities,” along with … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Alitalia outlines ‘survival plan’
