In preparation for the annual Beaujolais Nouveau launch in which this year’s vintage will be celebrated around the world on the third Tuesday in November, Cargolux Airlines will again operate a number of maindeck cargo flights to bring the eagerly anticipated beverage to consumers. For 30 years, Cargolux has been a reliable part of the Beaujolais shipment process and an important supplier of air freight capacity in the French market, it said. The airline has seen strong growth in France and … [Read more...] about Cargolux satisfies thirst for Beaujolais Nouveau in Japan and China
AMI Cape Town triples size of perishables facility
The Cape Town, South Africa, base of – the world’s largest trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler – has doubled the size of its facility, and trebled its temperature-controlled storage for perishables. AMI has acquired the facility adjacent to its current base at Cape Town International Airport, doubling its warehousing to 1,000 sqm. This includes 120 sqm. of refrigerated storage, with separate temperature zones for flowers, and fruit and vegetables. The expanded facility will enable … [Read more...] about AMI Cape Town triples size of perishables facility
Special edition
In this special edition of Payload Asia we’re very pleased to bring you coverage of our 5th annual Payload Asia Conference & Awards. Having successfully wrapped up the annual event in Hong Kong for the first time in end-September we would like to extend a very big thank you to all the companies who participated in the awards, to those who voted for them, the judges who graciously volunteered their time to assess the companies for the Industry Choice section and to all who attended … [Read more...] about Special edition
AirBridgeCargo plugs Heathrow into its global network via Moscow
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is launching twice-weekly B747 freighter services connecting Heathrow, the UK’s biggest port by value, with its international network via its Moscow hub, starting 3 November. The new flights every Thursday and Saturday will each offer customers more than 100 tonnes of cargo capacity. Last year, 29 per cent of the UK’s non-EU exports by value went through Heathrow and the airport says AirBridgeCargo’s new services will be welcomed by British exporters, which … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo plugs Heathrow into its global network via Moscow
PEMCO redelivers 17th B737 converted aircraft to SF Airlines
Leader in B737 cargo conversions, Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO), has announced the redelivery of another B737-300 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft to China-based SF Airlines, the air cargo division of S.F. Express. SF Airlines is a leading courier in China providing delivery service to over 15 countries, including the United States. The latest redelivery marks the seventeenth B737-300/400 PEMCO-converted aircraft to SF Airlines. The aircraft modification was performed by partner … [Read more...] about PEMCO redelivers 17th B737 converted aircraft to SF Airlines
Donghai Airlines finalises order for five B787-9 Dreamliners
Donghai Airlines and Boeing announced today the finalisation of an order for five B787-9 Dreamliners, valued at US$1.32 billion at current list prices. Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines announced its intent to order 25 B737 MAX 8s and five B787-9 Dreamliners in July at the Farnborough International Airshow. Today's B787-9 order comes just weeks after the carrier finalised its B737 MAX 8 order last month. "Donghai Airlines has undergone steady development over the past 10 years since the … [Read more...] about Donghai Airlines finalises order for five B787-9 Dreamliners
