KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has postponed the delivery of two B787-9s as pressure mounts on the Dutch carrier to enhance its fiscal discipline through cuts in spending. Bloomberg news quotes KLM spokesman Robbert Veldhuizen as saying that while two of the carrier's 10 B787-9s on order from Boeing have been delayed, the delivery of the first remains on track for the last quarter of the year. KLM has also been forced to cut 22 flights from its schedule … [Read more...] about KLM postpones 787 deliveries, new routes
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Malaysia launches a new airline
Malaysian aviation is back in the news, this time for introducing a new airline, "flymojo". The new airline has already signed a US$1.5 billion deal with Canadian aircraft company Bombardier for 20 new aircraft, with the possibility of buying 20 more later. flymojo will fly between the Malaysian cities of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as other key cities in the region. Its main hub will be Senai International Airport in Malaysia. Alies Anor Abdul, chairman of flymojo, … [Read more...] about Malaysia launches a new airline
DHL Express plans Mumbai air cargo facility
DHL Express is planning to open an air cargo terminal in Mumbai, with further India growth planned. The company already has two similar facilities at Delhi and Bengaluru airports. DHL said it has a share of about 50 per cent in India's domestic air cargo market, handling one million shipments a month. R Subramanian, managing director DHL Express India, said: “We are looking for space at Mumbai airport for an airside terminal. We recently started a courier clearance in … [Read more...] about DHL Express plans Mumbai air cargo facility
Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses
The chairman of IATA’s Cargo Committee, James Woodrow has called for strong action to secure the safe transport of lithium batteries by air, including the criminalization of blatant dangerous goods abuses. “Government authorities must step up and take responsibility for regulating producers and exporters and ensure compliance by those who are responsible for initiating the transportation," Woodrow, who is also director of Cargo at Cathay Pacific Airways, said. … [Read more...] about Cargo Committee urges criminalisation for DG abuses
SIA Cargo sees improving cargo traffic
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Cargo has reported a 5.2 per cent growth in overall cargo load factor (CLF) in February, year-on-year, as cargo traffic (measured in freight-tonne-kilometres) was 17.1 per cent higher against an overall capacity increase of 7.6 per cent. Total freight carried for the month rose 14.7 per cent y-o-y to 84,800 tonnes. Load factor improved on all route regions as the capacity changes were closely matched with demand, SIA said adding that CLF improved for South West … [Read more...] about SIA Cargo sees improving cargo traffic
Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
Hong Kong's government has approved a third runway for the city’s international airport. Expected to open by 2023, the HK$141.5 billion (US$18.2 billion) project will be funded from internal funds, borrowings and user fees, including a possible HK$180 (US$23.20) additional passenger fee until the end of construction. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) expects to reach maximum capacity under its current layout by 2022 at the latest. Last year, the airport handled 63.4 … [Read more...] about Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway