Maximus Air's CEO Mohamed Ebrahim Al Qassimi has said his cargo airline is planning an expansion in 2015, according to local media reports. A year after temporarily halting its A300 fleet amid low demand, and undergoing restructuring, Al Qassimi said that "Maximus Air is on the rise again." “We are delighted about recent progress,” said Al Qassimi. “Our aircraft are receiving more bookings right across the fleet and we are firming up plans for expansion in … [Read more...] about UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
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Proflight Zambia buys its first CRJ200
Proflight Air Services will introduce its first CRJ-200 into its fleet later this month. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive on September 29 and will operate throughout the month of October primarily on Lusaka to Ndola route. Where demand dictates, it will also deploy the type on its Solwezi, Mfuwe, and Livingstone routes. With the return of its sole B737-200Adv to lessor Star Air (South Africa) earlier this year, the … [Read more...] about Proflight Zambia buys its first CRJ200
Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
Following the decision by Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom, the trade association that represents freight forwarders throughout the UK, says that it is business as usual. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says: “The decision to vote against independence has removed a period of huge uncertainty for our members. “They can now get on with doing what they do best: Facilitating the UK’s international trade and assisting … [Read more...] about Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
Norwegian offers airfreight from Oakland
Norwegian is now offering airfreight services from Oakland International Airport to Oslo-Gardermoen and Stockholm-Arlanda. Norwegian offers drop off at Oakland, where the bonded, cold storage international Container Freight Station is located at 1 Allan Sheppard Way. It accepts all types of general and perishable cargo with the exception of dangerous goods, live animals, human remains, and out sized pieces. Airfreight is flown on the environmentally-friendly B787 Dreamliner out of … [Read more...] about Norwegian offers airfreight from Oakland
Air Can Rouge to operate new Asian route
Air Canada Rouge, the recently-launched “leisure airline”, will arrive in Asia for the first time next year. The carrier currently operates low-cost services to a range of leisure destinations in Europe and the Caribbean, but on 1 May 2015 it will launch its first trans-Pacific flights connecting Vancouver with Osaka. Air Canada Rouge will operate the new Asian route using a B767-300ER aircraft, which has been transferred from the regular Air Canada fleet. The Osaka launch … [Read more...] about Air Can Rouge to operate new Asian route
Freight upswing for Qatar’s HIA
Cargo numbers have increased at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA), with an additional 12.76 per cent traffic in July. All cargo operations are now operating out of the new airport where the facility is fully automated, creating a seamless experience for both the cargo agents and customers. HIA also saw an 11.36 per cent passenger increase through its doors in July 2014 compared to July 2013. … [Read more...] about Freight upswing for Qatar’s HIA