Jetstar last week began using its most recent B787 delivery to replace an A330 on service from Cairns to Osaka, Japan. The low-cost carrier (LCC) also introduced a B787 on its Cairns-Tokyo route in August, and on its Gold Coast-Tokyo flight in July. Aside from the Japan routes, Jetstar has introduced 787s on routes from the three major east coast cities of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to Thailand and Indonesia. The LCC continues to grow its fleet with the delivery of seven B787-8s, … [Read more...] about Jetstar deploys new B787s on Japan routes
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ABC to launch Basel pharma freighter service
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has announced the launch of a B747 freighter service between Moscow and Basel, targeting the pharmaceutical business in the Swiss city. The new Basel-Moscow service will run start from 19 September 2014. Basel has one of the highest concentrations of successful life sciences businesses in the world, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical technology organisations. Robert van de Weg, senior VP marketing and sales, ABC said: “The healthcare … [Read more...] about ABC to launch Basel pharma freighter service
Xiamen buys 400 ULDs from Nordisk
AAR’s Nordisk Aviation Products has received orders for nearly 400 lightweight air cargo containers and pallets from Xiamen Airlines for its first B787-8 aircraft. The united load devices (ULD) from Nordisk are light weight which can save the airline a minimum 350 tonnes of fuel a year and reduce CO2 emissions by more than 1,200 tonnes. “We are excited to receive orders from Xiamen Airlines to support the operation of its first 787 Dreamliner by providing significant fuel savings … [Read more...] about Xiamen buys 400 ULDs from Nordisk
Garuda to launch JKT-Nagoya service
Garuda Indonesia will introduce Jakarta-Nagoya route in April 2015, to meet market demand and broaden its flight network in Japan. President and CEO Garuda Indonesia Emirsyah Satar said that reopening the Nagoya route was a strategy to expand the Garuda network to Japan and beyond. "Japan is very important to Garuda Indonesia. For more than 50 years, Garuda Indonesia has shown its support towards the diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Japan -- especially in increasing economic, … [Read more...] about Garuda to launch JKT-Nagoya service
ACI-NA adopts carbon management programme
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has launched the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme in North America at its 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia. At the same time, ACI-NA announced that Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has become the first airport in North America to achieve accreditation. Airport Carbon Accreditation—pioneered by ACI EUROPE in 2009 and since implemented to great effect at airports in Europe, Asia-Pacific and … [Read more...] about ACI-NA adopts carbon management programme
IATA airlines financial monitor – August 2014
IATA, the International Air and Transport Association, released the latest airlines financial monitor. Here are the key points: - Worldwide airline share prices rose 3 per cent in August compared to July, slightly ahead of the broader market on further easing in fuel prices; - Initial Q2 financial results show strong gains for US airlines’ performance, but declines in Asia … [Read more...] about IATA airlines financial monitor – August 2014