Hawaiian Airlines is launching a four times weekly service to South Korea using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft from January 2011, as part of its ambitious expansion into Asia as it continues its evolution from an inter-island and West Coast carrier to a more significant international player. Hawaiian president and CEO Mark Dunkerley said Incheon will a key hub for Hawaiian because of its accessibility and proximity to other countries in the region including China. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian to start Incheon service next year
Airports
Beijing airport sees surging May traffic
Beijing Capital International Airport reported a 9.6 per cent rise in cargo volumes to 129,587 tonnes and a 17.4 per cent increase in passenger numbers to 6.2 million in May. This included a 31.6 per cent surge in international passengers to 1.4 million. … [Read more...] about Beijing airport sees surging May traffic
Surging cargo sets new Hong Kong record
Cargo tonnage at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reached a record-high monthly total of 367,000 tonnes in May, up a substantial 41.9 per cent year-on-year, according to Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). Passenger numbers rose 14.4 per cent year-on-year to 4.11 million. The “speedy and significant recovery in cargo traffic at HKIA further lends support to HKIA’s status as the world’s busiest international air cargo centreâ€Â, said the AAHK. Cargo … [Read more...] about Surging cargo sets new Hong Kong record
Al Maktoum airport sees historic first flight
Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International airport officially began operations on June 27 after the new airport passed a series of operational tests conducted during its first ‘live’ flight. An Emirates SkyCargo B777 freighter operating Hong Kong-Dubai touched down in the afternoon amid cheers from enthusiastic stakeholders and dignitaries on hand to observe the historic occasion. “This is an important milestone, not only for the airport’s … [Read more...] about Al Maktoum airport sees historic first flight
Air cargo demand continues rebound: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic statistics for May which showed a 34.3 per cent jump in freight demand and an 11.7 per cent increase in passenger traffic and compared to May 2009. “Demand rebounded strongly in May following the impact of the European volcanic ash fiasco in April. Passenger traffic is now 1 per cent above pre-recession levels, while the freight market is 6 per cent bigger,†said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's … [Read more...] about Air cargo demand continues rebound: IATA
Al Maktoum airport sees historic first flight
Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International airport officially began operations on June 27 after the new airport passed a series of operational tests conducted during its first 'live' flight. An Emirates SkyCargo B777 freighter operating Hong Kong-Dubai touched down in the afternoon amid cheers from an enthusiastic stakeholders and dignitaries on hand to observe the historic occasion. “This is an important milestone, not only for the airport's certification process, but as another step … [Read more...] about Al Maktoum airport sees historic first flight