Cargo operators will expand theirfleets at a greater rate in the MiddleEast than passenger fleets as the regionramps up its logistics operations, accordingto Boeing estimates. The American plane maker's latestmarket forecast until 2025 predictsthat sales of freighters will grow by 6.9percent per year. New passenger planes will be addedat a slightly smaller pace, at 5.5 percentper year over the same period. The explosive growth of Gulf economiesand the wider Middle East regionwill fuel … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Cargo airlines aims at fleet expansions
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MIDDLE EAST: Qatar Cargo starts Dhaka service
Qatar Airways Cargo has starteda twice-weekly A300-600F service toDhaka. The new service links Dhaka to the Qatar Airways network via Doha,providing up to 40 tonnes additionalcapacity per flight to and from theBangladeshi capital. The increased operation coincideswith the expansion of Qatar AirwaysCargo freighter destinations fromDoha. Qatar Airways Cargo operates fromDoha to more than 70 destinationsworldwide with a modern fleet of 53all-Airbus aircraft, including two A300-600 freighters. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Qatar Cargo starts Dhaka service
MIDDLE EAST: New cargo head for Qatar Airways
John Batten ¨C currently managingdirector global network and air cargosales for TNT ¨C is to become the latestair cargo professional to try his hand atrunning Qatar Airways Cargo. The airline has had a series of aircargo managers in recent years, someonly staying a few months. Batten insiststhat things will be different this time,though he was remaining tight-lippedabout why ahead of taking up his poston 1 April. The appointment is an unusual one,since Batten has been with TNT for … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: New cargo head for Qatar Airways
MIDDLE EAST: Saudia, Gulf Air expand code-share
Saudi Arabian Airlines and Gulf Airhave agreed to further strengthen andexpand their code share alliance. Thismonth, the two companies will add newservices between Riyadh ¨C Kathmanduvia Bahrain International Airport,making the code share alliance thelargest between any two carriers in theMiddle East. The two airlines will have 41 flightsa week per direction operated togetherwith the addition of the new Riyadh¨C Bahrain - Kathmandu services. Saudia and Gulf Air are also in discussionto … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Saudia, Gulf Air expand code-share
NEW ZEALAND: Cargo boosts Air NZ profit
Air New Zealand reported profitbefore unusuals and tax, up 35 percentto NZ$109 million for the six-monthperiod ending 31 December 2006. Cargo revenue was up 20 percent,due to the increased capacity offered bythe new 777 and higher cargo yields. Net profit was $74 million, up 61percent ($28m), and higher yieldscontributed to a 12 percent increasein operating revenue. Operating revenue rose 12% to$2,135 million with group passengeryields up 10.7 percent. Chairman John Palmer said … [Read more...] about NEW ZEALAND: Cargo boosts Air NZ profit
AUSTRALIA: AaE is Cargo 2000’s first member in Australia
Australian air Express International(AaE) has become the first companybased in Australia to become an IndustryAssociate member of Cargo 2000. AaE is a leading provider of cargohandling services to international airlinesacross the continent of Australiaand provides services to over 30 internationalairlines at locations includingSydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perthand Adelaide. Cargo 2000 has established a set ofrequirements for GHAs that includesa quality agreement they sign with theCargo … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: AaE is Cargo 2000’s first member in Australia