Istanbul-based carrier MNG Airlines was welcomed at its European air hub at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) as it launched a new regular CGN-JFK service with its newly converted A330-300P2F. The addition of the widebody freighter, which can carry up to 63 tonnes per flight, now brings the total of MNG’s growing freighter fleet to 9 units. MNG Airlines will operate the freighter service between CGN-New York JFK-CGN three times a week, which will coincide with its regular 6 weekly … [Read more...] about MNG Airlines expands at CGN with A330P2F
Airports
Hong Kong airport hosts two-day job fair
Hong Kong's airport authority and labour department are set to launch the second Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Virtual Job Fair on 2 and 3 December. More than 1,000 job openings at over 30 companies across HKIA's airport community will be on offer during the event, covering different roles in air cargo, airport security, baggage handling, technical services, engineering and customer service. The airport authority said candidates can also apply for the management trainee and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport hosts two-day job fair
dnata expands into Africa with Zanzibar airport investment
dnata has signed a concession agreement with the Government of Zanzibar, along with Emirates Leisure Retail and SEGAP, a joint venture between airport infrastructure and operations specialists Egis and private equity fund manager AIIM. Under the partnership, dnata will oversee the operations of Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport's (ZNZ) newly built terminal 3, with SEGAP supporting the Zanzibar Airports Authority (ZAA) in a management capacity. Emirates Leisure Retail will … [Read more...] about dnata expands into Africa with Zanzibar airport investment
New cargo hub at ANC to boost transpacific shipments
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska is the fourth busiest air cargo in the world, and a new cargo terminal at the airport is set to provide a boost in transpacific shipments. Investment management firm Tiger Infrastructure Partners in early November announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in ANC operator IC Alaska Airport LLC, which has leased a 120-acre land at the Alaskan airport for 55 years. Also read: DFW stays cool and ahead in the cold chain As … [Read more...] about New cargo hub at ANC to boost transpacific shipments
Hong Kong airport staff required to get 3rd jab
Hong Kong’s airport authority has announced that all airport staff belonging to the targeted groups are required to receive the third dose of vaccination, in view of new recommendation from the government and health experts. The airport authority urged staff under the targeted groups to receive the third jab as soon as possible. The third dose of vaccine should be administered at least six months after the second dose. The targeted groups include those handling high-risk cargo or having … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport staff required to get 3rd jab
Airport construction drives business into Western Sydney
The construction of Sydney’s new airport is directly injecting more than $100 million into businesses in Western Sydney, as new vision shows the incredible transformation of the site since earthworks began. Western Sydney Airport (WSA) chief executive Simon Hickey said more than 20 million cubic metres of earth has been moved to date in what is one of the biggest earthmoving challenges in Australian history. “Construction of Western Sydney International has already led to … [Read more...] about Airport construction drives business into Western Sydney
