Qatar Airways’ first daily regularly-scheduled A350 service to London Heathrow arrived in the United Kingdom on Sunday 30 October, as the airline introduced the state-of-the-art aircraft on the route, complementing the existing ‘best of fleet’ on its six daily flights from Hamad International Airport. The aircraft joins the airline’s A380, B777 and A330 aircraft currently operating the route. Qatar Airways was the global launch customer for the Airbus A350 XWB in January 2015 and currently … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways begins A350 service to London Heathrow
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Etihad Cargo hosts Italian business, aims to develop cargo out of Parma
Etihad Global Cargo Management Company and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce have hosted a networking event for 20 industrial powerhouses from Parma, Italy, who collectively represent 3.7 per cent of the Italian GDP, along with 75 representatives from Emirati businesses. The event offered the opportunity for the key industry players to learn more about the UAE and the Etihad Aviation Group, while promoting partnership and business opportunities. It followed the recent signing by Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo hosts Italian business, aims to develop cargo out of Parma
Hainan Airlines to begin direct flights from Brussels to Shanghai PVG
Chinese airline Hainan Airlines will launch direct flights between Brussels Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the course of 2017. The new direct flight will facilitate existing investment and export opportunities for both countries and also create new ones, Brussels Airport said. “The non-stop connection between Brussels and Shanghai gives additional growth opportunities to both economies. The distance between the two cities will become smaller, facilitating direct … [Read more...] about Hainan Airlines to begin direct flights from Brussels to Shanghai PVG
Cargolux Group adds weekly Oslo service
The Cargolux Group adds a weekly service on Tuesdays from Oslo to Luxembourg on 1 November 2016 on its flight C85022 from New York. The first flight will carry a load of salmon that is distributed to various Cargolux destinations from the airline’s hub in Luxembourg. Operated with modern B747-8 freighters, the Oslo service caters to the air freight needs of Norwegian shippers who are set to benefit from Cargolux’s long-standing expertise in cool chain transports and the airline’s dedicated CV … [Read more...] about Cargolux Group adds weekly Oslo service
Cathay Pacific first to Auckland with the A350
Cathay Pacific has become the first international airline to operate the state-of-the- art A350-900 to New Zealand as Flight CX197 arrived at Auckland International Airport today (Friday, 28 October) after making its overnight journey from Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific, which has been serving New Zealand for 33 years, has five A350s in operation, and by the end of next year will have taken delivery of a total of 22. The aircraft, which will form the backbone of the airline's mid-size long-haul … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific first to Auckland with the A350
Brussels Airport unveils its airside active temperature control dolly
Brussels Airport presented a European first at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Paris: The active version of its 'Airside Pharma Transporter’ that was first introduced by the airport in December 2015. This new active cargo trailer is pre-conditioned at the correct temperature in order to hold pharmaceutical shipments within the correct temperature limits during transportation between warehouses and aircraft at an affordable cost. This is crucial because an incorrect temperature can cause rejection … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport unveils its airside active temperature control dolly