Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flights between China and the Canadian city of Calgary this summer. Commencing on 20 June 2016, the new Beijing-Calgary route will be operated three times a week using a B787 Dreamliner aircraft. “Calgary is the second city in Canada that Hainan Airlines will serve, having launched Toronto to Beijing in 2010. This route will further enhance cross cultural and economic exchanges between China and Canada, and will provide excellent service for … [Read more...] about Hainan Airlines to begin Beijing-Calgary service in June
Airports
Brussels cargo still depressed over Ethiopian departure
Brussels Airport (BRU) saw freight volumes declining by 2.4 per cent in January 2016 compared with last year, as a result of the ongoing impact of the departure of Ethiopian Cargo, which did not obtain the necessary traffic rights for Belgium and ceased operations to the airport in the fourth quarter last year. The drop in cargo volume transported through Brussels Airport was attributed to the full-freight segment which dropped 11.5 per cent. The airport continues to struggle to recover from … [Read more...] about Brussels cargo still depressed over Ethiopian departure
Hactl, CKS join forces to further tap Pearl River Delta cargo
Aiming to further tap the Pearl River Delta region, HACTL Development Holdings Ltd (HDHL) – the business development arm of the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd (Hactl) Group - has entered into a unique cargo logistics agreement with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (CKS). The objective of the Memorandam of Understanding (MoU) is to explore the joint development of logistics links and infrastructure in and around Hong Kong International Airport and the Pearl River Delta region, supporting the … [Read more...] about Hactl, CKS join forces to further tap Pearl River Delta cargo
FedEx Express opens new Copenhagen airport facility
FedEx Express has opened a new facility at Copenhagen airport for inbound and outbound shipments for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. It marks the company's ninth facility in the Nordic region in the last five years. Between June 2014 and May 2015 FedEx says shipments from the region increased 24 per cent overall compared to the previous period with North America increasing 22 per cent. “The Nordic gateway will bring our Nordic customers even closer to the rest of the world. By … [Read more...] about FedEx Express opens new Copenhagen airport facility
Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments
While passenger traffic and aircraft movements set new records at Singapore Changi Airport, ‘stability’ was the word of the year for airfreight movements which held steady at 1.85 million tonnes for 2015. While Changi Airport’s total cargo throughput was little changed from a year earlier, there were pockets of growth in niche cargo segments and investment in new cargo infrastructure is expected to drive further growth in some of these niche sectors. For instance, there was strong … [Read more...] about Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments
AeroGround Berlin acquires ground handler Acciona, HSD Flughafen
AeroGround Flughafen München GmbH, a ground handling subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH (FMG), has acquired the established ground handling companies Acciona Airport Services, Berlin GmbH and HSD Flughafen GmbH, effective 1 January 2016. The new subsidiary AeroGround Berlin purchased 100 per cent of the shares in Acciona Airport Services Berlin from the Spanish parent company Acciona S.A. The two subsidiaries AeroGround Berlin and Acciona Berlin will be merged in the coming months, the … [Read more...] about AeroGround Berlin acquires ground handler Acciona, HSD Flughafen