Qatar Airways Cargo will launch a new freighter service to Los Angeles from 4 April 2015. The twice-weekly B777 freighter service to Los Angeles will become Qatar Airways Cargo’s fourth US freighter destination alongside Houston, Chicago and Atlanta. The new addition will provide 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight, departing Doha on Wednesdays and Saturdays via Luxembourg and Mexico to Los Angeles International Airport. The LAX freighter will add to the current US … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to start LAX freighter service
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Martinair Cargo cuts jobs, fleet size
Martinair Cargo, a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, announced it is scaling back its full-freighter fleet by June 2016, and laying off more than 330 of its employees, including 170 ground staff and 110 crew. “Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo has decided on a business model, which requires less freighter capacity, rather than a model with no freighters at all,” the group said in a public statement. “The reduction is unavoidable if the cargo business is to be restored to … [Read more...] about Martinair Cargo cuts jobs, fleet size
Cargojet expands air freight network
Cargojet has announced the expansion of its domestic air cargo network effective 1 April 2015. The Canadian all-cargo carrier has a total freighter fleet of 24 aircraft, including the recent introduction of five B767-300ERFs, three B767-200ERFs and one B757-200ERF. Ajay Virmani, president and CEO of Cargojet, said "With additional overnight frequencies; more direct flights; and wide-body freighter service to 10 major Canadian cities, this new enhanced air cargo network … [Read more...] about Cargojet expands air freight network
TAM Cargo inaugurates new terminal in Brazil
TAM Cargo inaugurated its new R$38 million (US$11.6 million) terminal, intended exclusively for domestic cargo. With a total surface area of 15,000 m², the new terminal is the largest owned by LATAM Group in Brazil. Located in the Guarulhos area, on Hélio Smidt Highway, the terminal has been restructured and provides new services that represent a significant improvement, considering that the previous one, also located in the vicinity of the airport, had a total surface … [Read more...] about TAM Cargo inaugurates new terminal in Brazil
Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific Air will continue its long-haul expansion this summer with the launch of direct flights to Qatar. Commencing on 4 June 2015, Cebu Pacific will operate twice weekly flights between Manila and Doha using Airbus A330 aircraft. “We are excited to offer Cebu Pacific’s trademark low fares to travellers in Doha, especially since we are the only low-cost carrier operating this route,” said Alex Reyes, general … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
Air China to launch Beijing-Budapest service
China's national carrier has unveiled plans to open Beijing - Minsk - Budapest services from 1 May 2015. Air China will operate the flights using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The new route will bring the number of European destinations Air China serves up to 18 and the number of routes the carrier operates to 19. Air China says this will further promote the economic and cultural exchanges between China and Europe and expand Air China's … [Read more...] about Air China to launch Beijing-Budapest service
