ASL Aviation Group has announced that its shareholding in Bangalore-based Quikjet Cargo Airlines through ASL subsidiary Farnair Switzerland AG is to increase to 72.59 per cent after being given the green light by India’s Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). The approval has come just months before the planned start of B737 scheduled domestic cargo services. Through Farnair, ASL Aviation group had held a 50.93 per cent shareholding in Quikjet and the approved increase to 72.59 per cent … [Read more...] about ASL to increase stake in India’s Quikjet

Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its first A330-200, becoming a new operator for the type. In February 2014, Kuwait Airways announced the lease of 12 Airbus aircraft including seven A320neo and five A330-200s in addition to the purchase of 25 aircraft including 10 A350-900 and 15 A320neo Family aircraft marking the start of a major fleet renewal plan. “The delivery of our first A330-200 marks a key milestone towards enhancing our fleet,” said Al Rasha Al Roumi, Kuwait Airways chairperson. … [Read more...] about Kuwait Airways receives its first A330-200

Saudi Airlines Cargo has unveiled the launch of a new direct freighter service between Shanghai and New Delhi as part of the airline’s continued expansion strategy. The new direct service offers scheduled maindeck capacity using B747-400F aircraft, operating twice weekly directly between the two cities. “Our focus is to improve connectivity and provide a growing network of destinations and quality operations to our customers and the direct service between Shanghai and New Delhi, has been … [Read more...] about Saudia launches Shanghai- Delhi maindeck service

After successfully transporting hundreds of engines every year, CAL Cargo Airlines has launched CAL Engines – a dedicated product for the safe transportation of aircraft engines. CAL Cargo is applying decades of experience in transporting every size and type of aircraft engine around the world, leveraging its fleet of B747-400’s. And since the CAL team is qualified to deal with dangerous goods, they also service non-purged engines. CAL provides a safe and protected corridor from point of … [Read more...] about CAL launches engine transport product

Qatar Airways announced an order for 10 B777-8Xs and four B777 Freighters, valued at US$4.8 billion at list prices, on the opening day of Paris Air Show 2015. “Acquiring technologicallyadvanced airplanes such as the 777X is integral to our expansion strategy,” said Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways. “With the addition of these 777-8X to the 50 777-9X already on order, we are confident of continuing the tremendous legacy of the 777. “The order for four 777 Freighters underpins the value … [Read more...] about Qatar orders 10 B777- 8Xs, 4 B777 Freighters

Qatar Airways has commenced services between Amsterdam and Doha with the inaugural flight landing at Schiphol Airport on 16 June, welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. Amsterdam is the airline’s first destination in The Netherlands and its 34th in Europe and will be operated six times per week between with the B787 aircraft. Marwan Koleilat, Qatar Airways chief commercial officer, who led a delegation to celebrate the inaugural flight and was welcomed by Maarten de Groof, chief … [Read more...] about Qatar commences Doha-Amsterdam flights