MASkargo has commenced its twice weekly A330-200F freighter service to Dhaka, Bangladesh part of its expansion initiatives in the South Asian market. Dhaka is a significant exporter of perishable products like fresh seafood, and garments and MASkargo prides itself in its capability to link Bangladesh with its global trading partners. The MASkargo freighter will be operating into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport every Monday and Wednesday. In addition to the current belly hold capacity … [Read more...] about MASkargo starts freighters into Dhaka, Bangalore
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AirAsia X secures permission for US service
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Malaysia’s long-haul, low cost carrier AirAsia X a Foreign Air Carrier Permit as well as Route Exemption ahead of its planned launch of flights to the US from 1 November. AirAsia X is planning a four times weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and Honolulu via Osaka Kansai International Airport using A330-300 aircraft. AirAsia X’s new service will benefit travellers in Malaysia and the United States, as well as the broader Southeast Asia … [Read more...] about AirAsia X secures permission for US service
EVA Air signs LOI for five B777 Freighters
Taiwan’s EVA Air has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Boeing for the purchase of five B777Fs at the Paris Air Show recently. The commitment, valued at more than US$1.5 billion at list prices, represents the first B777 Freighters to join the Taiwanese operator’s cargo fleet which currently consists of eight ageing B747-400Fs. The purchase is the first phase of a fleet renewal programme, outlined by the carrier’s chairman Kuo Wei Chang earlier in the year. In the long term, EVA plans to … [Read more...] about EVA Air signs LOI for five B777 Freighters
China Airlines’ B777-300ER debuts
China Airlines’ newest B777-300ER landed at Le Bourget, France last month marking the debut of China Airlines’ new twin-aisle aircraft at the Paris Air Show. China Airlines currently operates five newly configured B777- 300ERs on routes serving Hong Kong, Bangkok, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The airline is scheduled to receive five more in the next couple of years to support the launch of new European and North American routes. Based in the northwestern city of Taoyuan, China … [Read more...] about China Airlines’ B777-300ER debuts
Jetstar Hong Kong's application rejected
Qantas Airways’ hopes of launching a new low-cost carrier in Hong Kong have been essentially quashed after waiting nearly two years for a decision, as the territory’s Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) rejected on 25 June the application from Qantas to start a new budget airline – Jetstar Hong Kong – on the basis that the ultimate control of the airline would be in Australia and mainland China. Expressing disappointment at the decision, CEO of the Qantas Group Alan Joyce said: “This is as … [Read more...] about Jetstar Hong Kong's application rejected
Myanmar Nat’l readies for int’l debut
Myanmar National Airlines celebrated the delivery of its first next-generation B737-800 leased from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE. The celebration also marked the first all-new Boeing aircraft to be delivered to any Myanmarbased airline. The airline plans to expand its network outside Myanmar with the introduction of its B737, starting with Singapore this coming August. This will be followed by an additional four cities in the Asia Pacific region … [Read more...] about Myanmar Nat’l readies for int’l debut
