Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has broken its all-time record for the number of freighters handled in a 24-hour period. On 3rd November, Hactl handled no less than 104 freighter aircraft – beating its previous record of 102, set on 5th November 2017. The peak of activity took place between 0200 and 0300, when Hactl simultaneously handled 13 freighters. Recent upgrades to Hactl’s IT system – notably a new airside … [Read more...] about Hactl handles 104 freighters in a single day
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Steady growth for Turkish Cargo
According to the international air cargo information provider WACD's September data, the global air cargo brand Turkish Cargo, which serves 126 countries of the world, grew significantly by achieving a tonnage increase of 8.8 percent in a sector wherein the global air cargo market shrank by -5.4 percent. On the basis of the tonnage sold, the flag-carrier air cargo brand has grown by 11.1 percent in America, 9.7 percent in the Far East Region, 8.7 percent in Europe, 7.9 percent in the … [Read more...] about Steady growth for Turkish Cargo
Opportunity for Aviation in Europe’s Green Deal
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the European Union to support aviation’s energy transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of the bloc’s Green Deal, being launched tomorrow. Since SAF were first certified as ready for use in commercial operations in 2009, over 215,000 flights have taken off using some blend of this low carbon fuel. The industry believes that achieving 2% of global jet fuel from non-fossil sources by 2025 could create a tipping point for … [Read more...] about Opportunity for Aviation in Europe’s Green Deal
Australian Government needs to challenge Productivity Commission’s final report
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on the Australian Government to challenge the recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s (PC) final report that the existing regulatory regime is effective, and changes are not needed. Aviation is an important economic contributor to Australia, supporting over 700,000 Australian jobs, and contributing $69 billion or 5.5% of the country’s GDP. “This faces imminent risk if the aviation sector is not supported by the … [Read more...] about Australian Government needs to challenge Productivity Commission’s final report
AirAsia Group and Universal Music Group launch RedRecords
AirAsia Group, a leading travel and lifestyle company within Asia Pacific and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced the launch of RedRecords, an innovative new label partnership focused on signing, developing and breaking new Asian artists and elevating ‘A-pop’ globally to new audiences throughout the region and around the world. The two companies announced the groundbreaking partnership at a press conference, held in Kuala Lumpur. … [Read more...] about AirAsia Group and Universal Music Group launch RedRecords
AirAsia expands online offerings
AirAsia has expanded its online offering to include flights on other airlines as it transforms AirAsia into Asia Pacific’s leading travel and lifestyle platform. Announced in partnership with leading travel technology company Kiwi.com, destinations such as London, Dubai, Madrid and Auckland are now available to the more than 50 million unique monthly users who choose to book flights, hotels, activities and more on their website. To celebrate the announcement and its … [Read more...] about AirAsia expands online offerings
