China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, announced plans to order ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft, ten Boeing 777-9 passenger aircraft, and four 777-8F freighters. The new fleet is expected to begin deliveries in 2029 and will be used for long-haul passenger and cargo routes to North America and Europe. China Airlines is actively optimizing its fleet size to deliver robust services for the global passenger and cargo markets. In November 2023, China Airlines began a comprehensive … [Read more...] about China Airlines announces plan for new fleet of 24 passenger and cargo aircraft
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Cathay Pacific reports continued growth in passenger and cargo businesses for November 2024
Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for November 2024, showing that the airline continued its growth momentum in both the passenger and cargo businesses. Cathay Pacific carried a total of 2,010,506 passengers in November 2024, an increase of 23.1% compared with November 2023. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 25.8% year on year. Passenger load factor increased by 3 percentage points to 83.5%, while available seat kilometres (ASKs) increased by 21.3% year on year. … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific reports continued growth in passenger and cargo businesses for November 2024
Air New Zealand’s festive freight takes flight
Air New Zealand Cargo is once again helping Kiwi exporters deliver the best of New Zealand produce to the world this holiday season. The airline is set to move a huge 5 million kilograms of cargo through December and January, with a large proportion of that set to end up on Christmas dinner tables around the globe. Air New Zealand General Manager of Cargo Anne Dunne, says we have an exceptional fresh produce market in Aotearoa and it’s a privilege to connect their high-quality products with … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand’s festive freight takes flight
Etihad Cargo adds Paris to freighter network with weekly service
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is expanding its freighter network with the addition of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) as its latest destination. The service, which launches on 7 January 2025, will operate one weekly flight, offering more than an additional 100 tonnes of cargo capacity to the market. Paris will become the 12th destination in Etihad Cargo's freighter network and demonstrates the carrier's continued commitment to providing greater global … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo adds Paris to freighter network with weekly service
NAV AERO expands global cargo network with LOT Cargo partnership
NAV AERO Global Cargo GSSA Network proudly announces its new partnership with LOT Cargo, a leading carrier known for its exceptional services and vast network. This collaboration highlights NAV AERO’s commitment to expanding its airline portfolio to deliver unparalleled benefits to its clients, including enhanced connectivity, customized logistics solutions, and expanded global reach. LOT Cargo: A global leader with Central and Eastern European expertise LOT Polish Airlines, one of the oldest … [Read more...] about NAV AERO expands global cargo network with LOT Cargo partnership
Avianca Cargo certified as Cargo iQ member for the first time
Avianca Cargo (Avianca) has become a certified Cargo iQ member after just over a year of membership. Avianca’s history with Cargo iQ began in 2014 when they became an associate member of the organisation. They left Cargo iQ in 2020 to rejoin in July 2023 this time as Full Members with a commitment to implementing Cargo iQ’s quality standards and with the aim of obtaining their membership certification. The Avianca Transformation team were assigned the task of enhancing their Quality … [Read more...] about Avianca Cargo certified as Cargo iQ member for the first time
