Emirates SkyCargo, the world’s largest international cargo airline, has operated the first of its scheduled weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on 12 June 2017. On arrival at Luxembourg, the freighter was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter operation between Luxembourg and Dubai World Central is one of the first steps in the implementation of the strategic operational partnership between Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux Airlines announced in May this … [Read more...] about SkyCargo commences freighter service to Luxembourg
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Delta Cargo appoints new Global Sales Director
Delta Air Lines Cargo has appointed industry veteran Eric Wilson as Managing Director, Cargo Global Sales, a role previously held by Rob LeBel. Eric will lead Delta Cargo’s global sales team and sales partners around the world. Based in Atlanta, Eric joins the Delta cargo leadership team at a time when Delta cargo is realizing the benefits of its multi-year transformation with double digit operational performance improvement* and unit revenue growth far surpassing industry … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo appoints new Global Sales Director
SR Technics signs three-year CFM56-5B thrust reversers contract with easyJet
SR Technics, a world leading MRO service provider is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive agreement to provide inspection and repair services for the thrust reversers used in their Airbus fleet by easyJet. The work for the new three-year contract will be done at the SR Technics facility at Zurich Airport. The quality, reliability and competitiveness that have made SR Technics an industry leader were all important factors in easyJet’s decision to further expand its … [Read more...] about SR Technics signs three-year CFM56-5B thrust reversers contract with easyJet
Cebu Pacific orders more A321s
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for seven A321ceo to meet ongoing strong growth on its domestic and regional network. The latest contract comes on top of an existing order for 32 A321neo. The aircraft will start joining the carrier’s fleet next year. “We are very excited about adding the A321 to our fleet,” said Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific President and CEO. “The aircraft will enable us to increase capacity on popular routes, while at the same time … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific orders more A321s
Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo to increase cooperation
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have which will see the two airlines cooperate in a number of areas including network development, freighter deployment and increasing traffic on several trade lanes over the next nine months. The MOU was signed at Royal Air Maroc’s headquarters in Casablanca by David Kerr, senior vice president - Etihad Cargo and Amine El Farissi, vice president Cargo, Royal Air Maroc. Abdelhamid Addou, … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo to increase cooperation
Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Liege Airport is further developing its relations with China. Air China Cargo has started a weekly flight between Liege Airport and Shanghai with a Boeing 777-200. This first weekly flight is a wonderful beginning, and they are targeting more weekly connections after the successful start up. Ground and cargo handling operations will be provided by LACHS. For Steven Verhasselt, VP Commercial Liege Airport, the arrival of the carrier opens additional opportunities for the booming … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport