Qatar Airways - the world’s third largest international cargo carrier - has said it plans to become a major player in three new markets: Transpacific, Australia and South America in the next nine months. This major enhancement of the carrier’s network is made possible by the constant growth of its fleet, which now includes nine B777F, eight A3330F and two B747F aircraft, as well as the opening of its new European hub in Luxembourg. The cargo carrier projects that its pure cargo fleet will … [Read more...] about Qatar aims to be “major player” on transpac within 9mos
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Cargolux hits 100,000 tonnes milestone on LUX-CGO
Barely two years after commencing flights between its Luxembourg and Zhengzhou hubs, Cargolux Airlines International announced that cargo volume on this route has surpassed 100,000 tonnes, just eight months after the carrier announced hitting the 50,000-tonne mark last October. Cargolux president and CEO, Dirk Reich, highlighted Cargolux China’s plans for its network noting the success of Cargolux’s relationship with its Chinese partner, Henan Civil Aviation and Investment Co. (HNCA). “We … [Read more...] about Cargolux hits 100,000 tonnes milestone on LUX-CGO
CAL boosts freighter fleet with another B747
CAL Cargo Airlines, provider of specialised professional worldwide air cargo services, announced today that it has increased its fleet to three freighters. "We are thrilled to announce the completion of two deals: We are introducing freighter Charlie to our fleet while keeping freighter Bravo as well,” said Offer Gilboa, owner, chairman and CEO of the CAL Group. “The three freighter fleet will support Cal’s growth strategy aimed at increasing our activity of scheduled and charter flights from … [Read more...] about CAL boosts freighter fleet with another B747
Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS have today established a secure temperature-controlled, quality corridor between Singapore and Zurich. The carrier and two ground handlers have synchronised their cargo handling facilities and procedures between Singapore and Zurich, to deliver the most accurate, reliable handling on the ground and in the air, with full paperless cargo acceptance processes that enhance visibility and transparency for shippers. The primary target for this initiative is the … [Read more...] about Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
Singapore Airlines Cargo sees slight gains in May
Overall cargo load factor (CLF) for SIA Cargo was 0.7 percentage points higher in the month of May, year-on-year, with growth in cargo traffic (measured in freight-tonne-kilometres) of 4.7 per cent exceeding overall capacity increase of 3.6 per cent. East Asia, Americas and Europe regions showed improvement in load factor with demand outpacing capacity changes. … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines Cargo sees slight gains in May
AirBridgeCargo adds sixth China service with Chongqing
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has today introduced another new destination to its expanding international network with the launch of flights to Chongqing, one of the leading commercial centres in China. The new service operates from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport two times per week, every Wednesday and Friday, and will be linked with ABC’s Shanghai (PVG) flights returning to Moscow, complementing its PVG frequencies and accommodating cargo flows from the central part of China. With the launch … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo adds sixth China service with Chongqing