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
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Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
Etihad Cargo has commenced a new twice weekly A330 freighter service to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The move further strengthens the connectivity options and economic ties between Abu Dhabi and Brussels and adds freighter capacity to its existing passenger service. The airline already flies a daily passenger service to Brussels with its supporting bellyhold cargo, and the addition of the freighter underlines Belgium’s importance to its European network. “Brussels is an important route … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly A330F service to Brussels
VietJet CEO makes Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, president & CEO of Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has been named in Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. The list was determined by analysing the world’s most successful women and includes business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists and philanthropists. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is Vietnam’s first woman to be featured in the list and was placed number 62 overall. The list also includes the likes of Angela Merkel, Hilary Clinton and Janet … [Read more...] about VietJet CEO makes Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list
Emirates SkyCargo bumps capacity to Geneva by 26%
Emirates SkyCargo has doubled its cargo capacity to Geneva with the launch of the airline’s second daily flight between Dubai and the Swiss city. The new service, launched on 1 June 2016, offers nearly 140 tonnes of additional belly-hold cargo capacity every week to satisfy what the carrier said is the growing demand between Geneva and the Middle East, Far East and Australia. The service is operated by a B777-300ER allowing customers to transport large and outsized cargo up to a height of … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo bumps capacity to Geneva by 26%
New Thai A350s/B787s could see THAI return to North America
Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America - likely Seattle and Vancouver - following the arrival of its new fleet of A350-900 and B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The Bangkok Post reported the national carrier’s president, Charamporn Jotikasthira, as saying recently that the new long-haul aircraft would enable it to relaunch flights to to North America. But the destination focus is likely shift from major cities like Los Angeles and New York to those with a shorter … [Read more...] about New Thai A350s/B787s could see THAI return to North America
Korean air announces network changes including a pull-back from Brazil
Korean Air has announced a network realignment in response to what it says is competition in the global aviation market. Commencing December 2016, Korean Air will introduce direct flights to New Delhi, the capital and commercial centre of India. New Delhi is a commercial focus for many Korean and global companies including; Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Doosan Heavy Industry, GS Engineering & Construction, Posco, IBM, GE, HP, Google and Yahoo. In addition to … [Read more...] about Korean air announces network changes including a pull-back from Brazil