Qatar Airways’ negotiations with Meridiana Fly, for a 49 per cent stake in the Italian airline is ongoing and and should conclude by early next year according to Qatar’s group chief executive was also provided by Akbar Al Baker. “We are hoping to have our discussions concluded by the end of January. During this period Meridiana Fly also has to deliver certain conditions and achieve certain targets in its performance. We want Meridiana Fly to be a very strong national carrier with a robust … [Read more...] about Qatar hopes to wrap up 49% Meridiana Fly stake by January
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MAB Kargo launches twice weekly Guangzhou service with A330F
MAB Kargo is strengthening its footprint in the East of China with the launch of new freighter service to Guangzhou (CAN) from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) as part of its extensive routes in the East China region. A MAB Kargo A330-200 freighter will operate twice weekly services to CAN commencing from 8 November 2016. These services make a new stop at Guangzhou every Tuesday and Thursday. This new route will offer 60 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. The twice weekly service is being introduced to … [Read more...] about MAB Kargo launches twice weekly Guangzhou service with A330F
Cargolux satisfies thirst for Beaujolais Nouveau in Japan and China
In preparation for the annual Beaujolais Nouveau launch in which this year’s vintage will be celebrated around the world on the third Tuesday in November, Cargolux Airlines will again operate a number of maindeck cargo flights to bring the eagerly anticipated beverage to consumers. For 30 years, Cargolux has been a reliable part of the Beaujolais shipment process and an important supplier of air freight capacity in the French market, it said. The airline has seen strong growth in France and … [Read more...] about Cargolux satisfies thirst for Beaujolais Nouveau in Japan and China
AirBridgeCargo plugs Heathrow into its global network via Moscow
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is launching twice-weekly B747 freighter services connecting Heathrow, the UK’s biggest port by value, with its international network via its Moscow hub, starting 3 November. The new flights every Thursday and Saturday will each offer customers more than 100 tonnes of cargo capacity. Last year, 29 per cent of the UK’s non-EU exports by value went through Heathrow and the airport says AirBridgeCargo’s new services will be welcomed by British exporters, which … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo plugs Heathrow into its global network via Moscow
PEMCO redelivers 17th B737 converted aircraft to SF Airlines
Leader in B737 cargo conversions, Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO), has announced the redelivery of another B737-300 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft to China-based SF Airlines, the air cargo division of S.F. Express. SF Airlines is a leading courier in China providing delivery service to over 15 countries, including the United States. The latest redelivery marks the seventeenth B737-300/400 PEMCO-converted aircraft to SF Airlines. The aircraft modification was performed by partner … [Read more...] about PEMCO redelivers 17th B737 converted aircraft to SF Airlines
Donghai Airlines finalises order for five B787-9 Dreamliners
Donghai Airlines and Boeing announced today the finalisation of an order for five B787-9 Dreamliners, valued at US$1.32 billion at current list prices. Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines announced its intent to order 25 B737 MAX 8s and five B787-9 Dreamliners in July at the Farnborough International Airshow. Today's B787-9 order comes just weeks after the carrier finalised its B737 MAX 8 order last month. "Donghai Airlines has undergone steady development over the past 10 years since the … [Read more...] about Donghai Airlines finalises order for five B787-9 Dreamliners
