The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed new airline member Icelandair Cargo to its 200-strong member base, as the association focuses on extending its membership to include Europe-based companies with a US office. The move comes as the carrier embarks on the strategic expansion of its cargo network in the US, adding dedicated freighters to multiple cities in North America as of September, from Liege, in Belgium, via Keflavik. “As Icelandair Cargo enters the airfreight market in … [Read more...] about AfA gains new European airline member in Icelandair
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MASkargo brings panda cubs home to China
MASkargo saw its recent passengers to China come to full circle as it successfully delivered panda cubs Yi Yi and Sheng Yi on the way to their new home at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. 10 years ago, MASkargo successfully transported parents Fu Wa and Feng Yi, from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. MASkargo shared that the elder cub, Yi Yi, was due to return to her homeland … [Read more...] about MASkargo brings panda cubs home to China
Brussels Airport honours SIA’s 35th year of cargo operations
Singapore Airlines has been the longest operating cargo carrier at Brussels Airport and on 4 September the airline marked its 35th year of cargo operations at the Belgian airport. The airline started its full freighter operations at Brussels Airport on 4 September 1988 and has been known for ‘around the world’ cargo flights, flying from Asia to the US and then back to Singapore via Brussels and the Middle East. The airline has a local entity at the airport and a European … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport honours SIA’s 35th year of cargo operations
Qatar Airways resumes freighter service to Bahrain
Qatar Airways has resumed its freighter services to Bahrain, effective 1 September 2023. Capacity to and from Bahrain can be booked online on the carrier’s Digital Lounge platform or via third-party marketplaces. The airline will offer more than 200 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity to and from Bahrain, on top of belly space from 21 weekly narrow-body passenger flights to the Middle Eastern city. The carrier said imports into Bahrain predominantly consist of general … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways resumes freighter service to Bahrain
Etihad Cargo adds belly capacity on Asian routes for winter
Etihad Cargo's winter schedule promises more belly hold cargo capacity across its network in Asia, with new routes and increased frequencies from September 2023. The Middle East carrier will operate five services each week to Osaka and will increase its services to China, adding three more flights to Beijing and four more flights to Shanghai per week. In India, Etihad will introduce belly cargo capacity on new passenger routes to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram, operating seven flights per … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo adds belly capacity on Asian routes for winter
ANA, Korean Air extend SAF option for air cargo
Airlines based in Asia are taking another step towards more sustainable operations as Korean Air and Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways have extended new options to contribute to the use of sustainable aviation fuel for air cargo. Korean Air has launched its SAF programme to air cargo customers as part of the airline’s ongoing effort to reduce carbon emissions and raise awareness in the air cargo sector to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airline will share with … [Read more...] about ANA, Korean Air extend SAF option for air cargo