Qatar Airways group chief executive, his excellency Akbar Al Baker, Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president and chief executive officer (left), and Michael Muller, member of the executive board and executive director of labour relations, FRAPORT (right) at the Frankfurt press conference. Global launch customer Qatar Airways’ inaugural A350 XWB flight was welcomed on 15 January 2015, at Frankfurt Airport. The first flight officially marked the start of the A350 XWB service between … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways’ first A350 flight lands in Frankfurt
Carriers
PACTL sets new record for freight volumes in 2014
Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) has achieved tonnage growth of 16.15 per cent year-on-year, reaching a total figure of 1,502,113 tonnes of freight in 2014. After setting a series of monthly records, PACTL has now registered the strongest annual results in the company’s history. PACTL’s domestic cargo volume grew by 6.25 per cent year-on-year to 97,336 tonnes in 2014, while its international cargo volumes rose by 16.91 per cent to 1,404,777 … [Read more...] about PACTL sets new record for freight volumes in 2014
Avolon firms up order for 15 A330neo aircraft
Dublin-based Avolon has firmed up its contract for 15 A330neo aircraft. The aircraft leasing firm became one of the launch customers of the A330neo after signing its initial commitment in July 2014 at the Farnborough International Airshow. “The A330neo is a sound investment for lessors, who like Avolon are focused on offering their customers the most modern, economic and comfortable aircraft,” said John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, Customers. “The A330neo … [Read more...] about Avolon firms up order for 15 A330neo aircraft
Lufthansa Cargo reports 2.7% dip in 2014 volumes
Despite a slight decline in transported cargo volume, Lufthansa Cargo said it was able to maintain its capacity utilisation last year with a cargo load factor of 69.7 per cent (2013: 69.9 per cent). Faced by tough competition, the cargo airline transported around 1.7 million tonnes of freight and mail in 2014, posting a slight year-on-year decline of -2.7 per cent. In the past financial year, Lufthansa Cargo focused on a flexible and demand-driven management of its capacities with the aim of … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo reports 2.7% dip in 2014 volumes
Swiss, Cargologic and SATS form quality alliance
Swiss WorldCargo and its partner ground handling companies Cargologic and SATS have concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at further enhancing their cargo handling and information services. The MoU, outlines the basis for the partners’ future collaborations and alignments in areas such as quality, e-initiatives, temperature-controlled transport management and specialised handling solutions. The new agreement establishes a ‘quality alliance’ among … [Read more...] about Swiss, Cargologic and SATS form quality alliance
TIACA calls for risk-based approach to security
TIACA members have been advised that recently released updates to Security Programs for all-cargo aircraft in the US must be implemented by 16 February 2015. The updated Security Programs, issued by the US Transport Security Administration (TSA) on 29 December 2014, affect all US and non US-based freighter aircraft operators within, into, and out of the US. “The timing of the announcement over the holiday season, and the short implementation period are not ideal,” said Doug … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for risk-based approach to security