CargoLogicAir (CLA), the only British all-cargo airline, is to launch its first scheduled cargo route on 19 August 2017, providing maindeck services connecting the UK and Mexico. Twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 flights will depart from CLA’s base at London Stansted Airport every Wednesday and Saturday. Flights will operate to Mexico City International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The full aircraft routing, which sees ABC’s 747 … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir to launch first 747F UK – Mexico
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Air cargo experiences strongest first half year growth since 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of 2017 compared to the first-half of 2016. This was the strongest first half-year performance since air cargo’s rebound from the Global Financial Crisis in 2010 and nearly triple the industry’s average growth rate of 3.9% over the last five years. Freight capacity, measured in available … [Read more...] about Air cargo experiences strongest first half year growth since 2010
Hactl achieves a staggering 16.6% growth in first half of 2017
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), has achieved a 16.6% increase in handled tonnage during the first half of 2017. The total of 860,242 tonnes represents growth in exports, imports, transhipments and mail/express. Hactl has now outperformed the Hong Kong market every month since September 2016. At the same time, the number of charter flights handled by Hactl grew from 100 (January-May 2016) to 602 in the same period of 2017. Hactl attributes the results to a … [Read more...] about Hactl achieves a staggering 16.6% growth in first half of 2017
Airbus appoints LUO Gang to lead innovation centre in China
Luo Gang has been appointed CEO of Airbus’ new innovation centre to be set up in China. With a degree in electrical engineering from Tianjin University and an MBA from the London Business School, Gang spent nearly three years establishing Uber China’s business before it was acquired by Didi Chuxing in 2016. His experience in London with UK start-up Rangespan taught him how quickly technology can transform traditional businesses. China's fast-paced start-up culture makes … [Read more...] about Airbus appoints LUO Gang to lead innovation centre in China
Customs export app smooths export flow at BRUcargo
On the 1st of July, the “Customs Export App” went live to serve the BRUcargo forwarders community. BRUcargo is the dedicated cargo area of Brussels Airport which handles 650,000 tonnes of freight annually, almost 500.000 tonnes flown. This application is one of the many apps made possible by the BRUcloud, the open community platform based on Nallian’s data-sharing technology and initiated by the cargo department of Brussels Airport Company about three years ago. The app combines … [Read more...] about Customs export app smooths export flow at BRUcargo
WFS increases its ground handling footprint at LAX
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded three new ground handling contracts at Los Angeles International Airport. China Southern selected WFS to provide ramp services at the airport for its 10 flights per week connecting Los Angeles and Guangzhou. Xiamen Airlines has also chosen WFS’ ramp services for its new four times weekly Boeing 787 flights. Passengers onboard the inaugural flight to LAX were welcomed by a Chinese traditional dragon dance ceremony to … [Read more...] about WFS increases its ground handling footprint at LAX
