Oman Air has ordered 20 B737 aircraft as part of a plan to double its fleet to 70 by 2020, chief executive Paul Gregorowitsch said. The order includes both the current generation of 737s, which will be delivered from 2017, as well as the re-engined 737 Max aircraft that will come from 2019. The airline has 36 aircraft, including 10 A330s and 21 B737s. This year, it will also receive the first two of nine B787s it has on order as well as six more B737s. It also plans to choose between … [Read more...] about Oman Air orders 20 B737s
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Asia Pacific air cargo still surging
Turning to the preliminary traffic figures for the month of February released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), the data showed strong growth in both international air passenger and air cargo markets. International air cargo demand, as measured in FTK, registered a hefty 20.5 per cent jump in February, outpacing a 12.6 per cent increase in offered freight capacity, which resulted in a 4.2 percentage points increase in the average international freight load factor, to 65.2 … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific air cargo still surging
Qatar to increase capacity to Bengaluru
Qatar’s national airline is continuing its expansion plans in India with a significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru from 1 August 2015. Currently Qatar Airways operates a B787 on the Doha-Bengaluru route. Starting 1 August, the Doha-Bengaluru route operated by B787 will be replaced by a B777. Group chief executive of Qatar Airways, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker said: “India is growing as an economic hub and shows enormous potential, and our … [Read more...] about Qatar to increase capacity to Bengaluru
Thermotraffic expands to Frankfurt
Thermotraffic, a logistics company for temperature-controlled transports, expands its airfreight-related transport activities by opening a branch office at the Perishable Center Fraport at Frankfurt airport in April. Their future offer includes the organisation and handling of all transport and warehousing services for perishable goods which are being transported by air. Falko Thomas, managing director of Thermotraffic, said “There is currently an increased demand for … [Read more...] about Thermotraffic expands to Frankfurt
Munich airport sets record tonnages
Munich airport saw total 2014 cargo volumes increase eight per cent over prior year to a record 291,000 tons. When airmail is included, the cargo volume handled at the Bavarian hub exceeded 309,000 tons, with 85 per cent being bellyhold cargo on intercontinental flights. Michael Kerkloh, chief executive of airport owner FMG, said that there was a “substantial increase” in freighter traffic with the addition of new services by Russian cargo carriers, Atran and AirBridgeCargo, … [Read more...] about Munich airport sets record tonnages
Lynden Air Cargo flies aid to Vanuatu
Lynden Air Cargo’s L-100 Hercules aircraft is being put to use flying relief supplies to Vanuatu after Tropical Cyclone Pam devastated the South Pacific Islands earlier this month. Communications company Digicel Fiji chartered a Lynden Air Cargo plane from Nadi, Fiji, to the capital city of Port Vila within days of the cyclone. It was loaded with food rations and technical equipment to repair towers and networks to restore communications throughout the islands. Working with the … [Read more...] about Lynden Air Cargo flies aid to Vanuatu