Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has indicated it plans to trim its freighter fleet and replace its eight existing B747-400 freighters (three production and five converted freighters) with five new B777Fs, according to a report in the China Times quoting EVA chairman Chang Kuo Wei. Outlining his airline's overall fleet renewal and expansion plans, Chang told the newspaper that the airline is aiming to grow its fleet from the current 62, to just under 100 aircraft. The first phase of the plan … [Read more...] about EVA to replace B747-400Fs with new B777Fs
Freight Forwarders
Cargojet expands air freight network
Cargojet has announced the expansion of its domestic air cargo network effective 1 April 2015. The Canadian all-cargo carrier has a total freighter fleet of 24 aircraft, including the recent introduction of five B767-300ERFs, three B767-200ERFs and one B757-200ERF. Ajay Virmani, president and CEO of Cargojet, said "With additional overnight frequencies; more direct flights; and wide-body freighter service to 10 major Canadian cities, this new enhanced air cargo network … [Read more...] about Cargojet expands air freight network
TAM Cargo inaugurates new terminal in Brazil
TAM Cargo inaugurated its new R$38 million (US$11.6 million) terminal, intended exclusively for domestic cargo. With a total surface area of 15,000 m², the new terminal is the largest owned by LATAM Group in Brazil. Located in the Guarulhos area, on Hélio Smidt Highway, the terminal has been restructured and provides new services that represent a significant improvement, considering that the previous one, also located in the vicinity of the airport, had a total surface … [Read more...] about TAM Cargo inaugurates new terminal in Brazil
Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific Air will continue its long-haul expansion this summer with the launch of direct flights to Qatar. Commencing on 4 June 2015, Cebu Pacific will operate twice weekly flights between Manila and Doha using Airbus A330 aircraft. “We are excited to offer Cebu Pacific’s trademark low fares to travellers in Doha, especially since we are the only low-cost carrier operating this route,” said Alex Reyes, general … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
Air China to launch Beijing-Budapest service
China's national carrier has unveiled plans to open Beijing - Minsk - Budapest services from 1 May 2015. Air China will operate the flights using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The new route will bring the number of European destinations Air China serves up to 18 and the number of routes the carrier operates to 19. Air China says this will further promote the economic and cultural exchanges between China and Europe and expand Air China's … [Read more...] about Air China to launch Beijing-Budapest service
ECAir launches Brazzaville-Bamako-Dakar service
Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir), the national airline of the Republic of the Congo, is launching scheduled Brazzaville-Bamako-Dakar service on March 22 as part of a network expansion effort within Africa. Bamako (Republic of Mali) and Dakar (Republic of Senegal) are two major West African capital cities. The airline hopes that the new service will strengthen the number of exchanges and level of cooperation between Congo, Mali and Senegal, and with the rest of West Africa in general. … [Read more...] about ECAir launches Brazzaville-Bamako-Dakar service
