IAG Cargo has increased the frequency of its cargo services between its Madrid hub and Santiago in Chile, facilitated by an increase in Iberia passenger flights on this route from one flight daily to ten weekly. Operating until March, the additional flights are serviced by A340s. Businesses using this route will benefit from a boost in freight capacity of up to 111.6 tonnes each week. The additional flights will operate during a season of peak supply and demand: the Chilean summer, when … [Read more...] about IAG boosts capacity on Madrid-Santiago route
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FedEx begins construction of Copenhagen facility
FedEx Express officially 'broke ground' at the site of its new gateway facility at Copenhagen Airport – signalling the official start of construction. The new facility will serve as a gateway for inbound and outbound shipments for Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. In addition, ramp, freight and sort facilities will be combined in a single location, allowing the efficient and smooth processing of shipments, supported by a modern automated sort system. "We are investing in this … [Read more...] about FedEx begins construction of Copenhagen facility
Garuda joins Skyteam Cargo Alliance
Garuda Indonesia Cargo will join the Skyteam Cargo Alliance by the end of June 2015. The announcement, made during the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Seoul, was accompanied by the signing of an MoU by Rajendra Kartawiria, VP of Garuda Indonesia Cargo, and Chong Choy, chairman of SkyTeam Cargo. Garuda Indonesia Cargo now begins the process to join SkyTeam Cargo by completing the necessary membership requirements. These include amongst others: IT system integration; product alignment and … [Read more...] about Garuda joins Skyteam Cargo Alliance
India’s MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Indian company MSD Aviation (Delhi International) has secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation for its proposed cargo airline venture. The move allows the MSD to proceed with its certification process with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to its prospectus, MSD Aviation is into the business of crew leasing worldwide. They offer line trainings and airline placement jobs. … [Read more...] about India’s MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Garuda orders 50 B737 MAX 8s
Garuda Indonesia has ordered 50 B737 MAX 8s, valued at US$4.9 billion. Boeing said that the carrier will purchase 46 737 MAX 8s and convert existing orders for four 737-800s to 737 MAX 8s. This revitalisation programme is due to the end of the lease term for the airline’s existing 12-year-average B737-800NG aircraft. Garuda will take delivery of its new B737 MAX 8 aircraft in stages, starting from 2017 through to 2023. The MAXs will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1Bs, the … [Read more...] about Garuda orders 50 B737 MAX 8s
India's MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Indian company MSD Aviation (Delhi International) has secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation for its proposed cargo airline venture. The move allows the MSD to proceed with its certification process with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to its prospectus, MSD Aviation is into the business of crew leasing worldwide. They offer line trainings and airline placement jobs. … [Read more...] about India's MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
