Saudi-based private jet operator Aviation Horizons has chosen Airone Aviation Limited as its cargo sales agent to support its launch into the all-cargo market with regional 737 freighter services. The new air cargo operator already took delivery of its first B737-400SF conversion, with two more expected to join in the next three months. Air One expects demand for the 737-400, which has payload capacity of 18.5 tonnes with 11 ULD positions, to pick up, particularly for regular regional … [Read more...] about Saudi-based private jet operator to start air cargo services
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Aero Africa adds airfreight specialists to management team
Aero Africa, the Hong Kong-based air cargo management group, has welcomed two new specialists to its management team in China and Southern Africa. Aero Africa Asia has elected Joey Xu as airfreight director for Asia. In the newly created position, Joey will be responsible for the overall regional development, with focus on procurement with carriers and optimizing neutral scheduled airfreight consolidations from Asia to Africa. She will also work with the business development team to … [Read more...] about Aero Africa adds airfreight specialists to management team
cargo.one enters key Gulf market with Saudia Cargo
In another milestone for the digital booking platform, cargo.one is making its foray into the Middle East market with a distribution agreement with Saudia Cargo. Freight forwarders will be able to book real-time quotes on the platform, with additional access to routes across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the US. Saudia will go live starting from the second quarter of 2021. “With cargo.one, we expect to further improve our operational efficiency. The pandemic has reinforced the … [Read more...] about cargo.one enters key Gulf market with Saudia Cargo
NAS, Sri Lankan Airlines deliver fish maw to Hong Kong
Cargo sales agent Network Airline Services (NAS) and Sri Lankan Airlines successfully operated three flights out of Entebbe loaded with fish maw bound for Hong Kong, considered as one of the top four seafood delicacies in Asian culture. Sri Lankan Airlines operated ad hoc charters into Entebbe (EBB), which is not a usual route for the airline. Within 24 hours, the NAS team there, led by Sarah Wangui, managing director of NAS Nairobi, saw an opportunity and generated a load consisting of fish … [Read more...] about NAS, Sri Lankan Airlines deliver fish maw to Hong Kong
ECS Group: ‘More room’ for air cargo
CMA CGM just announced two new air cargo routes to the United States, connecting Liege (LGG) to New York (JFL) and Atlanta (ATL). The first flight is set to start on 28 March, departing LGG at 700 bound for JFK, using one of its newly purchased A330-200Fs. 2020 was quite an unprecedented year, by all means. Factor in a capacity crunch, port congestion and now we have one of the world’s largest shipping company betting on air cargo. And why not? One of the reasons behind CMA CGM’s … [Read more...] about ECS Group: ‘More room’ for air cargo
ECS Group aims to ‘sell well’ as CMA CGM’s GSA
Over the past few weeks well-renowned GSA, ECS Group, has been getting the nod from airlines as it secured partnerships to market air cargo capacity amidst a volatile business environment. Recently, ECS was chosen by CMA CGM’s air cargo division as its exclusive GSA to market air cargo capacity between Europe and the US, and the company has set up dedicated teams in both countries. The GSA, who was also chosen by Qatar Airways, will market capacity for the four A330-200Fs in CMA CGM’s … [Read more...] about ECS Group aims to ‘sell well’ as CMA CGM’s GSA