Biman Bangladesh Airlines placed an order yesterday for four 737-800s valued at about US$320 million plus two options, bringing to 12 the number of Boeing aircraft it has ordered this year as it attempts to modernise its ageing fleet. … [Read more...] about Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Memphis International Airport remained the busiest cargo airport in the world last year, but Hong Kong International Airport is creeping up. More than 3.48 million tonnes of cargo came through the airport last year, according to the latest figures from Airports Council International. Hong Kong ranked at 3.42 million tonnes, but its cargo handling grew 4.6 per cent. … [Read more...] about Memphis International Airport

BOC Aviation has acquired its third Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from Air Canada under a purchase and lease back agreement. Th e airline took delivery of the new aircraft from the manufacturer's facility in Everett, Washington, and will lease it for a period of 12 years. With this transaction, BOC Aviation will have nine Boeing 777s in its portfolio accounting for 11 per cent of the overall fleet. … [Read more...] about BOC Aviation

Air talks between the Philippines and Hong Kong held in June successfully led to an increase in both air passenger and cargo capacities. For cargo the Manila to Hong Kong route will now have the capacity of 363 tonnes per week from the previous 272 tonnes per week; and for the Clark to Hong Kong route, 1,270 tonnes per week, which previously has none. … [Read more...] about Air talks between the Philippines and Hong Kong