Hong Kong’s government has given a crucial ‘in principal’ green light for the plan to build an HK$86.2 billion (US$11 billion) third runway at the world’s busiest cargo and Asia’s third busiest passenger airport. The airport’s two existing runways are forecast to reach capacity by 2020. “The executive council has approved in principal the airport authority’s recommendation to adopt the threerunway system as the future development option for … [Read more...] about Third runway for HK passes first hurdle
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China Eastern, Qantas team up for new HK LCC
China Eastern Airlines and the Qantas Group (which owns the Jetstar Group) have entered into a new strategic alliance to take its successful low fare airline model to China with the creation of Jetstar Hong Kong. Jetstar Hong Kong will tap the partners’ local knowledge, networks and successful low cost carrier model to service short haul routes in Asia, including Greater China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, the duo said, adding that it will be the first LCC based in Hong … [Read more...] about China Eastern, Qantas team up for new HK LCC
The power of change
Change is a strange entity. It can be destructive and defeating, or it can also be energising and empowering. Sometimes it happens for no apparent reason and other times there is a clear root cause behind it. Having come from the (IATA) World Cargo Symposium only a few short weeks back, I have time to reflect on what was different about this year’s event where change was clearly sparkling in the air like a frozen winter mist. This time the impulse for change came from powerful forces … [Read more...] about The power of change
Bahrain Int’l welcomes BAWC’s B747-8F
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) recently welcomed IAG Cargo, through its brand British Airways World Cargo who began a weekly service through Bahrain with its new B747-8F. “This is great news for our airport, adding to many other memorable occasions experienced at the region’s first airport. Cargo volumes are a lead indicator of business growth and having BA’s B747- 8F landing in Bahrain on its weekly route is a great sign of confidence,” said Gordon Dewar, Bahrain … [Read more...] about Bahrain Int’l welcomes BAWC’s B747-8F
The Maldives’ main Male airport gets an upgrade
Male’s Ibrahim Nasir International Airport plays an important cargo role for the island nation, but will forever remain insignificant in terms of global air cargo hubs because of the tiny volumes it handles. But this hasn’t stopped it from continuing to expand and modernise. Capacity will be increased with a new cargo terminal, turning pad and holding loop as well as the relocation and enlargement of the fuel farm. There are no plans to extend the 3.2 km runway although … [Read more...] about The Maldives’ main Male airport gets an upgrade
ULD & Perhisables Supplement in May issue
Although ULDs have and continue to play a vital role in boosting the efficiency of air cargo their value is often overlooked by carriers and ground handlers alike. But work within IATA has driven new initiatives designed to improve operating practices, implement training standards and ensure only airworthy ULDs are uplifted on aircraft. At the same time technological advances and changing industry needs have led to lighter and more sophisticated containers, including temperature … [Read more...] about ULD & Perhisables Supplement in May issue
