A dual problem of skyrocketing fuel prices and excess capacty in the Chinese market has put pressure on Air China Cargo. "Fuel costs are a problem but the market is still good, so we have to balance cost and the market," said Air China Cargo's deputy managing director for marketing and sales, WangLei. "Airlines cannot bear the cost," he said in reference to the fuel costs, "but we need to get market share," he added in what was surely a veiled reference to a slashing of rates in the China air … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo looks to closer customer relations

In his address at the ceremony, Ulrich Huesson, managing director of Tianjin AirCargo Terminal (TAT) noted, that the new airfreight terminal has been in operation since 12 April and has already handled around 4,000 tonnes of cargo, principally for Jade Cargo International and Lufthansa Cargo. Included in the tonnage are some 500 tonnes of reliefsupplies for the earthquake victims inChina's Sichuan region. Speaking at the event, Lufthansa Cargo chairman Carsten Spohr emphasised the major … [Read more...] about Tianjin’s AirCargo Terminal open for business

Grandstar Cargo International Airlines Co., Ltd., has begun operations with an inauguration flight from Tianjin to Frankfurt using aBoeing 747-400 freighter. Utilising full-cargo aircraft for operations, Grandstar will mainly provide international and domestic China scheduled and non-scheduled air cargo transportation services. Currently, Grandstar has established branches in Europe and Shanghai and plans to expand to major cities around the world in the future. Following the inaugural … [Read more...] about Grandstar Cargo launches inauguration flight

The pace of consolidation was accelerated after the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) introduced new rules in July 2005, to further open the civil aviation industry to domestic investors, including private-sector investors, resulting in the establishment of more new Chinese airlines and creating morecompetition. Excluding foreign airlines, China's three leading carriers Air China Ltd, China Southern Airlines Company Ltd and China Eastern Airlines Corporation Ltd - popularly known … [Read more...] about Consolidation in the China air market