Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) saw cargo tonnage continue to grow strongly during the first half of 2016 by a full 20.3 per cent year-on-year, totalling 817,792 tonnes, further strengthening HIA’s position as one of the world’s major cargo hubs. Passenger numbers also grew, by a similar 20 per cent in the same period to 17.6 million. HIA also saw a significant increase in aircraft operations from January to June with a total of 118,069 movements, which represents a 17 per cent increase … [Read more...] about Hamad Int'l sees 20% cargo growth in 1H
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Singapore Airlines not extending first A380 lease
Singapore Airlines (SIA), which has 19 A380s in its fleet, has decided not to extend the lease contract for its first A380 which was the first of five A380s delivered from 2007. Decisions about keeping them - which are on 10-year leases - are due between this month—for the initial aircraft—and April 2017. The first Singapore Airlines A380, and the first-ever A380 delivered to an airline, will be returned to its owner, German investment fund Dr. Peters Group, in October 2017. The decision will … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines not extending first A380 lease
CEVA to operate Euro distribution for Vermeer
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies has won a three year contract for the European distribution of spare parts for Vermeer – the family-owned, world-leading brand in agricultural and industrial equipment. The new European distribution center (EDC) will operate from CEVA's Roosendaal facility in the Netherlands. In addition, CEVA will provide integrated ocean services to Vermeer from its Pella, Iowa, USA headquarters. This will enable Vermeer to support … [Read more...] about CEVA to operate Euro distribution for Vermeer
Hong Kong Airlines confirms order for 9 more A330s
Hong Kong Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for nine additional A330-300 aircraft. The aircraft will be operated across the carrier’s Asia network and beyond. "Today's announcement underscores our plan to operate an extensive regional network in Asia," said Zhang Kui, president, Hong Kong Airlines. "The A330’s flexibility also allows us to further deploy these aircraft to some long haul routes in the future, and we are going to operate the all-new A350 XWB in 2017 which will open a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines confirms order for 9 more A330s
VietJet announces Hong Kong-Ho Chi Minh City service
Vietnam’s rapidly expanding low cost carrier, Vietjet has announced the opening of a new international route linking Hong Kong with Ho Chi Minh City. The route will commence operations on 9 December. The new route is Vietjet’s first frequent service to Hong Kong, which increases Vietjet’s total frequent routes between Vietnam and China to nine. The airline currently boasts a total of 53 routes, 18 of which are international. Speaking at the ceremony today, Vietjet president & … [Read more...] about VietJet announces Hong Kong-Ho Chi Minh City service
Cathay group volumes, yield improving
Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for August 2016 showing an increase in the amount of cargo and mail uplifted and a drop in the number of passengers carried compared to the same month last year. The two airlines carried 153,733 tonnes of cargo and mail in August, an increase of 3.8 per cent compared to the same month last year. The cargo and mail load factor rose by 2.7 percentage points to 63.3 per cent. Capacity, measured in … [Read more...] about Cathay group volumes, yield improving
