China Southern Airlines on Wednesday made its maiden flight to Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, as it kicked off direct three-times weekly flights from Guangzhou-Nairobi using A330-200 aircraft. This will be the airline’s second direct route to Africa (after Mauritius), and will capitalise on the growing tourism and business travel volume between Asia and Africa, particularly to Nairobi. Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism, Hon. Phyllis Kandie, said: … [Read more...] about China Southern kicks off Guangzhou-Nairobi service
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MASkargo adds Bangalore to its network
MASkargo has added Bangalore, India to its cargo network using the A330-200 freighter flight offering a capacity of 60 tonnes. MH6242 is scheduled to fly into Bengaluru International Airport from Kuala Lumpur every Friday. Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, acting chief executive officer of MASkargo, said: “There is a huge potential for MASkargo to grow in India. We are meeting the market demand to connect Kuala Lumpur and Bangalore for the export of electronic spare parts and the import of … [Read more...] about MASkargo adds Bangalore to its network
MAS to sell long-haul jets
Malaysia Airlines is set to sell off a number of widebody aircraft as it restructures its network and fleet, news website Flightglobal reported. Malaysia's national carrier has started marketing some of its B777-200ERs and A330-200 freighters to potential purchasers, Flightglobal said, citing industry sources familiar with the matter. Reports that it is also planning to sell or lease out its six A380s have not been confirmed. … [Read more...] about MAS to sell long-haul jets
Air China to launch Beijing-Budapest service
China's national carrier has unveiled plans to open Beijing - Minsk - Budapest services from 1 May 2015. Air China will operate the flights using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The new route will bring the number of European destinations Air China serves up to 18 and the number of routes the carrier operates to 19. Air China says this will further promote the economic and cultural exchanges between China and Europe and expand Air China's … [Read more...] about Air China to launch Beijing-Budapest service
Korean Air flies direct to Milan, Rome
Korean Air has announced that commencing 25 February 2015 it will change the current service on its Seoul Incheon - Milan - Rome – Incheon route, to provide direct flights to both Milan and Rome, offering three flights a week to each destination, with Milan increasing to four times a week in March. The Rome service will see Korean Air operating three times a week utilising B777-300ER aircraft; while the new direct Milan service will initially operate three times a week utilising … [Read more...] about Korean Air flies direct to Milan, Rome
Qatar Airways Cargo receives fourth A330 freighter
Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of its fourth Airbus A330-200 freighter. The A330-200F has a payload capability of 70 metric tonnes and a range of up to 4,000 nm (7,400 km), and with its arrival adds even greater capacity to Qatar Airways Cargo’s rapidly expanding fleet. Ulrich Ogiermann, Qatar Airways chief officer cargo said: “We are delighted to receive our latest A330 freighter which will assist us in our growth by providing even more capacity and range for our customers, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo receives fourth A330 freighter
