Turkish Cargo is offering new services to two cities: Chicago and Kuwait City. The all-cargo weekly flight to Chicago O’Hare will supplement the already healthy belly capacity currently available in multiple Turkish passenger flights to cities in both the US and Canada. The flight to Kuwait will also be operated once every week, heading non-stop to Kuwait City on Tuesdays and returning via Dubai World Central on the same day. Both routes will be flown with A330-200Fs. For … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds two destinations
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Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific Air will continue its long-haul expansion this summer with the launch of direct flights to Qatar. Commencing on 4 June 2015, Cebu Pacific will operate twice weekly flights between Manila and Doha using Airbus A330 aircraft. “We are excited to offer Cebu Pacific’s trademark low fares to travellers in Doha, especially since we are the only low-cost carrier operating this route,” said Alex Reyes, general … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
CEB transports donations on new A330 delivery
Cebu Pacific (CEB), in cooperation with the Airbus Corporate Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières, transported 2.4 tonnes of donations including clothing and medical supplies, on-board its newest A330 aircraft. The aircraft took off from Toulouse, France on Tuesday 10th March and landed in Manila on Wednesday 11thMarch. The donations loaded in CEB’s new A330 include new clothes and shoes for children and babies, teddy bears, pens, and schoolbooks, as well as … [Read more...] about CEB transports donations on new A330 delivery
Airbus increases A320 build rates
Airbus has further increased the production rate for its A320 Family to 50 aircraft per month from Q1 2017, matching market demand. Additionally, Airbus is adjusting the A330 production rate to six a month from Q1 2016 as it transitions towards the A330neo. “As an aircraft manufacturer, it is our role, for our employees, partners, customers and investors to anticipate market demands whilst delivering on orders and managing revenues,” said Didier Evrard, executive vice president … [Read more...] about Airbus increases A320 build rates
Asiana signs FHS components contract with Airbus
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to provide components support for its A330 operations. The FHS Components agreement, which will run for 10 years, provides an extensive scope of A330 line replaceable units (LRUs), guaranteed spare parts availability through pool access service, on-site stock at customer main base and selected outstations, as well as repair service to Asiana Airlines. Sang-Woo Noh, SVP Purchasing & Legal Affairs at … [Read more...] about Asiana signs FHS components contract with Airbus
Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing its expansion programme in India with the launch of the seventh freighter destination in the country. Starting 3rd February, 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will commence freighter services to Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The twice weekly A330 freighter service will depart Doha on Tuesdays and Fridays with a stop in Mumbai before heading to Ahmedabad. Departure from Ahmedabad to Doha is scheduled on the same day. Qatar Airways Cargo will … [Read more...] about Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad