The Volga-Dnepr Group, a world leader in transportation of unique, oversize and heavy cargo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further the group’s fleet expansion with 20 additional B747-8 Freighters, valued at US$7.4 billion at list prices. For Volga Dnepr, adding more B747-8 Freighters will allow development of the Group's scheduled business, AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), and keep the airline's high growth rates, the group said. These additional 20 airplanes will … [Read more...] about Volga Dnepr places bold order for 20 B747-8Fs
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ABC tonnage up 16% in 2015 so far
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has continued its strong operating performance with tonnage up 16 per cent in the first five months of 2015. In the January-May period, the airline transported 180,605 tonnes across its global route network linking Europe, Asia and the USA via Russia. In Asia, AirBridgeCargo increased its footprint by launching twice weekly flights from Hanoi with further onward connections to Europe and the United States via Hong Kong. In the North American market, which … [Read more...] about ABC tonnage up 16% in 2015 so far
ABC reports 20% increase in Q1 tonnage
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reported a 20 per cent increase in tonnage for the first quarter of 2015, continuing the trend set by previous years. In the January 1-March 31 period this year, ABC carried 103,816 tonnes across its international route network connecting customers in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific through its hub in Moscow. Denis Ilin, executive president of AirBridgeCargo, said: “20 per cent growth of tonnage and 28 per cent growth of FTK is a solid first … [Read more...] about ABC reports 20% increase in Q1 tonnage
AirBridgeCargo starts Hanoi service
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is extending its global network to Vietnam with the launch of twice-weekly freighter services from Hanoi, starting on 1 April, 2015. The flights depart Hanoi every Wednesday and Saturday bound for ABC’s hub at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport via Hong Kong. From Moscow, the flight connects to AirBridgeCargo destinations in Europe and the US. The Asian market has grown into the key market for ABC and this development is continuing in 2015. Since ABC’s first flight … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo starts Hanoi service
AirBridgeCargo implements paperless cockpit
AirBridgeCargo (ABC) has commenced using Lufthansa Systems' Lido/iRouteManual, Lido/Enroute and Lido/DocView IT solutions aimed at simplifying cockpit processes. The new IT solutions will ease the workload of ABC pilots by providing fast access to continually updated documents and data and reduce the airline's operational costs at the same time. The new technology will be saving ABC a significant amount per year. The airline plans to fully switch to the electronic cockpit by February … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo implements paperless cockpit
AirBridgeCargo adds flights from Asia to Moscow
AirBridgeCargo Airlines, a part of Volga-Dnepr Group, is increasing its B747 freighter flights linking Tokyo and Seoul with Moscow. Beginning 1 October 2014, the Russian cargo airline will increase its scheduled flights from Moscow to Tokyo’s Narita Airport and on the onward connection to Seoul, Korea, to three services a week. The extra frequencies reflect ABC’s growth in Asia-Pacific and extend its commitment to the Japanese and Korean air cargo and manufacturing markets, the … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo adds flights from Asia to Moscow