Air Belgium plans to start Boeing 747-8 freighter operations next year, as the charter airline is looking to hire both Captains and First Officers for the fleet, according to a job listing on the company’s LinkedIn page. Prospective captains will need at least 5,000 hours of experience with a type rating on the Boeing 747, 777, 787, or 737NG. Meanwhile, the bar sits at 2,000 hours for potential first officers. Also read: Hactl is Air Belgium’s choice for cargo handle Air Belgium … [Read more...] about Air Belgium eyes B747-8 cargo operations
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CMA CGM schedules cargo routes to JFK and ATL
CMA CGM Air Cargo has announced two new scheduled routes to the US connecting Liege (LGG) to New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL), starting on 28 March. Also read: CMA CGM bets on air cargo with new division, A330-200Fs CMA CGM's new air freight division said earlier it will be deploying four Airbus A330-200F for cargo flights, with the second aircraft in its fleet to start operating commercially between Liege and JFK at 700 CET on 28 March. It is already serving a scheduled service between … [Read more...] about CMA CGM schedules cargo routes to JFK and ATL
CMA CGM’s first cargo flight set on 8 March
After forming its new air cargo division 2 weeks earlier, CMA CGM is set to begin operations on 8 March with its first cargo flight between Liege and Chicago. The company's first Airbus A330-200F will start regular operations from Liege in Belgium to Chicago and will be joined by a second one on 16 March, which will also serve the US market. CMA CGM’s A330-200Fs will be based at Liege Airport (LGG), the company noted, which will be operated by Air Belgium. Meanwhile, general sales agent … [Read more...] about CMA CGM’s first cargo flight set on 8 March
Hactl is Air Belgium’s choice for cargo handle
With the launch of their new airline, Air Belgium; long haul flights between Brussels, and Hong Kong are set to have Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) for their cargo handle. Air Belgium commenced twice-weekly services on June 4, using A340-300 passenger aircraft with approximately 14 tonnes’ cargo capacity per flight. It has chosen Brussels South (Charleroi, CRL) as its hub, as the airport does not suffer from congestion. Hactl is providing the airline with … [Read more...] about Hactl is Air Belgium’s choice for cargo handle