Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) last week welcomed Chief Executive Lam’s support in her policy address as the airport looks to further uphold Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub. The airport is pushing forward multiple plans related to the ‘airport city’ development, including the recently completed pavement works of a third runway which is expected to be commissioned next year. The airport authority is also developing a logistics centre and a commercial attraction, along … [Read more...] about Hong Kong policy address looks forward to airport’s future
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Hongyuan Group sets up air cargo hub at Brussels Airport
Chinese logistics player Hongyuan Group is eyeing more growth in its air freight operations in Europe as it looks to set up its own air hub at Brussels Airport. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further develop the Belgian airport as a main gateway and channel for general cargo and e-commerce flows between China and Europe. Hongyuan has signed a long-term lease agreement for a warehouse at Brussels Airport that will serve as its European headquarters and … [Read more...] about Hongyuan Group sets up air cargo hub at Brussels Airport
China Eastern to host IATA’s AGM in Shanghai next year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022. This will be the third time China will host the global gathering of aviation's top leaders. The AGM was previously held in Beijing in 2012 and in Shanghai in 2002. “We look forward to gathering the aviation industry in Shanghai for the 78th IATA AGM. China is … [Read more...] about China Eastern to host IATA’s AGM in Shanghai next year
Alibaba speeds up delivery in Spain with Cainiao service
Press release Cainiao Network has announced the launch of a local delivery service for AliExpress merchants in Spain. The logistics arm of Alibaba Group has reached an agreement with GLS Spain, a leading provider of parcel delivery services in Spain with an extensive network of branches, centers and parcel collection stations throughout the country. The service was first tested in early August and was officially launched this month, currently serving around 100 Spanish merchants e-commerce … [Read more...] about Alibaba speeds up delivery in Spain with Cainiao service
Vallair delivers its third A321 freighter
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist dedicated to the support of both operators and lessors, and launch customer of the A321 freighter conversion (A321F), has delivered its third Airbus A321 freighter, bearing serial number 1017. This aircraft follows two Airbus A321Fs already delivered by Vallair that are presently in operation: MSN835 delivered in October 2020 and MSN 891 delivered in June 2021. As the first ever Airbus A321 cargo conversion aircraft to have been inducted in China, … [Read more...] about Vallair delivers its third A321 freighter
FedEx expands presence in Asia Pacific
Logistics integrator FedEx Logistics is expanding its Asia Pacific network with the opening of a new office in Seoul in South Korea, a press release confirmed. The new contract logistics team in Korea will provide end-to-end logistics solutions, including international air and ocean cargo services, customs brokerage arrangements, trade solutions, and other value-added services. The company says the opening of the new Seoul office follows the company’s growth strategy to expand into … [Read more...] about FedEx expands presence in Asia Pacific
