Qatar Airways is starting 2016 with an expansion programme across Eastern Europe, including Croatia, Hungary and Azerbaijan. Added frequencies and upscaled capacity will also see more cargo opportunities to many of these destinations. Flights to Zagreb and Budapest are increasing to a 10-weekly service from a current daily service from 3 April and 3 July respectively, while flights to Baku are increasing to an 11-weekly service, also from a current daily scheduled flight, from 27 … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways expands services across Eastern Europe
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EVA to begin Taipei-Istanbul service with B777-300ER
Taiwan’s EVA Air has announced plans to launch direct flights between Taipei and Istanbul commencing on 5 March 2016. The carrier will operate a B777-300ER aircraft four-times weekly on the route. Istanbul will become the fifth European destination in EVA’s network, following London, Paris, Amsterdam and Vienna. … [Read more...] about EVA to begin Taipei-Istanbul service with B777-300ER
Schiphol Cargo posts solid year after 5 months of growth
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol finished 2015 with a total throughput of 1,621,097 tonnes of air cargo – only marginally (0.7 per cent) down on the all-time record set in 2014. A strong fourth quarter saw the Q3 year-on-year deficit of 1.44 per cent after Q3 halved. Q4 was Schiphol’s strongest of 2015, and its first quarter of consistent growth (+1.3 per cent against 2014 Q4); it also marked the culmination of five consecutive months of growth. For 2015 as a whole, North America showed the best … [Read more...] about Schiphol Cargo posts solid year after 5 months of growth
Hactl competition continues drive for aviation and workplace safety
Nippon Cargo Airlines took home the top prize in the ninth annual International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition organised by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) at its SuperTerminal 1 facility. Nine teams entered this year with the competition judged by a panel of thirteen industry experts. Overall winning team, with the highest total points, was Nippon Cargo Airlines which also collected the Pallet Building Competition Champion award. IAG Cargo meanwhile won the Forklift … [Read more...] about Hactl competition continues drive for aviation and workplace safety
Japan’s Yamato to buy into Malaysia’s GD Express
Malaysia’s GD Express Carrier (GDEX) has offered its 10 per cent stake to Japan-listed Yamato Group through its proposed private placement exercise. In a filing with the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, GDEX said Yamato has the intention to acquire additional shares in GDEX for up to a total shareholding of 23 per cent in the future from the existing shareholders. Yamato Group operates six main business segments, namely business-logistics, delivery, e-business, home convenience, financial, … [Read more...] about Japan’s Yamato to buy into Malaysia’s GD Express
Air Partner delivers Romanian artefacts to Beijing
Air Partner, working on behalf of TNT Romania for the National Museum of Romanian History (MNIR), successfully helped to deliver a precious cargo of 445 treasured Romanian artefacts to China for the Treasures of Romania exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing. The shipment was flown from Bucharest Otopeni airport to Beijing on 12 January aboard a B777 freighter, which was operated by Emirates. Due to the nature of the cargo, all flight clearances had to be secured through … [Read more...] about Air Partner delivers Romanian artefacts to Beijing
