Air Cargo Asia

Agility scores double win at Payload Asia Awards

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Agility has received the Global Logistics Provider of the Year award and Corporate Social Responsibility award at the Payload Asia Awards 2014. Agility was recognised for its innovative integrated logistics solutions that are backed by its strong operational performance and commitment to its customers and communities through personal service and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The Payload Asia Awards is an annual event that recognises organisations that have … [Read more...] about Agility scores double win at Payload Asia Awards

Indonesia’s Batik Air takes delivery of first A320

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Batik Air took delivery of its maiden pair of A320-200 (sl)s, PK-LAF (cn 6164) and PK-LAG (cn 6280), Skyliner Aviation reports. The jets are part of a 2013 order parent Lion Air Group placed with Airbus in 2013, entailing 60 A320ceo, 109 A320neo, and 65 A321neo. Aside from two A310-300s that featured in Lion Airlines' fleet between summer 2001 and spring 2002, the A320s are the first Airbus metal to feature in the Lion Air Group. Prior to the arrival, Batik Air's fleet had consisted of … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Batik Air takes delivery of first A320

Indonesia's Batik Air takes delivery of first A320

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Batik Air took delivery of its maiden pair of A320-200 (sl)s, PK-LAF (cn 6164) and PK-LAG (cn 6280), Skyliner Aviation reports. The jets are part of a 2013 order parent Lion Air Group placed with Airbus in 2013, entailing 60 A320ceo, 109 A320neo, and 65 A321neo. Aside from two A310-300s that featured in Lion Airlines' fleet between summer 2001 and spring 2002, the A320s are the first Airbus metal to feature in the Lion Air Group. Prior to the arrival, Batik Air's fleet had consisted of … [Read more...] about Indonesia's Batik Air takes delivery of first A320

Air China reports mixed Q3 results

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Air China has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2014. It reported that operating revenue rose 6.68 per cent YoY to RMB29.79 billion (US$4.87 billion). The company also recorded operating profit of RMB3.71 billion, a decline of 7.58 per cent YoY. Accordingly the company’s margin stood at 12.47 per cent. During the third quarter of 2014, the economy of China remained stable and the demand of the domestic aviation market steadily increased. Total profit and net … [Read more...] about Air China reports mixed Q3 results

AAPA reports 5.3% rise in September cargo traffic

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September figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show steady growth in air freight demand. The ongoing pick up in international trade saw further growth in exports from key Asian manufacturing centres, helping to underpin a 5.3 per cent increase in international air freight demand, as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK). Combined with a 4 per cent growth in offered freight capacity, the average international freight load factor edged 0.8 percentage points higher … [Read more...] about AAPA reports 5.3% rise in September cargo traffic

FedEx expands early delivery service

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FedEx Express is broadening its early delivery service, known as ‘International First’, increasing the number of origin markets to include 31 new countries. The service is now available in: Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Guiana … [Read more...] about FedEx expands early delivery service