Cebu Pacific’s 76-aircraft fleet welcomed the arrival of the second ATR converted freighter (P2F) in the line-up as the Philippines’ largest carrier looks to boost its growing cargo operations. The converted ATR 72-500P2F joins two other dedicated cargo aircraft in its fleet. Cebu Pacific recently modified one of its A330-300 into an all-cargo configuration by removing seats to hold cargo in the main deck. Cebu Pacific is responding to growing demand for ‘affordable’ air transport of cargo … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific converts second ATR freighter to boost cargo operations
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Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
On 15 September 2002, Emirates SkyCargo landed its first freighter in Shanghai, which marked the cargo carrier’s entry into the Chinese mainland. Since then, Emirates SkyCargo has been providing a continuous and robust trade link through its cargo flights for exports from Shanghai and other points in China. This has become even more evident during the pandemic, as Emirates SkyCargo supported the transport of essential commodities like PPEs and ventilators from China to the rest of the … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
SpiceJet continues repatriation flights, waives domestic cancellation fees
SpiceJet’s active role in India’s Vande Bharat Mission saw the country’s ‘favourite carrier’ repatriate 160 stranded Indian nationals from Cebu to Chennai using a Boeing 737 aircraft, a press release confirmed. The airline also arranged complimentary air travel for three Philippine citizens requiring liver treatment in Hyderabad on 12 September. Four prior charter flights by the carrier between Manila and Delhi brought home around 700 Indians, and one flight from Delhi brought home 170 … [Read more...] about SpiceJet continues repatriation flights, waives domestic cancellation fees