Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) is set to capitalise on the growth in its cargo operations through the conversion of an A320neo (new engine option) into a dedicated cargo-in-cabin aircraft. The newly converted aircraft will start flying on 21 June and will operate initially five times weekly across the region as the airline looks to further grow its strategic focus in the cargo sector. “We’re delighted to launch this new service to the cargo community to further support the strong regional demand … [Read more...] about Royal Brunei’s A320 cargo-in-cabin flights set to take off
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Air New Zealand opens new cargo route to the US
Air New Zealand is launching cargo flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles after the airline was awarded the route as part of the Australian Government's International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) programme. The airline will operate one flight per week until 31 October 2021, with the first flight bound for Melbourne on 3 July. This will be in addition to the Brisbane–Los Angeles route that the airline has been flying since August 2020 under the same scheme. Air New Zealand general … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand opens new cargo route to the US
Cathay’s HK Express selects Airbus FHS services for A320s
Cathay Pacific Airways and HK Express have signed contracts for Airbus’s Flight Hour Services (FHS) to provide support for their A320 fleet. This recent deal extends the service relationship with Cathay Pacific and welcomes HK Express as a new FHS customer. The multiyear, maintenance-by-the-hour contracts will cover integrated component services, including on-site stock, pool access, and repair services, which will be delivered by Airbus’ engineers and FHS local representatives in Hong … [Read more...] about Cathay’s HK Express selects Airbus FHS services for A320s
SAL to enhance logistics for Saudi’s major events
Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), the ground handling arm of Saudia Airlines, has teamed up with local events management company Sela to provide logistics services for Saudi’s major sporting events and activities, particularly those heading towards year end. The two companies signed an agreement that will see SAL provide ground handling services at main airports for upcoming events. Sela is the main organiser of some of the major football and racing events hosted in Saudi Arabia. The signing … [Read more...] about SAL to enhance logistics for Saudi’s major events
PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
In this week's global wrap, we look back at week 24 to see the latest developments in the air cargo and wider aviation industry, including the recent step taken by the EU and US to preserve a level playing field between its main aircraft manufacturers. We also feature Worldwide Flight Services' operations centre at CDG to monitor cargo handling in EMEAA, as well as American Airlines and Finnair Cargo as they go online on CargoAi and cargo.one. We round up this week's wrap with B2B updates from … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
HAECO extends partnership with China Airlines
HAECO ITM Limited announced today that the company has extended its long-standing agreement with China Airlines (CAL) to provide inventory technical management support for the airline’s expanding Boeing 777 fleet until 2029. The agreement includes the addition of six 777F aircraft, with the first two delivered in December 2020 and the remainder set to enter service by 2023. The contract extension covers component MRO, repair management, component pooling, component engineering, consumable … [Read more...] about HAECO extends partnership with China Airlines