In August 2015, Singapore Airlines Cargo registered a cargo load factor (CLF) 1.8 percentage points lower than the same period a year earlier as cargo traffic (measured in freight-tonne-kilometres) declined 0.1 per cent to 520,300 FTK against capacity growth of 3.0 per cent. Load factors improved for South West Pacific and West Asia & Africa as demand outpaced capacity change, the carrier said with growth of 2.3 and 0.4 percentage points respectively. Load factors were down in East Asia … [Read more...] about SIA cargo load factors continue to slide in Aug
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TAPA launches global campaign in face of rising cargo crime
As cargo crime continues to rise, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is launching a global campaign to double the number of TAPA-certified warehouse facilities to over 2,000 in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific in the next three years and to make a ‘quantum leap’ in the number of trucking companies operating in compliance with the Association’s Security Standards. The rising problem of cargo crimes was highlighted by statistics from TAPA’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East & … [Read more...] about TAPA launches global campaign in face of rising cargo crime
Cebu Pacific continues int’l network expansion
The Philippine’s largest carrier, Cebu Pacific, is set to launch three new routes including first international service from the southern Philippine city of Davao. The triple launch will take place on 17 December, when CEB commences services connecting Manila with Fukuoka, Cebu with Taipei and Davao with Singapore. All three routes will utilise A320 aircraft. “We look forward to seeing the ‘Cebu Pacific effect’ in the new routes we will operate. We’ve seen time and again how connectivity and … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific continues int’l network expansion
Virgin invests in lightweight Dyneema cargo nets
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to start using lightweight air cargo nets with Dyneema, as part of its ongoing contribution towards the airline’s target of reducing aircraft CO2 emissions by 30 per cent by 2020. The airline has initially ordered 600 of the nets, which at nine kg each represent a four kg saving on the weight of a traditional cargo net used to secure shipments on pallets. The nets are also designed to be highly durable and have a five-year operating life compared to an average 2-3 … [Read more...] about Virgin invests in lightweight Dyneema cargo nets
Oman Air to lease fourteen aircraft from ALC
Oman Air has signed long-term lease agreements with US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) covering a total of fourteen aircraft. These include three B737-800s, seven B737 MAX 8s, and one B787-9 that are currently on order from Boeing and another one B737-700 and two B737-800s from ALC’s existing fleet. Deliveries of the aircraft are scheduled to begin later this year and will run through to 2019. Oman Air has two B787-8s and six B787-9s on order with Boeing directly. Oman Air’s chief … [Read more...] about Oman Air to lease fourteen aircraft from ALC
Qatar expands B787 capacity to Scandinavia
Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth and responding to what it says is increasing demand within Europe with a substantial increase in flight frequencies to Stockholm in Sweden, Copenhagen in Denmark and Brussels in Belgium. From 1 December 2015, flights from Doha to Stockholm, Sweden, will expand from a 10-times weekly service to 13 flights per week. The increase is seasonal and valid until 25 March 2016. A double-daily service will be operated every day except Wednesday by a B787 … [Read more...] about Qatar expands B787 capacity to Scandinavia
