Hong Kong’s main airline is targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 to help reduce the less than 3 percent of the world’s man-made carbon emissions produced by the aviation industry. Cathay Pacific Group laid out a three-pronged approach to reaching carbon neutrality. The airline will invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and increase its use, with the aim of making it viable for mainstream adoption. It said it will purchase 1.1 million tonnes of the converted fuel over the next … [Read more...] about Cathay pledges net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
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HAECO completes A330F ‘C’ check for Air Hong Kong
MRO services provider HAECO has completed its first A330F 'C' check for Air Hong Kong. A 'C' check is a high-level inspection of specified areas, components and systems, as well as operational or functional checks. It normally removes the airplane from the revenue schedule for 3 to 5 days, Payload Asia learned. The aircraft is one of five A330s that Air Hong Kong has, which it operates for DHL Express. The Cathay subsidiary also has nine A300-600Fs. Also read: HAECO plans for the long … [Read more...] about HAECO completes A330F ‘C’ check for Air Hong Kong
Hong Kong Air Cargo gets green light for new routes
Hong Kong Air Cargo in early May was granted approval from the Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) to operate scheduled cargo flights to nine new routes. Considering the strong cargo demand in the upcoming years, the airline submitted applications in December to expand its network to the Indian subcontinent, Oceania and Europe. Also read: Cainiao, Hong Kong Air Cargo team up on e-commerce It plans to add Chennai, Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta, Delhi, Sydney, Melbourne, Liege and Milan as … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Air Cargo gets green light for new routes
dnata expands cargo facility at Sydney Airport
Cargo handler dnata is set to expand its existing cargo facility by an additional 4,800 square metres on a five-year lease with Sydney Airport, bringing the total area to 16,300 square metres upon completion. The planned facility will have direct ramp access and will feature extra landside and airside docks, and an additional truck hoist will be completed by mid-2021 to complement the on-airport warehouse’s existing one. “As an added value, forwarders with airside accredited drivers can … [Read more...] about dnata expands cargo facility at Sydney Airport
PLA Global Wrap: Week 19
In this week’s global wrap, we feature new routes to Munich by Turkish Cargo and CMA CGM’s new air cargo services to Dubai, Beirut and Istanbul. We also cover Volga Dnepr’s transport of Russian made vaccines, as well as Blue Dart’s newly formed consortium to test the viability of delivering medical supplies by drone to India’s remote parts. We round up with B2B and company updates from CEVA Logistics, Airbus, Pratt & Whitney and SpiceJet. Turkish Cargo opens new air freight link to … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 19
ST Engineering, Temasek set up cargo jet leasing venture
ST Engineering last week announced that its wholly owned aviation asset management unit has entered into an agreement with Singaporean holdings company Temasek to set up a 50-50 joint venture (JV) for cargo aircraft leasing. The move comes as e-commerce and air cargo volumes have resulted to a growing demand for freighter aircraft. The company expects to purchase passenger plane feedstock at lower prices with itention to finance older aircraft through a mix of equity and debt. It plans to … [Read more...] about ST Engineering, Temasek set up cargo jet leasing venture
