If ever there was a recipe for disaster in holding a press conference, it all came together at the recent Air Cargo Europe (ACE) event in Munich last month. In all our years of covering the air cargo sector the Belly Achers have never, ever been subjected to such a torturous affair than what they were subjected to at one particular press conference. It was really quite a shocking affair, in part because it had all the right ingredients, but somehow the cook cocked up the recipe. Take one … [Read more...] about Mystified in Mùnchen (a story of lemmings and PTSD)
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AF-KLM boldly embraces e-commerce express
And reinvent it has, taking a bold step in embracing e-commerce full on, to the extent of even taking a page or two out of the integrator’s play book. The AF-KL-MP group’s recent unveiling to air cargo journalists of its brand spanking new €22 million HubExpress facility at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) in late May, clearly indicates the group still firmly believes in cargo, but just not the ‘old school’ version. While the carrier had insisted over a year ago … [Read more...] about AF-KLM boldly embraces e-commerce express
Virgin Atlantic Cargo strives for metal neutrality
In an environment of very mixed performance in which some carriers are struggling deeply while others manage to excel and still many more linger lethargically somewhere between, Virgin Atlantic accomplished a critically important feat. Although clearly stated as a two-year goal back in 2013, the return to profitability for the most recent financial year ending 31 December 2014 with a pre-tax profit of £14.4 million (US$22.2 million) still came as a pleasant surprise “We’re on a … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo strives for metal neutrality
An upbeat industry gathers in Munich
Having recently returned from Europe – well twice that is – once for Air Cargo Europe (ACE) in Munich and the second time from Paris after attending a media event for Air France KLM Martinair’s new express facility at Paris CDG – I can honestly say the air cargo sector is still alive and well. Indeed at the Munich ACE show there was a very palpable sense that the air cargo patient is not only, unlikely to succumb to a dreaded terminal illness, but the patient is … [Read more...] about An upbeat industry gathers in Munich
Minsheng Leasing signs for 30 B737s
Minsheng Financial Leasing(Minsheng) signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) at the Paris AirShow with for the purchase of 30 B737airplanes, a mix of Next-GenerationB737 and B737 MAX aircraft fromBoeing. As one of the first five leasingcompanies approved by China BankRegulatory Committee, Minshengwas founded in April 2008 by ChinaMinsheng Banking Corp, the largestprivate commercial bank in China. … [Read more...] about Minsheng Leasing signs for 30 B737s
China Airlines’ B777-300ER debuts
China Airlines’ newest B777-300ER landed at Le Bourget, France last month marking the debut of China Airlines’ new twin-aisle aircraft at the Paris Air Show. China Airlines currently operates five newly configured B777- 300ERs on routes serving Hong Kong, Bangkok, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The airline is scheduled to receive five more in the next couple of years to support the launch of new European and North American routes. Based in the northwestern city of Taoyuan, China … [Read more...] about China Airlines’ B777-300ER debuts
