This chart by Seabury Consulting shows the top 5 boneyard airports which store more than 1,100 of grounded aircraft. Several airlines had to put aircraft in long-term storage with no more room at their hubs. Most of the boneyard airports in the top 5 are in North America, with Roswell International Air Centre in New Mexico (ROW) taking in 345, followed by Victorville’s Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV) with 263 and Pinal County Airpark (MZJ) in Arizona with 261. Most of the … [Read more...] about Chart: Top 5 ‘boneyard’ airports house more than 1,100 aircraft in storage
Air & Cargo Services
IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of British Airways parent IAG, has announced a return of its direct service from the UK to South Korea. Halted due to the pandemic, the London Heathrow (LHR) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN) route is significant for the export of pharmaceutical goods across the world, the cargo carrier noted. Also read: IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’ IAG Cargo says South Korea is a high growth market for UK exports, and as one of the largest exporters of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
CEVA Logistics bags contract with Pernod Ricard Thailand
CEVA Logistics won a five-year contract with drinks manufacturer Pernod Ricard to provide warehousing and distribution support in Southeast Asia. The logistics operator’s work in Thailand will include customs brokerage and import haulage, a combination of standard duty-paid and bonded warehouse management, and domestic transportation with value-added services, including tax stamping, warning label, gift box and repacking. Also read: CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics bags contract with Pernod Ricard Thailand
DHL Express adds new Melbourne to New Zealand service
DHL Express has started a new direct freighter service connecting Melbourne to Auckland and Christchurch with a reliable collection and transit time for shippers. Operating five times a week, the dedicated freighter will provide another 19 tonnes of freight capacity for businesses trading between Australia and its third largest major export market, New Zealand. “With its reliable and fast transit time, the service will bring the two countries closer together and enable greater efficiencies … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds new Melbourne to New Zealand service
IATA’s de Juniac to step down next year
The International Air Transport Association announced that Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO, will step down from his role with the trade association effective 31 March 2021. De Juniac, who joined IATA in September 2016, made his intention known several months ago which enabled a search process to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. The IATA Board of Governors will recommend Willie Walsh, former CEO of IAG Group, as its eighth Director General effective 1 April 2021 … [Read more...] about IATA’s de Juniac to step down next year
Ethiopian Cargo’s new transpacific route takes off
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has started its trans-Pacific route from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) via Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC). Operated by its B777-200F, the service under flight ET3703 began operating on 9 November. Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, said speed in supply chain management is highly required to deliver urgent goods in the current pandemic. “Our new … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Cargo’s new transpacific route takes off