American Airlines will move its flight operations to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), considered the world’s biggest airport, when service returns from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on 27 March 2021. Flights will operate on a Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner, a press release confirmed. The Texas-based carrier said its cargo-only flights to Beijing Capital International Airport will continue through March. On a statement to news outlet FreightWaves, spokeswoman Laura Bassel said it … [Read more...] about American Airlines to relocate to new Beijing airport in March 2021
Air & Cargo Services
Hong Kong still busiest air cargo hub as virus depletes H1 volume
Hong Kong International Airport retained its position as the world’s busiest air cargo hub, despite seeing cargo volume drop 10.6 percent compared to the first half of last year, data from Airports Council International (ACI World) revealed. The top three spots showed no change from 2018, as Memphis (MEM; home hub of FedEx) and Shanghai (PVG) followed Hong Kong (HKG) to take the second and third spots, respectively. Louisville (SDF; hub for UPS) moved up three places to no. 4, whilst … [Read more...] about Hong Kong still busiest air cargo hub as virus depletes H1 volume
DHL’s EAT Leipzig starts medical cargo flights between Miami and Brussels
Miami International Airport (MIA) on 1 October welcomed the launch of more all-cargo flights from Brussels (BRU), Europe’s leading hub for handling temperature-sensitive pharma products such as vaccines. European Air Transport (EAT) Leipzig, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, started five weekly flights using Airbus A330-200F aircraft with 65 tonnes of capacity each way. EAT Leipzig’s new Brussels service follows launches by DHL Express and Amerijet, which began cargo … [Read more...] about DHL’s EAT Leipzig starts medical cargo flights between Miami and Brussels
LATAM Cargo now has 12 routes from Miami to Brazil
After launching its own unprecedented flight in the Miami-Florianopolis route in August, LATAM Cargo Group has added its 12th cargo route between Miami and Brazil. LATAM Cargo Brazil operated Bringer Air Cargo’s first cargo charter from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Belo Horizonte/Confins (CNF) earlier this week. The new air cargo route will run flights every Wednesday using Boeing 767 freighter aircraft. “The new Miami-Belo Horizonte/Confins operation reinforces LATAM Cargo … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo now has 12 routes from Miami to Brazil
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo unleashes free app for co-loading cargo
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has introduced a new app for airfreight and warehouse folks that can be used for cargo co-loading segregation checks. Available to users for free, Cargo Toolbox now includes the co-loading instructions app, which uses machine learning to recognise symbols, making it easier for cargo staff to co-load and segregate shipments according to IATA’s standards. “In this way, KLM Cargo hopes to improve safety throughout the cargo chain, addressing key compliance and … [Read more...] about Air France KLM Martinair Cargo unleashes free app for co-loading cargo
WFS’ Project Coldstream prepares for global air transport of vaccine
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched “Project Coldstream” to coordinate its response to the anticipated global transport of some 16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Led by Mike Duffy, WFS’ EVP for innovation, the taskforce is working closely with airlines, forwarders, logistics providers, government agencies and trade associations, including Pharma.Aero and TIACA, to clearly understand temperature and handling requirements. WFS said the group will be responsible for developing … [Read more...] about WFS’ Project Coldstream prepares for global air transport of vaccine