Responding to the surging e-commerce demand, Air China Cargo and Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, launched a new route to speed up delivery times between China and Europe. The first B777 full freighter landed at Belgium’s Liege Airport on 13 August, according to a press release. Through its eHub at Liege Airport, Cainiao wants to “improve overall logistics efficiency and expand its line-haul network in a bid to deliver globally within 72 hours.” Air China Cargo will operate three … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo, Cainiao land full freighter at Liege Airport
Air & Cargo Services
Swissport, Qatar Airways Cargo ink service deals in Amsterdam and UK
Contracts include ground handling and cargo services at Manchester and Birmingham under initial 5-year deals. Swissport signed another contract with Qatar Airways Cargo extending ground handling and cargo services for the Doha-based carrier at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport for another five years, a press release confirmed. Besides ramp handling and air cargo warehousing, the contract includes general cargo, pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods and temperature-sensitive goods, serving as a … [Read more...] about Swissport, Qatar Airways Cargo ink service deals in Amsterdam and UK
MASkargo runs maiden cabin-in-cargo flight from Shanghai to Melbourne
Malaysia Airlines’ cargo arm MASkargo flew its maiden cargo-in-cabin flight from Pudong, China to Melbourne using an Airbus 330-300 passenger aircraft on 11 August. The flight from China carried approximately 5,000 boxes of sterile isolation gowns for healthcare workers in Melbourne, which were strapped on the seats, stowed in the overheard compartments, and stashed in the belly of the aircraft. Previously, MASkargo only received approval to have cargo under the seats and in the closets … [Read more...] about MASkargo runs maiden cabin-in-cargo flight from Shanghai to Melbourne
Airport Authority Hong Kong extends industry relief support for two more months
Airport Authority Hong Kong announced an extension to the relief package for the airport community until end-October or another 2 months, in view of the ongoing pandemic, a press release confirmed. Airport Authority Hong Kong will continue the waiver or reduction of various fees for the aviation industry announced in June from September to October. The relief measures include full waiver of parking charge for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees; reduction of passenger aircraft … [Read more...] about Airport Authority Hong Kong extends industry relief support for two more months
Qatar Airways to restart London Gatwick flights on 20 August
Qatar Airways will restart daily flights to London Gatwick starting 20 August on fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, according to a press release. With the addition of Gatwick, the airline operates 45 weekly flights landing on four airports, including Edinburgh (three weekly flights), Gatwick (daily flights), Heathrow (three daily flights) and Manchester (two daily flights). The airline said Qatar Airways Cargo currently runs eight freighter flights per week to London Heathrow … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to restart London Gatwick flights on 20 August
Antonov’s AN-22 moves urgent cargo for deep-sea pipeline repair
Kiev-based Antonov Airlines using its AN-22 aircraft delivered a 30-tonne container with winches and equipment from Orstend to Instanbul on 12 August, a press release confirmed. The cargo was ordered for repair works on a deepwater pipeline between Turkey and Cyprus. Antonov's air transport division said the flight was chartered by Istanbul-based SkyAir Shop Aviation Services Serkan Dikmen. Its AN-22 aircraft, considered the world’s largest turboprop, was immediately loaded in less … [Read more...] about Antonov’s AN-22 moves urgent cargo for deep-sea pipeline repair
