In the wake of the Port of Beirut explosions, Emirates is providing critical emergency relief and aid to affected communities. Emirates SkyCargo is planning to operate over 50 freighter flights to deliver much needed airlift to Lebanon, a press release confirmed. The airline said that it has already been supporting disaster relief efforts in Lebanon through the dispatch of several charter flights carrying food, clothing and medical supplies, which have been donated by various grassroots … [Read more...] about Emirates links Dubai-Lebanon airbridge for Beirut support
Air & Cargo Services
Hong Kong sees 21.0 percent jump in freighter traffic for July
Hong Kong International Airport saw freighter movements jump 21.0% year-on-year in July as exports and imports climbed 7% and 4%, respectively, data from the Airport Authority Hong Kong showed. Hong Kong's total cargo volume in July slid 7.3 percent to 372,000 tonnes compared to the same month last year, but was relatively steady in comparison with the drop in passenger throughput, which plunged 98.6% and 73.2% year-on-year to 96,000 passengers and 9,870 flight movements, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong sees 21.0 percent jump in freighter traffic for July
Cathay Pacific’s cargo volume jumps 10 percent on month in July
Cathay Pacific Group’s cargo operations continued to outperform passenger traffic in July as cargo and mail tonnage for the airline and its Cathay Dragon subsidiary climbed 10 percent over the previous month to 102,129 tonnes, a press release confirmed. However, this reflects a 39.8 percent drop compared to the same period last year, no thanks to significant reduction in belly capacity due to pulled back passenger flights. July’s revenue freight tonne kilometres (RFTKs) fell 33.3 percent … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific’s cargo volume jumps 10 percent on month in July
ATRAN expands in China amidst growing e-commerce demand
ATRAN Airlines, Volga-Dnepr Group’s express cargo unit, is set to expand its air cargo services in China after adding a weekly flight between Shijiazhuang and Moscow, a press release confirmed. With Russia seeing more online orders amidst closed shops and restricted movement due to the lockdown, second-tier cities like Shijiazhuang and Xi’an have benefited as e-commerce suppliers looked to expand to meet the growing demand. ATRAN’s cargo services are increasingly being sought after as … [Read more...] about ATRAN expands in China amidst growing e-commerce demand
Munich Airport welcomes more airlines in its flight plan
Following the easing of travel restrictions throughout Europe, Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are back in the list of airlines landing at Munich Airport, a press release confirmed. Munich Airport has also welcomed the return of Egyptair and Tunis Air in its flight plan. The airport now serves flights to 14 non-European destinations in its network, including Cairo and Tunis, along with two destinations in Canada, six in the US, … [Read more...] about Munich Airport welcomes more airlines in its flight plan
Cathay Pacific takes net loss as carrier’s focus pivots to cargo
Cathay Pacific Group reported HK$9.9 billion (US$1.3 billion) in net loss for the first six months as the carrier felt the impact of Covid-19, with group chairman Patrick Healy describing the half-year period as the most challenging in its 70-year history. Net loss from Cathay Pacific and its Cathay Dragon unit amounted to HK$7.36 billion (US$950 million) in the first half, and the share of losses from other subsidiaries and associates was at HK$2.5 billion (US$320 million). Only … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific takes net loss as carrier’s focus pivots to cargo