DHL Express has added more than 2,000 tonnes to its weekly airfreight capacity to cater to rising demand for express shipments within Asia and between Asia Pacific and the US. The express operator will serve the route between Hong Kong and Bangkok six times each week and add 200 tonnes of capacity on the route using a B737-400SF operated by K-Mile Asia. Meanwhile, Air Hong Kong has added a sixth flight rotation to the two existing routes powered by the airline’s A300-600: Beijing-Hong … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds capacity in Asia over surging demand
Air & Cargo Services
IAG Cargo adds widebody capacity to serve holiday rush
IAG Cargo is set to increase its capacity between London Heathrow (LHR) and Hong Kong (HKG) this month with the expected consumer demand during holiday sales events like Singles Day, Black Friday and Christmas. Flights are up 30 percent for November and there will now be 11 weekly flights each week between the two cities, the carrier noted. These include cargo-only flights and charters which have been popular on the route. Throughout the month, IAG Cargo will be offering added capacity on … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo adds widebody capacity to serve holiday rush
IAI to convert 10 B737-800s for World Star Aviation
IAI's Aviation Group has signed an agreement with aircraft lessor World Star Aviation to convert 10 B737-800 passenger aircraft to cargo configuration. The orders come with an option for 10 more. The narrow-body jets will be converted at IAI's partially-owned Chinese subsidiary Bedek Lingyun (Yichang) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or Belinco in China’s central province of Hubei as well as other locations. Executive vice president and general manager of IAI Aviation Group, Shmuel Kuzi, … [Read more...] about IAI to convert 10 B737-800s for World Star Aviation
ABC gets special provision to move large lithium-batt cargo
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has successfully obtained approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for commercial transportation of lithium batteries over 35 kilos, which are commonly addressed as SP (Special Provision) A99. AirBridgeCargo has become the first airline to receive this type of approval in China after two years of preliminary works, testing, and close collaboration with stakeholders. The first commercial shipment of 113 kilos was transported on October 20 … [Read more...] about ABC gets special provision to move large lithium-batt cargo
Hong Kong airport staff required to get 3rd jab
Hong Kong’s airport authority has announced that all airport staff belonging to the targeted groups are required to receive the third dose of vaccination, in view of new recommendation from the government and health experts. The airport authority urged staff under the targeted groups to receive the third jab as soon as possible. The third dose of vaccine should be administered at least six months after the second dose. The targeted groups include those handling high-risk cargo or having … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport staff required to get 3rd jab
Qatar Airways switches to fire-proof cargo containers
Qatar Airways Cargo is the first cargo carrier to adopt Safran Cabin’s new fire resistant containers (FRC) after taking delivery of the initial batch of containers in late-September. Over the next five years, the Qatar flag carrier will replace its entire fleet of more than 10,000 ULDs, to be used for its bellyhold fleet, with a target of replacing 70 percent by next year. The airline’s decision to switch lied on safety issues related to the risk posed by lithium battery shipments, a … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways switches to fire-proof cargo containers
