Cathay Pacific has resumed cargo services to Pittsburgh Airport starting August 2, using its Boeing 777-300ER passenger planes converted for cargo, in partnership with US-based freight forwarder Unique Logistics. In September last year, the airline and forwarder started to PIT with 20 flights which ran for 12 weeks. This time the plan is to serve PIT until the end of the year, the airline noted. The planes will arrive every Monday and Friday and depart the next day. Cargo onboard the … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific resumes cargo service to Pittsburgh airport
Air & Cargo Services
DHL Express orders all-electric cargo planes from Eviation
DHL Express is set to make history with its first order of 12 fully electric cargo planes from Seattle-based manufacturer Eviation as the company pushes forth with its carbon neutral ambitions. Investing in the zero-emission cargo aircraft, dubbed Alice, is part of DHL's plan to set up an 'electric express network' and a pioneering step into a sustainable future for logistics and aviation. DHL expects its order to arrive as early as 2024, with the all-electric aircraft on track for its … [Read more...] about DHL Express orders all-electric cargo planes from Eviation
Topcast deepens portfolio, brings in two new directors
Hong Kong-based aircraft parts distribution and MRO services provider Topcast has appointed new directors for sales and legal with immediate effect. Karen Koh (picture on the right) will be the new regional sales director for Asia, whilst Rachel Leung will join the group as legal and compliance director. Based in Singapore, Koh will lead the Asia team to further propel the company’s market share in the region. Karen is a veteran of the aviation business with more than 12 years of … [Read more...] about Topcast deepens portfolio, brings in two new directors
FedEx adds capacity for Asia Pacific exports to US, Europe
FedEx Express is looking to support further trade in Asia Pacific and provide air freight capacity for exporters in Southeast Asia with four new intercontinental flights connecing the trans-Pacific, north Asia, and Europe trade lanes. The express operator will launch two trans-Pacific flights originating from its Guangzhou hub in southern China five, operating five times a week. One of the flights will fly to Oakland via Anchorage, whilst the other will continue from Anchorage to Indianapolis … [Read more...] about FedEx adds capacity for Asia Pacific exports to US, Europe
Geodis gears up for expansion in New Zealand
Transport and logistics operator Geodis is set to expand its capacity to move and handle air freight in and out of New Zealand with a new consolidated facility at Auckland Airport. Twice the size of the current facility at 5,700 square metres, the new site will feature advanced enterprise-grade systems and storage space to boost the French forwarder's capacity in moving pharma, retail and fast-moving goods amidst supply chain disruptions and heightended consumer demand. Geodis said it will … [Read more...] about Geodis gears up for expansion in New Zealand
PLA Global Wrap: Week 30
In this week's global wrap, we feature the latest B2B updates in aviation, air cargo and logistics from week 30, including the recent engine milestone between HAECO and Rolls-Royce. This wrap also covers the latest news from Volga-Dnepr during the recent MAKS 2021 aviation event in Moscow, as well as other industry announcements. Read week 29 here. HAECO and Rolls-Royce achieve engine milestone Rolls-Royce and HAECO joint venture HAESL celebrated an important landmark in July 2021 after … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 30