Air charter specialist Asia Cargo Network is looking to expand its operations into the Middle East and nearby markets as it partnered with Bahrain-based operator MENA Aerospace. Under the agreement, ACN plans to base six of its cargo planes to operate in Bahrain and the GCC, which consists of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ACN will invest capital, asset deployment, management services and expertise and hold a 49 percent stake in … [Read more...] about Asia Cargo Network expands into the Middle East
Air Charter Services
Airone Aviation books strong first year for AeroTransCargo
UK-headquartered Airone Aviation has booked over 145 million kilos or 145,000 tonnes of cargo in its first year as the global cargo sales agent for Moldova-based charter airline AeroTransCargo (ATC). The first 12 months of the GSA agreement has seen operate over 1,300 flights operated by ATC’s fleet of 747-400 freighters, which grew from four to six in over a year. The cargo flights include 244 services ex Hong Kong, 88 from Liege and 83 from Zhengzhou. Other key Chinese airports that saw … [Read more...] about Airone Aviation books strong first year for AeroTransCargo
Dachser Asia Pacific offers air charter service to Mexico
Dachser is expanding its air freight network with a new weekly service connecting Asia Pacific to South America. In June, the transport specialist operated four cargo charter flights with partner Air Canada, connecting Hong Kong to Mexico via Canada. A Boeing 777C preighter was used for the service. This passenger aircraft had its seats removed to provide extra cargo space on the cabin. Also read: Dachser resumes HKG-FRA charter, boosts air network The weekly charter departed Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Dachser Asia Pacific offers air charter service to Mexico
Air Charter Service marks five years in Australia
Yesterday, 30 March, marked Air Charter Service’ fifth year of operations in Australia, as the company forecasts positive growth and looks to inject more investments into the Australian market. The aircraft charter specialist opened up its Sydney office back in 2016 with only three staff and the decision to invest in the Australasia market has certainly paid off. In 2019, it moved into a more spacious office to accommodate a larger team. “Paul Crook, ACS Managing Director in Australia, had … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service marks five years in Australia
Geodis expands air cargo charter services
Geodis has confirmed the extension of its air charter services with the addition of a weekly flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Guadalajara (GDL) starting 3 March until at least the end of 2022. The forwarder claims this will be the only service in the market that offers direct access to Mexico from north and central China and will complement the existing AirDirect Hong Kong to Guadalajara schedule initiated in November 2019. Geodis said it is refining its services in response to the ‘dynamic … [Read more...] about Geodis expands air cargo charter services
DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents
Maintaining its momentum from last year, DB Schenker is expanding its own-controlled charter flights with the introduction of a new service that connects America, Europe and Asia directly. The new route runs from Chicago (RFD) via Munich (MUC) to Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN) before flying back to Germany and from there again to the US. This is the first charter service that connects three continents for the forwarder, as other services only run two continents, Payload Asia learned. The … [Read more...] about DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents
