Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has significantly increased its China operations as carrier Air China Cargo doubled its weekly freighter services from four to eight, and added Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), China, to its existing Guangzhou (CAN) service. The additional four flights to CTU, using an A330 freighter, commenced on 22nd November. “Air China Cargo's decision to double its flights from Prestwick is a strong vote of confidence in our team and our cargo capacity,” … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport doubles weekly Air China Cargo flights
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Air China Cargo becomes new A350F freighter customer
Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement for six A350F, becoming the first customer to order the all-new A350F in the Chinese mainland. “The introduction of the A350F to our existing mixed cargo fleet contributes to efficiency in operation and maintenance. The A350F will enhance Air China Cargo's capability to withstand risks in its long-term stable operation", said Wang Hongyan, Vice President of Air China Cargo. "We are delighted to welcome Air China Cargo as the latest customer … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo becomes new A350F freighter customer
E-commerce handling expertise lands WFS new 3-year contract with Air China Cargo in Liège
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a three-year contract extension with Air China Cargo in Liège, supported by its reputation for fast and efficient handling of e-commerce shipments moving through the Belgian airport. Under the new contract, WFS provides ramp handling and warehouse handling for cargo carried onboard Air China Cargo’s Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 weekly freighter flights into Liège from Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. This includes buoyant inbound e-commerce … [Read more...] about E-commerce handling expertise lands WFS new 3-year contract with Air China Cargo in Liège
Air China Cargo to set up its UK cargo hub at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Air China Cargo have announced the start of a scheduled freighter service from Guangzhou, China, to Prestwick, Scotland as the first flight landed at PIK this morning. The new service commences with three flights per week, with the expectations this will grow over time and means there will be seven freighter flights per week between China and Glasgow Prestwick, Scotland, UK. “We are delighted to announce Air China Cargo has chosen Glasgow Prestwick … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo to set up its UK cargo hub at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Lufthansa Cargo intensifies strategically important partnerships in China
China's rapid growth has transformed it into a global economic powerhouse and is now one of the most important growth markets in the airfreight industry. With production hubs specializing in high tech-commodities, the country has enormous potential for the airfreight sector. The booming Chinese e-commerce sector and the increasing importance of cross-border trade from China provide additional growth opportunities in the airfreight industry. Against this backdrop, Lufthansa Cargo is intensifying … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo intensifies strategically important partnerships in China
WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) was awarded two major contracts to handle new freighter operations for AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) and Air China Cargo at Madrid Airport, a press release confirmed. AirBridgeCargo chose WFS to provide ramp handling for its three weekly Boeing 747F flights to Madrid, whilst Air China Cargo will rely on WFS for ramp and cargo handling services for the airline’s three weekly B777 and B747 all-cargo flights. WFS operates three cargo centres at Madrid Airport … [Read more...] about WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
