Air China Cargo

Air China Cargo increases Chengdu service to daily flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport(Prestwick) has announced that Air China Cargo has increased its cargo service between Prestwick and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, China, from four flights per week to a daily service. The expansion strengthens Scotland’s direct cargo connectivity with a major cargo hub serving the southwestern regions of China, and provides a key entry point for Scottish exports, including salmon, seafood, and whisky. “The move to daily flights to Chengdu Shuangliu … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo increases Chengdu service to daily flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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The British Embassy in Beijing hosted a reception at the residence of the British Ambassador to China last week to celebrate Air China Cargo’s expanding freight operations between China and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Jointly hosted by the UK Government and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the event was recognised by both Air China Cargo and the British Embassy as the airline’s highest profile route launch ceremony to date. Speaking to Air China Cargo representatives at the reception, Jules … [Read more...] about British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Glasgow Prestwick Airport doubles weekly Air China Cargo flights

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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

Air China Cargo becomes new A350F freighter customer

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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

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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

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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