Aeroflot has purchased two MD-11s from Finnair for delivery in Nov 2008 and July 2009. The Russian carrier said it plans to convert the aircraft to full freighters. Finnair plans to return its five other MD- 11s to lessors by the end of 2010. … [Read more...] about Aeroflot
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Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways said it might sell its stake in Australian air Express (AaE) following the failed US$9 billion takeover bid by a group, led by Macquarie Bank. AaE is a joint venture between Qantas and Australia Post. … [Read more...] about Qantas Airways
Avion Aircraft Trading
Avion Aircraft Trading placed a firm order for eight A330-200 freighters, increasing its MoU commitment by two. The order follows leasing arrangements with Icelandair Cargo for four A330-200Fs, Airbus said. Deliveries will start in 2010. … [Read more...] about Avion Aircraft Trading
Calendar
Jun 12-15 Transport Logistics/Air Cargo Europe 2007, Munich International Trade Fairs, Munich, Germany. [email protected] Jun 18-24 Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, Paris, France. www.paris-air-show.com Jun 20-22 Federation of Asia Pacific Aircargo Associations, Executive Council Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand. [email protected] Jul 23-25 Asia Pacific Aviation Summit 2007, Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia. [email protected] Sep 3-6 Asian Aerospace 2007 Expo & Congress, AsiaWorld-Expo, … [Read more...] about Calendar
LATE NEWS: HACTL inks deal with Hong Kong Express
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed an agreement with Hong Kong Express Airways under which it will become its service provider at the Hong Kong International Airport. The services provided by Hactl to Hong Kong Express Airways include physical cargo handling and air cargo documentation handling. The Hong Kong-based carrier currently operates scheduled services between Hong Kong, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Xian and Chiang Mai. … [Read more...] about LATE NEWS: HACTL inks deal with Hong Kong Express
LATE NEWS: Qantas beefs up China, US services
Qantas Airways Ltd said it has made changes to its international services schedule aimed at boosting air transport to Australia, including increased services between China and Australia. The airline said it will add two additional Brisbane-Los Angeles services each week, from March 2008, one additional Sydney-Los Angeles service each week from March 2008, the commencement of services to South America from November 2008 and an additional one weekly service between Sydney and … [Read more...] about LATE NEWS: Qantas beefs up China, US services