Qatar Airways Cargo has welcomed the seventh A330F and first B747F nose loader aircraft to its fleet at its home base in Hamad International Airport, Doha. The B747F nose loading freighter replaces a B747-400BCF which the carrier took on a temporary basis until the current B747F became available. Continuing on its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion, the world’s third largest international cargo carrier now features a fleet of 16 freighters including seven A330F, eight B777F and one … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo takes on new A330F and B747F
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Etihad launches legal action, slams German “protectionism”
Etihad Airways said this week it would “fight all the way” to protect its 29 per cent investment in airberlin, slamming a German ruling to revoke some of the codeshares it operates with the carrier as “protectionism” by Germany and its main carrier Lufthansa. James Hogan, the president and chief executive of Etihad, said: “We will fight all the way to protect our investment, to protect our partnership with airberlin and to protect competitive choice in German air travel.” He added that the … [Read more...] about Etihad launches legal action, slams German “protectionism”
Etihad launches legal action, slams German “protectionism"
Etihad Airways said this week it would “fight all the way” to protect its 29 per cent investment in airberlin, slamming a German ruling to revoke some of the codeshares it operates with the carrier as “protectionism” by Germany and its main carrier Lufthansa. James Hogan, the president and chief executive of Etihad, said: “We will fight all the way to protect our investment, to protect our partnership with airberlin and to protect competitive choice in German air travel.” He added that the Abu … [Read more...] about Etihad launches legal action, slams German “protectionism"
Qantas, AA seek regulatory approval for transpac JV
Qantas and American Airlines plan to add at least two new transpacific routes in the next five years if they get final regulatory approvals for their joint venture on flights between Australasia and mainland North America. Although the routes were not specified, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has publicly stated his interest in a Melbourne-Dallas service once the airline begins receiving new B787-9 aircraft from 2017. American Airlines, which began flying the Sydney-Los Angeles route last … [Read more...] about Qantas, AA seek regulatory approval for transpac JV
China Airlines in three-way e-commerce alliance
China Airlines, Taiwan’s largest carrier, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Yangming Marine Transport Corp and Chunghwa Post to tap the global cross-border e-commerce business to boost Taiwan's global competitive edge. Under the agreement, the three three state-owned partners hope to integrate the air and marine shipping resources of China Airlines and Yang Ming with the postal services of Chunghwa Post to provide door-to-door delivery of goods shipped to Taiwan from … [Read more...] about China Airlines in three-way e-commerce alliance
China Southern aims for daily Guangzhou-Toronto service
China Southern Airlines has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for approval to begin new daily service from Guangzhou to Toronto from July 2016, which it intends to operate using B777-300ER aircraft. Toronto will become China Southern’s second destination in Canada and its fifth in North America, following Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York and San Francisco. A number of other Chinese airlines are planning to expand their networks to Canada this year, including Tianjin … [Read more...] about China Southern aims for daily Guangzhou-Toronto service
