DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a new Master Rental Agreement (MRA) for the usage of the Opticooler as part of the carrier’s cool service. DoKaSch and JAL said the rental agreement will help meet the country’s growing needs for a safe and reliable air cargo cold chain. Japan Airlines said its hub at Narita International Airport handles about 60 percent of the country’s imported pharma products, and the new MRA with DoKaSch enables the carrier to strengthen … [Read more...] about DoKaSch Opticooler gets nod from Japan Airlines
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Hong Kong Air Cargo adds regular service to NRT
Hong Kong Air Cargo is adding regular capacity between Hong Kong and Tokyo with the launch of a new scheduled service to Narita Airport each week. The new service, which commenced on 9 July, will see the express fly between HKG and NRT every Saturday. Hong Kong Air Cargo said it plans to convert charter services into scheduled routes depending on the market situation. The move comes as Hong Kong continues to maintain its position as a leading cargo aviation hub. The airline last … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Air Cargo adds regular service to NRT
Bolloré Logistics, AFKLMP extend SAF partnership
Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) have signed an agreement to continue their shared commitment to contribute sustainably to the decarbonisation of air freight transport. The forwarder’s participation in the airline’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme started in January 2021 for cargo flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York JFK. The new agreement between the two long-standing partners will now cover all routes operated by the Dutch-Franco … [Read more...] about Bolloré Logistics, AFKLMP extend SAF partnership
Raya Airways to lease four narrowbody converted freighters
Raya Airways is optimistic about cargo demand over the short term as the Malaysian cargo airline signed a deal to lease four narrowbody converted freighters from ST Engineering. The agreement includes two Airbus A320P2Fs and two A321P2Fs, which will be converted under Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW)’s programme, a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus. The first aircraft, an A321, is already at ST Engineering’s facility in Singapore for conversion, with expected delivery in the fourth … [Read more...] about Raya Airways to lease four narrowbody converted freighters
Hong Kong opens third runway for operations
The community at Hong Kong airport is getting ready as ‘operation familiarisation’ commenced with the first government and commercial cargo flights descending upon the new third runway last week. A Government Flying Service plane landed at around 0824 hrs on 8 July, followed by a commercial cargo flight operated by Cathay Pacific (CX 3251) from Shanghai Pudong at 0827 hrs. The airport authority announced earlier that ‘familiarisation’ on the third runway, designated as the north runway, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong opens third runway for operations
ANA swaps order of some widebody pax to freighters
ANA Holdings has reached an agreement with Boeing to convert two orders for the Boeing 777-9 aircraft to Boeing 777-8F cargo aircraft at a director board meeting yesterday, 11 July 2022. The Japanese airline said the move reflects its plans to further expand its cargo business by securing large freighters and to replace its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft. The deal includes two of the 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft that had been initially announced on 27 March 2014. With the swap, ANA … [Read more...] about ANA swaps order of some widebody pax to freighters
