air freighting

INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad adds Larnaca to Euro network

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Etihad Airways will add Larnaca in Cyprus to its European network from June joining the previously announced expansion in services to Istanbul andAthens, which will also start in June. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “The launch of flights to Larnaca illustrates Etihad’s ambitions to strengthen our European network and we anticipate strong demand for flights which will help open up new commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad adds Larnaca to Euro network

INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: SkyCargo grows cargo capacity by 17%

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Fueled by existing orders for new aircraft, Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo will grow the number of flights across its network by 14 per cent this year andincrease cargo capacity by 17 per cent. Weekly cargo capacity will increase by approximately four per cent to Australia, 10 per cent to Europe, 17 per cent to the Middle East, 15 per cent to Africa. The additional capacity will see more than 700 tonnes of cargo capacity added to the Emirates SkyCargo fleet. Capacity to the US will … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: SkyCargo grows cargo capacity by 17%

INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad and Qantas agree on new codeshare

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Etihad Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Qantas, which will see the Abu Dhabi-based carrier place its ‘EY’ code on selected Qantas domestic services which operate beyond Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – the three gateway airports currently served by Etihad. In addition, Etihad will place its code on daily Qantas flights from Melbourne to Auckland in New Zealand. The initial codeshare agreement comes into effect on 29 March and is likely to be … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad and Qantas agree on new codeshare

INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad Crystal Cargo boosts African coverage

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Etihad Crystal Cargo has said it will now operate its A300-600 freighter aircraft between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi twice a week following a new interline deal with Astral Aviation, giving the Abu Dhabi-based carrier access to seven destinations across Africa, including: Entebbe, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam,Mwanza, Juba, Kigali and Bujumbura. “This interline agreement is a very important addition to our airline’s cargo division and will help to continue the rapid growth of our … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad Crystal Cargo boosts African coverage

INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Qatar boldly continues global expansion

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While global carriers scramble to trim and reorganise their networks, Qatar Airways has announced bold expansion plans including new services to Australia and expanded operations in India andEurope. Chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways’ robust expansion is continuing undeterred by the current economic climate.” “Sydney and Melbourne have been on our radar screen for many years. We can finally look forward to entering the Australian … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Qatar boldly continues global expansion

INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Oman Air focuses on lagging freight ratios

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Oman Air said it aims to improve cargo performance to increase its contribution to the carrier’s total revenue. As part its ongoing expansion plan, Oman Air will boost its cargo business to account for at least 12 per cent of total airline revenues over the next five years, CEO Peter Hill said. The current ratio has freight accounting for only two per cent of total revenues, a poor figure by comparison with other regional carriers. Emirates’ cargo division accounted for … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Oman Air focuses on lagging freight ratios