Air China has announced that it will start a daily Beijing-Auckland nonstop service on 10 December using A330-200 aircraft. The new service is part of Air China's continuous move to expand its presence in Oceania and this route will be operated through a strategic partnership withAir New Zealand. In 2015, Air China has significantly ramped up its efforts to expand its global reach and in 2015, China has become the largest market of exports and source country of imports for New Zealand. New … [Read more...] about Air China, Air New Zealand to begin Beijing-Auckland service
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United, Lufthansa cargo to cooperate between US–Europe
United Airlines and Lufthansa plan to enhance their current cooperation on the passenger side to include cargo cooperation by United Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo on routes between the US and Europe. Lufthansa said the parties are discussing a wide variety of possible elements of the planned cooperation to create a seamless network for the shipping industry, including, among others, an alignment of information technology services and warehouse facilities. "The planned cooperation of United Cargo … [Read more...] about United, Lufthansa cargo to cooperate between US–Europe
SkyCargo marks 35k tonnes of cool chain products
Emirates SkyCargo recently shipped its 35,000th tonne of Cool Chain products through its exclusive freighter hub at Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central (DWC) which opened earlier this year. Named SkyCentral, the facility has 15,000 square metres of dedicated storage for temperature-sensitive goods. It compliments a range of Emirates SkyCargo services designed to protect refrigerated cargo. These include the Emirates SkyCargo White Cover, a protective skin that shields the cargo to … [Read more...] about SkyCargo marks 35k tonnes of cool chain products
WCA makes major personnel changes
The world’s largest network of independent forwarders, WCA, has made significant personnel changes that will see former cargo journalist Dan March appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with founder David Yokeum becoming chairman and former Emirates SkyCargo head, Ram Menen, joining a new global Supervisory Board. Based in London, March, who has been WCA communications director for over five years, will oversee the day-to-day operations and work closely with Yokeum and the new … [Read more...] about WCA makes major personnel changes
Commission presents a new Aviation Strategy for Europe
The European Commission has come out swinging in an attempt to protect its beleaguered airline industry with a new Aviation Strategy for Europe. Describing it as a milestone initiative "to boost Europe's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position,” the strategy consists of four core priorities. The key aim of the move is to ensure the European aviation sector "remains competitive and reaps the benefits of a fast-changing and developing global economy. … [Read more...] about Commission presents a new Aviation Strategy for Europe
PAL confirms looking to buy dozen B787s or A350s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has confirmed it is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy as many as 12 wide-body aircraft and will decide on the purchase before the end of the year, the flag carrier's president Jaime Bautista told Reuters, recently. PAL in August had said it was planning to buy eight planes, but Bautista said the amount had increased to cater to growing demand for long-haul flights to the US and Europe. PAL will put firm orders for six aircraft worth around US$1 billion for … [Read more...] about PAL confirms looking to buy dozen B787s or A350s
