Bamboo Airways has selected ECS Group to develop its cargo operations in four countries as the airline expands its network across Asia Pacific. The Vietnamese leisure airline, which started in 2019 with passenger flights, is placing a strong focus on cargo operations within its network, and has appointed Globe Air Cargo as its exclusive GSA in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Bamboo Airways started operating A321 services between Saigon (SGN) and Singapore (SIN) twice a … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways selects ECS to expand cargo operations
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Qatar Airways posts record profit; cargo revenue up 25%
Qatar Airways posted the strongest financial performance in its 25-year history as the Doha-based airline reported a record net profit of US$1.54 billion during the fiscal year 2021/22, up 200 percent above its previous record. Both the passenger and cargo business saw significant growth as passenger revenue increased by 210 percent over the last year. The revenue growth was attributed to network expansion, increase in market share and higher unit revenue, for the second year in a row, as the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways posts record profit; cargo revenue up 25%
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal covers 800,000 liters as part of the airline’s SAF program and is expected to reduce Bolloré Logistics’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 2,200 tonnes. Pierre Houé, deputy COO of Bolloré Logistics, said SAF is a ‘key solution to decarbonize transportation and reach the forwarder’s carbon reduction targets. It pledged to cut 30 percent, compared to 2019, … [Read more...] about Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
Airbus and Kansai Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of hydrogen at three of the Group’s airports in Japan, namely, Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. Through this partnership, the two companies will jointly prepare a roadmap to address challenges and define an advocacy plan for hydrogen needs. Both parties would lead the study into the development of infrastructure for the use of hydrogen in the aviation … [Read more...] about Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
This year freight forwarder Dachser is relying on its air freight network to offer capacity on key cargo routes between Europe, Asia and the US, as travel curbs and safety measures continue to affect the flow of shipments across the globe. In this interview, Endy Chan, head of air freight air & sea logistics for Asia Pacific at Dachser shares his insights on current trends amidst the industry wide space capacity shortage. Can you tell us more about Dachser’s air freight network in Asia … [Read more...] about Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
Thai Vietjet banks on cargo and market opportunities
Thai Vietjet dominated the market share for domestic air freight in Thailand for the third quarter, according to the country’s aviation authority, and this may sound unusual if you knew that the airline does not own a single freighter. Payload Asia talks to Pinyot Pibulsonggram, commercial director at Thai Vietjet, to discuss the airline’s recent performance and learn more about its cargo operations. Thai Vietjet topped other Thai airlines in terms of domestic cargo carried over the third … [Read more...] about Thai Vietjet banks on cargo and market opportunities