CargoAi has introduced two more airline partners over the past week as the company marches forth as a digital enabler for the air freight industry. Air New Zealand’s cargo unit will start offering its capacity from US and Canada into New Zealand and Australia on the digital marketplace CargoMart, as the airline looks to expand in the North American market. “Whilst we enjoy a strong presence from the ports where we operate direct flights, the sheer size of the US and Canada market dictates … [Read more...] about CargoAI takes in more airline partners
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Air New Zealand opens new cargo route to the US
Air New Zealand is launching cargo flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles after the airline was awarded the route as part of the Australian Government's International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) programme. The airline will operate one flight per week until 31 October 2021, with the first flight bound for Melbourne on 3 July. This will be in addition to the Brisbane–Los Angeles route that the airline has been flying since August 2020 under the same scheme. Air New Zealand general … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand opens new cargo route to the US
Air New Zealand launches cargo services to Guangzhou
Air New Zealand has announced a new cargo route to Guangzhou, China. Flight NZ1082 took off from Christchurch bound for Guangzhou on 3 February, which marked the first time the airline deployed a cargo flight on the said route. Air New Zealand operated three return services to Guangzhou last week ahead of the Chinese New Year peak and will continue with two multistop services starting this week. The airline will operate its Boeing 787-9 fleet for its scheduled cargo service to pick up … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand launches cargo services to Guangzhou
Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Cathay Pacific will introduce a new seasonal service between Hong Kong and Christchurch from December 2017, directly linking the two cities by air for the first time and complementing the airline’s existing services to Auckland. The non-stop Christchurch service will operate three times per week, departing Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using technologically-advanced Airbus A350 aircraft, highlighting the airline’s commitment to New Zealand, a country it has … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Virgin Australia shareholders become strange bedfellows
Chinese companies have upped their stake in Virgin Australia Holdings as a second mainland conglomerate bought a stake in the carrier. The Nanshan Group will buy about 20 per cent of Australia’s second-largest airline from Air New Zealand, the Auckland-based carrier said in a statement recently. Nanshan’s assets stretch from aluminium to property and include the two-year-old Qingdao Airlines. HNA Group, the owner of Hainan Airlines, last month said it plans to buy 13 per cent of Virgin … [Read more...] about Virgin Australia shareholders become strange bedfellows
Air New Zealand to fly B787-9 to Hawaii
Air New Zealand will upscale capacity on its four-times weekly Auckland-Honolulu route with its new B787-9 to replace the existing B767-300 from end-March next year. Air New Zealand has seven B787-9s on order and five in operation with an average age of six months compared to its feet of five B767s, which have an average age of 20 years. “We’re looking forward to taking the 787-9 Dreamliner to Honolulu,” said Air New Zealand’s chief sales & commercial officer, Cam Wallace. “Not only will … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand to fly B787-9 to Hawaii