Qatar Airways will restart daily flights to London Gatwick starting 20 August on fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, according to a press release. With the addition of Gatwick, the airline operates 45 weekly flights landing on four airports, including Edinburgh (three weekly flights), Gatwick (daily flights), Heathrow (three daily flights) and Manchester (two daily flights). The airline said Qatar Airways Cargo currently runs eight freighter flights per week to London Heathrow … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to restart London Gatwick flights on 20 August
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Antonov’s AN-22 moves urgent cargo for deep-sea pipeline repair
Kiev-based Antonov Airlines using its AN-22 aircraft delivered a 30-tonne container with winches and equipment from Orstend to Instanbul on 12 August, a press release confirmed. The cargo was ordered for repair works on a deepwater pipeline between Turkey and Cyprus. Antonov's air transport division said the flight was chartered by Istanbul-based SkyAir Shop Aviation Services Serkan Dikmen. Its AN-22 aircraft, considered the world’s largest turboprop, was immediately loaded in less … [Read more...] about Antonov’s AN-22 moves urgent cargo for deep-sea pipeline repair
Emirates links Dubai-Lebanon airbridge for Beirut support
In the wake of the Port of Beirut explosions, Emirates is providing critical emergency relief and aid to affected communities. Emirates SkyCargo is planning to operate over 50 freighter flights to deliver much needed airlift to Lebanon, a press release confirmed. The airline said that it has already been supporting disaster relief efforts in Lebanon through the dispatch of several charter flights carrying food, clothing and medical supplies, which have been donated by various grassroots … [Read more...] about Emirates links Dubai-Lebanon airbridge for Beirut support
Hong Kong sees 21.0 percent jump in freighter traffic for July
Hong Kong International Airport saw freighter movements jump 21.0% year-on-year in July as exports and imports climbed 7% and 4%, respectively, data from the Airport Authority Hong Kong showed. Hong Kong's total cargo volume in July slid 7.3 percent to 372,000 tonnes compared to the same month last year, but was relatively steady in comparison with the drop in passenger throughput, which plunged 98.6% and 73.2% year-on-year to 96,000 passengers and 9,870 flight movements, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong sees 21.0 percent jump in freighter traffic for July
Cathay Pacific’s cargo volume jumps 10 percent on month in July
Cathay Pacific Group’s cargo operations continued to outperform passenger traffic in July as cargo and mail tonnage for the airline and its Cathay Dragon subsidiary climbed 10 percent over the previous month to 102,129 tonnes, a press release confirmed. However, this reflects a 39.8 percent drop compared to the same period last year, no thanks to significant reduction in belly capacity due to pulled back passenger flights. July’s revenue freight tonne kilometres (RFTKs) fell 33.3 percent … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific’s cargo volume jumps 10 percent on month in July
ATRAN expands in China amidst growing e-commerce demand
ATRAN Airlines, Volga-Dnepr Group’s express cargo unit, is set to expand its air cargo services in China after adding a weekly flight between Shijiazhuang and Moscow, a press release confirmed. With Russia seeing more online orders amidst closed shops and restricted movement due to the lockdown, second-tier cities like Shijiazhuang and Xi’an have benefited as e-commerce suppliers looked to expand to meet the growing demand. ATRAN’s cargo services are increasingly being sought after as … [Read more...] about ATRAN expands in China amidst growing e-commerce demand