Emirates SkyCargo has started using its Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo-only charter operations, with the first of so-called ‘mini-freighter’ flights successfully transporting medical supplies between Seoul and Amsterdam via Dubai. Working with the engineering and flight operations teams of Emirates, the air cargo carrier optimised the capacity of the A380 aircraft to carry around 50 tonnes of belly cargo per flight. Also read: Emirates SkyCargo to reopen Dubai South … [Read more...] about Emirates deploys A380 for cargo charter operations
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Qatar Airways takes three new A350-1000s as A380s remain grounded
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and is now the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft with 52 in its fleet. All three new A350-1000s will operate on “strategic” long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe and should add more belly capacity, joining their forerunners and 30 Boeing 787s. The choice for investing in a more fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft comes as Qatar Airways’ fleet of quad-engine A380s remain grounded. “It is … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways takes three new A350-1000s as A380s remain grounded
ANA takes delivery of first Airbus A380
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first A380 at a special ceremony in Toulouse, becoming the 15th operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The delivery ceremony was attended by ANA HOLDINGS President and CEO Shinya Katanozaka and hosted by Airbus CEO Tom Enders. ANA has ordered three A380s and will operate the aircraft on the popular route between Tokyo Narita and Honolulu from May 24. Each ANA A380 will feature a special livery depicting the … [Read more...] about ANA takes delivery of first Airbus A380
WFS official ground handler at world’s biggest aerospace event
The ground handling expertise of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will once again help to ensure the safety and security of ground operations at the world’s largest aerospace event, the 52nd International Paris Air Show. WFS has been the official ground handling partner of the Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions since 2001. This year it will be responsible for managing the arrivals and departures of over 130 aircraft in the static display at the show as well as the ground … [Read more...] about WFS official ground handler at world’s biggest aerospace event
San Bernardino positions itself for Asia
LAX has long been a major gateway for Asia-related air traffic. But it’s a known fact that LAX is running out of cargo capacity. Meanwhile, SBD is upgrading its infrastructure and is now ready to accommodate even the Airbus A380. A couple of years ago construction was completed on a new 3,408 by 61 meters runway capable of handling 680,388 kilograms. “The runway was constructed to Group 6 category, capable of accommodating the Airbus A380,†reports Bill Ingraham, SBD … [Read more...] about San Bernardino positions itself for Asia
Parchim Int’l Airport sees blue skies ahead
In 2007, China-based for LinkGlobal Logistics paid nearly US$130 million for Parchim Airport, in an unprecedented deal that saw Chinese investors buying their first airport outside of China and beating out 10 other competitors in the process, including Hamburg Airport and Emirates Airline in an international tender. The airport has an authorized annual capacity of 180,000 flights – thanks largely to its military roots – and can handle all kinds of civil aircraft, … [Read more...] about Parchim Int’l Airport sees blue skies ahead
