Etihad Airways will launch four times-weekly Abu Dhabi-Beijing flights on March 30 aboard a A330-200. It is Etihad's first Chinese service and its eighth to the Asia Pacific. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad launches first China service
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MIDDLE EAST: Egypt Air Cargo joins Cargo 2000
Cargo 2000's airline membership has reached 24 carriers with Egypt Air Cargo's decision to join its programme to improve the quality of air cargo, streamline air cargo processes, achieve cost efficiencies and improve customer satisfaction. Egypt Air's cargo fleet consists of two medium range widebody A300B4 freighters and two A300-600Fs. The airline also carries freight in the bellies of its passenger aircraft. In addition to its main cargo hub at Egypt's Cairo International Airport, the … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Egypt Air Cargo joins Cargo 2000
MIDDLE EAST: Qatar and United in codeshare agreement
Qatar Airways and United Airlines have implemented a code share agreement following approval from the US Department of Transportation to place their codes on each others fl ights. Under the agreement, Qatar Airways signifi cantly expands its presence in the US, a market it entered in June with scheduled fl ights from Doha to New York (Newark). In July, Qatar Airways added daily non-stop scheduled services between Doha and Washington DC. Both carriers have also enjoyed a strategic cargo … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Qatar and United in codeshare agreement
MIDDLE EAST: Maximus to lease freighter aircraft
Abu Dhabi-based Maximus Air Cargo said it would lease two additional freighter aircraft to fuel demand for the oversized cargo market. Fat'hi Hilal Buhazza, president and chief executive, said demand has grown at 25 per cent in 2007, putting its fleet of American, European and Russian freighters at full capacity. Maximus flies Antonov and Ilyushin freighters, which are the only civilian aircraft equipped for ramp loading capabilities, ideal for oversized cargo such as helicopters and … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Maximus to lease freighter aircraft
MIDDLE EAST: First Middle East carrier to Baltic region
Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to Stockholm - its first Scandinavian destination - becoming the only airline from the Middle East to serve the Baltic region. "Stockholm in particular, was chosen because of the huge amount of business and tourism interest in this wonderful scenic city and its surroundings. Our new flights will contribute to bridging links between two very different parts of the world. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: First Middle East carrier to Baltic region
MIDDLE EAST: New orders and leasing for Qatar
Qatar Airways has announced plans to create a leasing arm through which it will cycle aircraft that have reached or exceeded five years in service. The new company, called Oryx Leasing, has already been established but will not begin trading until around 2013, said Qatar CEO Akbar Al Baker. This is intended to coincide with the first deliveries of the Airbus A350s. The first aircraft to be disposed of will be the A340-600s of which the airline has four. Al Baker also forecast that the … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: New orders and leasing for Qatar
