In PLA's week 20 global wrap, we go to Brazil to cover LATAM’s planned cargo fleet expansion with more 767-300ERsset for freighter conversion. We then fly to Paris where Geodis has opened a new cargo facility to ease the flow of exports and imports it handles over at CDG. We also have the latest on Lufthansa, Qatar, SmartKargo and FedEx to roundup the B2B industry updates in the week of 16-22 May. LATAM targets cargo fleet expansion by 2023 LATAM Group plans to add 10 B767-300BCFs (Boeing … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 20
Akbar Al Baker
Qatar Airways acquires 9.61 % of Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 378,188,000 shares of oneworld member Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, being approximately 9.61 per cent of the total issued share capital. Qatar Airways group chief executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker said, “Qatar Airways is very pleased to complete its financial investment in Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific is a fellow oneworld member and is one of the strongest airlines in the world, respected … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways acquires 9.61 % of Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways receives 747-8 freighter
Qatar Airways received its first 747-8 freighter at a delivery ceremony attended by His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways group chief executive and Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister. Boeing and Qatar Airways also announced an order for two 747-8 freighters and four 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $2.16 billion at list prices, which were previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. "The addition of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways receives 747-8 freighter
First International Airline to commence freighter service to Pittsburgh
Qatar Airways Cargo announces Pittsburgh as its latest freighter destination in the United States, making it the first international airline to commence freighter service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh will be Qatar Airways Cargo’s fifth freighter destination in the Americas launched this year, strengthening the cargo carrier’s commitment to supporting the American air trade and supply chain industry. Commenting on this milestone announcement, Qatar Airways Group chief … [Read more...] about First International Airline to commence freighter service to Pittsburgh
Qatar Airways announces service to Yanbu and Tabuk
Qatar Airways confirmed the start of its new services to Yanbu and Tabuk in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with three-weekly flights beginning 9 May for Yanbu and 19 June for Tabuk. The additional destinations take Qatar Airways’ total network connectivity within the Kingdom to 10 destinations, connecting travellers from Saudi Arabia to more than 150 worldwide destinations through the five-star rated Hamad International Airport in Doha. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways announces service to Yanbu and Tabuk
Qatar Airways launches the world’s longest flight on new Auckland service
It was a historic moment for Qatar Airways on 6 February 2017, as it launched its new record-breaking Auckland service on one of the country’s most significant days of the year – Waitangi Day. As the first Qatar Airways flight touched down on the North Island of New Zealand, just after sunrise – a new chapter in the airline’s history began. Celebrations to commemorate the launch of the world’s longest commercial flight, which takes 17 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways launches the world’s longest flight on new Auckland service
