China Southern Cargo is the latest major carrier to join Stansted Airport’s global cargo network when it began a new service to Guangzhou n 20 June. The airline now operates two flights a week, rising to three a week later this year, to Stansted from China’s third largest city, using a B777-200 freighter. The service will be the only direct freighter link between the UK and China and the airport’s first scheduled cargo link to Guangzhou. Andrew Harrison, London Stansted Airport’s managing … [Read more...] about China Southern launches Guangzhou-Stansted
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China Southern Cargo begins maindeck to Stansted
China Southern Cargo will become the latest major carrier to join Stansted Airport’s global cargo network when it begins a new service between Guangzhou and Stansted from 20 June. The airline will operate two flights a week, rising to three a week later this year, to Stansted from China’s third largest city, using a B777-200 freighter. The service will be the only direct freighter link between the UK and China and the airport’s first scheduled cargo link to Guangzhou. … [Read more...] about China Southern Cargo begins maindeck to Stansted
Alaska Air orders six B737-900ERs
Alaska Airlines’ fleet of Boeing aircraft is growing again. Seattle’s hometown airline is purchasing six more Boeing 737-900 Extended Range aircraft, valued at US$594 million, Boeing’s current list price. Four aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2016 and two in 2017, bringing Alaska’s total of locally manufactured jets on order to 79. “We’re delighted Boeing is able to expedite delivery of four of these new 737-900ERs, increasing the number of aircraft … [Read more...] about Alaska Air orders six B737-900ERs