Delta Air Lines marked its return to Hong Kong, inaugurating daily nonstop service to Los Angeles and reconnecting one of Asia’s most important markets with Delta’s premier U.S. West Coast gateway. Delta’s flight DL89 took off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 11:05 p.m. on June 6 and arrived at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) at 5:05 a.m. this morning, welcomed by a water cannon. DL88 took off from Hong Kong for Los Angeles at 9:25 a.m. after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at … [Read more...] about Delta marks inaugural Hong Kong–Los Angeles flights
Asia Pacific air logistics
ECS Group invests in scalability to meet Asia’s air cargo demand
ECS Group, the world’s leading GSSA, is firmly committed to serving fast-growing Asian air cargo markets with a robust network and targeted investments in road feeder services, technology, and sustainability. ECS Group is present in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Twenty individual subsidiaries and a regional Control Tower ensure smooth, efficient operations and … [Read more...] about ECS Group invests in scalability to meet Asia’s air cargo demand
Qatar Airways Cargo and QAS Cargo achieve IATA CEIV Fresh recertification
Qatar Airways Cargo, together with its ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services Cargo (QAS Cargo), has secured IATA CEIV Fresh recertification for its Fresh product, reaffirming its adherence to global standards in the handling and transportation of perishable cargo. Aligned with IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR), the CEIV Fresh certification covers both operational procedures and quality management systems. The recertification underlines the carrier’s continued focus on … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo and QAS Cargo achieve IATA CEIV Fresh recertification
Hellmann expands Automotive logistics network with new Dubai hub
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has broken ground on a new dedicated automotive logistics hub in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), Dubai. The project marks another milestone in the company’s long-term growth agenda to strengthen core industry verticals and expand global network capabilities. Designed to support the expanding operational needs of Hellmann’s existing automotive customers in the region, the new hub also creates scalable capacity for future growth. By investing in dedicated, … [Read more...] about Hellmann expands Automotive logistics network with new Dubai hub
AAHK signs Memoranda of Understanding with aviation partners in Central Asia
Representatives of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), as part of the delegation led by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) during the visit to Central Asia, signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with aviation partners in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, respectively, to strengthen air connectivity between Hong Kong and the two countries. Direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty will be launched next year, further strengthening Hong Kong International … [Read more...] about AAHK signs Memoranda of Understanding with aviation partners in Central Asia
How India’s mangoes ride Air India’s long-haul network across the world
On a humid evening in Mumbai, as Air India’s widebody aircraft prepare for their overnight departures to London, New York and Frankfurt, the cargo holds below the passenger cabins are filled with an unlikely but eagerly awaited traveller: boxes of carefully packed mangoes, their fragrance contained but unmistakable. Each year, as India’s summer ripens, this ritual resumes. In 2026, the scale has been striking. Between March and May 2026, Air India transported more than 3,300 tonnes of … [Read more...] about How India’s mangoes ride Air India’s long-haul network across the world
