Cargo volumes at Hong Kong International Airport continued on its path to recovery in July as the airport recorded a year-on-year increase of 3.8 percent over the same month last year at 361,000 tonnes. Month-on-month, this represents an uptick of 1.7 percent over June as flight movements reached 24,030, up 7.4 percent over the previous month. Records say exports contributed the most to the year-on-year increase in cargo volumes in July, up 12.6 percent, with traffic to and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong air cargo volumes continue rebound
Asia Pacific air logistics
Challenge Group adapts fleet with B767-300BDSF
Challenge Group is enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility to better serve its customers worldwide with the arrival of the B767-300BDSF (BEDEK Special Freighter by IAI) aircraft to its growing fleet. The move comes as the airline is trying to diversify its fleet given evolving market demands and specific customer requirements. Challenge said the ‘increased adaptability will pave the way for exploring new markets, including short and medium-haul routes within the EU, the … [Read more...] about Challenge Group adapts fleet with B767-300BDSF
Aeronautical Engineers marks 600th freighter conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc marked a major milestone with the completion of its 600th freighter conversion. The 600th freighter conversion is tied to a 737-800 owned by GA Telesis (MSN 28235), which was modified at Commercial Jet's Miami facility. AEI has been designing, developing, and modifying narrowbody freighter aircraft for the world’s air cargo industry since 1958. Over its 65-year history, the company has provided the global market with dependable and flexible freighter … [Read more...] about Aeronautical Engineers marks 600th freighter conversion
Etihad Cargo arrives at Ezhou Huahu Airport
Etihad Cargo operated its inaugural freighter flight to Ezhou Huahu Airport on 18 August with its Boeing 777-200 freighter, marking the start of freighter service between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou. The carrier is the first international airline other than SF Airlines to operate flights to the airport. Located in China’s Hubei province, Ezhou Huahu Airport was developed as Asia's first and the world's fourth dedicated cargo airport. Equipped with a 23,000-sqm cargo terminal and a … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo arrives at Ezhou Huahu Airport
Indonesia’s Express Cargo Airlines starts operations
Express Cargo Airlines has gained its domestic, non-scheduled Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) in Indonesia and started commercial flight operations on 13 August. The carrier is one of three cargo start-ups launching in Indonesia this year, alongside BBN Airlines Indonesia and Raindo United Services, each with a single B737-800(BCF). Express Cargo Airlines operates a single B737-300(F), PK-ECA (MSN 24789), based out of Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta, and a Cessna (single turboprop) C208EX Grand … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Express Cargo Airlines starts operations
DHL Supply Chain names next APAC chief
DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced management changes in Asia Pacific, with Terry Ryan, current CEO of the division set to retire after more than 40 years with the group. Stepping into his shoes is successor, Javier Bilbao, previously CEO DHL Supply Chain Latin America, wo will take the helm in the region, effective September 1. Javier started his career at the DHL Group in 2000 in the UK and has held various management positions over … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain names next APAC chief