IAG Cargo, cargo division of the International Airline Group (IAG), carried 50,026 kilograms of cargo on a single flight from Mumbai to London in September—a record for the IAG Cargo India team. A Boeing 777-300ER aircraft transported the record cargo on its long-haul route from Mumbai to London, carrying a mix of perishables, pharmaceuticals and courier. However, it was the large amount of high-dense engineering goods, destined for Europe and North America, that made the difference on … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo delivers record cargo on Boeing 777-300 flight from Mumbai to London
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Korean Air converts B777-300ERs for cargo transport after ministry approval
Korean Air has converted its own passenger planes for freight transport after getting approval from the transport ministry. Two of its Boeing 777-300ERs are now operational for carrying all cargo, with the first one flying to Columbus, Ohio on 8 September, and the other set to fly the same route on 10 September. With cabin seats removed, a Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter modification can load an extra 10.8 tonnes to its existing 22-tonne belly capacity. Korean Air said the … [Read more...] about Korean Air converts B777-300ERs for cargo transport after ministry approval
SIA Engineering Company and GE Aviation form joint venture
SIA Engineering Company Limited (“SIAEC”) and GE Aviation (“GE”) have agreed to establish a new engine overhaul joint venture based in Singapore. The joint venture will provide a full range of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the GE90 and GE9X engines. The GE90 engine exclusively powers the Boeing 777-300ER and 777-200LR, and the GE9X engine is the sole engine selection for the Boeing 777X aircraft. The formation of the joint venture, where GE will have a … [Read more...] about SIA Engineering Company and GE Aviation form joint venture
More Cargo opportunities to and from Australia
With effect from July 5, 2017, Virgin Australia will operate five Airbus A330-200 flights a week on the route, each offering 14 tonnes of cargo capacity. Virgin Atlantic Cargo will be responsible for selling all of the capacity on these flights, extending its long-haul international sales contract with Virgin Australia, which also includes its operations connecting Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne with Los Angeles. John Lloyd, Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic Cargo, said: “This is … [Read more...] about More Cargo opportunities to and from Australia
SWISS renames its European subsidiary
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has renamed its Swiss European Air Lines subsidiary, the operator of its Avro RJ100 fleet. The company will now be known as Swiss Global Air Lines. The renaming has been prompted by the planned integration of the new long-haul Boeing 777-300ERs into the company’s aircraft fleet. Both Swiss International Air Lines and Swiss Global Air Lines will operate under the SWISS brand. Once the corresponding commercial and operating licences have been duly … [Read more...] about SWISS renames its European subsidiary
Cathay signs leaseback deal for six B777s
Cathay Pacific has signed an agreement with aircraft leasing company BOC Aviation for the sale and leaseback of six of the 19 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft it has on order. CEO Tony Tyler said the move was consistent with the airline's "cash-preservation" strategy saying Cathay had no intention of cancelling aircraft orders. … [Read more...] about Cathay signs leaseback deal for six B777s
