IAG Cargo has opened its newest bellyhold route, operating between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur with up to 15 tonnes of cargo capacity per daily flight. The route is operated by a Boeing 777-200ER. John Cheetham, regional commercial manager for Asia Pacific & India at IAG Cargo, commented: “As one of the world’s busiest freight destinations, Kuala Lumpur is crying out for cargo carriers that can support a wide range of cargo flows. IAG Cargo delivers against these … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo takes off in Kuala Lumpur
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Air France increases Europe-Cuba service
Starting from October 2015, Air France will operate an additional flight to Havana, increasing its offer to 11 weekly frequencies during winter 2015. Air France began serving Havana in 1998. On departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the company operates a daily flight throughout the summer season using B777-300 and an additional four weekly flights in winter 2015. … [Read more...] about Air France increases Europe-Cuba service
Boeing, TUI finalise order for 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing and TUI Group, integrated leisure travel group of companies, have finalised an order for one 787-9 Dreamliner with an option for one further 787-9. The order is valued at US$257 million at current list prices. TUI Group also announced that it will substitute two unfilled orders for 787-8s for two 787-9s. The European leisure group will operate a fleet of 13 787-8s from this summer and will add three 787-9s to its fleet within the next three years. "Adding the 787-9 to our order … [Read more...] about Boeing, TUI finalise order for 787-9 Dreamliner
SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have finalised an order for three additional 777-300ER (extended Range) aircraft, valued at US$990 million at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS' 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier's long-haul fleet renewal. "I am delighted that with the formal signing of the contract, SWISS has set a further milestone in its … [Read more...] about SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
PEMCO delivers B737F to China Postal
PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO) has redelivered its latest B737-300F (MSN28158) to Beijing-based China Postal Airlines EMS (CPA), the fourth passenger-to-freighter conversion under the current five-aircraft agreement. All four PEMCO freighter conversions to date have been performed at STAECO’s Jinan Shandong China facility. PEMCO and STAECO have partnered on approximately 50 B737-300 and B737-400 freighter modification projects since 2006. “It gives our entire team at PEMCO … [Read more...] about PEMCO delivers B737F to China Postal
China Air begins Taoyuan-Shenzhen
Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) has launched a new freighter service from Taoyuan to Shenzhen. The airline will operate three flights per week on this route using B747-400F jets. CAL said it is believes the new route could meet the growing demand for the shipment of consumer electronics and express air parcel as Shenzhen is a major hub for e-commerce and online shopping. Eyeing more lucrative cargo business in 2015, CAL said it hopes the route could help establish a more comprehensive shipping … [Read more...] about China Air begins Taoyuan-Shenzhen