Cathay Pacific Cargo has awarded new cargo handling contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Brussels and Copenhagen. Hong Kong’s home airline has signed a three-year contract for WFS to provide cargo handling for its new Brussels-Hong Kong direct service, which commenced on 25 March. Cathay Pacific will begin four flights a week on the route, transporting passengers and cargo onboard its Airbus A350-900 aircraft. WFS expects to handle some seven million kilos of cargo and mail per … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific Cargo signs new contracts with WFS
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Five new ground handling contracts for WFS
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded five new cargo handling contracts by passenger and freighter airlines in France. Four of the contracts cover Paris CDG as well as handling at WFS’ other 11 cargo stations across France. Vietnam Airlines has renewed its cargo handling agreement with WFS, while CAL Cargo Airlines has appointed WFS to provide receiving points for cargo which is then trucked to Belgium to connect with its Boeing 747 freighter services ex Liege. WFS has … [Read more...] about Five new ground handling contracts for WFS
CAL boosts freighter fleet with another B747
CAL Cargo Airlines, provider of specialised professional worldwide air cargo services, announced today that it has increased its fleet to three freighters. "We are thrilled to announce the completion of two deals: We are introducing freighter Charlie to our fleet while keeping freighter Bravo as well,” said Offer Gilboa, owner, chairman and CEO of the CAL Group. “The three freighter fleet will support Cal’s growth strategy aimed at increasing our activity of scheduled and charter flights from … [Read more...] about CAL boosts freighter fleet with another B747
CAL targets Atlanta catchment area with new B747 service
CAL Cargo Airlines has announced a new round-trip service from Atlanta to Liege, Belgium. The service includes two weekly rotations, ATL-LGG-ATL, with the first flight departing Liege on 25 Sept. CAL is servicing the Atlanta catchment area together with local GSA ATC Aviation. "CAL's fleet of B747-400 with nose door and team of specialty experts in DG, Pharma, Live animals and oversize/overweight goods combine to answer the unique needs of the Atlanta catchment area", said Eyal Zagagi, CEO … [Read more...] about CAL targets Atlanta catchment area with new B747 service
CAL launches service for artwork, valuable cargo
CAL Cargo Airlines has launched 'CAL VAL' for artwork and valuable cargo. CAL VAL offers safe and quick transportation for artwork and valuable cargo, and is ideal for private art collectors, museum curators and auction houses, as well as specialist freight divisions dealing with valuable cargo. CAL provides a dedicated escort to monitor valuable cargo around the clock, and a personal escort may board the flight. CAL also cooperates with secured transportation providers to provide armored … [Read more...] about CAL launches service for artwork, valuable cargo
Two more 747-400-ERFs join CAL Cargo fleet
CAL Cargo Airlines took delivery of its second 747-400-ERF. This completes the upgrade of CAL's fleet to two nose loader, open door freighters. "We have concluded our fleet enhancement and are proud to announce that both our new planes are now operational, closing out 2014 from a position of strength. The new planes enable us to extend our flight distance capability, fuel consumption and loading capacity, ultimately benefitting our customers. Our upgraded fleet is a long term, sustainable … [Read more...] about Two more 747-400-ERFs join CAL Cargo fleet
