Malaysia Airlines’ cargo arm MASkargo flew its maiden cargo-in-cabin flight from Pudong, China to Melbourne using an Airbus 330-300 passenger aircraft on 11 August. The flight from China carried approximately 5,000 boxes of sterile isolation gowns for healthcare workers in Melbourne, which were strapped on the seats, stowed in the overheard compartments, and stashed in the belly of the aircraft. Previously, MASkargo only received approval to have cargo under the seats and in the closets … [Read more...] about MASkargo runs maiden cabin-in-cargo flight from Shanghai to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways to restart London Gatwick flights on 20 August
Qatar Airways will restart daily flights to London Gatwick starting 20 August on fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, according to a press release. With the addition of Gatwick, the airline operates 45 weekly flights landing on four airports, including Edinburgh (three weekly flights), Gatwick (daily flights), Heathrow (three daily flights) and Manchester (two daily flights). The airline said Qatar Airways Cargo currently runs eight freighter flights per week to London Heathrow … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to restart London Gatwick flights on 20 August
Silk Way receives two Boeing 747-8 freighters
Azerbaijan-based cargo carrier Silk Way has taken delivery of its two new Boeing 747-8 freighters. The two aircrafts were delivered last week. Both new 747-8 Freighters will bring new levels of efficiency to Silk Way. "We strive to be a successful and profitable cargo operator by investing in our fleet and our services, and by continuing to increase our regional and international footprint," said Zaur Akhundov, president, SW Holding, parent company of Silk Way Airlines."The … [Read more...] about Silk Way receives two Boeing 747-8 freighters
Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
Nine years after launching thrice weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Newark Airport via Stockholm, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) surprised many by announcing that it was suspending flights to New York due to what it said was low demand. The last flight to New York from Kuala Lumpur will be on 30 September while the last flight from New York will be on 1 October and on 2 October from Stockholm. MAS said it hopes to return to New York once demand picks up. … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) said it plans to acquire the engineering and maintenance unit of Transmile Group for an undisclosed sum, Dow Jones reported. The national carrier said that its wholly owned engineering unit Malaysian Aerospace Engineering, or MAE, had signed an agreement to purchase the Malaysian cargo carrier’s base maintenance and engineering operation, including two hangars and related equipment at its Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport base. … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
