Silk Way West Airlines is set to add more capacity to its cargo network with the arrival of its first Boeing 777 Freighter at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku (GYD) on 3 October. The airline is the newest operator of Boeing’s best-selling freighter, which also aligns with the carrier’s ambitions to implement greener, more fuel-efficient operations. “This expansion of the fleet will open up opportunities for Silk Way West Airlines to boost the volume of flights and extend our … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines’ first B777F takes off
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Qatar Airways starts freighter service to Warsaw
Qatar Airways has started freighter services between Doha and Warsaw from 1 October, which will operate once a week with 100 tonnes of cargo capacity each way on the B777 freighter. The carrier has 10 weekly passenger services to the Polish capital, and with the addition of the 777F service, it will increase its weekly freight capacity, including belly space, from Warsaw to 200 tonnes. The launch of this service is expected to provide consistent and reliable freighter operations between … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways starts freighter service to Warsaw
Vienna Airport to host inaugural ‘Cargo Day’ next week
Vienna Airport is set to hold its inaugural Vienna Cargo Day on 9 October as the airport looks to provide a platform for regular discussions on current issues like sustainability and digitalisation. The event promises to gather the local cargo community and transport companies from Austria, as well as air freight specialists from neighbouring Eastern European countries and Central Europe. One of the highlights during the event will be the official launch of the new Air Cargo Academy at the … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport to host inaugural ‘Cargo Day’ next week
Thai Airways extends partnership with CHAMP
Thai Airways has renewed its contract with CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB in a bid to continue streamlining its processes and support operational growth. The airline said Traxon cargoHUB aligns with its high standards of service and enables improved supply chain quality and completeness whilst remaining up to date with the latest industry requirements. Thai Airways benefits from being part of the largest air cargo community, with digital access to more than 4,000 freight forwarders … [Read more...] about Thai Airways extends partnership with CHAMP
B&H Worldwide widens presence in Australia
Aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide has further expanded its operations in the Oceania region with the opening of a new office near Brisbane Airport. This is the third location for B&H in Australia. The move to add a new office comes as the company has seen its business grow rapidly across the Oceania region. The facility has already started operations from 18 September. B&H said the Queensland state is a key growth area for aviation. Its airport is the … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide widens presence in Australia
Teleport eyes global expansion with new airline partners
Teleport is making moves towards expanding its global network with recently announced partnerships with major carriers in Asia Pacific. The logistics venture of Capital A Berhad, formerly Air Asia, has signed an interline partnership with SF Airlines to combine their extensive air networks in and out of the region. Teleport said the partnership with SF Airlines, the largest cargo airline in China with a fleet of 84 freighters, will not only increase … [Read more...] about Teleport eyes global expansion with new airline partners