Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) is proud to announce the launch of new Boeing 747-400ERF or BCF freighter service, operated by Martinair, from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Hong Kong (HKG) via Dubai (DWC). After an absence of almost nine years, KLM/Martinair freighters will return to HKG with a new service, enhancing our cargo operations and offering our global customers greater flexibility and capacity. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on 19 September 2024. The service … [Read more...] about New Boeing 747 Freighter service to enhance connectivity between Amsterdam and Hong Kong
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HAECO extends base maintenance support to Cargolux
HAECO, a leading global aircraft engineering solutions provider, is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement on Boeing 747-400ERF base maintenance support to Cargolux from 2026 to 2028. Cargolux Airlines is Europe’s number one all-cargo airline and is headquartered in Luxembourg airport, where Cargolux’s twin-bay widebody hangar is located alongside fourteen in-house support shops. HAECO has been providing base maintenance services to Cargolux Boeing 747 fleet since 2018 in Xiamen, … [Read more...] about HAECO extends base maintenance support to Cargolux
FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to the U.S. and Europe, boosting growth opportunities for Asian SMEs
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is expanding FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), its international, day-definite, e-commerce shipping service. Already available for e-tailers to send shipments within Asia Pacific markets, the expanded service will now connect to destinations in the U.S. and Europe. Initially, this service expansion will be available to e-tailers operating in China, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan, with other Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to the U.S. and Europe, boosting growth opportunities for Asian SMEs
BioNatur honours WFS for pioneering the use of biodegradable plastics in the global air cargo industry
BioNatur Plastics has recognised Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, commitment to sustainability and honoured Stephanie Peacock, Director of Sourcing & Supply in North America at WFS, with its first ‘Pioneer Award’ for inspiring the introduction of biodegradable plastic products into the global air cargo industry. Since WFS became the launch customer for BioNatur Plastics’ biodegradable stretch wrap and pallet covers for cargo shipments in North America, … [Read more...] about BioNatur honours WFS for pioneering the use of biodegradable plastics in the global air cargo industry
LATAM announces third weekly frequency on the Miami-São José dos Campos cargo route
LATAM Cargo Group has announced the expansion of its Miami-São José dos Campos cargo route, increasing from 2 to 3 weekly flights. From now on, the operation will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. With this expansion, the route’s capacity will grow by 50%, reaching a total of over 150 tons of cargo transported weekly between the U.S. and the São Paulo interior. “We are very pleased with this announcement, which reinforces our commitment to our customers in Brazil,” said Otávio … [Read more...] about LATAM announces third weekly frequency on the Miami-São José dos Campos cargo route
Asia Pacific Airlines report solid growth in passenger and cargo markets for June 2024, per AAPA
Preliminary June 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in international air passenger markets, fuelled by healthy demand for air travel approaching the peak summer holiday season. International air cargo demand also expanded strongly, in tandem with a pick-up in manufacturing activity across the Asian economies, including China and India. Overall, Asia Pacific airlines recorded a 21.0% year-on-year increase in the number of … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines report solid growth in passenger and cargo markets for June 2024, per AAPA
