While woes continue to beset its 787 Dreamliner project, Boeing is continuing to mark the numerous milestones in the assembly of its first 747-8 Freighter. Earlier this week Boeing announced that mechanics completed the installation of the new GEnx-2B engines on airplane No. 1 in final assembly at the factory in Everett, Washington. "We are another step closer to bringing the 747-8 Freighter to market," said Mo Yahyavi, vice president and general manager of the 747 programme. "This production … [Read more...] about Boeing’s new 747-8 Freighter gets its engines
Cargolux
Guest Editorial: Twenty Five Years of Air Cargo in Asia
Looking back at those 25 years, the beginning was comprised mostly of charter flights operations, with several restrictions. From the Cargolux side the area has been served since 1970, when the company was founded, first by its Canadair CL-44s, and as of 1973 by itsDC-8 freighters (phased out in 1984). At that time, Hong Kong was served 8-10 times a week, and the cargo was distributed from there throughout Asia. As of 1979, Cargolux’s B747-200F were introduced when frequencies out … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Twenty Five Years of Air Cargo in Asia
First Boeing 747-8 freighter takes shape
Boeings' much anticipated re-vamped B747 freighter took a major step closer this week toward final assembly as mechanics at its Everett, Washington facility loaded the forward and aft fuselage sections to join with the wing and centre section of the freighter, RC501. “It is exciting to see this airplane taking shape,†said Mo Yahyavi, vice president and general manager of the 747 Program. “The 747-8 is the largest commercial jet airplane we have assembled. This final body join … [Read more...] about First Boeing 747-8 freighter takes shape
More freighter capacity cuts likely
Further cuts in global freighter capacity are inevitable because of unsustainable loss-making among airlines, according to Europe's biggest all-cargo carrier. Robert van de Weg, senior VP for sales and marketing at Cargolux, said demand was down by 20-25 per cent, but estimated that capacity had only been reduced by 10-12 per cent. "So there is quite a lot still to come out, " he added, saying Cargolux had reduced its services by around 10 per cent. Most of the world's main freighter operators … [Read more...] about More freighter capacity cuts likely
Ogiermann elected new chairman of TIACA
Ulrich Ogiermann, president and CEO of Cargolux Airlines International, has been elected as the new chairman of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA). Ogiermann was formerly vice chairman of the Association during the two-year chairmanship of Jack Boisen, retired VP Cargo for Continental Airlines, who completed his term of office at TIACA’s AGM last week in Vancouver, Canada. TIACA members have also elected a new vice chairman; Michael Steen, chief marketing officer of Atlas … [Read more...] about Ogiermann elected new chairman of TIACA
Three more carriers nabbed for price fixing
Three more cargo carriers - Cargolux, Nippon Cargo Airlines and Asiana Airlines - have agreed to pay criminal fines totalling US$214 million for their role in a global price fixing conspiracy. Additionally, Asiana was charged with fixing the passenger fares on flights from the US to Korea from as early as 2000. Cargolux will pay a fine of $119 million; Nippon Cargo, $45 million; and Asiana, $50 million. In addition, three senior air cargo industry executives agreed to serve jail terms. The … [Read more...] about Three more carriers nabbed for price fixing
