Cathay Pacific is looking to resume long-haul freighter destinations in Europe and the Americas starting June as Hong Kong’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements continue to affect its business. In April, the airline carried 92,361 tonnes of cargo last month, up 26.3 percent compared to April 2021, but down 43.6 percent decrease compared with the same period in 2019. On the passenger side, Cathay Pacific carried a total of 40,823 passengers for the month, or around 1.3 percent of … [Read more...] about Cathay to resume long-haul cargo routes next month
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Cathay Pacific kickstarts major SAF pilot in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific will pilot the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme at Hong Kong International Airport, allowing air freight customers to reduce their carbon footprint. The Hong Kong-based carrier will kickstart the programme with corporate launch customers, which include Aerospace Industries Association, DHL Global Forwarding and Kintetsu World Express (KWE). Cathay chief Augustus Tang said the SAF pilot sends an important demand signal to the SAF supply chain. “There is firm … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific kickstarts major SAF pilot in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific shares latest moves to digitalise cargo
Cathay Pacific is taking a giant leap forward in its efforts to digitalise cargo processes and services with a new freight booking platform and the successful trial of the track and trace technology with the use of API. Last week the Hong Kong flag carrier rolled out its latest digital innovation, called Click & Ship, on its South West Pacific network. The booking platform offers a fast, intuitive interface that mimics the passenger ticket-booking experience. Looking to remove paper … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific shares latest moves to digitalise cargo
Cathay Pacific partners with BCG to tackle decarbonisation
Cathay Pacific together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and other airline leaders announced on 28 October the formation of the Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT), a new nonprofit organisation founded to tackle the challenge of eliminating carbon emissions in aviation through innovation and collaboration. “Dramatically reducing emissions is a critically important but also highly challenging task facing the aviation sector," said Cathay's chief Augustus Tang. "We recognise the importance of … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific partners with BCG to tackle decarbonisation
Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
The primary runway at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) was opened last week after completing upgrades that will better accomodate larger freighters like the Boeing 747-8F regularly flown by Cathay Pacific and Cargolux, amongst others. At over 12,000 feet in length, runway 5R-23L will serve as the primary runway of Ohio’s premier cargo airport. The improvements, supported by Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, include asphalt resurfacing to an advanced aircraft … [Read more...] about Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew
Hong Kong International Airport announced last week that it will implement more stringent requirements to further protect airport staff after its most recent confirmed case involving lounge staff. In a statement, the Airport Authority said that ‘targeted groups’ of workers will have to be vaccinated, and negative test results or medical exemption will not be accepted as an alternative. The new requirements are implemented on top of the rules introduced in August requiring staff entering … [Read more...] about Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew