Swissport is now an exclusive partner of Cebu Pacific in Japan after the latest contract wins at the Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK) airports. With the addition of KIX and FUK, Swissport will now support the low-cost airline at all Japanese stations with operations at Nagoya (NGO) and Tokyo's Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports. Also read: Swissport takes full ownership of Korean joint venture Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific … [Read more...] about Swissport seals key contracts in Japan with Cebu Pacific
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dnata, Cebu Pacific expand Asia Pacific partnership
dnata and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines' largest carrier, have expanded their partnership in Asia Pacific with new and extended contracts in Singapore and Australia. dnata has been selected to provide ground handling services to the airline at Melbourne Airport (MEL), and a multiyear extension to an existing contract will see the company continue to provide cargo services to the airline at Sydney Airport (SYD). In Singapore, dnata will support the carrier's cargo operations and … [Read more...] about dnata, Cebu Pacific expand Asia Pacific partnership
Cebu Pacific takes delivery of ATR converted freighter
Cebu Pacific took delivery of its second ATR converted freighter as it adds more cargo capacity on domestic routes where runways are usually shorter. The ATR 72-500 aircraft with tail number RP-C7253 was converted at the Sabena Technics facility in Dinard, France, the same place where the first ATR freighter was modified for cargo operations. Operated by subsidiary Cebgo, both converted turboprop freighters are equipped with a large cargo door and can carry 8 tonnes of palletized cargo. … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific takes delivery of ATR converted freighter
Cebu Pacific converts second ATR freighter to boost cargo operations
Cebu Pacific’s 76-aircraft fleet welcomed the arrival of the second ATR converted freighter (P2F) in the line-up as the Philippines’ largest carrier looks to boost its growing cargo operations. The converted ATR 72-500P2F joins two other dedicated cargo aircraft in its fleet. Cebu Pacific recently modified one of its A330-300 into an all-cargo configuration by removing seats to hold cargo in the main deck. Cebu Pacific is responding to growing demand for ‘affordable’ air transport of cargo … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific converts second ATR freighter to boost cargo operations
Local carriers cancel domestic flights as Manila braces for yet another lockdown
For the next 14 days domestic flights to and from Manila have been cancelled in line with the Philippine government's announcement of a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for the area as well as adjacent provinces, as Covid-19 cases breached the 100,000 mark. Philippine Airlines said domestic flights between Clark, Cebu, Davao and cities other than Manila (which are not classified as high-risk areas) are not affected and shall remain operational, whilst international flights shall … [Read more...] about Local carriers cancel domestic flights as Manila braces for yet another lockdown
Cebu Pacific finalises order for 16 A330neo
Cebu Pacific (CEB), a carrier based in the Philippines, has signed a firm order with Airbus for 16 long-range A330neo aircraft. The order firms up the wide-body portion of a previously announced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which also includes commitments for 10 A321XLR and five A320neo single-aisle aircraft. The A330neo ordered by Cebu Pacific is a higher-capacity version of the A330-900, with up to 460 seats in a single-class configuration. Cebu Pacific plans to operate the … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific finalises order for 16 A330neo
