Taiwan-based airlines saw cargo volumes soar in the double digits in March, even as passenger demand stayed weak. Taiwanese carriers reported a combined volume of 233,523 tonnes for the month, representing a 35 percent jump year-on-year. China Airlines’ cargo volume jumped 26.7 percent to 154,095 tonnes, whilst Evergreen subsidiaries EVA Air and Uni Airways saw cargo up 52.5 and 55.5 percent, respectively. Mandarin Airlines was up 26.7 percent in March, whilst Daily Air saw cargo volume … [Read more...] about Cargo up 35 percent for Taiwan’s airlines in March
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Cargo division lifts China Airlines to turn a profit in 2020
A shift to cargo over passenger services enabled China Airlines to stay profitable despite the prolonged impact of the coronavirus pandemic on travel demand. In a year marked by border restrictions and strict quarantine measures which decimated much of the passenger business, the Taiwanese-based carrier turned to its cargo division for much needed revenue to eke out a profit. In 2020, cargo revenue was up 87.06 percent compared to 2019. Cargo demand, measured in freight revenue tonne … [Read more...] about Cargo division lifts China Airlines to turn a profit in 2020
China Airlines to support vaccine rollout with new service
China Airlines has launched an ultra-low temperature delivery service down to the -80°C range as it aims to support the Covid-19 vaccine rollout as one of the top cargo airlines in the world. It is also the only airline in Taiwan to have obtained international pharmaceutical cold chain logistics certification for CEIV Pharma back in 2019. And now it will be able to handle deliveries for cargo chilled to as low as -80°C with dry ice, which is what the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine would … [Read more...] about China Airlines to support vaccine rollout with new service
Taipei-based China Airlines takes first Boeing 777F order
China Airlines welcomed its first Boeing 777 freighter order out of the six announced during the 2019 Paris Air Show, as the airline looks to increase freight capacity and enter new markets. The Taiwanese carrier officially becomes the 20th operator of the world’s largest and longest range twin-aisle freighter, amidst growing demand for dedicated freighter as the industry pivots to cargo to offset the pandemic impact on the passenger business. “Air cargo demand has risen in light of the … [Read more...] about Taipei-based China Airlines takes first Boeing 777F order
China Airlines adds new route to U.S.
A new route to the United States has been added by China Airlines. The TPE-ONT (Taoyuan to Ontario in California) route that the market has long been waiting for was officially commissioned. China Airlines will operate Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the route with seven flights a week. The new regular service will be the first direct flight from Asia to Ontario CA. It has already achieved average bookings of 70% at launch despite March through to April being the off-peak season. The launch means … [Read more...] about China Airlines adds new route to U.S.
China Airlines: Good Risks lead to Good Growth
The airline signed a multi-year IMS contract with Airbus subsidiary, Satair Group for a long-term, fully-integrated end-to-end supply chain package covering expendable material for the airline’s Airbus fleet of A330-300s and A350- 900s. Meaning, Satair Group will fully manage its planning, sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and inventory management covering some 18,000 part numbers. Coverage includes all expendables materials needs of China Airlines and is extendable to affiliates as … [Read more...] about China Airlines: Good Risks lead to Good Growth
