Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) has launched a new freighter service from Taoyuan to Shenzhen. The airline will operate three flights per week on this route using B747-400F jets. CAL said it is believes the new route could meet the growing demand for the shipment of consumer electronics and express air parcel as Shenzhen is a major hub for e-commerce and online shopping. Eyeing more lucrative cargo business in 2015, CAL said it hopes the route could help establish a more comprehensive shipping … [Read more...] about China Air begins Taoyuan-Shenzhen
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Tigerair Taiwan confirms AOC
Tigerair Taiwan has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) issued by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) to be the first low-cost carrier (LCC) to launch operations in Taiwan. The start-up, a joint venture between Taiwan’s China Airlines Ltd and Tiger Airways Pte of Singapore, previously announced Singapore as its inaugural destination, scheduled for launch on 26 September 2014. It is also scheduled to launch another two or three new routes to Southeast Asia by the … [Read more...] about Tigerair Taiwan confirms AOC
China Airlines Cargo signs Envirotainer deal
Seeing the potential of the cold chain market, China Airlines (CI) recently signed a contract with Envirotainer,a world-leader in secure cold chain logistics solutions. The cooperation between these two parties allows them to offer logistical services to clients in the healthcare market, said China Airlines Cargo. As part of the agreement, Envirotainer will provide the CI team with a series of training and operational courses on the different types of active temperature-controlled air … [Read more...] about China Airlines Cargo signs Envirotainer deal
Abu Dhabi reports further cargo growth
Like neighbouring Dubai, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has reported ongoing growth in cargo and passenger movements with a 6.2 per cent increase in cargo volumes in August, year-onyear and a 12.4 percent rise in aircraft movements. The airport’s cargo volumes were given a boost from new services by Maximus, China Airlines and Etihad’s expanding network. “In this challenging time for the aviation industry, Abu Dhabi International Airport is still seeing … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi reports further cargo growth
