Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for November 2024, showing that the airline continued its growth momentum in both the passenger and cargo businesses. Cathay Pacific carried a total of 2,010,506 passengers in November 2024, an increase of 23.1% compared with November 2023. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 25.8% year on year. Passenger load factor increased by 3 percentage points to 83.5%, while available seat kilometres (ASKs) increased by 21.3% year on year. … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific reports continued growth in passenger and cargo businesses for November 2024
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HAECO partners with City of Dallas for facility expansion
HAECO is pleased to partner with the City of Dallas for its relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility encompassing 290,000 square feet. Scheduled to commence operations in January 2025, this expansion is set to create numerous job opportunities within the region while significantly enhancing HAECO’s capabilities in the industrialization and repair of next-generation aircraft engines. This relocation marks a significant milestone in HAECO's growth strategy in its engine business, enabling … [Read more...] about HAECO partners with City of Dallas for facility expansion
Air New Zealand’s festive freight takes flight
Air New Zealand Cargo is once again helping Kiwi exporters deliver the best of New Zealand produce to the world this holiday season. The airline is set to move a huge 5 million kilograms of cargo through December and January, with a large proportion of that set to end up on Christmas dinner tables around the globe. Air New Zealand General Manager of Cargo Anne Dunne, says we have an exceptional fresh produce market in Aotearoa and it’s a privilege to connect their high-quality products with … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand’s festive freight takes flight
Wingcopter, ITOCHU, and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan
ITOCHU Corporation, Wingcopter's partner in Japan, have tested the transport of research blood using Wingcopter's delivery drone in a research project. Together with ANA Holdings and the local blood center of the Japanese Red Cross, research blood was flown between the cities of Urasoe and Nago in Okinawa Prefecture. The project aims to investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of drones in the delivery of blood products, with the long-term goal of relieving the burden on delivery staff … [Read more...] about Wingcopter, ITOCHU, and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan
Etihad Cargo adds Paris to freighter network with weekly service
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is expanding its freighter network with the addition of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) as its latest destination. The service, which launches on 7 January 2025, will operate one weekly flight, offering more than an additional 100 tonnes of cargo capacity to the market. Paris will become the 12th destination in Etihad Cargo's freighter network and demonstrates the carrier's continued commitment to providing greater global … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo adds Paris to freighter network with weekly service
BlueBox Systems enters TradeTech Accelerator Program in Abu Dhabi
BlueBox Systems, one of the leading developers of intelligent freight tracking solutions, has been selected for the high-profile TradeTech Accelerator Program in Abu Dhabi. The program offers logistics and supply chain start-ups a unique platform to further develop and scale their businesses and is run in partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Economy, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), Plug and Play Capital Company and the World Economic Forum. The … [Read more...] about BlueBox Systems enters TradeTech Accelerator Program in Abu Dhabi
