Yangon International Airport welcomed MASkargo the traditional water cannon salute to mark the airline's inaugural freighter flight arrival. Flight MH6062 departed the KLIA at 1855LT and landed in Yangon (RGN) at 2005LT laden with 60 tonnes of cargo for The Golden Land. The aircraft then departed RGN at 2155LT and landed in Bangkok (BKK) at 2340LT. "Yangon is not a new destination for MASkargo as we have been serving the Myanmar market for many years using our passenger flights. Of late, the … [Read more...] about Yangon welcomes MASkargo’s inaugural freighter
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AMI supports rescue efforts
AMI had prevented a major pollution incident by the successful shipment of urgent supplies needed for the containment of an oil spill, following the sinking of freighter MV Southern Phoenix in Suva Harbour, Fiji last week. Working on behalf of Solid Cargo Management of Sydney, AMI received the emergency response cargo comprising of 77 pieces, including oil containment booms, bunker hoses, engineering tools and safety equipment. It then packed the 8,406 kilos of cargo onto aircraft … [Read more...] about AMI supports rescue efforts
Cathay Pacific group sees flat cargo growth in June
Cathay Pacific Airways has released its combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for June 2015 that show a marginal increase in the volume of cargo and mail along side a healthy rise in the number of passengers carried compared to the same month in 2014. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried 141,136 tonnes of cargo and mail last month, an increase of 0.5 per cent compared to June 2014. The cargo and mail load factor fell by 2.2 percentage points to 62.7 per cent. Capacity, … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific group sees flat cargo growth in June
FedEx may place $13 billion aircraft order
FedEx may be on the verge of a US$10 billion order for 50 or more B767-300Fs and up to 10 B777Fs worth another $3.2 billion at list prices, according to a report in Leeham News and Comment citing "Market Intelligence". The US-based integrator currently operates a fleet of approximately 374 widebody aircraft including 94 A300/310s, 112 B757-200s, 121 ageing MD-10/11s, 22 B767-300s with another 31 on order and 25 B777-200Fs with another 18 on order. A decision on the massive order is … [Read more...] about FedEx may place $13 billion aircraft order
Saudia Cargo launches Shanghai-New Delhi
Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. has launched a new direct freighter service between Shanghai and New Delhi as part of the airline’s continued expansion strategy. The new direct service offers scheduled main deck capacity using B747-400F aircraft, operating twice weekly directly between the two cities. Vikram Vohra, regional director Far East, Saudi Airlines Cargo, said: “Our focus is to improve connectivity and provide a growing network of destinations and quality operations to our … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo launches Shanghai-New Delhi
Saudia Cargo launches Shanghai-New Delhi
Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. has launched a new direct freighter service between Shanghai and New Delhi as part of the airline’s continued expansion strategy. The new direct service offers scheduled main deck capacity using B747-400F aircraft, operating twice weekly directly between the two cities. Vikram Vohra, regional director Far East, Saudi Airlines Cargo, said: “Our focus is to improve connectivity and provide a growing network of destinations and quality operations to our … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo launches Shanghai-New Delhi