MASkargo has commenced its twice weekly A330F freighter service to Dhaka, Bangladesh. This is part of its expansion initiatives in the South Asian market. MH6246 will be operating into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport every Monday and Wednesday. In addition to the current belly hold capacity available on Malaysia Airlines passenger aircraft, the new freighter route will provide 120 tonnes capacity to Bangladesh’s thriving agricultural and manufacturing exporting industry. Dhaka is a … [Read more...] about MASkargo starts freighter service to Dhaka
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ACMG: Market needs 125 new freighters per year
Demand for freighter aircraft continues to trend higher, according to a newly-released forecast issued by the Air Cargo Management Group (ACMG). According the ACMG, the air freight market will need about 125 new freighters per year to meet growth and replacement needs over the next 20 years in a ‘baseline-growth; scenario, which is based on 4.5 per cent annual growth in demand. This compares to the 95 freighters (production units and passenger-to-freighter conversions) added per year from … [Read more...] about ACMG: Market needs 125 new freighters per year
Qatar adds Entebbe freighter
Qatar Airways Cargo is introducing new non-stop Doha, Qatar – Entebbe, Uganda service this month. The flight will be operated twice a week with an A330-200 Freighter, returning to Doha via Nairobi or Brussels, depending on the day of the week. … [Read more...] about Qatar adds Entebbe freighter
Qatar continues relief efforts to Nepal
Qatar Airways Cargo has continued its relief efforts to Nepal operating a total of 12 freighter services to deliver urgent aid to Kathmandu following the devastating earthquakes that recently hit the country. The cargo carrier’s first freighter left Doha for Kathmandu within 24 hours of the earthquake and was the first commercial airline to touchdown at Tribhuvan International Airport following the first earthquake. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar … [Read more...] about Qatar continues relief efforts to Nepal
Saudia Cargo deploys first 777F to Mumbai
The 7th of May 2014 marks an important date in the Saudia Cargo's freighter operation in Mumbai when its first 777 freighter SV 3969 departed for Jeddah carrying a full complement of cargo to points in Middle East, Africa and Europe. On board this freighter were commodities such as fabric, garments and engineering goods, amongst others. Keku Gazder, regional director cargo for the Indian Sub-Continent, adds: “By serving Mumbai as its inaugural route, it demonstrates the importance of this … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo deploys first 777F to Mumbai
Turkish Cargo adds Dakar to freighter network
Turkish Cargo has launched weekly freighter services to Senegal's capital, Dakar. The Turkish carrier said the launch marked the 10th freighter service to the continent as part of its expansion plans for Africa, and the 51st freighter destination across the globe. These all-cargo flights will supplement the already substantial cargo capacity currently available on the multiple passenger flights to the city, according to a press release issued by Turkish Airlines yesterday. Turkish Cargo … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds Dakar to freighter network
