Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing its expansion programme in India with the launch of the seventh freighter destination in the country. Starting 3rd February, 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will commence freighter services to Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The twice weekly A330 freighter service will depart Doha on Tuesdays and Fridays with a stop in Mumbai before heading to Ahmedabad. Departure from Ahmedabad to Doha is scheduled on the same day. Qatar Airways Cargo will … [Read more...] about Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad
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ATSG, DHL extend agreement through March 2019
Air Transport Services Group has completed a new agreement that extends its support of DHL’s air cargo network in the US through at least March 2019. Principal elements of the new agreement include: Extended dry leases through March 2019 for the 13 Boeing 767 freighters currently leased to DHL for its US air network. New dry leases of two Boeing 767 freighters through March 2019. ABX Air’s continued operation of the fifteen Boeing 767 freighters leased to DHL through March 2019. … [Read more...] about ATSG, DHL extend agreement through March 2019
Silk Way nears deal on three B747-8 freighters
Boeing is nearing an agreement to sell three 747-8 freighters to Azerbaijan’s Silk Way West Airlines, a deal that would end a drought in purchases of the humpbacked jumbo jet. The companies are working toward a purchase agreement that would be valued at US$1.1 billion at list prices, Chicago-based Boeing said in a statement. “Silk Way Group is a longstanding customer and operator of Boeing’s products and services,” said Marty Bentrott, vice president, Middle East, … [Read more...] about Silk Way nears deal on three B747-8 freighters
Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for four 777 freighters, valued at US$1.24 billion at current list prices. The airline also has purchase rights for four additional airplanes, which when exercised will bring the combined value to US$2.46 billion. Qatar Airways first announced an intent to order the four 777 freighters at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. “As Qatar Airways develops its cargo route network, we are pleased they have selected the 777 freighter to be part of … [Read more...] about Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters
Antonov, Bertling move transformers
Bertling Logistics has transported three power substations from Portugal to Argentina using Antonov Airlines freighters. The logistics operation required three An-124-100 flights to airlift nine outsize transformers from Porto, Portugal, to the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. The sub-stations had to travel from the manufacturer’s facility (Efacec) to the end user in Argentina (Edesur). Antonov’s commercial director, Valery Kulbaka, commented: “Once again An-124-100 … [Read more...] about Antonov, Bertling move transformers
China needs over 5,300 new aircraft, says Airbus
Airbus forecasts that China will need over 5,300 new passenger aircraft and freighters from 2014 to 2033, with a total market value of US$ 820 billion. It represents 17 per cent of the world total demand for over 31,000 new aircraft in the next 20 years. According to Airbus’ 2014-2033 Global Market Forecast, new deliveries of passenger and freight aircraft for China will be 5,363 over the next 20 years, including 3,567 single aisle aircraft, 1,477 twin-aisles and 319 very large … [Read more...] about China needs over 5,300 new aircraft, says Airbus
