Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) hosted a senior delegation from China Southern Air Logistics for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and supporting Scotland’s export growth. The visit gave the airline direct insight into Scotland’s high-value industries, including whisky and seafood, helping to deepen understanding of producers’ and freight forwarders’ needs. “We were pleased to welcome the delegation from China Southern Air Logistics to Prestwick,” said Ian Forgie, Chief … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport strengthens export links with China Southern Air Logistics
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport agrees new partnership with Beijing Capital Airlines
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has entered an agreement with Chinese carrier Beijing Capital Airlines, a member of Hainan Airline Group, to launch a regular freighter service linking Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) with Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO). The first flight, operated by an Airbus A330-243 (P2F), arrived at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Thursday, 16 October, marking the start of a four-times-weekly schedule. Beijing Capital is the third cargo airline to realise the … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport agrees new partnership with Beijing Capital Airlines
Glasgow Prestwick Airport launches new Scotland to China seafood export service
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has launched a new Scotland to China seafood export service following a one million pound investment in new equipment and the creation of a dedicated cool chain team. The airport has invested in high-volume metal detectors, temperature exposure and tracking systems, and four chillers (87 tonne capacity) in a dedicated facility to handle seafood exports to China and mainland Europe. “The value of Scottish salmon exports reached a record GBP844 million in … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport launches new Scotland to China seafood export service
Employment boost at Glasgow Prestwick Airport following growth in e-commerce business
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has reported a significant rise in job numbers following recent growth in e-commerce industry activity. One hundred and fifty new jobs have been created at PIK, with this number forecasted to rise to 200 by the end of the summer. “This is a significant increase in headcount at the airport as we expand our services, and is great news for the Airport and the Ayrshire economy," said Ian Forgie, Chief Executive, Glasgow Prestwick Airport. "It has been a busy … [Read more...] about Employment boost at Glasgow Prestwick Airport following growth in e-commerce business
Air China Cargo to set up its UK cargo hub at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Air China Cargo have announced the start of a scheduled freighter service from Guangzhou, China, to Prestwick, Scotland as the first flight landed at PIK this morning. The new service commences with three flights per week, with the expectations this will grow over time and means there will be seven freighter flights per week between China and Glasgow Prestwick, Scotland, UK. “We are delighted to announce Air China Cargo has chosen Glasgow Prestwick … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo to set up its UK cargo hub at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport begins first scheduled freighter services with China Southern Air Logistics
A new agreement between China Southern Air Logistics and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) will see scheduled cargo flights begin this month, starting at four flights a week and with plans to increase to a daily service. The agreement means the airport doubling its current scheduled freighter movements and has been described as a “game changer” by Glasgow Prestwick Airport Chief Executive Ian Forgie. “This is welcome news. The airport team have been working hard over the last 12 months to … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport begins first scheduled freighter services with China Southern Air Logistics
