Glasgow Prestwick Airport(Prestwick) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to support stronger trade ties between China and the United Kingdom. The agreement, signed during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) North Asia Cargo Day in Guangzhou, China, follows a year in which Prestwick has expanded its role as a UK gateway for Asian e-commerce and high value exports, such as Scottish salmon and whisky. “This agreement … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport signs Guangzhou agreement to strengthen China trade lanes
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Ethiopian Cargo recognised for 2020 volume in Guangzhou
Ethiopian Airlines Group was honoured for its cargo performance in 2020 at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). The Logistics of Guangdong Airport Authority handed the award during the 2021 client seminar held in Guangzhou. Last year, the airline loaded cargo on 1,622 flights. Flying 966 cargo flights on freighters, 572 on preighters (passenger aircraft converted to cargo), and 84 passenger flights loaded on the belly hold. Also read: Alibaba’s Cainiao taps Ethiopian Cargo to move … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Cargo recognised for 2020 volume in Guangzhou
China’s lastest cargo carrier gets green light
Guangzhou-based China Air Cargo has provisionally secured its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The CAAC announced its decision on 7 November saying that once all formalities are completed, the cargo carrier will be able to operate domestic Chinese (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) as well as international cargo flights. The carrier has been given the green light to induct two B757-200Fs which it converted earlier this year, as … [Read more...] about China’s lastest cargo carrier gets green light
MAB Kargo launches twice weekly Guangzhou service with A330F
MAB Kargo is strengthening its footprint in the East of China with the launch of new freighter service to Guangzhou (CAN) from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) as part of its extensive routes in the East China region. A MAB Kargo A330-200 freighter will operate twice weekly services to CAN commencing from 8 November 2016. These services make a new stop at Guangzhou every Tuesday and Thursday. This new route will offer 60 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. The twice weekly service is being introduced to … [Read more...] about MAB Kargo launches twice weekly Guangzhou service with A330F
Green light for new Chinese cargo carrier Longhao Air
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted initial approval for the launch of Longhao Air, a new private carrier being financed by local company, Guangdong Longhao Group. Based at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Longhao Air plans to fly domestic and international cargo and mail services—including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau—using a fleet of B737 aircraft. The airline’s parent company announced the acquisition last year of 50 EV-55 aircraft which have a cargo … [Read more...] about Green light for new Chinese cargo carrier Longhao Air
ST Aero injects capital into Guangzhou JV for expansion
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aero) has injected its pro rata share of US$24.5 million as additional capital into its Guangzhou-based airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture company, ST Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services Company Limited. This additional funding will support the joint venture’s expansion and business growth, ST Aero said. Operating out of the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport since March 2014, ST Aero (Guangzhou) is a 49:51 joint venture … [Read more...] about ST Aero injects capital into Guangzhou JV for expansion
