Airfreight Terminal Co. Ltd. (AAT) has announced that it has secured a multi-year cargo handling contract with one of the leading low cost airlines, Jetstar Pacific, the Jetstar Group airline based in Vietnam. AAT has commenced the provision of cargo handling services to Jetstar Pacific in Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) from 7 September 2015. Jetstar Pacific operates four times weekly services between Hanoi and Hong Kong with Airbus 320 aircraft. Khaw Hock Eng, general manager of … [Read more...] about AAT wins cargo handling from Jetstar Pacific
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Hong Kong sees flat cargo traffic in first half
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 2.1 million tonnes of cargo for the first half of 2015, up 0.6 per cent from the same period last year. Throughput for the first half of the year was affected by a drop in exports but is expected to consolidate for the rest of the year, the Hong Kong Airport Authority said. On a rolling 12-month basis, the airport handled 4.4 million tonnes of cargo, up 3.2 per cent from the previous 12 months. The airport handled 349,000 tonnes of cargo from … [Read more...] about Hong Kong sees flat cargo traffic in first half
Ten-year extension for Hactl
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed a new, 10-year extension of its handling franchise at the airport. The new agreement with Hong Kong’s Airport Authority runs from July 2018, when the current franchise expires. Hact chief executive Mark Whitehead said: “I don’t believe we can send a clearer signal about our total commitment both to the airport and to the future of our business. Hactl is here to stay. “We are also committed to on-going … [Read more...] about Ten-year extension for Hactl
Ten-year extension for Hactl
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed a new, 10-year extension of its handling franchise at the airport. The new agreement with Hong Kong’s Airport Authority runs from July 2018, when the current franchise expires. Hact chief executive Mark Whitehead said: “I don’t believe we can send a clearer signal about our total commitment both to the airport and to the future of our business. Hactl is here to stay. “We are also committed to on-going … [Read more...] about Ten-year extension for Hactl
Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
Hong Kong's government has approved a third runway for the city’s international airport. Expected to open by 2023, the HK$141.5 billion (US$18.2 billion) project will be funded from internal funds, borrowings and user fees, including a possible HK$180 (US$23.20) additional passenger fee until the end of construction. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) expects to reach maximum capacity under its current layout by 2022 at the latest. Last year, the airport handled 63.4 … [Read more...] about Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
Hong Kong's government has approved a third runway for the city’s international airport. Expected to open by 2023, the HK$141.5 billion (US$18.2 billion) project will be funded from internal funds, borrowings and user fees, including a possible HK$180 (US$23.20) additional passenger fee until the end of construction. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) expects to reach maximum capacity under its current layout by 2022 at the latest. Last year, the airport handled 63.4 … [Read more...] about Green light for Hong Kong’s third runway
