In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Asia Airfreight Terminal’s Mike Chew, who took the reins at AAT in December last year, as he looks back on the year that was, as well as his prospects on what lies ahead for the Hong Kong-based air cargo terminal operator. Can you give us a background on how the company performed in 2022? Compared to 2021, the cargo performance in 2022 worldwide was weaker. We had a good year in 2021 with many cargo charter operations which we have not seen in 2022. … [Read more...] about Forging the future with AAT’s new chief
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Passengers soar as cargo dwindles at HKG in 2022
Hong Kong’s cargo volume slumped 16.4 percent in 2022 no thanks to the impact of global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. Cargo throughput saw a 26.4 percent drop to 351,000 tonnes in December 2022, compared to the same month last year, with import and export volume sliding 33 and 26 percent year on year in the same month. Despite the drop in air freight volume, the airport handled a total of 5.7 million passengers, representing a year-on-year … [Read more...] about Passengers soar as cargo dwindles at HKG in 2022
New airport pact aims to boost GBA aviation
A new memorandum of understanding was officiated this week that aims to develop the aviation industry in the Greater Bay Area by leveraging the strengths of Hong Kong and Zhuhai airports and the bridge connecting the two cities and Macao (or the HZMB). Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Zhuhai Municipal Government signed the MoU on 9 November. Under the MoU’s framework, the key collaboration projects include the launch of passenger link services, development of international cargo business, … [Read more...] about New airport pact aims to boost GBA aviation
Greater Bay Airlines snaps approval to fly on 104 routes
Hong Kong's Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) has granted startup Greater Bay Airlines a licence to operate scheduled commercial flights as travel demand in the city remains in the doldrums. The new airline is cleared to operate scheduled passenger and cargo journeys on 104 routes with unlimited frequencies to and from Hong Kong, the ATLA said in a statement on its website. Greater Bay said the routes will cover the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and destinations in the … [Read more...] about Greater Bay Airlines snaps approval to fly on 104 routes
Hong Kong air cargo up over 10 percent in November
Hong Kong International Airport's cargo throughput recorded a year-on-year increase of 10.1 percent to 478,000 tonnes in November as the airport handled 120,000 passengers and 14,875 flight movements during the month, marking increases of 48.1% and 18.4% respectively. The increase in cargo throughput in the month was mainly attributed to the 16.1% growth in transshipments, continuing the traditional peak period for air cargo. Overall cargo to and from North America, Europe and Southeast Asia … [Read more...] about Hong Kong air cargo up over 10 percent in November
New Hong Kong carrier taps CASL as ground handler
China Aircraft Services Limited (CASL) has been selected by Hong Kong’s newest airline operator Greater Bay Airlines to provide line maintenance and ground handling services at Hong Kong International Airport for its entire fleet. CASL will provide 24/7 aircraft line maintenance support, including transit services, scheduled checks and ground support equipment services. Riding engineer services will also be provided to the airline to release aircraft into service for its entire Boeing 737-800 … [Read more...] about New Hong Kong carrier taps CASL as ground handler
