FedEx Express has upgraded its freight services for more shipments and shortened transit time in Asia Pacific, with a newly deployed ‘Purple Tail’ 767 freighter in its operations from Bangkok. The global express provider marked 40 years of successful operations in Thailand and is expanding its shipping capacity on three routes starting 31 May. The new routes include Guangzhou to Hanoi, Hanoi to Bangkok and Bangkok to Osaka. The integrator said the new outbound route from Bangkok to Osaka … [Read more...] about FedEx adds capacity in Asia Pacific
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Etihad makes key tie-ups to enhance cargo solutions
Etihad has been busy making key partnerships as the carrier looks to become a go-to airline when it comes to providing reliable cargo services. The Adu Dhabi based airline recently extended its long-term partnership with Jettainer after it signed a 5-year contract with the ULD supplier. After comprehensive analysis on the requirements of Etihad and its customers, Jettainer will now equip the airline’s entire ULD fleet with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) tags. This will enable Etihad Cargo to … [Read more...] about Etihad makes key tie-ups to enhance cargo solutions
Bamboo Airways selects ECS to expand cargo operations
Bamboo Airways has selected ECS Group to develop its cargo operations in four countries as the airline expands its network across Asia Pacific. The Vietnamese leisure airline, which started in 2019 with passenger flights, is placing a strong focus on cargo operations within its network, and has appointed Globe Air Cargo as its exclusive GSA in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Bamboo Airways started operating A321 services between Saigon (SGN) and Singapore (SIN) twice a … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways selects ECS to expand cargo operations
Qatar Airways posts record profit; cargo revenue up 25%
Qatar Airways posted the strongest financial performance in its 25-year history as the Doha-based airline reported a record net profit of US$1.54 billion during the fiscal year 2021/22, up 200 percent above its previous record. Both the passenger and cargo business saw significant growth as passenger revenue increased by 210 percent over the last year. The revenue growth was attributed to network expansion, increase in market share and higher unit revenue, for the second year in a row, as the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways posts record profit; cargo revenue up 25%
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal covers 800,000 liters as part of the airline’s SAF program and is expected to reduce Bolloré Logistics’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 2,200 tonnes. Pierre Houé, deputy COO of Bolloré Logistics, said SAF is a ‘key solution to decarbonize transportation and reach the forwarder’s carbon reduction targets. It pledged to cut 30 percent, compared to 2019, … [Read more...] about Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
Airbus and Kansai Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of hydrogen at three of the Group’s airports in Japan, namely, Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. Through this partnership, the two companies will jointly prepare a roadmap to address challenges and define an advocacy plan for hydrogen needs. Both parties would lead the study into the development of infrastructure for the use of hydrogen in the aviation … [Read more...] about Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
