According to the Boeing website, the 777 freighter version has had 24 orders from six renowned airlines and two undisclosed customers. With a new widebody freighter on offer, the aircraft manufacturer sees the 777-8 freighter as an ideal replacement for the older 747 freighters, with an initial bulk order from Qatar Airways who will be the launch partner. In this interview, Payload Asia talks to Brian Hermesmeyer, Freighter Customer Leader at Boeing, to learn about the new freighter and the … [Read more...] about From the June-July issue: Q&A with Boeing
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Etihad adds cargo capacity amidst Chinese demand
Earlier in July, Etihad Cargo reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the introduction of 15 direct passenger and freighter flights per week. During the pandemic, the carrier supported customers in China with a wide variety of capacity, including introducing reconfigured cargo-only passenger freighters. Etihad said it will continue to expand operations from July onwards, focusing on direct passenger flights and dedicated 777 freighter flights. Etihad Cargo currently operates … [Read more...] about Etihad adds cargo capacity amidst Chinese demand
FedEx introduces 8 new flights from Clark airport
FedEx launched eight new flights from Clark Airport in the Philippines last week, 13 July, as the express operator continues to add capacity amidst rising demand in intra-Asia trade. The express operator counts as many as 56 flights coming in and out of Clark each week, which will serve Japan, Singapore and South Korea, some of the Philippines’ key export destinations. Importers and forwarders should also take note of ‘a one-day transit time improvement’ for cargo moving from South Korea to … [Read more...] about FedEx introduces 8 new flights from Clark airport
China’s Ezhou airport in Hubei starts operations
The Ezhou Huahu Airport in China’s central province of Hubei has started commercial operations with the first cargo flight on 17 July. A Boeing 767-300 operated by SF Airlines took off at around 11:36 am on Sunday, launching China’s first professional air cargo hub and the fourth of its kind in the world, according to Chinese news agency Xinhua. Equipped with a cargo terminal of 23,000 square meters, a freight transit center of around 700,000 square meters, 124 parking stands and two … [Read more...] about China’s Ezhou airport in Hubei starts operations
cargo.one goes live in Japan with ANA and 2 more
Good news for freight forwarders in Japan as air cargo booking marketplace cargo.one has gone live in the land of the rising sun starting with three carriers: ANA, Lufthansa and Finnair. The platform will be free of charge for all forwarders in Japan, regardless of size, and available in local language. Over 300 destinations will be on offer, with more airlines to be added in the coming weeks. cargo.one said this is the latest step as the company looks to expand its presence in Asia … [Read more...] about cargo.one goes live in Japan with ANA and 2 more
DoKaSch Opticooler gets nod from Japan Airlines
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a new Master Rental Agreement (MRA) for the usage of the Opticooler as part of the carrier’s cool service. DoKaSch and JAL said the rental agreement will help meet the country’s growing needs for a safe and reliable air cargo cold chain. Japan Airlines said its hub at Narita International Airport handles about 60 percent of the country’s imported pharma products, and the new MRA with DoKaSch enables the carrier to strengthen … [Read more...] about DoKaSch Opticooler gets nod from Japan Airlines