HAECO, a leading global aircraft engineering solutions provider, is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement on Boeing 747-400ERF base maintenance support to Cargolux from 2026 to 2028. Cargolux Airlines is Europe’s number one all-cargo airline and is headquartered in Luxembourg airport, where Cargolux’s twin-bay widebody hangar is located alongside fourteen in-house support shops. HAECO has been providing base maintenance services to Cargolux Boeing 747 fleet since 2018 in Xiamen, … [Read more...] about HAECO extends base maintenance support to Cargolux
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FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to the U.S. and Europe, boosting growth opportunities for Asian SMEs
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is expanding FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), its international, day-definite, e-commerce shipping service. Already available for e-tailers to send shipments within Asia Pacific markets, the expanded service will now connect to destinations in the U.S. and Europe. Initially, this service expansion will be available to e-tailers operating in China, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan, with other Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to the U.S. and Europe, boosting growth opportunities for Asian SMEs
BioNatur honours WFS for pioneering the use of biodegradable plastics in the global air cargo industry
BioNatur Plastics has recognised Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, commitment to sustainability and honoured Stephanie Peacock, Director of Sourcing & Supply in North America at WFS, with its first ‘Pioneer Award’ for inspiring the introduction of biodegradable plastic products into the global air cargo industry. Since WFS became the launch customer for BioNatur Plastics’ biodegradable stretch wrap and pallet covers for cargo shipments in North America, … [Read more...] about BioNatur honours WFS for pioneering the use of biodegradable plastics in the global air cargo industry
LATAM announces third weekly frequency on the Miami-São José dos Campos cargo route
LATAM Cargo Group has announced the expansion of its Miami-São José dos Campos cargo route, increasing from 2 to 3 weekly flights. From now on, the operation will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. With this expansion, the route’s capacity will grow by 50%, reaching a total of over 150 tons of cargo transported weekly between the U.S. and the São Paulo interior. “We are very pleased with this announcement, which reinforces our commitment to our customers in Brazil,” said Otávio … [Read more...] about LATAM announces third weekly frequency on the Miami-São José dos Campos cargo route
Asia Pacific Airlines report solid growth in passenger and cargo markets for June 2024, per AAPA
Preliminary June 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in international air passenger markets, fuelled by healthy demand for air travel approaching the peak summer holiday season. International air cargo demand also expanded strongly, in tandem with a pick-up in manufacturing activity across the Asian economies, including China and India. Overall, Asia Pacific airlines recorded a 21.0% year-on-year increase in the number of … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines report solid growth in passenger and cargo markets for June 2024, per AAPA
Changi Airport reports robust growth in Q2 2024 operating indicators
Singapore Changi Airport handled 16.5 million passenger movements from April to June 2024, an increase of 13.4% compared to a year ago. This was 98.2% of passenger movements for the same period in 2019. Aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs, totalled 89,300 for the quarter, up 9.7% year-on-year, and was 94.5% compared to the second quarter of 2019. Changi Airport’s top five markets for the second quarter of 2024 were Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Australia and India. China saw … [Read more...] about Changi Airport reports robust growth in Q2 2024 operating indicators
