London Heathrow

American Airlines Cargo enhances operations at London Heathrow

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American Airlines Cargo announces a large-scale enhancement in its facility and digital capabilities at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), its largest operation in Europe. The carrier has made an extensive facility expansion at LHR by moving to a new location. The move, adjacent to its two former buildings, combines the carrier’s operations into one larger footprint for both imports and exports. The new facility provides more space and enables greater flexibility for the carrier and its cargo … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo enhances operations at London Heathrow

IAG Cargo restarts cargo-only services to BKK and HKG

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IAG Cargo is predicting a busy summer schedule and has restarted cargo-only services to Hong Kong and Bangkok using B787-9 aircraft. Daily flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) have already started on 1 June, whilst flights between LHR and BKK from 24 May are being operated four times each week. IAG Cargo anticipates that e-commerce will continue to be a major growth sector for the business this year, after it saw 32 percent growth for its priority service, which has become … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts cargo-only services to BKK and HKG

SpiceJet to start non-stop London flights in December

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SpiceJet will be the first Indian low-cost airline to connect to the United Kingdom when it launches non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to London’s Heathrow Airport starting 4 December.  Three weekly flights will operate under the air bubble agreement between India and UK, with two weekly flights coming from Delhi and one weekly service from Mumbai.  SpiceJet will deploy its Airbus A330-900 neo aircraft for these flights. The 371-seater twin-aisle A330 has a configuration of 353 … [Read more...] about SpiceJet to start non-stop London flights in December

Virgin Atlantic to expand cargo-only services in Italy

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo will start operating cargo-only flights twice a week between London Heathrow and Milan’s Malpensa Airport on 12 September, a press release confirmed.  The carrier will offer up to 50 tonnes of cargo capacity each way between London and Milan using its Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft.  The Australian cargo carrier said connections over London will allow next-day deliveries for products from New York to Milan, considered as one of the world’s fashion … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic to expand cargo-only services in Italy

MASkargo boldly flies A380 for London cargo

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MAB KARGO SDN. BHD. (MASkargo) recently executed a bold move by flying the Malaysia Airlines' A380 aircraft to London carrying only cargo. Flight MH04 departed KLIA at 9.50am on Tuesday with 26tonnes of cargo made up of mostly e-commerce goods originating from Guangzhou.   "This is definitely an innovative and "beyond-the-box" approach on our part; as no other Airbus A380 equipped airline that we know, has done this", said Ibrahim Mohamed Salleh, MASkargo's Chief Executive … [Read more...] about MASkargo boldly flies A380 for London cargo

Etihad Cargo renews WFS agreements

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Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has renewed its global cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, with Frankfurt and Madrid joining six existing gateways in Europe, Asia and the United States. The three-year framework extension will see WFS continue to provide Etihad Cargo with warehouse and cargo handling services at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington DC’s Dulles … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo renews WFS agreements