Lufthansa Cargo ended 2022 with another record finish as revenue jumped 22 percent from last year at 4.6 billion euros (3.8 billion euros in the previous year). In cargo, sales were flat at 7.2 billion freight tonne kilometers from the previous year but Lufthansa enjoyed strong yields. Yields in all traffic routes were 21 percent higher than the previous year and up 136 percent above the level seen in 2019 before the pandemic, a record level in its history. With the resumption of numerous … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo continues hot streak in 2022
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Where does Jettainer get air horse stalls?
If you are an equestrian, equestrienne or avid rider of horses, you might be wondering who supplies the stalls where prized equine are secured when they fly thousands of miles for a sporting event or show. Jettainer has been working with ULD manufacturer VRR since 2010 and yesterday the two celebrated their long-standing partnership with the delivery of the 100th air horse stall for the Lufthansa subsidiary. Jettainer bought mainly HMJ fixed stalls from VRR until 2019 when it switched … [Read more...] about Where does Jettainer get air horse stalls?
Lufthansa to add B777F services to China in March
Lufthansa is adjusting its freighter route network in response to corresponding demand for the 2023 summer flight schedule, which starts on 26 March. The German airline said weekly frequencies to destinations in China served by Boeing 777F aircraft will be both increased and combined in routing. Lufthansa Cargo plans to offer 10 freighter flights per week to Shanghai (PVG) in the future. On two of these Shanghai connections, the airline will also fly to Chengdu (CTU), doubling its capacity … [Read more...] about Lufthansa to add B777F services to China in March
Lufthansa introduces new director in Shanghai
Lufthansa sent a press release announcing the appointment of Carsten Hernig as deputy general manager and VP for production, sales and marketing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL). Hernig, former VP for Latin America & Caribbean at Lufthansa Cargo, assumed the role in October last year and will manage the airline’s business with PACTL, a Sino-German joint venture formed by stakeholders Shanghai Airport (Group), Lufthansa Cargo and JHJ Logistics … [Read more...] about Lufthansa introduces new director in Shanghai
Lufthansa Cargo opens new station in Hanoi
Lufthansa Cargo held a press conference last week as the German cargo airline opened its newest station in Hanoi. The carrier is adding the Vietnam destination to its global B777F route network for the winter flight schedule 2022/2023. Lufthansa has been flying two weekly flights to Ho Chi Minh City. With the Hanoi service commencing on November 2 and 3, Lufthansa will now fly to Hanoi twice a week with Boeing 777F aircraft operated by AeroLogic. With the new service, the cargo … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo opens new station in Hanoi
Lufthansa to welcome second A321F in October
Lufthansa is set to welcome its second converted Airbus A321 freighter in October to boost its medium-haul network, as the airline continues to see high demand for e-commerce and same-day delivery solutions. The second A321F with registration D-AEUA is currently undergoing conversion in Singapore. It is identical in design to the first A321 freighter (D-AEUC, 'Hello Europe'): 28 tonnes of payload available on 14 pallet and container positions on the main deck and ten on the lower deck. The … [Read more...] about Lufthansa to welcome second A321F in October
