Due to requests from the industry for more time as a result of Covid-19, our team at Payload Asia has decided to move the Payload Asia Awards 2020 to a later date. The awards presentation is now scheduled for 22 January 2021, with the gala dinner to be hosted in Manila, Philippines. Keeping in mind the safety and well-being of everyone involved, we will be taking precautionary measures during the event to make sure we observe proper social distancing to stop any further spread. For more … [Read more...] about Update: Payload Asia Awards 2020 moved to January 2021
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The seventh Payload Asia Awards is headed to Manila in November 2020
The Payload Asia Awards is back in 2020 as it recognises the most outstanding companies in the air cargo industry. Slated in November 2020 in Manila, Philippines, the awarding puts the spotlight on the air cargo supply chain companies that are the best in the business as they rise above the challenging global air freight market. This year’s Payload Asia Awards puts the spotlight on the services that benefit the rising e-commerce market. Judged by an esteemed panel of judges from the industry, … [Read more...] about The seventh Payload Asia Awards is headed to Manila in November 2020
Qatar to go double-daily Doha-Manila
Qatar Airways will be adding six extra flights per week between Doha and Manila starting from 26 October following an expanded Air Service Agreement signed between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Philippines. The Doha-based carrier is currently flying eight flights per week to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. With the increase in weekly flights, Qatar Airways will operate a full twice-daily service to Manila, in addition to its daily flights between Clark and … [Read more...] about Qatar to go double-daily Doha-Manila
Oman Air orders 20 B737s
Oman Air has ordered 20 B737 aircraft as part of a plan to double its fleet to 70 by 2020, chief executive Paul Gregorowitsch said. The order includes both the current generation of 737s, which will be delivered from 2017, as well as the re-engined 737 Max aircraft that will come from 2019. The airline has 36 aircraft, including 10 A330s and 21 B737s. This year, it will also receive the first two of nine B787s it has on order as well as six more B737s. It also plans to choose between … [Read more...] about Oman Air orders 20 B737s
CEB, Cargohaus tie up for cargo inspection portal
Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Cargohaus inaugurated the Smiths Detection CIP-300 air cargo inspection portal at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 yesteday. The air cargo inspection portal is the 'first of its kind' to be installed in an airport in Asia. It will be for Cebu Pacific Air’s priority use for all transshipment cargo loaded in international flights to and from Manila. The portal can accommodate and screen up to nine tonnes of air cargo dolleys and unit load … [Read more...] about CEB, Cargohaus tie up for cargo inspection portal
Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific Air will continue its long-haul expansion this summer with the launch of direct flights to Qatar. Commencing on 4 June 2015, Cebu Pacific will operate twice weekly flights between Manila and Doha using Airbus A330 aircraft. “We are excited to offer Cebu Pacific’s trademark low fares to travellers in Doha, especially since we are the only low-cost carrier operating this route,” said Alex Reyes, general … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights