GE Aerospace and Cargolux have entered into a long-term support agreement to power the carrier’s future fleet of Boeing 777-8 freighters using fuel-efficient engines, including service extension for the existing engines powering the airline’s Boeing 747-8F fleet. The airline will use the GE9X for its future fleet, which many consider the most powerful aircraft engine and the quietest GE Aerospace engine ever produced (pounds of thrust per decibel), offering the lowest NOx emissions in its … [Read more...] about Cargolux inks long-term support deal for future fleet
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Silk Way West eyes Japan with Nippon Express
Silk Way West Airlines and Nippon Express Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer enhanced air freight solutions between Baku and Japan and across the carrier's network amidst changing supply chains. The airline said the agreement strengthens its presence in the Japanese market whilst helping Nippon Express Holdings to expand globally by providing cargo capacity across a worldwide network. Silk Way West Airlines has been serving the Japanese air cargo market since 2018 … [Read more...] about Silk Way West eyes Japan with Nippon Express
Passengers soar as cargo dwindles at HKG in 2022
Hong Kong’s cargo volume slumped 16.4 percent in 2022 no thanks to the impact of global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. Cargo throughput saw a 26.4 percent drop to 351,000 tonnes in December 2022, compared to the same month last year, with import and export volume sliding 33 and 26 percent year on year in the same month. Despite the drop in air freight volume, the airport handled a total of 5.7 million passengers, representing a year-on-year … [Read more...] about Passengers soar as cargo dwindles at HKG in 2022
Gulf Air and Unilode extend partnership
Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air and Unilode Aviation Solutions have renewed their longstanding ULD management partnership for another 10 years. Since 2011 Unilode has supported Gulf Air’s significant fleet growth and route network extension with supply, management, maintenance and digital services as well as accessories management. The renewed agreement will see the service provider continue to supply pallets, as well as lighter and more durable AKE containers from its ULD pool, including … [Read more...] about Gulf Air and Unilode extend partnership
Freight stumbles at Liege Airport in 2022
Liege Airport saw a ‘contrasted’ 2022 as the cargo airport saw freight demand fall whilst passenger numbers increased no thanks to the double whammy brought about by Covid and Ukraine conflict. 1.14 million tonnes of freight transited through the Belgian air hub, a 19 percent drop compared to figures seen in 2021. Passenger numbers at the airport meanwhile soared 118 percent to 166,898, compared to 2021. For Liege Airport chief, Laurent Jossart, the decrease in freight transport was … [Read more...] about Freight stumbles at Liege Airport in 2022
Challenge Group offers capacity from Türkiye
Challenge Group is set to start scheduled operations from Istanbul Airport to Liège Airport at the end of the month, which will provide an airlink from Türkiye to Belgium with further connections to the rest of Europe, the US and the Far East. Challenge Airlines will offer 240 tonnes of weekly capacity on two B747F flights each week starting 25 January. The inaugural freighter flight will see a mix of Türkiye’s main export products like garments, fabrics, and automotive parts from key … [Read more...] about Challenge Group offers capacity from Türkiye