The long wait is over for Challenge Airlines MT as the cargo carrier received its air operator certificate (AOC) on 2 November. With two B767-300ERs offering a payload of 60 tonnes each, Challenge Airlines MT will use its pool of 10 pilots to operate specific routes from the Group’s Liège air hub (LGG) in Belgium. The airline expects to transport perishables and pharma with sea-air connections in the short term with plans to include high-yield long-haul shipments for e-commerce and other … [Read more...] about Challenge Airlines secures AOC in Malta
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CargoAi offers Neste jet fuel to drive SAF takeup
Freight forwarders of all sizes can now play a more significant role in reducing cargo-related carbon emissions with a new tie-up between CargoAi and Neste. The cargo booking platform and the leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have announced a partnership that will allow the voluntary purchase of SAF. Starting November, CargoAi offers the option to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel when booking a cargo transport. This can be done during the booking process, that … [Read more...] about CargoAi offers Neste jet fuel to drive SAF takeup
Emirates tops up Boeing order with 5 more 777Fs
Emirates now has 200 wide-body aircraft on its Boeing order book after the airline announced a firm interest to add five new Boeing 777-200LR freighters to its fleet, with delivery slated between 2024 and 2025. The agreement, worth over US$1.7 billion at list prices, will see the delivery of two units to be delivered in 2024 and the remaining three units in 2025. The new order follows the US$1 billion investment the airline made during last year’s Dubai Airshow, which included two new … [Read more...] about Emirates tops up Boeing order with 5 more 777Fs
Asia Cargo Network expands into the Middle East
Air charter specialist Asia Cargo Network is looking to expand its operations into the Middle East and nearby markets as it partnered with Bahrain-based operator MENA Aerospace. Under the agreement, ACN plans to base six of its cargo planes to operate in Bahrain and the GCC, which consists of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ACN will invest capital, asset deployment, management services and expertise and hold a 49 percent stake in … [Read more...] about Asia Cargo Network expands into the Middle East
New airport pact aims to boost GBA aviation
A new memorandum of understanding was officiated this week that aims to develop the aviation industry in the Greater Bay Area by leveraging the strengths of Hong Kong and Zhuhai airports and the bridge connecting the two cities and Macao (or the HZMB). Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Zhuhai Municipal Government signed the MoU on 9 November. Under the MoU’s framework, the key collaboration projects include the launch of passenger link services, development of international cargo business, … [Read more...] about New airport pact aims to boost GBA aviation
FedEx unveils gateway facility at Incheon airport
FedEx is bolstering logistics support for cross-border trade and e-commerce growth in Korea with the launch of a new gateway facility located at Incheon International Airport (ICN). The new Incheon Gateway spans 23,395 square meters, more than double the size of the previous facility, and is equipped with 78 conveyor belts and an advanced automated sortation system that can sort up to 12,000 packages per hour, doubling the previous sorting capacity. It also includes a 15,207-sqm warehouse … [Read more...] about FedEx unveils gateway facility at Incheon airport
