All Asia articles – Page 2
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NewsMenzies expands into Malaysia
Source: Menzies AviationMenzies Aviation will begin providing cargo handling services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) as it expands into Malaysia for the first time.The company has secured a 12-month ground handling license to deliver passenger, ramp and cargo services at KUL through the creation of a joint venture (JV) ...
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NewsEFW signs deal with China’s HNA Aviation
(Picture 1, f.l.t.r.: Zhu Tao, Vice President of HNA Aviation Group; Xu Gang, CEO of Airbus China; Ding Yongzheng, Chairman of HNA Aviation Group; Jordi Boto, CEO EFW; Guo Hongji, President of HNA Aviation Technic Co.,Ltd; Torsten Kühn, Senior Vice President of Business of EFW). Photo: EFWElbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has ...
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NewsReports: China Airlines mulls order for four freighters
Photo: China AirlinesTaiwan-based China Airlines is reportedly considering placing an order for new freighters against a backdrop of maintaining Taiwan’s relationship with the US.The airline is considering an order for four freighters alongside as many as 20 passenger aircraft, according to a source known to Reuters, and the US election ...
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NewsCargo-partner secures Asia-UK/Ireland air cargo capacity
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockFreight forwarder cargo-partner has added a new airfreight service between Asia and the UK and Ireland.The Nippon Express-owned company said that it had secured reserved capacity on flights out of Asia in what is expected to be a busy peak season for air cargo with space at a ...
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NewsSF Airlines begins Hubei-Hong Kong route
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockChinese cargo operator SF Airlines has launched a new route between Hubei province in central China and Hong Kong.The inaugural flight on the route departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport on October 30 using a Boeing 737-400 freighter, according to Xinhua, China’s state press agency.Three round-trip flights ...
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NewsRaya launches Penang-Hong Kong charter for DHL
Photo: Raya AirwaysMalaysian cargo airline Raya Airways has launched a new charter route between Penang, Malaysia and Hong Kong that will operate five times a week for DHL.The inaugural flight took place on October 28 from Penang International Airport in Malaysia.The route enhances DHL's aviation network in Asia Pacific, and ...
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NewsAir Charter Service sees China demand take off
Wanny Wu and James Royds-Jones. Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service's (ACS) China offices have had a bumper year in terms of charter numbers and revenues as the company benefits from a recent re-organisation and general market growth.ACS said that its Greater China offices had a "remarkable" first nine months ...
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NewsGSSA Air One opens new Asia office as partner airlines expand in the region
One Air 747F aircraft. Photo: Air OneUK general sales agent (GSA) Air One expects business growth in Asia following affiliate British airline One Air's green light for flights to China.Air One has announced plans to open a commercial office in Hong Kong to assist its airline partners and customers in ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo expands into transpacific with Vietnam-LA flights
Aerologic flight with DHL livery. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has expanded into transpacific flights with the start of a direct Boeing 777 freighter service from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in Vietnam to Los Angeles (LAX) in the US.The first flight on the service was operated using a 777F with ...
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NewsCargo demand rises at Cathay and HKIA as 'robust' peak nears
Source: Cathay CargoCathay Pacific noted a pick-up in cargo demand in September and the airline is predicting a robust peak season.The Hong Kong-based carrier said that cargo tonnage in September increased by 7% compared with August and was up 11% compared with last year to 133,079 tonnes.The month-on-month increase comes ...
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NewsMy Freighter launches Zhengzhou-Liège route
Photo: My FreighterMy Freighter has launched a new cargo route between Zhengzhou Airport (CGO) in China and Liège Airport (LGG) in Belgium.The Uzbekistan-based cargo airline announced that four flights per week would be carried out on the route using Boeing 767-300 freighters."We are thrilled to announce the launch of a ...
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NewsAsia Airfreight Terminal becomes handler for two airlines
Photo: Asia Airfreight TerminalHong Kong Airport-based Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has become the primary cargo handler for Thai Lion Air's daily flights from Bangkok to Hong Kong and Indonesia AirAsia's daily flights from Bali to Hong Kong.SATS subsidiary AAT said Indonesia AirAsia, based at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, marked ...
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NewsSF Express speeds up cargo handling with new Changi Airport facility
The opening ceremony at Sats Core A, featuring (from left) Alan Yip managing director of South East Asia of Kerry Logistics Network; Zhang Xingshu, regional general manager of S. F. Express Singapore; Bob Chi, chief executive, Gateway Services Asia-Pacific, SATS; Zhang Ji, vice president of SF Group; Henry Low, chief ...
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NewsHong Kong forwarders welcome 2024 policy address as a boost to air cargo
Hong Kong Airport. Photo: Travelpixs/ shutterstockThe Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has welcomed plans to expand cargo capacity and logistics services in the Greater Bay Area.Earlier today, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his annual address, outlining several initiatives designed ...
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NewsAir Incheon becomes IATA member
Photo: Air IncheonAir Incheon has become the first cargo airline in the Republic of Korea to obtain full membership of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).The airline said it was awarded the certification on October 8. This follows the airline being awarded IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification on April ...
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NewsMAB Kargo obtains Cargo iQ certification
Photo: MASkargoMAB Kargo (Malaysia Airlines Berhad Cargo) has obtained Cargo iQ certification after a successful audit evaluating quality management across its air cargo operations.The company, which commercially operates as MASkargo, reported 95% of its shipments in June this year to quality standards group Cargo iQ.“We are extremely excited to join ...
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NewsSichuan Airlines adds Frankfurt to network
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockChina-based Sichuan Airlines has added Frankfurt to its network to expand its services to Europe.The airline will fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) four times a week on a scheduled service with its Airbus A330 freighter.Airport operator Fraport said in a LinkedIn post on October 4: "We are ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo inaugurates route to Birmingham
Photo: Hong Kong Air CargoHong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has launched a new weekly all-cargo route between Hong Kong International Airport and Birmingham Airport in the UK.The new route will be served by an Airbus A330-200 freighter. This is the second UK route opened by the airline, following the February ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo selects Hactl for Hong Kong handling
MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong. MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong.
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Insights
Putzger Perspective: Canadian freeze for airlines
Air cargo operations have been tough in the Canadian market, though there are still ample opportunities for charter flights. The Canadian air cargo market is still waiting for its revolution. WestJet, which had promised to disrupt the frozen landscape, abandoned its quest to do so before this correspondent could figure ...