Region – Page 40
-
NewsAir Charter Service transports Ukrainian relief cargo
An unrelated Boeing 747 loading operation. Photo: ACSAir Charter Service (ACS) has arranged its first charter flights to Poland carrying relief cargo for refugees from the Ukraine crisis on behalf of its clients and has at least six more flights planned for various organisations.The first flight, a B737 freighter, landed ...
-
News
Russia airlines blocked from US airspace
The US Department of Transportation and its Federal Aviation Administration are issuing orders blocking Russian aircraft and airlines from entering and using domestic US airspace.The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and regulatory orders will suspend operations of all aircraft owned, certified, operated, registered, chartered, leased, or controlled by, for, or ...
-
News
International air cargo demand up for Asia Pacific airlines
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said international air cargo demand as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) recorded a 5.1% year-on-year increase for Asia Pacific carriers in January.This is on top of the strong 20.2% annual increase achieved for the full year 2021, said AAPA.The international freight load ...
-
News
Global GSA Group acquires three companies
Netherlands-headquartered Global GSA Group has acquired Aircargo Italia, Worldair and Star Cargo Italy.The three Italian acquisitions will help Global GSA Group expand its position in Italy and fits with its overall global expansion strategy. Other acquisitions are also expected to be announced this year, said Ismail Durmaz, chief executive of ...
-
News
SF Airlines' fleet hits 69
Rapidly expanding express carrier SF Airlines recently added its 69th freighter aircraft.The China-based airline in February took delivery of a B767-300 freighter and said that its fleet size will hit 70 later in the year."The number of large all-cargo aircraft with medium and long-range navigation capabilities will continue to grow, ...
-
NewsNippon Express Kansai pharma hub is certified
Nippon Express pharma facility in Kansai Airport. Photo: Nippon ExpressNippon Express has obtained IATA’s Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for its temperature-controlled pharma logistics hub at Japan’s Kansai International Airport.The company said that it is the first air cargo forwarder in Japan to operate a GDP-certified facility at Kansai Airport.Logistics ...
-
NewsPeli BioThermal opens first network station in China
Photo: Peli BioThermalPharma packaging provider Peli BioThermal has opened its first network station in China.Located in Shanghai, the station will serve worldwide customers of the Crēdo on Demand rental programme.Dominic Hyde, vice president global services at Peli BioThermal, said: “China is the second largest pharmaceutical market in the world, and ...
-
News
Romcargo Airlines applies to operate Europe to US flights
Romcargo Airlines has applied to operate scheduled and/or chartered flights from the European Union to the US and beyond.The Romanian all-cargo carrier, which operates a B747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter, was founded in 2021 and received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (AACR).The application to the ...
-
NewsAzul and Swissport partner at Viracopos Airport
Photo: SwissportBrazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has chosen ground handler Swissport to provide ground services at Viracopos International Airport (VCP), its hub airport in Campinas, Brazil.Azul Linhas Aéreas has contracted Switzerland-based Swissport to provide airport ramp handling, aircraft cleaning, and cargo handling services.The eight-year contract follows on from deals ...
-
News
Air cargo hub planned for Shannon Airport
Shannon Group has plans to upgrade its cargo facilities at Shannon Airport in Ireland.The Group told Air Cargo News that its development, currently awaiting planning permission, is a “2,705 sq m distribution facility”.This facility will be located on a three-acre development site and will incorporate an additional 335 sq m ...
-
News
Cebu Pacific backs bellyhold cargo operations
Cebu Pacific is not looking to take extra dedicated freighters in the near term — even amid a robust cargo market during the pandemic — as it believes a “large chunk” of cargo will be carried as bellyhold freight.Speaking at a media roundtable held during the Singapore Airshow, airline chief ...
-
News
Qatar Cargo approves latest Releye container
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the latest carrier to approve the use of Envirotainer's Releye RAP temperature controlled container.Envirotainer launched the RAP version of its Releye temperature-controlled container earlier this year. The container is able to hold five pallets, compared with the existing 2021 RKN model’s three pallets.Qatar Airways Cargo ...
-
News
China's air cargo volumes rebound
China's air cargo volumes rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels in January, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), reported Xinhua, China’s state press agency.The volume of cargo and mail transported by air was approximately 654,000 tonnes in January, or 97.3% of the amount recorded in the same period ...
-
News
Hong Kong Airport sees transshipment traffic decline
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 391,000 tonnes of cargo in January, a 4.7% decline on the same month in 2021 (410,000 tonnes) as transshipment traffic fell.Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said that freighter flight movements at the world’s largest international cargo hub saw year-on-year growth of 14.1% to 7,165 ...
-
NewsBrussels air cargo throughput soars in January
Photo: Brussels AirportA surge in freighter services and bellyhold cargo saw Brussels Airport overcome a drop in express shipments to handle 4% more airfreight in January compared with the same month in 2021, and 10% over January 2019.The main Belgian hub saw throughput of 60,645 tons in January, an increase ...
-
NewsKorean Air merger doesn't affect cargo competition
Photo: Korean AirKorean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines will not reduce cargo competition, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has concluded.The CCCS has given Korean Air unconditional approval for its takeover of Asiana Airlines on February 8, ruling that the acquisition will not infringe Singapore’s 2004 Competition Act.Singapore’s ...
-
NewsRiga Airport 2027 strategy seeks to ramp up cargo
Photo: Riga AirportRiga Airport has announced a new strategy that seeks to see over 48,000 tonnes of air cargo handled per year by 2027.The medium-term “Runway 2027” airport strategy provides for the development of the “RIX Airport City” concept.It envisions that the future centre of Riga Airport will include the ...
-
NewsKerins scoops new global role at HAE
Peter KerinsAviation services company HAE Group has appointed Peter Kerins as vice president global GSA sales & development.The new role will see Kerins move back to Europe from the Middle East where he will take on global responsibility for the company's airline development portfolio.Kerins is currently vice president Middle East, ...
-
NewsMiddle East J&T Express logistics park aids air cargo
J&T Express launches in UAE and Saudi Arabia. Photo J&T ExpressThe air cargo industry is set to benefit from J&T Express’ plans to build the biggest smart logistics industrial park in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Express delivery company J&T Express said it will set up its MENA ...
-
News
EFW delivers Lufthansa destined A321 freighter to BBAM
Conversion firm EFW has delivered its third A321 converted freighter to lessor BBAM.EFW said the aircraft (D-AEUC) will soon make its way to Munich to enter service as Lufthansa's first A321 freighter.The aircraft will be flown by Lufthansa City Line on behalf of Lufthansa Cargo.The aircraft can transport more than ...