Increasing perishables to Asia the main focus for Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) is looking to develop new Asian markets for the Africa countries flower-led perishables industry, acting general manager of cargo Peter Musola tells Michael Mackey. Some 70 per cent of the perishables market is Europe-bound Musola tells Air Cargo Week and the Nairobi-headquartered carrier is looking to do something similar in China by […]
IATA: Wildlife trafficking getting severe and a growing problem
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has started carrying out airport wildlife trafficking assessments – working with the World Customs Organization (WCO) – as it looks to combat the growing illegal trade. Last month, IATA launched its Airport Wildlife Tracking Assessment tool with a pilot at Maputo International Airport in Mozambique before rolling it out […]
Full steam ahead for Istanbul New Airport
Construction of Istanbul New Airport is continuing at full speed, and IGA Airport Operation chief executive officer, Hüseyin Keskin tells Air Cargo Week staff writer, James Muir it is hoping to commence operations in the first quarter of 2018. The new airport is a very ambitious project, which will be constructed over a number of phases […]
PEMCO redelivers first Longhao P2F converted 737
Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) has redelivered its first Boeing 737-300 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft to the Longhao Aviation Group. The Guangzhou-based group has two more PEMCO-converted 737-300 aircraft in process with options for additional conversions to meet its expansion. Longhao Aviation Group president, Zhao Jiguang says: “We are delighted to see the first aircraft finish conversion and […]
ULD Partner gains 1st contract in Air China Cargo
Air China Cargo is the first customer for air cargo container repair company ULD Partner’s new fleet management service. ULD Partner will supply, repair, maintain, track, trace and control about 13,000 unit load devices (ULD) for Air China and Air China Cargo, at over 80 gateways. The company is owned by DAS Aviation Services, which provides services […]
Global coverage drives ACS as it targets the $1bn mark
Air Charter Service (ACS) is seeing growth in all regions as the opening of new offices pays dividends, but it is finding some sectors a struggle, including the oil and gas (O&G) segment. The charter firm’s chief commercial officer (CCO), Justin Lancaster (pictured) explains to Air Cargo Week’s Editor, Justin Burns that China, countries within the […]
e-AWB penetration rate some way off IATA’s target
The electronic air waybill (e-AWB) penetration rate for October was 44.7 per cent – still some way of the 2016 year-end target of 56 per cent set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Next year’s target penetration rate also looks like a tough one to hit, as IATA’s head of cargo, Glyn Hughes (pictured […]
Asia and Middle East driving non-EU MAG cargo growth
China has become the second most important non-European Union trading partner for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) airports, with markets in Asia making up most of the top five markets. According to figures released by the group, which operates Bournemouth Airport, East Midlands Airport, Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport, exports to China have grown 358 […]
Consolidation for Cargolux Italia
Cargolux Italia is the largest Italian all-cargo carrier and has steadily grown its presence and network in recent years, which has helped it through a tough year writes Justin Burns. 2016 has been a difficult with negative market headwinds impacting performance, especially on certain Asian routes such as Hong Kong and other Chinese destinations. Cargolux […]
Asiana Airlines signs IT deal with IBS Software
IBS Software (IBS) has signed a 10-year multi-million dollar contract with Asiana Airlines Cargo for the implementation of its cargo management software – iCargo. This will manage the end-to-end cargo function of Asiana Cargo. Under the deal, IBS will implement the full scope of business operations – including sales, revenue accounting, ULD management, mail management […]
Atlas Air to operate B747F service for NCA
Atlas Air Worldwide has entered into an agreement to operate its first Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Japanese carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA). As part of the deal, NCA has the opportunity for additional aircraft in the future. The contract is initially for one aircraft to be flown in key global routes across the transpacific connecting […]
Blue Dart Express to buy remaining shares in subsidiary
Blue Dart Express has bought all the remaining shares of its aircraft operating subsidiary Blue Dart Aviation, it has said to the stock exchange. DHL owns 75 per cent of the Indian express operator. Blue Dart Express says it will increase its stake in the carrier from the current 74 per cent to 100 per cent. Blue […]
MAB Kargo adds Bangkok freighter service to network
MAB Kargo has expanded its presence in Thailand with the launch of a freighter service to Bangkok Suvarnbhumi International Airport from Kuala Lumpur (KL). This weekly service will be operated with an Airbus A330 Freighter with a capacity of 60 tonnes of payload and has been started to tap into the rising demand for air […]
Hactl handles new SW Italia freighter for Sto Express
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has been appointed to handle a new weekly Boeing 747-8 Freighter service for SW Italia. The new flight – which routes from Hong Kong to Prague – is for the exclusive use of Sto Express, one of the major Chinese express operators. The aircraft is operating in Sto […]
Vietnam Airlines takes delivery of 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Vietnam Airlines and Boeing have celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner with the new aircraft set to be deployed on services to Heathrow Airport shortly. Vietnam Airlines executive vice president, Pha Xuan Duc says the 787 is one of the keys to its fleet expansion plans, and in establishing it as one of the leading […]
Markets open up for ECS
New markets have opened up for ECS Group throughout Asia following its three-year deal with Jetstar Asia, chief operating officer, Adrien Thominet (pictured above) tells Air Cargo Week (ACW). ECS took over as Singapore-based Jetstar Asia’s general sales agent at Changi Airport and 25 stations across its Asian network on 22 October, managing freight enquires, […]
Above average e-AWB rates in Turkey
The electronic air waybill (e-AWB) penetration rate in Turkey has risen to 59 per cent, above the industry average of about 39 per cent, but there is still more to do to modernise processes, delegates at Logitrans Istanbul heard. During the session ‘Electronic Air Waybill and e-freight systems’ on 17 November, Lufthansa Cargo general manager Turkey, […]
Logitrans Istanbul keeps growing despite tense regional situation
The Logitrans Istanbul trade show is performing well having celebrated its 10th edition, Messe Muenchen deputy managing director, Gerhard Gerritzen (pictured above) tells Air Cargo Week’s (ACW) staff writer James Muir. He says the show has been performing well despite describing the economic and political situation in the region as “tense”. Speaking to ACW on […]
Christmas looking rosier with yield uptick
Christmas is looking a little bit rosier for the air cargo industry as some indicators, including yields show an uptick, sources have told Air Cargo Week (ACW). One of the clearest and broadest signs comes from ATC Aviation’s (chief executive officer) CEO Ingo Zimmer (pictured above). “We have increased our tonnages tremendously. In the first […]
AVIC reportedly set to launch new cargo carrier
Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC) is set to launch a cargo carrier as it looks to gain sales of the MA600 turboprop freighter made by its subsidiary Xi’an, according to reports in China. The new cargo venture has reportedly been granted an air operator certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The airline is […]
1st Cathay Pacific freighter leaves Brisbane West Wellcamp
The inaugural Cathay Pacific Cargo Boeing 747-8 Freighter has taken off from Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport with Queensland exports on board. The only scheduled cargo service into southern Queensland, landed in Hong Kong early this morning loaded with exports including premium loin cuts from Oakey Beef Exports on the Darling Downs. This weekly freighter means Queensland mangoes […]
Envirotainer aiming to give access to ULD solutions
As pharmaceutical companies experience significant transition, Envirotainer is working closely with customers to ensure they have access to the right solutions across the supply chain, deputy chief executive officer, Mattias Almgren tells ACW staff writer James Muir. He says Envirotainer’s global network provides the consistency the market requires, which along with significant investments, means it can […]
Tonnage uplift of 5.3% for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways has posted an increase in the amount of cargo and mail uplifted in October compared to the same month last year. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined carried 172,385 tonnes of cargo and mail in October, a year-on-year (YOY) rise of 5.3 per cent on October 2015. The cargo and mail load factor rose by 1.6 percentage points […]
DHL to invest in Indian hubs to meet e-commerce demands
DHL eCommerce – part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group – is investing 70 million Euros ($75 million) to strengthen its operations to meet fast-growing demand for e-commerce logistics services in India. Through its subsidiary Blue Dart Express, the investment will go into the expansion of its air hubs in Delhi and Mumbai which are […]
SIA Cargo awards management agreement contract to CHEP
Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA Cargo) has awarded a long-term unit load device (ULD) maintenance and repair fleet management contract to CHEP Aerospace Solutions. CHEP will provide maintenance and repair services in Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Brussels, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas, with additional stations likely to be included in the global repair network. CHEP’s […]
HKIA sees cargo increase of 7.1% in October
Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) tonnage grew year-on-year (YOY) by 7.1 per cent in October as it handled 420,000 tonnes in the month. The strong growth was mainly attributed to the robust 13 per cent YOY growth in transshipments. Amongst the key trading regions, traffic to and from Europe and Southeast Asia increased most significantly during the […]
PACTL sets new freight volume record in October
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) posted the highest monthly tonnage in the company’s history in October – handling 153,607 tonnes. This was a year-on-year (YOY) growth of 8.9 per cent. PACTL also saw tonnage rise 3.2 per cent to 1,353,969 tonnes between January and October, which is the strongest first ten months result in the cargo […]
Strong demand for Boeing 747 air charters
Chartersphere is continuing to consolidate its growing reputation by offering a high quality alternative in a competitive marketplace, managing director Paul Bennett (pictured below) tells Air Cargo Week’s (ACW) staff writer, James Muir. He says though this year has generally been slower in terms of opportunities compared to 2015, there has been a significant increase […]
NCA gets maintenance warning on B747F
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has been issued with a serious warning for inappropriate maintenance work on the engine of a Boeing 747-8 Freighter. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued the warning regarding a repair procedure carried out by a group of mechanics on the engine of the 747-8F, JA18KZ. The airline says […]
Matheson to provide consolidation for Cathay Pacific Portland flights
Matheson Flight Extenders has signed a freight consolidation agent agreement with Cathay Pacific Cargo for its twice-weekly Portland services. The subsidiary of Matheson Trucking will provide import/export air cargo services at Portland International Airport for goods transported to and from Oregon and Asian markets. Matheson provides airport terminal handling services for US mail in Portland, […]
