Qantas on post-COVID US airfreight
“We’re incredibly proud of the role Qantas Freight has played in keeping critical supply chains between Australia and the USA open throughout the pandemic. Over the past 12 months, we’ve used our dedicated 747 Freighter network – where an additional wet-leased 747-400F joined our existing two 747-8F – as well as conducting freight-only flights using […]
Qantas cuts flights in response to coronavirus
The Qantas Group has announced temporary reductions to flights across Asia in response to a drop in demand due to Coronavirus. The net profit impact of Coronavirus is estimated at between A$100 million to $150 million for FY20 – a figure softened by lower fuel prices. Reductions of around 5% will be made to Qantas […]
Record-breaking direct New York to Sydney flight touches down
The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney landed after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air. A total of 49 passengers and crew were on the flight, which was used to run a series of experiments to assess health and well-being onboard. Data from these experiments will be used help shape […]
Qantas and Australia Post support e-commerce growth
Qantas and Australia Post have expanded their domestic and international airfreight agreement to ship parcels to benefit online shoppers and businesses. The seven-year agreement worth over A$1 billion will give Australia Post customers access to Qantas Freight’s freighter aircraft and priority access to cargo space on Qantas and Jetstar passenger flights in additional to partner […]
WFS picks up 3 year contract with Qantas at DFW
Qantas has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) with a three-year contract at Dallas Fort/Worth International Airport covering passenger operations, cargo and ramp handling. The Australian flag carrier operates seven Airbus A380 passenger flights a week from Dallas to Sydney as well as a weekly Boeing 747-400 Freighter service. WFS’s client base at Dallas/Fort Worth includes […]
Former IATA CEO Tony Tyler to join Qantas board
Former IATA director general and CEO, Tony Tyler will join the Qantas board as a non-executive director, subject to shareholder approval. Qantas chairman, Leigh Clifford announced the move, saying Tyler will bring significant experience in commercial aviation as well as overseas markets when he formally joins the board in October. Clifford says: “His industry knowledge […]
Two cargo boosts for Darwin’s Asian ambitions
The launch of a new direct seasonal Qantas freight service from Darwin to Hong Kong and the government giving the airport money for its freight hub, has given the airport’s Asian ambitions a big boost. The Qantas service will be the only direct cargo link between Australia’s Northern Territory and Hong Kong and use a […]
Air NZ fined for cargo price fixing
The Australian Federal Court has ordered Air New Zealand (Air NZ) to pay A$15 million in penalties after legal action by the ACCC against a global air cargo cartel four years after it initially dismissed the case against the airline. The Court found Air NZ made and gave effect to agreements with other airlines to […]
Air cargo hinges on perishables and e-commerce growth
Perishables and e-commerce remain key growth sectors for the Australasia trade as the demand for fresh produce, seafood and meat in Asia continue to drive volumes out of Australia and New Zealand, while inbound e-commerce continues its unabated growth, writes Donald Urquhart. For Australia’s dominant home carrier, Qantas, Asia remains key to its cargo growth. […]
Codeshare Down Under could benefit cargo
Air New Zealand and Qantas have revealed plans for a reciprocal codeshare agreement that leverages the strengths of each carrier’s domestic networks that could impact cargo ground handling and airfreight activity. Under the codeshare, Qantas intends to add its code on up to 30 routes on Air New Zealand’s domestic network and Air New Zealand […]
Changi cargo volumes dip 0.6% in March
Cargo volumes at Changi Airport have dipped by 0.6 per cent year-on-year in March, handling 187,550 tonnes. In the first quarter, cargo increased by 3.6 per cent to 512,100 tonnes, having seen 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth in January to 175,600 tonnes, followed by growth of 1.4 per cent in February to 148,900 tonnes. Japan […]
Kangaroo Route’s giant leap opens up express cargo opportunities
Qantas’ direct services between Perth and London could open up opportunities for freight customers, particularly for e-commerce, the airline says. The historic flight, number QF9 carried more than 200 passengers and 16 crew, with the Boeing 787-9 leaving Perth, Western Australia just before 7pm on Saturday evening and landing in London at 5am on Sunday […]
Asia Pacific remains the perishables sector’s biggest growth market
The perishables sector shows clearly the new conventional wisdom – that China is mightily important – but also sketches out the considerable mileage still to tap. There can be no doubting the scale or the importance of the sector as bigger players in the market testify. “Perishables is a major cargo segment handled at Changi […]
Airlines appeal European Commission price fixing cartel fine
The airlines who were fined a total of €776 million ($904 million) by the European Commission (EC) for operating a price fixing cartel are appealing the decision. In March 2017, the EC re-adopted the cartel decision against 11 carriers after the original decision was annulled by the General Court on procedural grounds. Singapore Airlines, LATAM […]
Qantas flies sailplanes inside a Boeing 747
Qantas has flown all kinds of items since it was founded over 90 years ago, but until recently it had never transported another aircraft, now it has flown two. It loaded two Jonker JS3 Rapture sailplane gliders into the hold of a passenger Boeing 747-400 and flew them from Johannesburg to Sydney for their onward […]
Qantas Melbourne – Tokyo Narita services take off
Qantas’ first Melbourne – Tokyo Narita service has taken off, with daily flights catering for strong demand for capacity between Australia and Japan. The Airbus A330-300 route adds to other recently launched services to Japan such as Sydney – Tokyo Haneda and Brisbane – Tokyo Narita. Flight number QF79 departs Melbourne at 09.15h and QF80 […]
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 […]
Qantas to fly direct from Perth to London
Qantas is to operate the first Australia – Europe services with Perth – London flights from March 2018. The Australian flag carrier will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the route, which will be 14,498 kilometres and take around 17 hours. It will be the longest Qantas flight, ahead of its Airbus A380 service between […]
Qantas Freight EBIT falls 44% in tough market
Qantas Freight says business is well positioned for the future despite EBIT falling by 44 per cent in the 2016 financial year due to a tough market and weak yields. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for cargo was down to 64 million Australian dollars ($48.8 million) in the 12 months up to 30 June […]
Cargo at Changi grows 7.8 % in June
Changi Airport has seen cargo volumes grow 7.8 per cent in June, having welcomed new freighter services from K-Mile Air and Silk Way West Airlines. Volumes in June were up to 163,070 tonnes and by 4.2 per cent in the first six months of 2016 to 950,250 tonnes. Aircraft movements increased by 2.9 per cent […]
Changi volumes continue upwards in April
Changi Airport has continued its strong growth in 2016 with April seeing volumes increase by 7.2 per cent year-on-year to 153,400 tonnes. The airport in Singapore has seen growth of at least four per cent in every month of 2016 so far, with exception of February, which increased by 0.1 per cent to 136,100 tonnes. […]
Qantas transports poppies for Chelsea Flower Show
Qantas Freight has transported 300,000 commemorative poppies for the Chelsea Flower Show to honour servicemen and women who have fought in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations over the last 100 years. The 300,000 handcrafted crocheted poppies were transported from Melbourne to London, and packed and loaded into 35 cubic metres of bellyhold space, approximately half […]
ACCC upholds price fixing fines against Garuda and Air NZ
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has upheld surcharge price fixing fines against Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand. The ACCC had taken action against 15 airlines, of which, 13 paid fines totalling $98.5 million, while Garuda and Air New Zealand appealed. Proceedings against Garuda and Air New Zealand were dismissed on 31 October […]
Qantas Freight EBIT falls as group improves
Qantas Freight’s earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fall to 38 million Australian dollars ($27.3 million) in the six months up to 31 December 2015, despite the group seeing significant improvements. The cargo division’s EBIT was down from 54 million Australian dollars in the same period of 2014 due to global weakness causing revenue to fall […]
Qantas returns koalas from Singapore to Australia
Qantas has transported four koalas back to Brisbane after their 10 month stay at Singapore Zoo where they were on loan from the Australian government. The koalas, Paddle, Pellita, Chan and Idalia stayed in Singapore from April 2015 on loan from Australia to celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary of independence and 50 years of diplomatic relationships […]
‘Contradictory’ price fixing cartel fine overturned
Fines of 790 million euros ($868 million) imposed by the European Commission against airlines for fixing fuel and security surcharges has been overturned, as the decision was ‘contradictory’. In 2010, the commission had fined Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group, Martinair, Qantas, SAS Cargo and Singapore Airlines […]