Scoot modifies A320 to boost capacity and capabilities
With stringent border control measures in place due to COVID-19 causing a reduction in passenger flights, there has been a severe decline in the volume of bellyhold space available for cargo. To make up the shortfall and maintain global supply chains during the pandemic, Scoot has operated hundreds of cargo flights using passenger aircraft, including […]
Singapore Airlines welcomes the world’s first 787-10 to its fleet
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the world’s first Boeing 787-10, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family. The new aircraft is designed with strong, lightweight composites, advanced systems and a longer fuselage than other 787 Dreamliners. The airlines, through its subsidiary Scoot already flies 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners and the group is […]
Changi Airport continues to grow with 5.5% increase in June
Cargo volumes at Changi Airport continue to grow with a 5.5 per cent year-on-year increase in June to 172,040 tonnes. The airport has seen year-on-year growth in every month of 2017, varying from 0.5 per cent in January to 12.6 per cent in May. It has handled 1.02 million tonnes in the first six months […]
SIA Cargo to be re-integrated as a division within Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) wholly-owned subsidiary – SIA Cargo – is to be re-integrated as a division within SIA, in a move intended to improve efficiency through greater synergy with the wider SIA Group. The re-integration is expected to be completed in the first half of 2018, when SIA Cargo will become the ‘Cargo Division’ of […]
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 sees slight growth in May
Changi Airport has seen a small increase in cargo volumes in May, rising by 0.3 per cent following two strong months. Cargo volumes increased from 157,000 tonnes in May 2015 to 157,500 tonnes this year. The May figures follow two strong months, with March seeing a 5.2 per cent increase while April was up 7.2 […]
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. […]
Boeing delivers record number of aircraft
Boeing delivered 762 commercial aircraft in 2015, 39 more than 2014, which it says is a record. The manufacturer says it received 768 orders worth $112.4 billion, and at the end of 2015 had 5,795 unfilled orders. Of the 768 net orders, 588 were Boeing 737s, two were Boeing 747s, 49 were Boeing 767s, 58 […]