Etihad Global Cargo Management Company and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce have hosted a networking event for 20 industrial powerhouses from Parma, Italy, who collectively represent 3.7 per cent of the Italian GDP, along with 75 representatives from Emirati businesses. The event offered the opportunity for the key industry players to learn more about the UAE and the Etihad Aviation Group, while promoting partnership and business opportunities. It followed the recent signing by Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo hosts Italian business, aims to develop cargo out of Parma
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Hainan Airlines to begin direct flights from Brussels to Shanghai PVG
Chinese airline Hainan Airlines will launch direct flights between Brussels Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the course of 2017. The new direct flight will facilitate existing investment and export opportunities for both countries and also create new ones, Brussels Airport said. “The non-stop connection between Brussels and Shanghai gives additional growth opportunities to both economies. The distance between the two cities will become smaller, facilitating direct … [Read more...] about Hainan Airlines to begin direct flights from Brussels to Shanghai PVG
Asia Pacific airlines see further cargo uptick in September
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of September released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed further uptick in air cargo markets and steady growth in international air passenger demand. In spite of the prevailing weakness in trade conditions, air cargo markets experienced further improvement in September, as reflected in the 5.3 per cent growth in demand as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK). The average international freight load factor increased … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines see further cargo uptick in September
IAG Cargo sees 6.5% drop in Q3 revenue
IAG Cargo has today announced its Q3 2016 results, reporting commercial revenue of €240 million over the period from 1 July to 30 September 2016, a decrease of 7.0 per cent compared to 2015. Adjusting the prior year's figures to reflect a directly comparable operation, commercial revenue decreased 6.5 per cent versus last year at constant exchange. Challenging market conditions continue, on a like for like basis IAG Cargo’s volumes were up 4.5 per cent, while yields decreased 10.5 per cent at … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo sees 6.5% drop in Q3 revenue
Cargolux Group adds weekly Oslo service
The Cargolux Group adds a weekly service on Tuesdays from Oslo to Luxembourg on 1 November 2016 on its flight C85022 from New York. The first flight will carry a load of salmon that is distributed to various Cargolux destinations from the airline’s hub in Luxembourg. Operated with modern B747-8 freighters, the Oslo service caters to the air freight needs of Norwegian shippers who are set to benefit from Cargolux’s long-standing expertise in cool chain transports and the airline’s dedicated CV … [Read more...] about Cargolux Group adds weekly Oslo service
Cathay Pacific first to Auckland with the A350
Cathay Pacific has become the first international airline to operate the state-of-the- art A350-900 to New Zealand as Flight CX197 arrived at Auckland International Airport today (Friday, 28 October) after making its overnight journey from Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific, which has been serving New Zealand for 33 years, has five A350s in operation, and by the end of next year will have taken delivery of a total of 22. The aircraft, which will form the backbone of the airline's mid-size long-haul … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific first to Auckland with the A350