Cargolux Italia has introduced a second weekly flight between Milan and Cargolux’s Chinese hub Zhengzhou via Novosibirsk, in October. When Cargolux Italia introduced the first Zhengzhou flight in June, it also marked the first commercial Cargolux service to Russia. Cargolux Italia’s two weekend flights offer shippers a fast and convenient possibility to move their weekday production overseas. From Zhengzhou, shippers take advantage of Cargolux’s extensive trucking system to forward goods to … [Read more...] about Cargolux Italia steps up Zhengzhou flights
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Lufthansa Cargo adds Vietnam full-time to freighter network
Vietnam is to become a permanent fixture of the Lufthansa Cargo route network as part of the new winter schedule. Following a successful test phase over the summer months, the cargo airline will be flying a B777F weekly to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). The freighter will be departing every Thursday from Frankfurt (FRA), heading for Ho Chi Minh City via Mumbai (BOM), and will finally terminate at Hong Kong (HKG). Frank Naeve, Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo since 1 August, is pleased … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo adds Vietnam full-time to freighter network
New US task force aimed at mandatory drone registration
The US Department of Transportation took the first step this week towards mandatory drone registration, by announcing formation of a task force to create a registration process. Registration could begin as soon as the holiday season, DOT officials said Monday at a Washington news conference. The idea is to help build a culture of accountability and responsibility among drone operators, DOT secretary Anthony Foxx, said In a statement. Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Huerta put it … [Read more...] about New US task force aimed at mandatory drone registration
Flydubai expands Russian network
Low cost carrier, flydubai has expanded its operations in Russia with the launch of flights to two new destinations. This month, the carrier launched flights to Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk, making it the first Dubai-based airline to serve both cities. Services to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia's fifth largest city, will operate twice a week, while flights to Novosibirsk, the country's third most populous city, will run three times a week. Jeyhun Efendi, senior VP commercial (UAE, EU, ME, CIS) … [Read more...] about Flydubai expands Russian network
American Airlines Cargo does first live animal transfer
Tiffany the dog has become American Airlines Cargo’s first ever live animal movement between The Netherlands and the US. Tiffany – a Dutch Smoushond became an animal VIP when specialist animal movements’ forwarder – Animals to Fly – called on AA Cargo to organise her transport to Philadelphia. Dutch Smoushond’s are extremely rare and Tiffany is only a puppy so required additional specialist handling and care. AA Cargo’s GSA in The Netherlands – FlyUs – assigned animal loving team members … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo does first live animal transfer
Air China to begin direct Beijing-Kuala Lumpur service
Air China will start a Beijing-Kuala Lumpur nonstop service from 25 October and will be operated with A330-300 aircraft. In 2014, imports and exports between Malaysia and China exceeded RMB100 billion (US$15.75 billion) and Malaysia remained China's largest trading partner among ASEAN countries. The new service also dovetails with the Chinese government's strategic 'One Belt, One Road’ initiative with Air China saying the new service, "will become a thoroughfare in the air that promotes the … [Read more...] about Air China to begin direct Beijing-Kuala Lumpur service