Low-cost carrier Thai VietJet Air has awarded the tender of its cargo operations to ECS Group with a signed master GSSA agreement with subsidiary AVS GSA Thailand, on 01 February 2024. ECS Group said it aims to increase revenue and cargo volumes for the airline, which operates flights across Thailand and Asia. Thai VietJet Air currently operates a fleet of 18 A320-200 and A321-200 aircraft, focusing primarily on transporting general cargo and perishables. Destinations include … [Read more...] about ECS Group wins Thai VietJet cargo contract in Asia
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AAPA: e-commerce shipping drives year-end air cargo demand
Cargo demand for airlines in Asia Pacific ended on a strong note in December as overall demand in 2023 slid 2.8 percent below the previous year, according to the latest figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines. Air cargo markets entered 2023 weighed by multiple headwinds, but the final months of the year saw demand grow, thanks to an increase in e-commerce shipments. AAPA noted the industry for the past year has been dealing with inflation, a strong US Dollar and government … [Read more...] about AAPA: e-commerce shipping drives year-end air cargo demand
Etihad Cargo gains CEIV Li-batt cerfitication
Etihad Cargo has achieved the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. CEIV Li-batt certification is a globally recognised endorsement, signifying an airline's capability to handle and transport lithium batteries in accordance with the highest safety and efficiency standards. The certification, which requires an extensive audit by independent validators, involves a … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo gains CEIV Li-batt cerfitication
Cathay Cargo volume up 20 percent in December
Cathay Pacific’s cargo business ended 2023 on a high note, finishing with around 1.4 million tonnes, compared with about 1.2 million tonnes in 2022, in what it described as ‘an encouraging result.’ Cargo volume in December jumped 20.7 percent year on year, as the airline carried 128,546 tonnes with cargo revenue increasing 14.1 percent year on year for the month. The cargo load factor slid 6.5 percentage points to 60.8 percent, as capacity measured in available cargo tonne … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo volume up 20 percent in December
Airbus ‘comes full circle’ in China with first ALCS
Airbus is working with partners to promote a circular economy in the aviation industry as it started operations at its first service centre dedicated to the entire lifecycle of an aircraft in China’s Chengdu province. The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) will offer solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of an aircraft as a ‘one-stop’ shop. This includes the full range of activities from aircraft parking and storage to maintenance, such as upgrades, conversions, … [Read more...] about Airbus ‘comes full circle’ in China with first ALCS
SATS to handle cargo for Hainan Airlines in Saudi Arabia
Hainan Airlines has awarded a contract to SATS Ltd. for cargo handling services in Saudi Arabia. Hainan Airlines operates three Airbus passenger flights a week to Riyadh and Jeddah, and the new handling contract earmarks over 2,400 tonnes of import, export, and transit airfreight annually, including special cargo shipments. SATS has been present in Saudi Arabia for over six years and handles over 60,000 tonnes of cargo and mail each year for 19 airline customers. It operates across three … [Read more...] about SATS to handle cargo for Hainan Airlines in Saudi Arabia