All Asia Articles – Page 14
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Virgin Atlantic cuts sole China route
Virgin Atlantic will stop its service to Shanghai later this year due to increased costs as a result of not being able to fly over Russia.Flights to Shanghai in China currently operate daily using a Boeing 787-9, but the final service from Heathrow, UK to Shanghai will be operated by ...
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NewsAir France KLM Cargo partners with IndiGo to expand in India
Mark Sutch (left) and GertJan Roelands (right). Source: Air France KLM Martinair CargoAir France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has announced its second airline partnership in a month, this time teaming up with IndiGo Cargo to expand its network in India.The Franco-Dutch carrier said a special prorate interline agreement with ...
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NewsSATS and SF Group further collaborate on e-commerce services
Bob Chi and Zhang Zi. Photo: SATS GroupSingapore-based aviation services company SATS has signed a a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese express delivery and logistics service provider SF Group to grow the existing e-commerce service collaboration between the companies.SATS and SF Group will combine their respective areas of expertise ...
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Air India rolls out digital operations with IBS Software
Air India will use IBS Software’s iCargo solution to help it digitalise its air cargo operations and end-to-end cargo management.IBS Software’s fully integrated iCargo solution is designed to enable airlines to streamline operations through seamless integration of numerous cargo operations, including sales and billing, within a single, integrated platform.Nipun Aggarwal, ...
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NewsFedEx to grow cargo facility at Clark Airport in the Philippines
From left: Lourdes Josephine Gotianun-Yap Chairman, LIPAD, Noel F. Manankil, President and CEO, LIPAD, Maribeth Espinosa, Managing Director, FedEx Philippines, Jenieryll Jomarie Mangalindan, Senior Manager for Operations, FedEx Philippines. Photo: FedExFedEx will expand its gateway facility at Clark International Airport (CRK) in the Philippines following the signing of an ...
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NewsATSG leases more 767Fs to My Freighter
Photo: Business WireUzbekistan-based airline My Freighter will lease two more Boeing 767-300 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft from Air Transport Services Group's (ATSG) subsidiary, Airborne Global Leasing.The addition of these two aircraft will expand the Tashkent-hubbed airline's ATSG-leased fleet to five 767-300P2Fs as part of efforts to connect trading hubs ...
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Turkish Cargo continues freighter fleet expansion with 777 order
Turkish Airlines Cargo is looking to further expand its freighter capacity through the addition of extra Boeing 777 freighters.The fast-growing airline today announced the order of four 777Fs to add to its existing fleet of eight of the aircraft.Air Cargo News has asked Boeing when the aircraft are due to ...
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SF Airlines adds new China-Vietnam cargo link
SF Airlines has continued with the expansion of its network through the addition of extra flights to Vietnam.The China-based express giant has this week added a freighter route linking Shenzhen and Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Xinhua news agency.The flight will operate five times a week and offer ...
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NewsSilk Way signs air cargo MoU with China Henan Aviation
Silk Way West Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Henan Aviation Group (CHAGC) to enhance air cargo connectivity and efficiency between Zhengzhou in China and Baku in Azerbaijan.The MoU, signed during Air Cargo China 2024 in Shanghai, aims to build a robust dual-hub cooperation model that ...
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Unions oppose Air Incheon's bid for Asiana's cargo business
Unions have put yet another obstacle in the path of Korean Air’s delayed acquisition of Asiana Airlines by objecting to both the nature of the takeover and the choice of Air Incheon as the preferred bidder for the sale of Asiana Airlines’ cargo business.There was some positive progress with Korean's ...
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Air cargo demand rises again for Asia Pacific airlines
Asia Pacific airlines saw another rise in air cargo demand in May that was "driven by buoyant trade activity within the region and globally", reported the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).Asian carriers saw international air cargo demand in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) grow 17.9% year on year in May, ...
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NewsChallenge Group looks to expand China connectivity with new tie up
Source: Challenge GroupThe Challenge Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the owner Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) that will expand the carrier's presence in the Henan province.The agreement will see the carrier increase its flight frequency (an exact number was not revealed), enhance Road Feeder Service connectivity ...
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Beijing Capital brings another freighter service to Liege
Liege Airport (LGG) has grown its air cargo business with the addition of a new freighter service operated by Beijing Capital Airlines.The Chinese airline began the route between Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) in East China’s Jiangxi province and Liege Airport in Belgium on June 24, said Alexis Lapot, senior ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo and SF Airlines add freighter service and expand partnership
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo and SF Airlines will launch a new freighter service between Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi to boost cargo capacity between China and the UAE.The weekly freighter service between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in China and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi will commence on July 13 and ...
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Suparna to leverage WorldACD cargo data insight
China-based Suparna Airlines aims to build its air cargo expertise following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with WorldACD Market Data.The partnership is expected to enhance Suparna Airlines' understanding of air cargo market dynamics, while it will also expand WorldACD's air cargo database.The air cargo market data and ...
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NewsTeleport targets China e-commerce air cargo
Janson Peng, commercial country head, Teleport China, speaking at the Teleport media briefing in Shanghai. Photo: TeleportTeleport aims to further build up its e-commerce air cargo business between China and southeast Asia with next-day services.The Malaysia-based logistics provider said it is working on cutting the delivery times for e-commerce shipments ...
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Cargo up at Cathay Pacific as it closes in on pre-Covid levels
Cathay Pacific saw its cargo volumes increase again in May as the carrier continued to narrow the gap on 2019 demand levels.The Hong Kong-hubbed airline group reported a 10.2% increase in cargo carried to 121,088 tonnes, while cargo revenue tonne kms (CTK) improved by 3.8% on last year to 679.2m.However, ...
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Newstime:matters expands airfreight express in Shanghai
time:matters is opening a new courier terminal at Shanghai Pudong Airport for handling courier and express airfreight shipments. Source: time:matters GmbHGerman time critical logistics company time:matters will this month open a courier terminal at Shanghai Pudong International Airport for handling courier and express airfreight shipments.The courier terminal is being constructed ...
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Tough economy hits Asia Pacific 2023 cargo revenue
Aggregated cargo revenue for Asia Pacific airlines last year fell by 43.3% to $21bn, according to preliminary financial performance results released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).This was driven by weakness in trade activity and lower rates, as reflected in the 41.7% drop in cargo yields to 33.6 ...
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NewsIBS Software appoints new CEO
Source: IBS SoftwareAviation software firm IBS Software has appointed Somit Goyal as its new chief executive to succeed Anand Krishnan.Goyal has held leadership roles at companies such as Microsoft, SAP, Oracle and AOL.During his 11-year tenure at Microsoft, he held several leadership roles across strategy, operations, sales and customer success.Most ...