DHL Express expands Asia Pacific air network capacity 
DHL Express has expanded its airfreight capacity between the Asia Pacific and the U.S to cater to rising intra-Asia demand. With over 2,000 tons in total capacity every week, the additional flight routes allow DHL Express to increase delivery speed amidst surging shipment volume in the Asia Pacific.... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Women in Aviation and Logistics are calling for mentees to join the mentorship programme
Women in Aviation and Logistics (WAL) is calling for mentees to sign up for its mentorship programme and organisations to nominate their aspiring young female professionals to join the free-to-access scheme. The new WAL mentorship programme, which will kick start in January 2022, is designed to supp... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa orders 72 Boeing 737 Max planes
Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air, a new-to-be-launched airline in India, has ordered 72 Boeing 737 Max airplanes to launch services. “The new Indian carrier's order is valued at nearly $9 billion, and includes 737-8 and the high-capacity 737-8-200,” accordin... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Air Tanzania adds 737 MAX and 767 freighter to its fleet
The United Republic of Tanzania adds an additional 787-8 Dreamliner and introduces a 767-300 Freighter and two 737 MAX jets from Boeing to its expanding fleet. The airplanes will be operated by Air Tanzania, the national flag carrier of Tanzania, to expand service from the country to new markets acr... » read more (via stattimes.com)
ATR onthult turboproporders uit Gabon en Japan 
DUBAI – ATR heeft op de Dubai Air Show orders uit Gabon en Japan voor in totaal vijf turbopropvliegtuigen in de wacht gesleept. Het gaat om bestellingen van Afríjet voor drie ATR 72-600’s en Toki Air voor twee ATR 42-600’s.…The post ATR onthult turboproporders uit Gabon en Japan ap... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
AirBridgeCargo regular flights helped increase Munich airport cargo-only traffic
From January to October 2021, around 55,000 metric tons of cargo in cargo-only aircraft was processed at Munich Airport, an increase of 38 percent compared with 2019 and currently cargo-only traffic accounts for around 45 percent. This is all because of the regular flights by the Russian cargo airli... » read more (via stattimes.com)
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Maersk and Grindrod JV will merge South African container operations
Maersk has agreed to form a joint-venture with South African transport and finance conglomerate Grindrod, to manage their South African container operations. The proposed deal, with Maersk taking a 51% stake and Grindrod 49%, will see Grindrod Intermodal and its …The post Maersk and Grindrod ... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
RCL reports ‘another phenomenal profit’, but operating costs are soaring too
Thai-based intra-Asia carrier Regional Container Lines (RCL) has posted a record $113m net profit for the third quarter – but, like for all carriers, its operating costs are soaring. RCL described the result as “another phenomenal profit”, beating the previous …The post RCL reports ‘a... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
More freighter flights for Malaysia as e-commerce traffic builds
Record e-commerce sales have led to additional freighter services in Malaysia – and there are more on the way. Last week, Kerry Logistics announced it had teamed up with Malaysian cargo airline My Jet Xpress to boost flights from Macau …The post More freighter flights for Malaysia as e-comm... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Americold still out in the cold, financially, and CEO Fred Boehler is fired
As earnings calls go, Americold’s results announcement for the third quarter was a rather brief affair – it more or less started with the news that management would not take any questions from analysts. The composition of the management team …The post Americold still out in the cold, fina... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Mawan, Greater Bay Area’s first smart port officially opens
China Merchants Ports’ (CMPorts) smart port project in Mawan in western Shenzhen, was officially opened on Sunday, making it the Greater Bay Area’s first 5G-enabled container terminal. The project was launched in 2015, with CMPorts signing a strategic cooperation framework …The po... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Ampel-Fraktionen planen 3G-Regel auf Inlandsflügen 
Die Ampel-Fraktionen wollen in der Corona-Krise 3G auch bei Inlandsflügen einführen. Das berichten... » read more (via airliners.de)
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Lufthansa Group bietet über die Feiertage deutlich mehr Kapazitäten
Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines und Eurowings bieten über Weihnachten und Ne... » read more (via airliners.de)
ATR verkauft in Dubai etliche Regionalflugzeuge
Der Regionalflugzeughersteller ATR hat auf der Dubai Air Show mehrere Bestellungen verkündet. So ha... » read more (via airliners.de)
Neue indische Akasa Air setzt auf Boeing 737 Max
Das indische Start-up Akasa Air hat 72 Boeing 737 Max bestellt. Das teilte Boeing auf der Dubai Air ... » read more (via airliners.de)
Kambodscha erleichtert Einreise für Geimpfte
Reisen nach Kambodscha sind ab sofort wieder einfacher möglich: Mit sofortiger Wirkung hat das Land... » read more (via airliners.de)
Indiase nieuwkomer Akasa Air plaatst order voor 72 Boeing 737 MAX-toestellen
DUBAI – De Indiase start-up Akasa Air heeft een order geplaatst voor 72 Boeing 737 MAX-toestellen. Dat onthulde Boeing dinsdag tijdens de Dubai Air Show. Akasa Air is onderdeel van SNV Aviation en wordt geleid door voormalig Jet Airways-topman Vinay …The post Indiase nieuwkomer Akasa Ai... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Bestellung von Boeing 737 Max: Neue indische Fluglinie Akasa Air macht Nägel mit Köpfen
Angekündigt wird in der Luftfahrtbranche viel. Immer wieder hört man von mehr oder weniger realistisch klingenden und spannenden Airline-Projekten. Doch nur ein Bruchteil wird auch tatsächlich realisiert. In Indien ist ein Projekt jetzt einen wichtigen Schritt in Richtung der Realisation gegangen... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
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Silk Way West Airlines join hands with Rolls-Royce to replace engines for its 747-400F
Silk Way West Airlines signed a strategic agreement with Rolls-Royce to replace engines for five of Silk Way West Airlines' RB211-524 powered Boeing 747-400F aircraft at the Dubai Airshow 2021. The agreement will also ensure the airline's operational sustainability until 2026 and form part... » read more (via stattimes.com)
HKIA cargo throughput increased by 14.7 percent in October 2021 than October 2020
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for October 2021, which show that cargo throughput was 462,000 tonnes during the month, a double-digit increase of 14.7 percent compared to the same month last year. The increase in cargo... » read more (via stattimes.com)