Cathay Cargo extends congratulations to Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for maintaining its status as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2023, as reported by Airports Council International (ACI). As Hong Kong’s primary carrier for 77 years and the largest cargo operator at HKIA, Cathay Cargo takes pride in contributing to this achievement. Tom Owen, Director of Cargo at Cathay, remarked, “Hong Kong’s continued recognition as the top air cargo
Category: Air Freight
ECS Group Partners with CMA CGM AIR CARGO to Redefine Air Freight Solutions
ECS Group, a leading global GSSA provider, has announced a strategic partnership with CMA CGM AIR CARGO, a division of the CMA CGM Group, renowned for its comprehensive logistics solutions across sea, land, and air. Effective April 1, 2024, ECS Group will serve as the appointed GSSA for CMA CGM AIR CARGO, responsible for commercializing air freight capacities on its flights. This collaboration aims to set new standards in operational
Sea-air cargo into Africa spikes on the back of missile strikes
Intermodal airfreight hub operations serving African imports have found an unlikely ally in the situation south of the Suez, where heightened risk because of attacks on maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, has driven down ocean cargo by as much as 50%. Kenya Airways’ head of cargo commercial, Peter Musola, has explained that the driver of demand in air freight this year has been the increase
$2.4 billion set aside for modernising transport in the US
President Joe Biden’s administration has revealed that it will pay $2.4 billion in grants aimed at modernising freight and passenger rail infrastructure across the United States. The move is part of Biden’s broader initiative to enhance America’s transportation network and bolster economic growth through improved rail systems. According to the US Department of Transport, the grants will be allocated to upgrading and expanding rail infrastructure to enhance efficiency, safety, and
Aviation Partnership Between Mozambique and Angola Sets New Flight Paths
Mozambican and Angolan aviation authorities forged a partnership last week aimed at expanding flight destinations to meet growing demand and foster economic development between the two nations. João de Abreu, President of the Mozambique Civil Aviation Institute (IACM), revealed that the memorandum empowers Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) and Linhas Aéreas de Angola (TAAG) to extend their flight networks beyond Luanda and explore additional provincial capitals. Abreu emphasized reciprocal freedom,
Qatar Airways Avoids Australian Lawsuit Over Women’s Invasive Examinations
Five Australian women who were strip-searched and invasively examined at Doha airport have failed in their bid to sue Qatar Airways. They and other women were ordered off a flight and checked for whether they had given birth after a baby was found abandoned in an airport bin in 2020. The incident sparked public outrage and it was condemned by several nations. An Australian court found the state-owned airline could
Qatar Airways Expands Flight Frequency to Luanda
Qatar’s national flag carrier Qatar Airlines is increasing its scheduled flights to Angola’s capital Luanda from one per week to four. The additional flights aim to bolster connectivity between Doha and Luanda, thereby promoting travel and commerce. The airline has also announced the expansion of its flight network with an additional route – to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital Kinshasa. Scheduled routes include a flight departing Doha and
Ethiopian Airlines Starts Daily Flights to Angola
Ethiopian Airlines has increased the frequency of its flights to Luanda from three times a week to once a day. The move is expected to support intra-African connectivity. Ethiopian Airlines has maintained a presence in Angola for over four decades, initiating its first flight in June 1986. Currently, the airline operates international passenger and cargo services to more than 130 destinations worldwide. Angola’s aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth. In
Qatar Airways Expands African Network with New Luanda-Kinshasa Route
Qatar Airways, an award-winning airline, announced its expansion plans to include a new route connecting Luanda, Angola, to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This expansion aims to enhance connectivity and provide passengers with increased travel options within the African continent and beyond. According to a press release issued on April 8, 2024, Qatar Airways highlighted the significance of this network extension, which will result in greater frequencies and capacity
Boeing Compensates Alaska Air with $160 Million After Mid-Air Incident
Boeing has reached a settlement of $160 million with Alaska Air to compensate for losses incurred following a dramatic mid-air blowout incident in January. Alaska Air stated that the payment is intended to address the profits lost during the first three months of the year, with expectations of further payouts in the coming months. The incident occurred when a door plug fell from an Alaska Air Boeing 737 Max 9