TAAG Angola Airlines has ended its partnership with HiFly and taken full control of the Luanda-Lisbon route using its international Boeing 777-300ER fleet. This announcement was made by Nelson de Oliveira, President of TAAG’s Executive Committee, during the inauguration of a new corporate customer service store located in Cidade Financeira, Talatona, on Friday. “TAAG has resumed its DTT 5.2 flight, which departs from Luanda at 12:30 p.m., ending the service
Category: Air Freight
TAAG Achieves Historic Cargo Milestone with 96 Tons of Freight to Angola
TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola announced a significant achievement last Friday, transporting 96 tons of material from its European distribution center in Liege, Belgium, to Doutor António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Angola. This milestone marks a historic moment in TAAG’s cargo operations to Angola. The operation was conducted using a Network Aviation Group Boeing 747-400F freighter. In a statement released yesterday, TAAG highlighted that since March, its cargo operations have
TAAG Angola Airlines and RTX Pratt & Whitney Canada Ink Six-Year Engine Maintenance Deal
TAAG (Linhas Aéreas de Angola) and RTX Pratt & Whitney Canada have finalized a six-year engine maintenance agreement, as announced in a press release by the national airline. The comprehensive contract covers maintenance for 13 PW150A engines along with a spare engine held in inventory. It includes a Fleet Management Program (FMP™), tailored by Pratt & Whitney to address TAAG’s specific operational requirements. Nelson de Oliveira, President of TAAG’s Executive
Morocco Aims to Become an Aviation Manufacturing Hub
Moroccan authorities are strategically positioning the country to emerge as a pivotal aviation hub, drawing the attention of investors keen on diversifying their supply chains across various nations. While Africa’s aviation sector has shown promise, it has yet to fully unleash its potential compared to other continents. One crucial strategy to unlock this potential is for Africa to establish itself as a significant player in aviation manufacturing. According to reports
Lufthansa Cargo puts spotlight on its roadmap on Supply Chain Day
Lufthansa Cargo has invited interested parties to visit the Lufthansa Cargo centre in Frankfurt, the airline’s main hub for cargo, for a behind-the-scenes look on Supply Chain Day, April 18. Frankfurt Airport is a key hub in Europe, handling up to 20,000 tonnes per week. To continue supporting companies in participating in global trade amid growing industry demands, Lufthansa Cargo primarily relies on digitalisation and innovative measures, mentions the official
Bengaluru Airport cargo handled up 7% in FY2024
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/Bengaluru Airport) handled 439,524 tonnes of cargo in the financial year 2023-24, an increase of 7.1 percent compared with FY2023.“International tonnage reached 266,186 tonnes, a four percent growth over the previous year while domestic tonnage experienced a strong 13 percent rise, totaling 173,338 tonnes in comparison to the previous year,” says an official release. BLR Cargo continued its growth momentum operating to 33 destinations in FY2024
Avianca Cargo replaces conventional plastics with biodegradable plastics
Avianca Cargo, one of the largest cargo airlines in the region, announced that it has replaced the use of conventional plastics with biodegradable plastics from BioNatur Plastics, to be used as pallet covers at each station of the operation. In the time of working together, more than 1,000 boxes have been purchased, thus avoiding the equivalent of more than 3.2 million 16 oz. plastic bottles ending up in a landfill.
WestJet Cargo Enhances Global Network with Restarted Calgary to Paris-CDG Route
WestJet Cargo has announced the strengthening of its flights between Calgary and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This route, operating 5-7 times weekly, underscores WestJet Cargo’s commitment to expanding its footprint in Europe and enhancing service efficiency through strategic hubs. Paris CDG acts as a central hub, enabling WestJet Cargo to connect with various destinations across Europe using multiple modes of transport. This connectivity is bolstered by the strong partnership
Air Canada Cargo Adds Freighter Service to Chicago
Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo has announced the addition of Chicago to its freighter network, starting June 2. The service will operate three times per week with a Boeing 767 freighter, connecting Air Canada Cargo’s global hub in Toronto with its self-handled warehouse operation in Chicago. “We are excited to add Chicago to Air Canada Cargo’s robust network, achieved through the strategic use of our freighters and the global
Hong Kong International Airport Retains Title as World’s Busiest Cargo Hub
Hong Kong International Airport has once again secured its position as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2023, as reported by the latest data from the Airports Council International (ACI). Tom Owen, Director Cargo of Cathay Pacific, expressed pride in Hong Kong’s air cargo community, attributing the achievement to their resilience, innovation, and collaboration. He emphasized Hong Kong’s exceptional infrastructure, expertise, and connectivity within the Greater Bay Area, reaffirming its