- Sun Hung Kai Properties, Cathay Pacific Join Race for Third Cargo Terminal at HKIA[Feb. 03, 2007]
The Airport Authority Hong Kong has received expressions of interest to build the city's third cargo terminal from Sun Hung Kai Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways, according to a source.
- Cool Reception for Third Runway Plan at HKIA[Feb. 02, 2007]
Airlines have urged Donald Tsang not to rush into building a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport while the issue of limited airspace remains unresolved.
- Dragonair's 2nd 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter Delivered[Jan. 31, 2007]
On January 31, Dragonair took delivery of the second of five 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters, taking the number of all-cargo aircraft it operates to eight. The aircraft is due to enter service next month.
- Zhuhai Airport Mulled as Connection in Cheap Shanghai Flights to London[Jan. 30, 2007]
Hong Kong Airport Authority is plotting to boost passenger volume at the underutilized Zhuhai International Airport by luring travelers wanting to fly from Shanghai to London to connect via Hong Kong on board budget airlines.
- Athens International Airport Breaks Cargo Record[Jan. 29, 2007]
With cargo traffic exceeding 120,000 tonnes (+3.6 per cent compared to 2005), Athens International Airport handled its highest volume of cargo since the airport's opening. In addition, the number of flights also enjoyed a 5.5 per cent increase, reaching 190,872.
- Korean Air Celebrates Boeing 747-400 Conversion[Jan. 23, 2007]
Korean Air has celebrated the conversion of its first B747-400 aircraft at KAL's Kimhae facility in Pusan. Boeing previously converted a B747 aircraft for the carrier.
- Dallas Fort Worth Airport Sets A New Cargo Record[Jan. 26, 2007]
Dallas Fort Worth Airport of the United States handled more air cargo in 2006 than in any other year since its opening in 1989. The 250,479 tonnes of cargo handled last year, surpassed the previous record of 242,210 tonnes handled in 2000.
- DHL UK Publishes Environmental Commitment[Jan. 24, 2007]
DHL has released the first sustainability report for its operations in the UK. The report covers both the express and aviation divisions.
- MNG Airlines Commits for A330 Freighter[Jan. 23, 2007]
Following the industrial launch of the A330 Freighter on January 17, 2007, MNG Airlines, a Turkish cargo operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for two A330-200F plus one option. The Istanbul-based carrier herewith becomes a launch customer for the new Airbus freighter.
- DHL Launches Domestic Air Express Operation in China[Jan. 26, 2007]
On January 26, Germany's DHL became the first foreign express company to launch a domestic air-express operation in China.