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This strategic shift of substantial cargo capacity to the booming Asian market mirrors the gold rush, where the allure of opportunity and potential rewards drives bold moves, prioritization, and resource reallocation and realignment. Much like prospectors flocking to gold-rich regions, cargo airlines are adjusting their services to capitalize on the recent explosive e-commerce boom in East Asia. The impact of this rush on pricing and revenue remains to be seen, and will become more evident as market forces increasingly come into play.

The Top 5 Stories of the Week ⚡ ➡ The Expanding Narrowbody Freighter Space Discover how the narrowbody freighter market is growing, offering new opportunities for air cargo operations. ➡ Building Ecosystem for Synchromodal Air Cargo Learn about the innovative efforts to create a seamless, integrated transportation ecosystem for air cargo, enhancing efficiency and reliability. ➡ Etihad Cargo Prepared for UAE PLACI Etihad Cargo is all set for the UAE's Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) requirements, ensuring smooth and secure cargo operations. ➡ Lufthansa Cargo Adds Monterrey Freighter Flight Lufthansa Cargo expands its network with a new freighter flight to Monterrey, boosting connectivity and service options for customers. ➡ SriLankan Cargo Partners with CargoAi SriLankan Cargo teams up with CargoAi to leverage advanced technology, improving service capabilities and customer experience. SriLankan Airlines Official Stay tuned for more updates! ✈️📦 #AirCargo #Logistics #FreightNews #Aviation

Breaking news:     #QATARAirwaysCargo retires its last ‘Queen of the skies’ #B747 #freighter    THE #Doha-based #airfreight carrier’s last B747F – registration A7-BGB – has flown its last commercial cargo service, having touched down in Doha from Barcelona on 1 March.    Its retirement makes way for a greener flying strategy, says a statement from the carrier.    Over the past seven years, two of the iconic freighter types were deployed on more than 9,000 Qatar Cargo #flights, totalling more than 66,000 block hours and together transporting almost 800,000 tonnes of airfreight, it points out.    Throughout its long service, the number one destination the B747 aircraft served was #Incheon (#Korea) at 1,165 flights.    #Frankfurt, #Amsterdam and #Guangzhou are among the top 10 other key destinations the #cargo #aircraft served.    Speaking of the decision to retire the iconic freighter, chief officer of cargo #MarkDrusch explains: "Efficiency is achieved through fleet harmonisation and simplification, and #sustainability is improved by the latest in-flight and fuel #technology.     “For these important factors, Qatar Airways Cargo is the launch customer for Boeing’s next generation #B777-8F freighter [which is claimed to be] the most fuel efficient, lowest #carbonfootprint freighter in the cargo industry. We are committed to the most modern and cleanest freighter fleet in the industry.”  More follows...    #aircraft #transportation #aircargo #airlines #supplychain #logistics #freightforwarders #news

Flashback Friday: At the start of the 2001 summer flight schedules, Lufthansa Cargo launched its Round-the-World-Service. On this first #airfreight service #round #the #globe, MD-11 freighters flew thrice-weekly on two different routes from Frankfurt via North America to New Zealand. The return flight to Germany was routed via Australia, Malaysia and Pakistan. The flight, lasting a total of 66 hours, and was operated in cooperation with Air New Zealand The first service for/of Lufthansa Cargo across the #South #Pacific. 2024: Underlining its long-term growth plans in a dynamic market environment and underlining its purpose of #EnablingGlobalBusiness, Lufthansa Cargo will operate a weekly #transpacific #flight, operating its own #B777F freighter Frankfurt via Ho Chi Minh City (#SGN) with Los Angeles (#LAX) and then returning to the home hub in Frankfurt. This is our first #direct connection #from the #Asian market to the #USA, offering you our customers an even #faster, high-quality connection between the two continents. We hope this meets your keen interest, and appreciate your support in making this #bold #move a success! #EnablingGlobalOpportunity #NetworkingTheWorld Lufthansa Group #Vietnam #SupplyChain

According to a Bloomberg report, Qatar Airways is looking at ordering about 200 jets, with a decision possible as soon as the Farnborough Air Show in the UK late next month. The Middle East carrier can order a mix of Airbus A350s and Boeing 777X models. In March, the #NewYorkCity-headquartered international news agency reported that Qatar Airways was in early talks with Boeing and Airbus to order 100 to 150 widebody jets. Top airlines are racing to procure new fuel-efficient widebody jets to keep operating costs down and cater to booming international #travel demand. #bloomberg #middleeast #usatodubai #usatouae #boeing #airbus #airbusa350 #boeing777 #boeing777x #qatarairways #qatarairwayscrew #lcc #lowcosttravel #travelinusa #usaflights #cheaptickets #travelamerica #america #flyusa #flightticket #flightbooking #airfares #usaviation #unitedstates 

Emirates expands non-stop services to Melbourne with 4-Class Boeing 777 | https://lnkd.in/grG5TuSk #Emirates #Melbourne #NonStopService #LuxuryTravel #PremiumEconomy #Boeing777 #AirlineInnovation #TravelInStyle #EmiratesExperience #MelbourneFlights #EmiratiTimes #EmiratesAustralia

Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five additional Boeing 777 Freighters. The new purchase takes Emirates’ order book to 245 Boeing widebody aircraft, including 10 777 Freighters. “Demand for our world-class product and services is growing exponentially, further amplified by Dubai’s Economic Agenda which aims to double foreign trade and reinforce the city’s position as a global trading hub. This investment in additional Boeing 777 capacity enables us to cater to customer demand and marks a step forward on our long-term strategic growth plan,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive, Emirates airline and Group. “The next phase of our strategy will include a full assessment for our future freighter fleet reviewing all aircraft options to ensure we are best equipped to respond to the evolving demands of the market and reaffirming our confidence in the role of airfreight and, more specifically, Emirates SkyCargo, in global trade.” #aircargo #airtransport #freighters #neworders #aviationindustry

Emirates weighs up the options for its future cargo fleet requirements  Dubai-based Emirates and its dedicated airfreight division Emirates SkyCargo are in the process of weighing up new aircraft for its future fleet development. Both the Airbus A350F and Boeing’s 777-8F are said to be the leading contenders as the operator evaluates both against its criteria of requirements in the coming years.    The company is said to be prioritizing a decision between these two yet-to-fly options to operate alongside the company’s fleet of current-generation Boeing 777-300Fs plus several of the carrier’s existing passenger 777-300ERs that are to be converted into cargo configuration. The company has said that it foresees a need for a long-haul, heavy-duty freighter capable of carrying 110 to 120 tons. Scaling up Emirates’ main-deck capacity on a fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will also help it feed the bellies of the passenger widebodies the group has on order, according to Emirates’ Senior Vice President of Freighters and Cargo Planning Nadeem Sultan speaking at the IATA World Cargo Symposium held in Hong Kong earlier in March 2024.  Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dsPk_n5S #AviationTalk #aviationnews #emirates #avgeek #aviation

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reinforcing its expanded holiday schedule by deploying widebody aircraft on high-traffic domestic routes to Cebu and Davao. The flag carrier is primarily using its Airbus A330 fleet for these flights, with occasional deployment of the Airbus A350, to supplement increased flight frequencies and new routes launched for the peak travel season. Click the link for further details: https://lnkd.in/g7v6fA4D Follow us to get more news and updates in the Aviation Industry.

🔴 Starting 30 March 2025, Emirates will introduce a third daily non-stop Dubai-Melbourne flight using a retrofitted four-class Boeing 777-300ER, featuring Premium Economy and enhanced Business Class, replacing its Singapore-Melbourne service. #Airways #News