France-based shipping line CMA CGM is purchasing four A330-200Fs to place with “a European airline” for CMI operation. CMA CGM said in its announcement that the four aircraft “came into service between 2014 and 2016,” a detail that matches with the four A330-200Fs that Qatar Airways recently removed from service. One of those aircraft (1688) […]
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Qatar Airways Cargo to begin ops in Saudi, UAE and Egypt
DOHA, February 11, 2021 Qatar Airways Cargo will recommence cargo sales and bookings from February 21 in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt with the appointment of general sales agents (GSAs) in these countries. The letter of appointment has been awarded to the following GSAs: • Globe Air Cargo, ECS Group Subsidiary – for the United Arab Emirates • Yusuf Bin Kanoo co. Ltd – for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • Venus Air Cargo – for the Arab Republic of Egypt Guillaume Halleux, Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo said: “The resumption of passenger flights to these three countries is great news, allowing us to re-establish trade and support our customers. Along with the flights, we will also be offering trucking services to and from other offline points within these countries. We are pleased to appoint these GSAs who have an excellent reputation and share the common values of
MIAMI – Qatar Airways (QR) is set to drop its operational costs by around US$1.2bn, following the history Gulf reconciliation agreement. The airline’s flights have been reopened to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Bahrain airspace.
During the state television interview on Tuesday, Akbar al-Baker, the airline’s executive chairman said the reopening of airspace following the Gulf reconciliation, will have a positive impact on the company’s financial performance.
According to Akbar, Qatari flights will now take shorter routes. The national carrier will also need more time to return to the level of operations of 2019, before the pandemic.
Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777-FDZ.
KLM corporate customers, after an estimate of the CO2 emissions associated with their travel, will be able to determine an annual contribution they wish to devote to the corporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme.
All Air France and KLM contributions will be invested in the sourcing and consumption of SAF to support the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry that guarantees increasingly eco responsible air transport. [more - original PR]
Original report: Air France-KLM launches its Sustainable Aviation Fuel programme dedicated to corporate customers
Today, Air France-KLM is launching an innovative programme enabling companies to play an active role in the future of sustainable travel.
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, announces Chapter 2 of its sustainability programme WeQare: Rewild the Planet.
The cargo carrier is committed to preserving wildlife and endangered animals and has pledged to transport these animals back to their natural habitat, free of charge.
Qatar Airways Cargo is committed to preserving our legacy for the next generation. Ecosystems cannot exist without wildlife, and humanity cannot exist without ecosystems. This is why Qatar Airways cargo brings wild animals back home, free of charge.#Movedbypeople#WeQarepic.twitter.com/rPqzyfUFbg Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) February 2, 2021
Guillaume Halleux, Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo said, “We are concerned about the legacy we leave for the future generation. As the world’s leading cargo carrier, we strongly believe in giving back to the community and protecting our environment.