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Cargo downturn hurts Asian carriers more than global competitors

Korean Air, the fifth-largest cargo shipping airline, on Wednesday said cargo revenue in the second quarter plunged 56% to $748.8 million, further illustrating how a weak freight market has impacted Asian carriers more than others.

Korean Air has a fleet of 155 aircraft, including 23 widebody freighters (Boeing 747s and 777s).

A strong recovery in travel demand helped boost total revenue to $2.7 billion, but the company said cargo business was negatively impacted by the decline in shipping demand...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cargo-downturn-hurts-asian-carriers-more-than-global-competitors

Singapore Airlines inaugurates 777 freighter service for DHL Express

Singapore Airline workers stand with bows in front of new cargo jet with Singapore and DHL logos.

Singapore Airlines will begin operating this month a 777 freighter three times per week to the U.S. via South Korea under a multi-aircraft outsourcing contract with DHL Express. 

The plane will add capacity on a key trade lane with growing e-commerce volumes and give DHL (DXE: DPW) more flexibility to add new routes and optimize aircraft utilization as market conditions change.

The international parcel delivery giant recently received the factory-built 777 from Boeing and transferred it to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/singapore-airlines-inaugurates-777-freighter-service-for-dhl-express

Singapore Airlines to fly 777 freighters under DHL’s wing

A mustard DHL plane and a white Singapore Airlines plane in a split screen.

Singapore Airlines will operate five Boeing 777 freighters for DHL Express under a long-term deal to expand the express carrier’s intercontinental air network and meet high demand for express shipping between Asia and the U.S.

Under the outsourcing arrangement announced Thursday, DHL will provide the aircraft and Singapore Airlines will be responsible for the crew, maintenance and insurance. The planes will wear a dual white-and-gold livery similar to other DHL contract carriers such as Southern...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/singapore-airlines-to-fly-777-freighters-under-dhls-wing

Western Global Airlines orders 2 Boeing 777-8 freighters

A white plane with blue Western Global lettering flies above white clouds.

Boeing and Airbus on Wednesday issued dueling announcements about new customers for their respective next-generation large freighter programs.

Boeing (NYSE: BA) said that Western Global Airlines has placed a firm order for two of the manufacturer’s new 777-8 freighters. Airbus said Etihad Airways signed a letter of intent for seven of its all-new A350 widebody freighters and that Singapore Airlines had locked in a tentative order for seven A350 cargo jets.

It is the first time that Estero,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/western-global-airlines-orders-2-boeing-777-8-freighters

Singapore Airlines to replace 747 freighter fleet with Airbus A350

Rendering of a Singapore Airlines Cargo jet in blue sky.

Singapore Airlines has signed a preliminary commitment with Airbus for seven of its new A350 large freighter aircraft to begin replacing the cargo division’s existing Boeing 747-400 fleet in the fourth quarter of 2025, the companies announced Wednesday.

Singapore Airlines Cargo operates seven 747 all-cargo aircraft. It also manages and processes cargo carried in the belly of the airline’s passenger fleet. 

Singapore Airlines is the world’s largest operator of the A350, with 56 aircraft currently...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/singapore-airlines-to-replace-747-freighter-fleet-with-airbus-a350

Against the odds: No rat traps sprung as BDP sale saga ends with PSA biting

I almost – damn it, damn it, damn it! – reached my final ‘M&A destination’ yesterday, having thought and mused and talked relentlessly about the BDP International takeover for about 15 hours, until late evening…

… when some rather colourful remarks were shared, internally at Premium, by yours truly – given that it was all so strangely quiet for a classic forwarder/3PL + forwarder/3PL deal… about happen, according to sources.
“Someone said it’s …

The post Against the odds: No rat traps sprung as...

https://theloadstar.com/against-the-odds-no-rat-traps-sprung-as-bdp-sale-saga-ends-with-psa-biting/

Singapore Airlines: Καμία αναστολή στις ποιοτικές επενδύσεις

Η Singapore Airlines ανακοίνωσε ότι τις επόμενες εβδομάδες, καινούργια προϊόντα καμπίνας θα τοποθετηθούν στον στόλο των αεροσκαφών στενής ατράκτου Boeing 737-8 που διαθέτει. Το γεγονός αυτό απογειώνει την εμπειρία των ταξιδιωτών σε αεροσκάφη στενής ατράκτου της εταιρείας.

Η Singapore Airlines έχει επενδύσει περίπου 230 εκατομμύρια δολάρια Σιγκαπούρης για την ανάπτυξη, το σχεδιασμό και την εγκατάσταση των νέων κορυφαίων προϊόντων καμπίνας, τα οποία θέτουν υψηλότερα πρότυπα για ταξίδια μικρών και...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2021/11/23/singapore-airlines-kamia-anastoli-stis-poiotikes-ependyseis/

H Singapore Airlines ετοιμάζει κύμα απολύσεων

Η Singapore Airlines ανακοίνωσε σήμερα ότι θα προχωρήσει στην περικοπή 4.300 θέσεων εργασίας, ή περίπου του 20% του προσωπικού της, λόγω του αντίκτυπου από την πανδημία του κορονοϊού στη ζήτηση –κίνηση που σηματοδοτεί τη μεγαλύτερη απώλεια θέσεων εργασίας στην ιστορία της εταιρείας.

Η εταιρία ανακοίνωσε ότι λαμβάνοντας υπόψιν το πάγωμα των προσλήψεων, τις συνήθεις αποχωρήσεις εργαζομένων και τα προγράμματα εθελούσιας εξόδου, ο πιθανός αριθμός των υπαλλήλων που θα επηρεαστεί θα μειωθεί σε περίπου...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2020/09/10/h-singapore-airlines-etoimazei-kyma-apolyseon/

Singapore’s Scoot strips seats for cabin cargo

Boxes tied down in the passenger cabin with netting after seats removed. from Scoot jet.

Scoot, the budget carrier of Singapore Airlines Group, has removed the seats from an Airbus A320 aircraft to help meet demand for more cargo capacity and optimize deliveries to smaller airports during the coronavirus pandemic.

The modification is noteworthy because the A320 is a single-aisle aircraft and most passenger planes being operated in cargo-only mode tend to be widebody types that can carry bigger loads on long international routes. It also demonstrates that large airlines aren’t the...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/singapores-scoot-strips-seats-for-cabin-cargo

World Food Program says COVID air network could fold soon

White Singapaore Airlines jetliner with blue tail lifts off from runway with airport control tower in background. Singapore Airlines is helping the World Food Program.

The World Food Program (WFP) says its air logistics support for humanitarian groups fighting the COVID-19 pandemic is running out of money.

The United Nations organization has managed more than 800 aid flights to 161 countries since May, when it established eight humanitarian response hubs and air links among them dedicated to pandemic response. Cargo volumes dispatched have been rising each month and total 44,654 cubic meters, according to an Aug. 11 situation report.

Enough cargo to fill 188...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/world-food-program-says-covid-air-network-could-fold-soon

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