EGYPTAIR News 28 feb 2016
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Transcript of EGYPTAIR News 28 feb 2016
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NEW FREIGHTER ARRIVES IN ABU DHABI TO JOIN
ETIHAD CARGO FLEET
Etihad Cargo has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 freighter which will enable the freight arm of
Etihad Airways to continue its expansion plans into 2016. The aircraft becomes the 11th freighter in
the fleet and will enter commercial service on 1st March 2016.
Etihad Cargo announced it would take delivery of the two additional aircraft at the Dubai Air Show
last year, and they form part of the US$67 billion fleet order that was made in 2013 for 199 aircraft.
The two additional freighter aircraft are valued at US$637 million at list prices and the second
freighter is expected to arrive in Abu Dhabi in March.
Both new aircraft will come equipped with nine seats allowing Etihad Cargo to carry additional
grooms as part of its Sky Stables programme, which supports high value equine movement. They
will be the first aircraft in the Etihad Cargo fleet to be equipped in this way. Sky Stables is
supervised by dedicated managers, supported by handling teams both in the air and on the ground,
with horses currently being moved to destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the
Americas.
Kevin Knight, Chief Strategy and Planning Officer for Etihad Airways, said: “The additional freighter
gives us the opportunity to expand our specialist cargo services and grow our market share. Over
the last year, we have been expanding into South America, Africa and Asia and the new aircraft will
enhance capacity and enable us to increase frequency across our scheduled network, but
importantly also increase our charter opportunities to growth areas of the world.”
During 2015, Etihad Cargo enhanced its global reach by offering bellyhold capacity on Etihad
Airways’ six new passenger destinations to cities including Edinburgh, Madrid and Kolkatta. The
airline already operates scheduled cargo services to the following freighter-only destinations that
include: Hahn, San Juan, Bogota, Guangzhou, Dakar, Douala, Eldoret, Hanoi, Houston, Nouakchott,
Sharjah and Tbilisi.
In its existing fleet, Etihad Cargo currently operates three Boeing 777Fs, three Boeing 747s and four
Airbus A330s. The Cargo division of the national airline carrier of the UAE currently serves 14
freighter-only destinations worldwide from its Abu Dhabi hub and has freighter capacity on Etihad
Airways’ fleet of over 100 passenger aircraft.
“Since its entry into service seven years ago, the 777 Freighter has been increasingly recognized as
the world’s largest and most capable twin-engine freighter,” said Marty Bentrott, senior vice
president for Sales, Middle East, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We are
proud to have the 777 Freighter play a key role in Etihad Cargo’s fleet as it continues to strengthen
and expand its cargo operations around the world."
The Etihad Cargo division generates over US$1 billion in revenue annually and reported strong
cargo volumes for 2015, with 592,090 tonnes of freight and mail flown in total, a four per cent
increase over 2014’s figures. The cargo division also accounted for 88 per cent of cargo imports,
exports and transfers at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Established in 2004, Etihad Cargo is the fast growing cargo division of Etihad Airways. From its hub
at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad Cargo offers its customers a range of cargo services
linked to its expanding international route network and aircraft fleet.
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ICAO clarifies lithium ion shipment restrictions
Subsequent to the recent decision by the ICAO Council to
prohibit
the carriage of lithium ion batteries as cargo on passenger
aircraft, the UN aviation agency has issued the following
clarifications:
Passenger baggage:
Lithium ion batteries carried by passengers in their personal
electronic devices,
whether in their carry-on or checked baggage, are not affected
by this new restriction.
Passengers must not pack spare lithium ion batteries in checked
baggage.
Spares must be packed in carry-on baggage or carried on the
person.
Baggage shipped by air as cargo:
Lithium ion batteries may no longer be packed in baggage
shipped independently as cargo.
Lithium ion batteries in mishandled baggage, or excess
passenger baggage shipped as cargo,
are permitted so long as they also satisfy the requirements of
points 1 and 2 above.
Global versus local government and airline requirements:
Passengers should verify local government and airline
regulations which are set out
in order to ensure full compliance with all applicable
requirements specific to their voyage.
The new prohibition is not voluntary and must be adhered to by
all 191 State parties
to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago
Convention).
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Aviation Ministry issues invitation to tender for Airport City
Minister of Civil Aviation Hossam Kamal issued an
invitation to a tender to implement the ministry’s Airport
City project in the investment zone surrounding Cairo
International Airport.
The project—which will be constructed on an area of
187,000 sqm and will be operated under the parameters
of the usufruct systems for 40 years—will provided for
the establishment of logistical and shipping services in
addition to: entertainment, medical, trade, and
education centres; a tourism resort; and specialised
exhibitions. The project is estimated to cost EGP 80bn.
The project is generally aligned with the government’s
strategy to promote foreign and domestic investment
which it hopes will directly and indirectly create job
opportunities, according to Kamal.
When the project is completed, Cairo International
Airport will be one of the few airports around the world
with an investment zone.
The planned Airport City will place Egypt among 19
other countries that have constructed similar cities.
Other major cities and countries that have pursued
similar measures include Singapore, Dubai, Malaysia,
the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa,
Germany, and China.
The deadline for the submission of technical and
financial offers is set for the end of next March, while
the contract term for all submitted offers is 40 years.
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Boost for new European airline association
Just shortly after its launch Airlines for Europe (A4E), Europe’s new
airline association, announced the first new airline members.
Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost carrier based in Oslo, and
network airline Finnair based in Helsinki agreed to join A4E and work
hand in hand with its founding members Air France KLM, easyJet,
International Airlines Group (IAG), Lufthansa Group and Ryanair.
“Airlines for Europe is open for business and ready to represent the
interests of all European airlines. We will grow our member base over
the next months, uniting more European airlines to take forward
changes that will increase our competitiveness and result in lower
fares and more choice for passengers. I am thrilled to welcome
Norwegian and Finnair to A4E”, said Thomas Reynaert, A4E’s
Managing Director.
Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos said: “Norwegian has always believed in
healthy competition among airlines to create more choice and lower
fares for passengers. But we also firmly believe in an industry where
low-cost and network carriers can unite to tackle the many issues we
all face together. We are delighted to join Airlines for Europe to add
our voice to the important debate about the huge challenges and
opportunities our industry faces in the future.”
“Finnair looks forward working with A4E to enhance the dialogue with
the key European stakeholders. We welcome the initiative to gather
European airlines under the same roof regardless of their business
model”, noted Pekka Vauramo, Finnair CEO. “Aviation is a significant
contributor to the European economic growth and employment.
Therefore it is vital that we participate in discussions on issues on
common interest concerning our industry.”
Thomas Reynaert reemphasised A4E welcoming the European
Commission’s Aviation Strategy for a stronger and more competitive
European aviation industry but called on the EC to address large
scale airport monopolies by removing high charges, taxation and
inefficiencies within the aviation supply chain.
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