Cargo

Emirates has now delivered over one million doses of temperature sensitive Covid-19 vaccine to New Zealand as part of the government’s vaccination programme.

Air New Zealand will start cargo flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles on 3 July as part of the Australian government’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism programme.

Cargo demand for Asia-Pacific region up 5.4% in comparison to April, 2019.

International cargo capacity at Auckland Airport fell 38% year-on-year in October and is predicted to be down by a similar volume during the traditional peak in November and December, says the operator.

Christchurch Airport says it will see a boost in cargo flights this summer following more Government support for the International Air Freight Capacity (IAFC) scheme.