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Arabian Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
DHL Express and Cathay Group sign new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal to drive production and uptake in Asia
DHL Express purchases 2,400 metric tons of SAF from Cathay Group to be used on flights operated by Air Hong Kong, an express all-cargo carrier and wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay. The SAF will be used on Air Hong Kong flights departing from Seoul Incheon, Tokyo Narita and Singapore Changi airports. The new agreement underscores both parties' commitment to lower-carbon air logistics and driving the production and use of SAF for the air cargo sector. HONG KONG SAR/SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – DHL Express and the Cathay Group have entered into a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership that reinforces their shared commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the air cargo industry. Under the agreement, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 metric tons of SAF for international flights departing from three airports in Asia namely Seoul Incheon International Airport, Tokyo Narita International Airport, and Singapore Changi Airport. These flights are operated by Air Hong Kong, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cathay Group, which principally operates express cargo services for DHL Express. Continuing through 2025, the partnership is expected to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 7,190 metric tons —equivalent to the emissions of over 100 flights from Hong Kong to Singapore with an Airbus 330 freighter. (L to R): Peter Bardens, Senior Vice President for Network Operations and Aviation – Asia Pacific, DHL Express; Tom Owen, Director Cargo, Cathay Group 'Sustainable aviation fuel currently accounts for less than 1% of the total global jet fuel consumption, yet air transport is one of our biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Our decision to expand our SAF usage in Asia with Cathay is another important step that we have taken to drive momentum in SAF production and demand,' said Peter Bardens, Senior Vice President for Network Operations and Aviation – Asia Pacific, DHL Express. 'DHL Express is at the forefront of SAF adoption, and we look forward to seeing more partners and customers join us on this journey to build a more robust SAF ecosystem in Asia. Our continued investment in this area aligns with DHL Group's Strategy 2030, which recognizes 'green logistics of choice' as one of the four bottom lines.' ADVERTISEMENT This SAF deal builds on the long-standing partnership between DHL Express and the Cathay Group, including through Air Hong Kong. For more than two decades, Air Hong Kong has played a vital role in DHL Express's Asia Pacific network. This latest collaboration builds on that strong foundation and paves the way for deeper cooperation in advancing SAF. (L to R): Samuel Lee, General Manager for Central Asia Hub, DHL Express; Wai Kheong Loh, Vice President of Commercial – Hong Kong & Macau, DHL Express; Peter Bardens, Senior Vice President for Network Operations and Aviation – Asia Pacific, DHL Express; Tom Owen, Director Cargo, Cathay Group; Clarence Tai, Chief Operating Officer, Air Hong Kong; Grace Cheung, General Manager, Sustainability, Cathay Group 'This partnership marks the first SAF uplift on Air Hong Kong flights, a key milestone for Cathay as we continue to expand the SAF usage across our global network. SAF remains a core pillar of our strategy to address our carbon emissions, and collaboration is essential to scaling its use. We are excited to be working with like-minded partners like DHL Express to make SAF more accessible and scalable, particularly in Asia,' said Tom Owen, Director Cargo, Cathay. This collaboration makes DHL Express the latest strategic partner of Cathay's Corporate SAF Program, an initiative launched in 2022 to support corporate partners in addressing greenhouse gas emissions from business travel and airfreight through the use of SAF. In 2024, the Corporate SAF Program enabled the use of over 6,000 metric tons of SAF, with a record 16 partners participating, including HSBC, AIA and Standard Chartered. Cathay has been steadily expanding its SAF efforts across the region. Earlier in 2025, the Group entered into an agreement with Sinopec to uplift SAF produced in the Chinese Mainland at Hong Kong International Airport, marking the first such export by Sinopec to Hong Kong. Additionally, Cathay has partnered with SK Energy to secure SAF supply in South Korea from 2025 to 2027. Apart from working closely with suppliers, the Group also co-initiated the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) to collectively drive policy development and adoption of SAF locally. These initiatives reflect Cathay's mission to expand the use of SAF within its network and foster a regional SAF ecosystem. Investments in SAF are therefore critical to ensuring its availability on a long-term and predictable basis. DHL Express has also been a frontrunner in scaling SAF uptake globally, securing long-term SAF agreements with multiple partners, including Neste, bp, and World Energy. Earlier this year, DHL Express also partnered with Cosmo Oil Marketing to use SAF produced in Japan for flights departing the country. Most recently, DHL Express completed an agreement with Neste that comprises 7,400 metric tons of SAF for international flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport, further demonstrating the company's proactive approach to driving SAF demand and supply across the region. ADVERTISEMENT These efforts will also enhance DHL's understanding of how to transport these alternative fuels, as it is a segment under its Strategy 2030's key growth sector, 'New Energy.' DHL Group is developing end-to-end logistics solutions for eight segments: wind, solar, electric vehicle (EV) and batteries, battery and energy storage systems, EV charging, grid, alternative fuel and hydrogen. Hashtag: #DHL The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. DHL – The logistics company for the world DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as 'The logistics company for the world'. DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 84.2 billion euros in 2024. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050. On the Internet: Follow us at: About the Cathay Group Cathay is a leading premium travel lifestyle brand based in Hong Kong, offering products and services across four lines of business – Cathay Pacific, Cathay Cargo, HK Express and Lifestyle. Flights are provided by Cathay Pacific, the home airline of Hong Kong and a founding member of the oneworld global alliance. The Cathay Group also includes cargo division Cathay Cargo, low-cost carrier HK Express and various other subsidiaries. Cathay is a member of the Swire Group and is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). For more information, please visit About Air Hong Kong Air Hong Kong is an express all-cargo carrier, principally operating express cargo services for DHL Express. The airline offers scheduled and charter services to 17 destinations in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia. Air Hong Kong was established in 1986 as Hong Kong's first all-cargo airline. Today, the carrier operates an all-Airbus A330F freighter fleet comprising 4 A330-200F and 10 A330-300P2F aircraft. Air Hong Kong is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Flight to JFK diverts to remote Atlantic island, nearly 300 stranded overnight
A Delta flight traveling from Madrid to New York City was forced to make an emergency landing on a remote island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean this week, stranding nearly 300 passengers and crew overnight. Delta Flight 127 departed Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport around 12:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, and was scheduled to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport approximately eight hours later. However, following an 'indication of a mechanical issue with an engine,' the flight crew diverted the Airbus 330 to Lajes Airport (TER) on Terceira Island in the Azores, 'as safety comes before all else at Delta,' a company spokesperson told the Daily News on Thursday. The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the Macaronesia region of the North Atlantic Ocean. It's located roughly 900 miles west of Lisbon and about 1,200 miles southeast of Newfoundland, Canada. 'The flight landed safely, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for their experience and delay in their travels,' the Delta spokesperson said. According to data from FlightAware, the plane landed at TER after about five hours in the air. All 282 passengers and 13 crew members were then accommodated in local hotels overnight and boarded a new plane sent by Delta the following day. The flight arrived safely at JKF just before 10:30 p.m. on July 7 — more than 30 hours later than the originally scheduled time. According to the aviation news site Travel and Tour World, some passengers aboard Flight 127 heard a 'loud bang followed by a noticeable jolt' about halfway over the Atlantic Ocean. The unsettling noise was followed by a tense hour in the cabin, with many passengers crying, praying or showing signs of distress. Delta said it would directly apologize to its customers for the experience and offer unspecified compensation. The affected aircraft remained parked at Lajes Airport as of Wednesday, Business Insider reported.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Brit pilot jailed for baby's brutal murder could walk free as wife 'confesses'
London-born pilot Mohamed Barakat, 46, has spent five years behind bars after his one-year-old daughter was murdered - but an alleged 'confession' from his ex-wife could change his fate A British airline captain locked up in a hellhole prison in Kazakhstan for the brutal death of his one-year-old daughter could walk free after an alleged confession from his glam ex-wife. London-born Airbus 330 pilot Mohamed Barakat, 46, was thrown into prison to serve a 20 year sentence in a high security prison after his British daughter Sophia Barakat died. The one-year-old's brains were "crushed" in a drink and drug fuelled frenzy at a five star hotel on 24 October 2019, according to the court case in Kazakhstan, which convicted her father. Kazakh police have now opened an investigation into whether the Brit was wrongly jailed for the tragic death. The country's Prosecutor's Office has triggered an investigation "on newly discovered circumstances", primarily an alleged confession by the pilot's ex-wife Madina Abdullayeva, 28, that she - and not her husband - killed the baby. At the time, staff at the hotel said Madina blamed her husband for Sophia's death, shouting: "He killed my child, he hit her." His indictment at the time claimed Sophia's head was banged against the walls and doors of his five-star hotel suite. He was also accused of beating his wife before allegedly turning on his daughter. Despite this, his then-wife said she would support the pilot during his 2020 trial and said the one-year-old's death was an "accident". Madina was caught on CCTV on the night Sophia died pleading with the staff at the InterContinental Hotel, in Almaty, before she laid the girl's body on the reception counter. Unable to cope, the heartbroken mother sank to the floor, but was helped up by hotel security who had just called an ambulance. The distraught mother then tried to carry Sophia through to a sofa in the hotel lobby but collapsed on the floor again. In a shocking twist, the London-born pilot's legal team and family claim there is mounting evidence of a major miscarriage of justice. His former wife "has been questioned regarding the [new] circumstances of the case, and voice samples have also been obtained from her", revealed Police Lt-Col R Kurbanov. A "forensic video-phonoscopy examination" has been ordered and "other investigative actions are also planned", the prosecutor's office said. The pilot - who has been in detention and jail for five and a half years - turned detective from inside his prison, talking to his then estranged wife (the couple divorced in May 2025) on social media from his cell. Madina was accused of posting "I kill her....," in evidence now being examined by police and the pilot replied to her and said "I know you did." He has always maintained his innocence and previously claimed that his wife accidentally killed their child. The ex-wife allegedly also said in the social media chat, with the jailed pilot, that she wanted another baby with Barakat - who she had met in an Almaty nightclub. In a video made by privately-educated Barakat, from his jail cell, he spoke about her "confession" and said: "Two days ago, we had another argument. I told her I would never have another baby with her until she told me what happened to my daughter, Sophia Barakat. And here you can see, she wrote 'Call me please'. "And then, she writes 'I kill her'. And then''Say thanks that I didn't tell you.'" In later conversations, Madina allegedly asked him to "forgive me" several times. Separately, the wife on a recorded call allegedly said to Barakat that she broke Sophia's neck at the hotel in Almaty. The ex-wife supposedly said: "I left…and then when I come back, she is awake and crying because she's hungry. I start to feed her. And then she start to poo… and I try to wash her bum. And when I wash her, I break her neck…" The pilot received a maximum sentence under the criminal code because of the "aggravating circumstance" of committing the murder "in a state of alcoholic and drug intoxication', said the statement. His lawyer Din-Mukhamed Narymbetov said there were now "grounds for hope" his client will be exonerated based on new evidence and claimed there were also astonishing legal failings in the investigation and trial. One of these claims was that the only evidence of drug use was a toxicology test showing traces of THC in vomit from the hotel mattress, yet the centre has dismissed use of such evidence as unreliable. The lawyer said: "CCTV shows him walking steadily into the hotel, handing balloons to his daughter, and carrying her. Hotel staff said he did not appear drunk." Another alleged violation was that Sophia was British and under the rules three experts should have carried out the baby's autopsy, yet only one did. Barakat said: "Madina knows I am innocent. My family knows I'm innocent. The lawyers who stood with me - they know I'm innocent." When asked to comment on this report, Madina said: "I am not going to answer these questions."
Arab News
22-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Bangladesh's largest private airline starts Riyadh flights as demand grows
DHAKA: US-Bangla Airlines, the largest airline in Bangladesh by fleet size, has launched direct flights from Dhaka to Riyadh amid increasing demand for travel to Saudi Arabia. The inaugural flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to King Khalid International Airport took off on Monday, with 423 passengers on board. The flights will run five times a week on an Airbus 330 aircraft, with plans to gradually expand to daily service. 'Today, also, we are flying with full occupancy. There is always demand for destinations in the Middle East,' Kamrul Islam, the carrier's general manager for public relations, told Arab News on Tuesday. 'We are receiving very good responses from the passengers ... The route will soon be served by daily flights.' The airline is tapping into the growing market for Middle East travel. Flights to Saudi Arabia have been too few to accommodate the needs of some 3 million Bangladeshi workers in the Kingdom and hundreds of thousands of people traveling for the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. In August last year, it launched daily flights to Jeddah, becoming the first — and so far the only — private Bangladeshi airline to fly to the Kingdom. 'Our aim is to start flight operations gradually in all the destinations where Bangladeshi migrants live,' Islam said. 'In the near future, we are planning to begin flight operations to Dammam and Madinah. Our plan is to begin these flights by the next year. It takes six to seven months of preparations to launch a new station.' Founded in 2010, US-Bangla Airlines started as a domestic carrier and has lately expanded its routes to go international. The Riyadh route marks the airline's 14th international destination and sixth in the Middle East. 'Every destination in the Middle East is a base for Bangladeshi migrants,' Islam said. 'We are currently operating also to other places in the region, like Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, and Doha.' With its latest acquisition of new Airbus A330 and Boeing 737 aircraft last year, the carrier has become the largest airline in Bangladesh by fleet size. With the additions, the US-Bangla fleet now consists of 24 aircraft, while the national flag carrier Biman has 21.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Delta Plane Catches Fire in Orlando As Passengers Flee in Harrowing Video
Earlier this morning, people at Orlando International Airport watched in horror as a Delta Airlines jet caught on fire on the tarmac, leading to passengers evacuating via the emergency slides. A video of the ordeal was quickly posted to X, and as you will see, travelers couldn't believe what they were witnessing after seeing the plane's engine begin to smoke. According to CBS News, the FAA indicated in a statement: "Delta Airlines Flight 1213, bound for Atlanta, was pushing back from the gate for departure at around 11:15 a.m. local time on Monday when an engine caught fire." Delta also reportedly said that the jet was an Airbus 330 and that it was carrying 282 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and two pilots at the time of the incident. Thankfully, a rep for the Orlando International Airport indicated that the fire was contained and is out. No injuries have been reported thus far. This latest airline incident only adds to the uneasiness many people are feeling about air travel after a string of different accidents, including the crash landing of a Delta Airlines regional jet in Toronto in February. Thankfully, while 21 passengers were injured in the Toronto crash, everyone did get out of the plane and was accounted for after the accident. CBS News reported that all of those injured were released from the hospital. Up Next:
