China Cargo Airlines
Encyclopedia
China Cargo Airlines sometimes as abbreviated 中货航, is a cargo airline
based in Shanghai
, People's Republic of China
. It is China's first all-cargo airline operating dedicated freight services using China Eastern Airlines
route structure. Its main base is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, with a hub at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
.
(70%) and China Ocean Shipping
(30%). It briefly adopted the title China Eastern Airlines Cargo, and reverted to its original name again after becoming an independent subsidiary in 2004.
Its parent company China Eastern Airlines has reached agreement to inject more capital into the cargo airline. Its stake will fall from 70 percent to just over 51 percent. China Ocean Shipping's share reduced to 17 percent. This allowed Singapore Airlines Cargo
to invest up to 16 percent of the cargo airline. In addition, Eva Air
also purchased a 16 percent share of the airline.
suffered a tail-strike during landing. The crew performed a go-around and landed 15 minutes later without incident. There were no injuries to the crew of five.
Cargo airline
Cargo airlines are airlines dedicated to the transport of cargo. Some cargo airlines are divisions or subsidiaries of larger passenger airlines.-Logistics:...
based in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. It is China's first all-cargo airline operating dedicated freight services using China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited is an airline headquartered on the grounds of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Changning District, Shanghai, China. It is a major Chinese airline operating international, domestic and regional routes. Its main hubs are at Shanghai Pudong...
route structure. Its main base is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, with a hub at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the primary international airport serving Shanghai, China, and a major aviation hub in Asia. The other major airport in Shanghai, Hongqiao, mainly serves domestic flights...
.
History
The airline was established on 30 July 1998 and started operations in October 1998. It was founded as, and remains, a joint venture between China Eastern AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited is an airline headquartered on the grounds of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Changning District, Shanghai, China. It is a major Chinese airline operating international, domestic and regional routes. Its main hubs are at Shanghai Pudong...
(70%) and China Ocean Shipping
COSCO
China Ocean Shipping Company, known as COSCO or COSCO Group, is one of the largest liner shipping companies worldwide. It is a government owned company of the People's Republic of China...
(30%). It briefly adopted the title China Eastern Airlines Cargo, and reverted to its original name again after becoming an independent subsidiary in 2004.
Its parent company China Eastern Airlines has reached agreement to inject more capital into the cargo airline. Its stake will fall from 70 percent to just over 51 percent. China Ocean Shipping's share reduced to 17 percent. This allowed Singapore Airlines Cargo
Singapore Airlines Cargo
Singapore Airlines Cargo is a cargo airline based in Singapore. It is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines and was incorporated in 2001. SIA Cargo operates 11 freighters and manages the bellyhold of all Singapore Airlines aircraft...
to invest up to 16 percent of the cargo airline. In addition, Eva Air
EVA Air
EVA Airways Corporation "; ) is an airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan, operating passenger and dedicated cargo services to over 40 international destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. EVA Air is largely privately owned and flies a fully...
also purchased a 16 percent share of the airline.
Fleet
The China Cargo Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of 1 October 2011):| Aircraft | In Fleet | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 747-400ERF | 3 | 0 | 3rd B747-400ERF of Great Wall Cargo with China Cargo colors. |
| Boeing 777F | 5 | 1 | Deliveries: 2011-2012 |
| Total | 7 | 1 |
Accidents and Incidents
On April 17, 2011: A China Cargo Airlines Flight 237 in a Boeing 777F from Beijing to CopenhagenCopenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Airport is the main international airport serving Copenhagen, Denmark and the Oresund Region. It is located on the island of Amager, south of Copenhagen city centre, and west of Malmö city centre on the other side of the Oresund Bridge. The airport lies mainly in the municipality...
suffered a tail-strike during landing. The crew performed a go-around and landed 15 minutes later without incident. There were no injuries to the crew of five.