Hactl wins ground handling contract from Hong Kong newcomer Air Astana

HONG KONG Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has been appointed by Air Astana, the national airline of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as its cargo ground handler.

The airline launched the first and only non-stop scheduled flight services to Central Asia from Hong Kong on August 28, serving Hong Kong and Almaty (ALA), initially operating twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday using a B757 aircraft. Hactl will provide Air Astana with physical cargo handling and air cargo documentation services.

Air Astana's director ground services Oliver Mathwich said: "We are excited about the potential for our new cargo capacity to and from Hong Kong, and are delighted to have access to Hactl's impressive resources and the interline opportunities opened up by its large selection of handled carriers."

Said Hactl executive director Lilian Chan: "We extend a warm welcome to Air Astana, which is the latest carrier to join our growing portfolio."