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NewsEuropean Green Deal sets out ambitious targets
Aviation is one of the many areas facing changes under the European Green Deal launched by new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.The deal sets out the goals of “no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use”, a strategy von ...
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NewsJFK's animal facility appoints new compliance officer
The Ark at JFK, a private animal health, reception and quarantine facility located in Cargo Area D at JFK International Airport, has appointed Vincent DiCicco as veterinary and bio-security compliance officer.He will be responsible for ensuring The ARK’s compliance with best bio-security and animal welfare practices throughout its operations, including ...
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NewsGTR opens new airfreight hub at Kuala Lumpur Airport
GTR (Ground Team Red), a joint venture between AirAsia and SATS, has opened a new airfreight hub at Kuala Lumpur Airport's Air Cargo Terminal 1.The hub was officially opened by Malaysia's minister of transport, YB Loke Siew Fook; chief executive of AirAsia Group, Tony Fernandes; president of AirAsia Group (Airlines), ...
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NewsRegulator says B737 conversions can fly with loading restrictions
737-700 during conversion at IAIIsrael's aviation regulator has ordered airlines with Boeing 737 jets converted to freighters by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to comply with loading restrictions and use additional straps when needed before they can resume flying, according to Reuters.Its directive, published as an emergency airworthiness directive on the ...
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IATA launches audit certification for general cargo
Air transport association IATA has launched an initiative to reduce audit complexity and duplication for cargo handling facilities, in the same way that its CEIV progamme has for specialist cargo.It is estimated 360,000 days per year are wasted on redundant cargo handling audits. A new Smart Facility Operational Capacity Audit ...
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NewsAir Partner plc acquires Redline Worldwide
Global aviation services group Air Partner plc has acquired Redline Worldwide Ltd, a leading global aviation security solutions and training company.Established in 2006, Redline delivers government-standard security training and solutions to international airports, airlines and aviation sector related companies, critical national infrastructure, stadia and event managers, and corporates.Employing 100 people, ...
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NewsEast Midlands Airport appoints new cargo chief
East Midlands Airport (EMA) has appointed Steven Harvey as new vice president of cargo. Previously director of business partnerships & new market development at CargoLogic Management, Harvey has 30 years’ experience in air cargo, including stints with Atlas Air, Volga Dnepr UK and Ruslan International.In the UK, EMA is second ...
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TIACA offers reduced rate to start-ups and signs deal with NAP
TIACA is introducing a separate category for small, medium and start-up companies allowing them to become full members at a reduced rate.The International Air Cargo Association will work on initiatives “with members from sectors which are new and unique but very crucial to the future of our industry. Companies in ...
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HK forwarders warn of further hurdles despite cuts to terminal charges
Hong Kong forwarders have welcomed Cathay Pacific’s plan to cut terminal charges but warn that these need to be maintained for a longer period than planned and called on other airlines to follow suit.“In view of the [fact that] Hong Kong Airport’s freight throughput continues to wane and cargo volumes ...
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NewsIAI "finds interim solution" to keep 737 conversions flying
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) believes it has found “an interim solution” to the problem which earlier this week grounded some of the Boeing 737 freighters it has converted.According to Reuters, IAI expected the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel to approve a fix today (Thursday) to allow the freighters to resume ...
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Powerful air cargo alliance takes aim at rogue lithium batteries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) are teaming up to increase their efforts to ensure the safe transport of lithium batteries.The partners will target three areas to reduce the incidents ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo takes delivery of latest B767 freighter
LATAM Cargo has taken delivery of its latest Boeing 767-300BCF which will be deployed on services between South America and the US.The Santiago-headquartered airline said that the delivery of the aircraft meant it would end the year with increased capacity.The new freighter will principally be deployed on services between Colombia ...
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IATA: Air cargo set to return to growth in 2020
Airline association IATA has predicted that the cargo sector will return to growth next year, while airlines are also expected to improve their profitability.In its annual outlook, IATA said that freight volumes are expected to increase by 2% year on year in 2020 to reach 62.4m tonnes following on from ...
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SF Airlines' fleet reaches 58 freighters
SF Airlines' fleet has reached 58 freighters with the re-delivery of a Boeing 757-200 converted freighter from Precision.The delivery of the aircraft marks a year of rapid growth for the airline as it has expanded its fleet from 50 freighters at the start of the year. Meanwhile, it has expanded ...
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Hong Kong Airport exporters to benefit from cargo concession
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) will support airlines to introduce a terminal charge concession scheme from April 1 next year to help offset increased cargo screening costs and reinforce the hub's competitiveness.Under the Scheme, AA will contribute 20% of the terminal charge concession amount offered by an airline to freight ...
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NewsPromotions at ACL Airshop
ULD firm ACL Airshop has promoted four key executives to senior leadership positions.Jos Jacobsen has been promoted to managing director and chief operating officer for eastern hemisphere operations and global leasing.Jacobsen has over 17 years with the company and is also a board member of the industry association ULD Care.Wes ...
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NewsKerry Logistics expands in the Middle East
Kerry Logistics' new Dubai facility December 2019Kerry Logistics Network has expanded in Middle East with a new office in Bahrain and a new bonded logistics facility in Dubai as it looks to capitalise on growth in the region.In Bahrain, the new office focuses on serving the automotive, oil & gas, ...
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NewsEmirates adds cargo capacity to Mexico City
Emirates has added 98 tonnes of cargo capacity per week to the Mexico City market with its new daily B777-200LR flights.The airline today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new daily service from Dubai to Mexico City via Barcelona.The airline said the new 777 flight will also offer up to ...
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Boeing fined $3.9m for 'installing faulty parts on 133 aircraft'
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Boeing a penalty fine of $3,916,871 for allegedly installing faulty slat tracks on some of its planes.In a statement, the FAA explained: "Slat tracks are located on the leading edge of the wings of a Boeing 737 and are used to guide ...
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UPS expands urgent shipment services
UPS has expanded its time- and day-definite delivery services to new locations in 40 countries, including five new countries, as demand for urgent shipments continues to ramp up.The delivery giant said its express services are now available across 140 countries and territories, reaching the top 20 countries by GDP with ...