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Tiaca membership bounces back as sustainability remains a key focus
Airfreight organisation Tiaca saw its membership numbers bounce back last year after a dip in 2020 and is continuing to ramp up its focus on sustainability.In a media update, Tiaca director general Glyn Hughes revealed that in 2020 the organisation's membership numbers had suffered a Covid-related dip but numbers were ...
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NewsUnique Antonov An-225 reportedly destroyed in fighting
The unique Antonov An-225 “Mriya” freighter, the world’s largest aircraft, has reportedly been destroyed in fighting following the invasion of Ukraine.In a Twitter post on February 27, the Ukraine Government said: “The biggest plane in the world “Myria” (The Dream) was destroyed by Russian occupants on an airfield near Kiev.”On ...
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Expeditors continues to battle cyber attack
Expeditors continues to work on getting its operations back to normal following a cyber attack on February 20.In a February 23 statement regarding its work to restore operations, the US forwarder said: “Our employees are focused on deploying backup procedures and solutions during this time. Our cybersecurity and technology teams ...
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Ukraine crisis hasn’t dented air cargo market
Air cargo demand, capacity and rates are so far unaffected by the threat of a Russian invasion into the Ukraine.This is the viewpoint of Air Charter Service, which told Air Cargo News that while some airlines are avoiding routes which impacts transit times and costs, they are absorbing the costs ...
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Ukraine declares airspace "open" as airlines retreat
The Ukraine has declared airspace over the country is “currently open and accessible for flight planning” as the threat of a Russian invasion into the Ukraine sees airlines hastily review their operations.Amongst these airlines is KLM, which said on 12 February it has stopped flying to Ukraine.In a statement on ...
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NewsSwissport battles cyber attack
Photo: SwissportSwissport is recovering from a cyber attack with affected IT infrastructure contained.The Switzerland-based ground handler said in a Twitter post on February 4 that part of its IT infrastructure was “subject to a ransomware attack”.Swissport said the “attack has been largely contained”. In a subsequent Twitter post on February ...
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US 5G safety move for air cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and US telecommunications firms Verizon, and AT&T have agreed on steps that will enable more passenger and freighter aircraft to safely use key airports while also enabling more towers to deploy 5G service.5G rollout plans in the US have been heavily opposed. Last month, cargo ...
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NewsUS DOT suspends 44 flight segments served by Chinese carriers
Source: ShutterstockThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended 44 passenger flight segments operated by Chinese air carriers in retaliation for Chinese cancellation of flights by US carriers due to alleged violation of the Asian country’s Covid-19 rules.It’s the latest volley in an increasing spat between US and Chinese aviation ...
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NewsCargo airlines urge US to swerve 5G "economic calamity”
Photo: PixabayCargo airlines are amongst the signatories of a letter urging immediate action on 5G plans in the US to “avoid significant operational disruption” in the supply chain.The letter, sent by trade association Airlines for America to stakeholders in government bodies, is signed by 11 companies including Atlas Air Worldwide, ...
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NewsMiami air cargo workers fired after shooting
Miami International Airport. Copyright: Matt Kieffer on Flickr. https://flic.kr/p/2epjvQFUS firm Cargo Force has fired four temporary employees after a shooting incident at its premises close to Miami International Airport in Florida.The Miami-Dade Police Department, Airport District said it is investigating the incident that resulted in two men being shot.Cargo ...
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NewsFedEx seeks approval for anti-missile freighter technology
FedEx B767F. Source: FedExThe US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing a proposal by FedEx to install an anti-missile technology on Airbus A321-200 aircraft for cargo flights.In October 2019, the transport and logistic company applied for a supplemental type certificate to install a laser-based missile-defence system, which directs infrared laser ...
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Hong Kong looks to form logistics bureau
Hong Kong freight forwarders have welcomed a new standalone transport and logistics bureau given the heightened importance of supply chains as a result of the pandemic.During the first meeting of the new legislative council, Hong Kong chief executive outlined the formation of a new Transport and Logistics Bureau.The government will ...
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FAA declares 5G buffer zones for 50 airports
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a list of 50 airports that will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.This follows a decision by US telecommunications firms Verizon and AT&T to delay the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks over ...
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InsightsHeavy lift looks to recovery from pandemic pressures
Industry stakeholders are somewhat optimistic about the future of heavy lift, although pandemic challenges remain, writes Michael Mackey.The heavy lift sector is looking forward to getting back to normal post-pandemic, although there is a debate about what that future will look like.On the positive side is Volga-Dnepr Airlines, which talks ...
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Hong Kong sets strict air cargo crew quarantine
The Hong Kong Government will tighten the quarantine measures for air cargo crew as part of its efforts to minimise the spread of Covid-19.Air cargo crew members will be required to undergo compulsory quarantine at a quarantine hotel for three days upon arrival in Hong Kong.This move is in view ...
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US 5G plans on hold due to aviation concerns
US telecommunications firms Verizon and AT&T have agreed to delay the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks over concerns from aviation that they could affect flight safety.The two firms had planned to activate their C-Band 5G on January 5 but have now agreed to a 14-day delay.The country's aviation industry ...
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Cargo crime warning for Gulf countries
Over three-quarters of cargo theft in Gulf countries occurs at logistics hubs and warehouses, a new report by TT Club and BSI has found.Intended as a risk mitigation tool for transport operators, the report by the international freight transport insurer and the business improvement and standards company comes during a ...
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Hellman suffers cyber attack data breach
Hellman Worldwide Logistics has confirmed that data from its servers was “extracted” during a recent cyber attack.Following the cyber attack on December 9, Hellman took its systems offline, however, an investigation by the company has now confirmed data was accessed prior to this action.“We are currently investigating what type of ...
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US airline group warns 5G deployment could delay cargo
US aviation groups are warning that the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks in the country could result in disruption to flights, including delays to air cargo shipments.The Aviation 5G Coalition, an industry consortium representing airlines, manufacturers and associations, said that AT&T and Verizon will activate their C-Band 5G on ...
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Roadmap to improve US air cargo security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the US has published a five-year roadmap that aims to improve air cargo security.Designed to help the TSA and air cargo industry stakeholders identify and address emerging threats and ensure the efficient flow of commerce, the ‘Air Cargo Security Roadmap’ will also seek to ...