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NewsContraband seized from Martinair Cargo freighter
More than 80 kg of cocaine was discovered on a freighter Boeing 747 aircraft at Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport in Argentina, destined for Amsterdam in the Netherlands.According to Argentinian publication Clarín, the flight, which was operated by Martinair Cargo, was carrying polo horses when the bust was made, but there ...
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Decision on Manston's cargo hub plans delayed
A decision on whether to approve plans to develop Manston Airport in the UK into a cargo hub has been delayed by the UK government.Parliamentary under secretary for transport, Nusrat Ghani, announced that an inquiry into the plans – due any day now – would be extended until May 18.The ...
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China-US phase one deal welcomed as a first step towards an agreement
China and the US last night signed the first phase of a trade deal that has been welcomed by US companies and business groups, but they urged the two countries to begin the second round of negotiations and remove all tariffs.China has pledged to increase US imports over 2017 levels ...
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US FAA clarifies Middle East airspace restrictions
US cargo airlines have withdrawn their requests for exemptions to Middle East flight restrictions after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) eased restrictions.Following their request for exemption, the FAA has wrote to Atlas Air, Polar Air Cargo, Southern Air, Omni Air, FedEx and Kalitta to notify them of changes to restrictions.The ...
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US carriers prohibited from Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf airspace following military action
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST UPDATEUS airlines, including freighter operators, have been banned from flying over certain areas of the Middle East in light of the recent military action in the region and heightened political tension.The US Federal Aviation Administration last week issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) prohibiting US aircraft ...
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DHL Global Forwarding re-validated as C-TPAT approved
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) has been re-validated in the US government’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programme.The re-validation was issued following a security audit by the C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Specialists of DGF's facilities in the Americas region.Each visit included an examination of DGF’s supply chain security and a review ...
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U-Freight prepared for stricter air cargo screening requirements
Hong Kong-based freight forwarder U-Freight has said it is well placed to meet new stricter air cargo screening requirements with its off airport X-ray screening facilities.The company installed an X-ray machine at its Golden Bear Industrial Centre in Hong Kong two years ago as it prepared for the introduction of ...
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Davies Turner Ireland bags AEO status
Davies Turner Ireland has gained AEO accreditation to help expedite shipments through customs.The freight forwarder was awarded the status by Irish Revenue, meaning it will be able to benefit from simplified customs procedures.Philip Stephenson, chairman of Davies Turner, said: "The AEO regime is one of a series of measures being ...
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US airport limitations hurt cargo industry
One international carrier has had to rethink its plans for the US market. Its ambitions for a freighter service to a major gateway had to be scrapped owing to a crucial detail: The cargo terminal’s cooler can accommodate only four or five pallets.Speaking privately, the airline’s head of cargo was ...
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Cargo airports fly with e-commerce
Montreal’s Mirabel airport is gearing up for some infrastructure improvements.Canada’s federal government and the local airport authority have pledged to contribute altogether C$107m ($81.24m) to the project, which will go towards the construction of a 20,000 sq m cargo terminal, new parking positions for 13 freighters and improvements in road ...
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NewsRapiscan’s RTT110 gets the nod from TSA
Rapiscan Systems’ RTT110 cargo and baggage scanner has become the first high-speed Computed Tomography Explosive Detection System (EDS) to be approved according to the US Transportation Security Administration’s Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL).Certification was achieved last month (November) following what Rapiscan described as a “thorough testing process” with TSA.However, ...
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NewsHeathrow confirms minimum 12-month delay on third runway
Earlier this week, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which regulates the country’s aviation industry, released details of a new consultation document (CAP 1871) that provides further information on costs that Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) expects to incur in advance of receiving a development consent order (DCO) under the Planning ...
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USMCA clears House of Representatives hurdle
The US House of Representatives has given its approval to the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that represents a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).It still needs to pass through the Senate but, according to the Executive Office of the President of the United States, “When finalized ...
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NewsSilk Way West invests in covers for safe movement of lithium ion batteries
Silk Way West Airlines has invested in Mantle fire containment covers (FCCs), manufactured by AmSafe Bridport, to maximise safety during the transportation of "volatile cargo, such as lithium ion batteries and related products".Jason Abbott, president, AmSafe Bridport, explained: "The industry has witnessed recent incidents where two main carriers effectively contained ...
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BIFA urges new government to deliver on election promises
British International Freight Association (BIFA) has responded to the restults of the UK's general election yesterday (December 12).Robery Keen, director general of the organisation, has said that members of his trade association hope that the newly-elected government will deliver on its promises regarding Brexit, the withdrawal agreement with the EU, ...
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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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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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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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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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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 ...