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Reports: US ready to return Mexico to ‘Category 1’ safety status
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly poised to upgrade Mexico to “Category 1” safety status once again, clearing the way for airlines of both countries to add transborder capacity to their schedules.The long-awaited upgrade is expected to come later this week, according to some news reports and industry ...
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New UK trade rules come thick and fast
UK forwarders’ body the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is predicting “a very hectic start” to 2024 for its members.It follows the Government’s publication on 29 August of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which sets out the country’s new import security and biosecurity import controls, following the country’s withdrawal ...
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US asks Mexico to review whether MasAir pilots are being denied rights
The US Government has asked the Mexican Government to investigate whether pilots at Mexican cargo airline MasAir are being denied their rights.United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced on August 30 that a request had been made to review whether pilots at MasAir are being denied the right to freedom ...
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UK moves to a phased approach for export declaration switchover
UK customs has announced it will now adopt a phased approach to the rollout of its new system for export customs declaration.The new phased approach means that selected high-volume exporters will move from the existing system, CHIEF, to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) by November 30.However, all other businesses ...
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TSA expands air cargo screening programme
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded its 'Certified Cargo Screening Program' to enable more air cargo shippers to enter the secure supply chain, while boosting speed and security of shipments.Supply chain stakeholders now have the option of undergoing training to achieve Certified Cargo Screening Facility status.“The Certified Cargo Screening ...
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NewsFirm hopeful of vapour detection approval for cargo screening
Source: MION TechnologiesMION Technologies is hopeful that its Explosive Vapor Detector (EVD) technology will be certified to start screening cargo in Europe starting next year.Speaking to Air Cargo News, the Spanish firm's chief executive Daoíz Zamora explained that in January the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) approved the implementation of ...
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NewsDB Schenker uses dogs to sniff out prohibited air cargo shipments
One of DB Schenker's dogs at Heathrow. Photo: DB SchenkerDB Schenker in the UK is using free-running explosive detection dogs to find prohibited items in airfreight shipments.The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell. They include Spaniels and ...
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NewsCathay Cargo receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries accreditation
Cathay chief customer and commercial officer Lavinia Lau (right) and director cargo Tom Owen (left) receive the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification from IATA regional vice president Xie Xingquan. Photo: Cathay PacificCathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA ...
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ICAO and WCO update air cargo security guidance
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have issued new guidance to help the air cargo industry manage air cargo security threats.The third edition of “Moving Air Cargo Globally" describes the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, and highlights how they can work together effectively ...
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NewsAFKLMP achieves IATA lithium battery certification
Source: AFKLMPAir France KLM Martinair Cargo has achieved IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Libatt) certification for its Air France Cargo hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Chicago O'Hare.The airline group said that a strict assessment confirmed that it held the highest safety standards to ...
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Schiphol responds to thefts with new security requirement
Schiphol Airport is responding to incidents of theft with the implementation of stricter security requirements from the start of 2024.The airport will implement the Secure Import system that will see ground handlers advise forwarders when a shipment is ready for collection.Forwarders will then instruct a company to pick up the ...
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Ukraine claims Antonov cargo-passenger aircraft
Ukraine has taken control of an Antonov cargo-passenger aircraft AN-140-100 that was previously under Russian ownership.According to the Security Service of Ukraine, the aircraft has been acquired by Ukraine from the "sanctioned" Russian company Rostec.The aircraft had been handed to Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Antonov for technical adjustments and tests prior ...
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EASA warns of door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 freighter conversion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned airlines of a door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 passenger to freighter conversions.In a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) issued on June 23, the EASA referenced an incident in February 2021 that is being investigated by the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft ...
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Cargo handler CHI completes TIACA sustainability programme
CHI Group has become the first German cargo handler to complete TIACA's BlueSky Sustainability programme.The handler said that the BlueSky programme assesses, verifies, and validates the sustainability performance of air cargo companies.As part of the programme, CHI answered a questionnaire of nearly 300 questions and provided supporting evidence.CHI said that ...
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Atlas Air promotes Broekman
Atlas Air has promoted Richard Broekman to executive vice president, chief commercial officer and head of sustainability.In his new role, Broekman will be responsible for the development and execution of Atlas Air’s global commercial strategies, and the management of the corporate sales strategy for ACMI, CMI and charter services.Additionally, Broekman ...
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Russia calls Canada’s seizure of AN-124 “shameless theft”
Russia has labelled Canada's decision to seize a Volga-Dnepr AN-124 stranded at Toronto Pearson Airport since the start of the war in Ukraine as “shameless theft”.The aircraft has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport since February 27 last year, after landing just before the government of Canada announced restrictions on ...
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NewsForwarders told digitalisation key to meeting stricter sustainability requirements
Lionel van der Walt. Spurce: MeantimeFreight forwarders have been told it is imperative they adopt digital solutions to meet stricter sustainability reporting regulations.Speaking at the Multimodal 2023 exhibition and conference in the UK, Lionel van der Walt, chief growth officer at emissions data provider Raft, said that new sustainability reporting ...
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NewsCanada set to seize Volga-Dnepr AN-124
Image: Greg Waldron/FlightGlobalThe Canadian government has ordered the seizure of a Volga-Dnepr AN-124 stranded at Toronto Pearson Airport since the start of the war in Ukraine.The aircraft landed at the airport on February 27, just hours before the government of Canada announced restrictions on Russian aircraft in response to the ...
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UK government weighs up a standard for customs intermediaries
UK forwarder association BIFA has urged its corporate members to take part in a government consultation on whether a voluntary standard should be introduced for customs intermediaries.BIFA said that a previous government review had found that traders found it difficult to identify good quality intermediaries and is therefore conducting a ...
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US shippers warned of stricter security rules for larger air cargo loads
US freight forwarders have been urged to prepare for stricter cargo security rules by the Airforwarders Association (AfA) or face not being able to fly larger shipments.AfA executive director Brandon Fried said that from October shippers wishing to fly cargo that cannot be screened - due to size or volume ...