The ambitious plan by the US Transportation Security Administration to screen all 3.5 million tonnes of cargo transported annually on passenger airliners in the US may come up short, according to a report by Congress’ Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report says the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may not have enough inspectors nor adequate equipment to meet the August 2010 Congressional deadline to screen all cargo transported in the bellies of airliners … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: Congressional report questions TSA scan plan
AMERICAS: US forwarders say screening hurdles remain
Testifying recently before a US congressional sub committee , the executive director of the US Airforwarders Association (AFA), Brandon Fried, acknowledged progress had been made on screening cargo in the belly holds of passenger aircraft, but warned three primary challenges still faced the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) aim of 100 per cent screening bythe August 2010 deadline. “Serious issues have yet to be resolved, including the lack of approved pallet … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: US forwarders say screening hurdles remain
AMERICAS: US forwarders say screening hurdles remain
Testifying recently before a US congressional sub committee , the executive director of the US Airforwarders Association (AFA), Brandon Fried, acknowledged progress had been made on screening cargo in the belly holds of passenger aircraft, but warned three primary challenges still faced the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) aim of 100 per cent screening bythe August 2010 deadline. “Serious issues have yet to be resolved, including the lack of approved pallet … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: US forwarders say screening hurdles remain
EUROPE & CIS: It’s tiger time in Moscow
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has delivered two white tiger cubs on its scheduled flight from Frankfurt to join the Brothers’ Zapashny circus in Moscow. The five month old cubs arrived in Russia onboard one of ABC’s Boeing 747 freighters. The circus is one of the most popular entertainment shows in Moscow and is highly regarded for the uniqueness and professionalism of its performances. Last July, the all-cargo airline – part of Volga-Dnepr Group … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: It’s tiger time in Moscow
EUROPE & CIS: New US carrier to fly NY to Russia
While carriers the world over are slashing their networks and grounding aircraft in a bid to keep their heads above the rising tide, a bold group of investors believe that the time is ripe to launch a new airline offering flights between NewYork and St. Petersburg, Russia. Baltia Air Lines has recently won approval from the US Transportation Department to provide nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo 2 … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: New US carrier to fly NY to Russia
EUROPE & CIS: Russia’s booming air industry hits the skids
After several years of rapid growth, Russian airlines are facing falling traffic and revenues and with some teetering on the edge of bankruptcy as the effects of the global economic downturn and credit crunch begin to be felt. In 2008, Russian cargo volumes grew by 5.8 per cent to 703,068 tonnes while passenger traffic increased 11 per cent year-on-year, to 50.1 million passengers. However, the final months of the year showed a definite downward trend that has accelerated in the first weeks … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Russia’s booming air industry hits the skids
