At the 3rd Singapore-Japan Dialogue on Aviation Collaboration co-chaired by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Director-General Han Kok Juan and Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) Senior Deputy Director-General Onuma Toshiyuki, in Kansai, Japan on 14 and 15 November 2024, the two civil aviation authorities agreed to deepen collaboration in air connectivity, sustainable aviation, aviation safety, air traffic management, aviation innovation, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and … [Read more...] about Singapore and Japan deepen collaboration to serve rising demand for air travel
Kuehne+Nagel introduces a server and data centre logistics solution for the cloud infrastructure sector
Drawing on its experience of delivering logistics solutions for server and data centre customers, Kuehne+Nagel announces the global launch of a specialised logistics solution for the growing cloud infrastructure industry. The strong growth of this sector has further accelerated with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI). Gartner forecasts that spending on public cloud services will grow by 20.4% in 2024 and by 22.1% in 2025 due to AI growth. "Customers of cloud infrastructure demand … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel introduces a server and data centre logistics solution for the cloud infrastructure sector
Davies Turner Air Cargo upgrades material handling at Heathrow HQ
Davies Turner Air Cargo has made a significant investment in material handling equipment (MHE) at its Heathrow logistics hub. This strategic upgrade by one of the UK’s largest independent air freight and logistics businesses is aimed at enhancing both operational efficiency and safety, solidifying the company's commitment to maintaining industry-leading standards. The existing fleet of materials handling equipment has been replaced with seven electric forklift trucks, three reach trucks … [Read more...] about Davies Turner Air Cargo upgrades material handling at Heathrow HQ
Menzies Aviation secures ground handling license in Malaysia
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has secured a new ground handling license to deliver passenger, ramp and cargo services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the main international airport serving Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Menzies Aviation Malaysia – a joint venture (JV) with Malaysian supply chain management company, MMAG Holdings – will begin delivering ground handling services at the airport from January under the … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation secures ground handling license in Malaysia
Air charter industry steps up again in 2024 responding to humanitarian crises
The air charter industry has stepped up once again in 2024 responding to crises around the globe, once again highlighting the importance of chartered aircraft. This year the industry has been busy assisting in humanitarian operations in the Far East, Africa, the Middle East, Caribbean, as well as North and South America, in the aftermaths of a number of natural disasters and civil unrests. Ben Dinsdale, Air Charter Service’s Director for Government and Humanitarian Services, explains: “The … [Read more...] about Air charter industry steps up again in 2024 responding to humanitarian crises
WFS wins historic SAS Cargo Handling contract at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a long-term contract to become SAS Cargo’s handling partner at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, one of the airline’s main Scandinavian hubs. The contract, which starts on 24 February 2025, follows a thorough selection process by SAS Cargo, and marks the first time the airline has partnered with an external handling provider at one of its Scandinavian hubs. It also extends SAS Cargo’s business partnership with WFS, which already … [Read more...] about WFS wins historic SAS Cargo Handling contract at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
