Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific welcomed three new airport members and five new directors on its board at its 16th regional assembly last 31 March. Air hubs from Australia, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia have joined the trade association, whose membership now stands at 120, operating 606 airports in 49 countries and territories. The new directors joining ACI’s regional board include Nicolas Claude, Airport International Group, Jordan; Jerry Dann, Taoyuan International Airport … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific welcomes new board directors and airports
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Hong Kong extends support to airport community until May
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is extending the relief package for the airport community for another two months to the end of May 2021, in view of the prolonged impact brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing waiver or reduction of various fees for the aviation industry from April to May 2021 include full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees; reduction of passenger aircraft landing charges; fees reduction related to ramp handling, maintenance and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong extends support to airport community until May
HKIA’s cargo volume up 23 percent in February
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) last week released the traffic figures of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for February 2021. During the month, cargo throughput was 310,000 tonnes, up 23.3 percent year-on-year increase, whilst freighter movements surged 36.8 percent to 4,615, from the 3,374 recorded during the same month last year. Meanwhile, the airport handled 47,000 passengers and 8,475 flight movements, representing year-on-year drops of 97.5 percent and 53.0 percent, … [Read more...] about HKIA’s cargo volume up 23 percent in February
DHL Express opens $131m hub at Malpensa Airport
DHL Express has opened a new logistics hub at Milan’s Malpensa Airport (MXP), valued at €110 million (US$131 million) euros, as part of a €350 million (US$418 million) investment plan in Italy. The company will operate over 30 daily flights from the new hub and nearly 38,000 pieces per hour through automated sorting and scanning systems, it noted, enabling 12 times more operational capacity. It integrates both air cargo services and a service centre for last mile pick-up and delivery. The … [Read more...] about DHL Express opens $131m hub at Malpensa Airport
Adani Airports rolls out Kale cargo handling software
IT provider Kale Logistics Solutions announced last week that Adani Airports is set to implement its cargo handling system GALAXY in various airports across India. “The cloud-based system GALAXY expected is a cargo handling software covering comprehensive operations for import, export and transit. “With GALAXY, users can experience complete automation, clear visibility, control, collaboration, and seamless integration within the stakeholder network. It is used at 80+ airports in USA, Europe, … [Read more...] about Adani Airports rolls out Kale cargo handling software
Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens
Smiths Detection, a manufacturer of threat detection and security screening technologies based in the US, on Monday announced that its dual-view air cargo scanner has been approved by the TSA. “The HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro has been added onto the ‘Qualified” section of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL) under the latest programme requirements to ensure security of cargo aboard aircraft,” the company stated in a press release. The … [Read more...] about Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens