The Egyptian government met with world-leading security and risk advisory companies in Cairo on 10 December 2015 to hear proposals to review and enhance airport security in the country. The global security companies, which were chosen for their specific expertise in aviation security, presented to members of the Egyptian government including Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail. The move follows the crash of Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 on 31 October which the Islamic extremist group ISIS … [Read more...] about Egypt to appoint global aviation security company by end-Dec
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SkyCargo marks 35k tonnes of cool chain products
Emirates SkyCargo recently shipped its 35,000th tonne of Cool Chain products through its exclusive freighter hub at Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central (DWC) which opened earlier this year. Named SkyCentral, the facility has 15,000 square metres of dedicated storage for temperature-sensitive goods. It compliments a range of Emirates SkyCargo services designed to protect refrigerated cargo. These include the Emirates SkyCargo White Cover, a protective skin that shields the cargo to … [Read more...] about SkyCargo marks 35k tonnes of cool chain products
Commission presents a new Aviation Strategy for Europe
The European Commission has come out swinging in an attempt to protect its beleaguered airline industry with a new Aviation Strategy for Europe. Describing it as a milestone initiative "to boost Europe's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position,” the strategy consists of four core priorities. The key aim of the move is to ensure the European aviation sector "remains competitive and reaps the benefits of a fast-changing and developing global economy. … [Read more...] about Commission presents a new Aviation Strategy for Europe
BIFA frustrated by possible delay on Heathrow runway decision
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has expressed its frustration that a decision on the expansion of UK airport capacity is likely to be delayed for a further six months. In June this year, following the Airports Commission report on airport capacity in the UK, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said that it backed the report’s proposal that the UK must push ahead on the expansion of aviation capacity with a new runway at … [Read more...] about BIFA frustrated by possible delay on Heathrow runway decision
HK signs loan US$600m loan deal for third runway
The Airport Authority Hong Kong has signed a five-year, US$600 million evolving credit facility with 21 local and international banks participating, to help finance the expansion to a three-runway airport. Jack So Chak-kwong, the authority’s chairman, said a third runway is vital for HKIA’s cargo business, which handled 4.38 million tonnes in 2014 – a 6.0 per cent rise over the previous year. For the first six months of 2015, cargo traffic at HKIA was mostly flat, rising just 0.6 per cent, … [Read more...] about HK signs loan US$600m loan deal for third runway
PAL mulls move to Clark as NAIA congestion losses rise
Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) said its losses reach around US$1,780 for every 30-minute delay in its flights due to the runway congestion at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Jaime J. Bautista, president and chief operating officer of PAL, made the comments in New Zealand during a ceremony marking the inaugural Philippine Airlines four-times weekly flight from Manila to Auckland on 8 December. “Many times we fly around Metro Manila for additional 20 to 30 minutes - we did … [Read more...] about PAL mulls move to Clark as NAIA congestion losses rise