The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded the 9th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Shanghai with the announcement of the winners of its inaugural Air Cargo Innovation Awards. In a public vote on three finalists – all from the Netherlands coinicidently according to IATA - by WCS delegates, Floris Kleijn from CHEP Aerospace Solutions, was declared the winner for his CanTrack idea to bring smart technology to the ULD environment, harnessing solar energy and implementing smart … [Read more...] about World Cargo Symposium picks innovation winners
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IATA calls on Indonesia to meet global standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Indonesia’s stakeholders to partner in the development of an aviation masterplan based on global standards to ensure that the country is served by an aviation industry performing at its best. IATA identified three potential elements to be addressed in the masterplan: Improving safety, ensuring capacity and a smart regulation framework. “Indonesia’s aviation potential is huge,” said Tony Tyler, … [Read more...] about IATA calls on Indonesia to meet global standards
Guangzhou sees strong cargo growth in Feb
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) reported a 28.2 per cent year-on-year growth in cargo volume in February. The airport handled up to 93,982 tonnes of cargo and mail in the month, jumping 28.2 per cent over a year earlier. Some 4.7 million passengers traveled through the airport in Feburary, up 3.3 per cent year-on-year. The airport handled up to 33,272 aircraft movements, an increase of 3.7 per cent compared with the same period last year. … [Read more...] about Guangzhou sees strong cargo growth in Feb
Dragonair to operate first biofuel flight
Dragonair will operate its first-ever commercial flight using a certified sustainable biofuel blend later this month, highlighting its commitment - and the commitment of the Cathay Pacific Group as a whole - to sustainable development. The KA859 service from Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport to Hong Kong on 21 March will take off with the aircraft tanks filled with a 50:50 blend of fossil-based jet fuel and bio-based jet fuel, refined from 100 per cent used cooking oil as … [Read more...] about Dragonair to operate first biofuel flight
HKIA sees robust growth in cargo volumes
Air cargo throughput at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered growth of 10.3 per cent to 659,000 tonnes during the first two months of the year. The combined growth of cargo throughput for the first two months was mainly attributed to 12 per cent year-on-year growth in exports and 10 per cent growth in transshipments. Traffic to/from North America and Southeast Asia increased most significantly compared to other key regions. Taking into consideration the fact that Chinese … [Read more...] about HKIA sees robust growth in cargo volumes
Cargolux inks a pact with Oman Air for India cargo
Cargolux Airlines International S.A. has completed a cooperation agreement with Oman Air that creates new opportunities for the Luxembourg-based carrier in sea-air freight transport from Oman’s modern port facilities and, at the same time, benefits the economy of the Sultanate of Oman. Cargolux freighters will use Oman Air’s facilities in Muscat. The agreement includes an introduction of Cargolux’s full freighter services from Luxembourg to Chennai, India, via Oman. The … [Read more...] about Cargolux inks a pact with Oman Air for India cargo