The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has said the 1 August deadline for 100% screening of air cargo on domestic passenger aircraft was successfully implemented, but that the same goal for international cargo would only be met in a "few years" time. The TSA said it is continuing its work to improve cargo security on passenger flights originating in other countries, with TSA administrator John S. Pistole saying: "International air cargo is more secure than it has ever been." "TSA … [Read more...] about TSA claims 100% screening a success, but int'l in a "few years"
Airports
Yantai linked to LAX with non-stop freighter
China’s Shandong province has its first non-stop US air cargo link with the start of an Asiana Airlines service between Incheon, South Korea, Yantai Laishan International Airport and Los Angeles. The inaugral flight on 21 June saw an Asiana B747-400 loaded with 110 tonnes of cargo depart for LAX. … [Read more...] about Yantai linked to LAX with non-stop freighter
Beijing Airport sees surging May traffic
Beijing Capital International Airport reported a 9.6 per cent rise in cargo volumes to 129,587 tonnes in May over the same period last year. It also saw a 17.4 per cent increase in passenger numbers in May to 6.2 million, including a 31.6 per cent surge in international passengers to 1.4 million. … [Read more...] about Beijing Airport sees surging May traffic
Changi Airport sees ongoing growth
Cargo movements at Singapore Changi Airport in May totalled 153,098 tonnes, an increase of 14.7 per cent on the same month last year. For the Jan- May period, airfreight movements were up 17.3 per cent to 728,794 tonnes. … [Read more...] about Changi Airport sees ongoing growth
Asiana to start Atlanta freighter service
Asiana Airlines will join Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s growing list of all-cargo carriers starting 13 September, the airport announced recently. Asiana will operate a B747- 400 freighter with four weekly flights to Seoul, South Korea. “Asiana Airlines is proud to call the city of Atlanta home and add Hartsfield- Jackson to our global operations network,†said Hyung S. Park, Asiana Airlines’ Atlanta regional manager. “Our … [Read more...] about Asiana to start Atlanta freighter service
Hong Kong Airport sees surging volumes
Cargo tonnage at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reached a record-high monthly total of 367,000 tonnes in May, up a massive 41.9 per cent year-on-year, according to Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). Passenger numbers rose 14.4 per cent year-on-year to 4.11 million. AAHK stated the “speedy and significant recovery in cargo traffic at HKIA further lends support to HKIA’s status as the world’s busiest international air cargo centreâ€Â. Cargo … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airport sees surging volumes