In an email interview with Payload Asia, Milton De La Paz, vice president for airline relations and cargo business development at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, gives us a rundown of the airport community at DFW, the heightened focus on pharma and perishables as well as the air hub’s future prospects to grow the cargo business. Can you tell us more about DFW? Who are the main airlines, cargo handlers and forwarders that make up the cargo community at the airport? We currently … [Read more...] about DFW: Staying cool and ahead in the cold chain
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Western Sydney runway construction to start next year
Construction of Western Sydney’s runway and taxiways is set to start next year after the contract to build the airfield was awarded following a competitive procurement process, a press release confirmed. Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the efficient airfield design, featuring the latest technology, will reduce taxi times and prevent delays on the tarmac that can be frustrating for passengers and costly for airlines. “Our airfield’s design means we’ll safely get planes in the … [Read more...] about Western Sydney runway construction to start next year
Routes from Asia spur cargo growth at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport saw cargo volumes continue its growth trajectory in August, up 35 percent compared to the same month last year, as new routes from Asia led to 40 percent growth in its full freighter segment. Brussels recorded growth in all three segments during the month. Aside from full freighters, integrator services (up 17 percent) and freight transport on passenger flights (up 76 percent) saw more cargo volume year on year at airport, with trucked cargo also seeing … [Read more...] about Routes from Asia spur cargo growth at Brussels Airport
Hong Kong ‘s third runway on track for next year
Hong Kong International Airport, the world’s largest air cargo hub, is on track to finish its third runway in 2022. The airport authority on September 7 announced a major milestone of the three-runway system (3RS) project as runway pavement works were completed. Jack So, chairman of the authority, said: “Construction works of 3RS started in August 2016, which entails the formation of 650 hectares of land by reclamation. With the completion of reclamation and runway pavement works, we are … [Read more...] about Hong Kong ‘s third runway on track for next year
CAG on setting the benchmark in air cargo connectivity
Changi Airport has been busy in its efforts to safeguard and enhance air cargo connectivity to bolster global trade and support the fight against the ongoing pandemic as one of Asia Pacific’s leading air hubs. The airport’s tight-knit cargo community was in full display last week as SATS and its joint venture PT Jas teamed up with Cargolux Airlines, Singapore Airlines and CEVA Logistics to organise the shipment of donated oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Singapore and onward to Jakarta … [Read more...] about CAG on setting the benchmark in air cargo connectivity
Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew
Hong Kong International Airport announced last week that it will implement more stringent requirements to further protect airport staff after its most recent confirmed case involving lounge staff. In a statement, the Airport Authority said that ‘targeted groups’ of workers will have to be vaccinated, and negative test results or medical exemption will not be accepted as an alternative. The new requirements are implemented on top of the rules introduced in August requiring staff entering … [Read more...] about Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew