Indonesia’s state enterprise responsible for developing and managing airports in the country - PT Angkasa Pura II (AP II) - is planning a cargo development for the new Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka, West Java. The proposal calls for cargo facilities with a 10,000 sqm warehouse with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year. This development, which follows the ongoing investment in the Cargo Village at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, will see AP II partner with PT … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s new West Java Kertajati Int'l Airport to get cargo facilities
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SF Express gets CAAC approval on Wuhan air hub
SF Express, the largest private express logistics firm in China, is set to build cargo air hub in central China after an airport site-selection report was approved by Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). A freight airport is expected to be built at the town of Yanji, about 75 km east of Wuhan, the capital of central Hubei province, according to a China Daily report. The choice of the airport in Yanji enables it to cover most of the mainland within one-and-a-half hours of air … [Read more...] about SF Express gets CAAC approval on Wuhan air hub
IATA pessimistic on cargo growth this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a pessimistic view on air cargo growth saying, “it is shaping up to be another tough year for air cargo” pointing to the latest 2.0 per cent drop in volumes against a 6.9 per cent rise in capacity. Asia-Pacific carrier, in particular, saw a 5.2 per cent decline in demand in March compared with a year ago. The latest IATA data for global air freight markets for March 2016 showing a 2.0 per cent drop in volumes measured in freight … [Read more...] about IATA pessimistic on cargo growth this year
EASA task force to assess collisions between drones and aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency announced today the creation of a task force to assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft. It will then publish its results by end of July and organise a workshop with stakeholders to present and discuss its findings and recommendations. Specifically, the task force will: Review all relevant occurrences including the occurrences collected by the European Member States, Analyse the existing studies on the subject of impact between … [Read more...] about EASA task force to assess collisions between drones and aircraft
Emirates launches Yinchuan, Zhengzhou as part of China expansion
Emirates' Chinese expansion strategy took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the launch of the airline’s first flights to two destinations: Yinchuan and Zhengzhou. Linking Dubai with Yinchuan, the capital of the predominantly Muslim region of Ningxia, and Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province and one of central China's most populous cities. The B777-200LR used on the service offers 14 tonnes of cargo capacity in the bellyhold. Popular commodities expected to be transported on these … [Read more...] about Emirates launches Yinchuan, Zhengzhou as part of China expansion
Liege Airport opens HORSE INN ahead of Rio Olympics
Belgium’s Liege Airport has opened the HORSE INN, a new facility designed to upgrade its overall service provision for the transportation of live horses which require specific rest and loading areas. The HORSE INN, with a total investment of €2.6 million, is not only intended for horses being transported by air but also to accommodate them during transit by road and was timed to be ready for the upcoming Rio Olympics. With a view to developing this particular sector, Liege Airport has … [Read more...] about Liege Airport opens HORSE INN ahead of Rio Olympics