Th e 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. Th e move is aimed at ensuring the European aviation sector “remains competitive and reaps the benefits of a fast-changing and developing global economy. A … [Read more...] about New Aviation Strategy for Europe

TIACA has raised a warning flag over Europe’s Union Customs Code (UCC) which comes into effect in less than six months, saying in a note to its members that the UCC will have a “considerable impact on businesses importing into, or exporting from, the European Union (EU).” Th e pending regulations set to come into effect in May 2016 look to impose an obligation on &&shippers && forwarders to provide financial guarantees such as to cover duty payments and for the use of … [Read more...] about Air freight concerned about new EU Customs Code

From March next year, IAG Cargo is replacing its remaining A321 with wide-body B777-200s between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv. Th e twice daily service will be particularly beneficial to Israel’s fast-growing time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals sector, according to IAG Cargo. Customers will now benefit from a daily lift of 29 tonnes; representing a net increase of 2,500 tonnes in summer 2016 vs the same time this year, an increase of 72 per cent. Israel is a major manufacturer … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo upsizes London-Tel Aviv

IAG Cargo has significantly increased its European network by adding 26 new stations via its Vueling network. A total of 128 European stations are now available on IAG Cargo’s network; giving customers even more point to point connection options. Th e new stations will open up export to businesses in Europe’s smaller, provincial airports in addition to bigger European hubs. IAG Cargo’s time definite EuroConnector service will allow businesses to ship goods under 300 kilos in, out of and around … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo expands its EuroConnector service

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has successfully passed the audit procedures for compliance with the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), renewing its certification for a further two years. Th e extension of the airline’s IOSA certificate acknowledges ABC’s conformance with the highest global air safety requirements and follows a five-day inspection by independent auditors. Th is process reviewed AirBridgeCargo’s flight performance, operating control, … [Read more...] about ABC has IOSA safety cert renewed for two more years

Turkish Cargo continues to expand its distribution network in the Middle East with the inclusion of Iraq in its land transport services. With the land transport network built throughout Iraq, more efficient distribution to a larger area has started to be provided. This includes home-deliver y distribution to 18 regions in the country including Zakho, Dohuk, Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah, Mosul, Baghdad, Al Anbar, Tikrit, Diyala, Ramadi, Najaf, Karbala, Maysan, Hillah, Diwaniyah, Samawah, Nasiriyah and … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo expands land network in Iraq