Preliminary traffic figures for the month of June released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed sustained growth in international air passenger demand, and continuing robust growth in demand for international air cargo. In June, the number of international passengers carried by the region's airlines increased by 4.4% to an aggregate total of 25.2 million, with the upturn in global economic activity supporting business and leisure air travel demand. Reflecting … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines June 2017 Traffic Results
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BIFA names new National Chairman – Mark Bromley
Mark Bromley has succeeded Fred Osborn as the elected National Chairman of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period. Osborn becomes Immediate Vice-Chairman for a two-year term. Alongside him is John Stubbings, Group Director and Company Secretary of the Woodland group who was elected Vice-Chairman by the board. Sir Peter Bottomley, MP, remains as BIFA president. Bromley has been associated with BIFA for many years, working for BIFA … [Read more...] about BIFA names new National Chairman – Mark Bromley
First U.S. all-cargo airline to Earn CEIV Certification
Amerijet International is the first all-cargo airline of U.S. origin to earn IATA’s CEIV-Pharma certification after being awarded the designation on June 27, 2017. Successful completion of the certification process allows Amerijet to strengthen its promise to exceed the high standards set by the pharmaceutical industry. Amerijet has invested heavily in technology, infrastructure and processes over the last few years to ensure the safe handling and transportation of high-value and … [Read more...] about First U.S. all-cargo airline to Earn CEIV Certification
Delta Cargo awarded IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification
Delta Cargo announced that it has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma logistics Certification. Delta is the first U.S. Global carrier to receive this accolade and has now joined the elite group of pharma logistics providers to achieve CEIV Pharma Certification. The certification is awarded to the company at the headquarters level and additionally at Delta’s largest Cargo operation which is located in Atlanta. With this certification Delta has … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo awarded IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification
Facilitating closer contacts between regulators and the industry
Using the venue of the Second ICAO Meeting on Air Cargo Development in Africa which ICAO held in partnership with TIACA, Secretary General of TIACA Vladimir Zubkov organized a meeting with participation of Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the ICAO Council, Boubacar Djibo, Director of the ICAO Air Transport Bureau and ICAO Regional Directors Mam Sait Jallow and Barry Kashambo on the ICAO side, and Piet Demunter, Director Strategic Development and Steven Polmans, Head of Cargo & … [Read more...] about Facilitating closer contacts between regulators and the industry
ICAO president impressed with Vietjet operation activities
On the occasion of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) delegation’s trip to Vietnam, ICAO president Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu and ICAO APAC Deputy Regional Director Manjit Singh Seva Singh paid a working visit to Vietjet office on. Speaking at the meeting with Vietjet’s management board members, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu highly appreciated the airline’s efforts and achievements in its operations, services and management activities. He also stressed on … [Read more...] about ICAO president impressed with Vietjet operation activities
