The Asia Pacific is recognised as the largest and fastest growing aviation region in the world. A successful aviation industry creates an environment of increasing connectivity, drives economic development and helps bring people closer together by providing safe and secure travel. Like most modern industries, the aviation sector is dependent on both physical infrastructure and digital information networks. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), supported by the Qantas … [Read more...] about Aviation Cyber Stakeholders discuss challenges and vulnerabilities
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Nouwens Transport Breda achieves IATA CEIV Certification
Nouwens Transport Breda has achieved IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV) accreditation. The Dutch trucking group says that being able to demonstrate a high quality of care in pharmaceutical transport has led to increased volumes in the second half of 2017, and the introduction of four fully CEIV certified vans to its fleet on 1st January 2018. “This is a valuable addition to our already existing … [Read more...] about Nouwens Transport Breda achieves IATA CEIV Certification
CSafe receives EASA approval for new RAP ULD container
CSafe Global has recently received approval for their new CSafe RAP active container from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). With this new approval, along with the FAA approval granted in November 2017, CSafe Global now provides greater opportunities for pharmaceutical and life-science companies to ship their temperature-sensitive products globally. Brian Kohr, President and CEO of CSafe Global, remarks, “The EASA approval of our new active RAP … [Read more...] about CSafe receives EASA approval for new RAP ULD container
FIATA World Congress 2018 in Delhi
Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI), which is the apex body of 28 customs clearance and freight forwarders associations from across the country will be hosting the first international logistics congress: FIATA World Congress 2018 (FWC-2018) from September 26-29, 2018 in New Delhi. To provide an update about FWC-2018 Stanley Lim, past president, FIATA and Chairman FIATA World Congress Committee addressed a press conference of FFFAI office bearers and FIATA leaders … [Read more...] about FIATA World Congress 2018 in Delhi
ACI Asia-Pacific announces retirement of President
Kerrie Mather, president of ACI Asia-Pacific, will retire from her position effective 31 January 2018. She served on the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board since September 2011 and was elected President in April 2016 for a term of 2 years. Mather recently announced her retirement as managing director and chief executive officer of Sydney Airport due to take effect at the end of January 2018. In accordance with the ACI Asia-Pacific Bylaws Article 11.5, Lee Seow Hiang, … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific announces retirement of President
Aviation’s impact on CO2 emissions
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) proposes that newly designed aircraft types meet a CO2 standard from the 1st of January 2020, and that aircraft types already in-production meet a separate CO2 standard starting from the 1st of January 2023. The objective of this so-called ‘Opinion’ published by EASA is to incentivise the incorporation of the latest fuel efficiency technology into aircraft designs, and to address the predicted increase in CO2 emissions. The Opinion submitted to the … [Read more...] about Aviation’s impact on CO2 emissions
