Korean Air has again joined hands with Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) to support the Home Building Project. Now in its fourth year, the project provides aid to the local communities in Bohol, Philippines, to rebuild their homes after an earthquake struck the province in October 2013, displacing more than 5,000 families. A team of ten Korean Air employees from Manila volunteered to help build homes and provide maintenance training to the earthquake-affected households on 5 March. At a … [Read more...] about Korean Air continues to Home Building Project in Philippines
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ICAO adopts position tracking amendments to prevent another MH370
Aiming to avoid the recurrence of MH370-type disappearances, the International Civil Aviation Organsiation (ICAO) Council adopted new provisions this week aimed at preventing the loss of commercial aircraft experiencing distress in remote locations. The UN aviation agency has approved new amendments to Annex 6 to the Chicago Convention (Operation of Aircraft) which will take effect between now and 2021. They relate primarily to: The requirement for aircraft to carry autonomous distress … [Read more...] about ICAO adopts position tracking amendments to prevent another MH370
Feb cargo down 1.8% at Brussels, Ethiopian may return
The total cargo volume at Brussels Airport dropped by 1.8 per cent in February with the decline minimised by the extra day in February, which accounts for three per cent of the total volume of the month. Thanks primarily to the leap day, belly cargo rose by 4.3 per cent and the volume of integrator cargo rose by 2.9 per cent in comparison with February last year. The full-freighter volume dropped by 14.5 per cent compared to last year, soley due to the departure of Ethiopian Cargo. But … [Read more...] about Feb cargo down 1.8% at Brussels, Ethiopian may return
Volumes making slight recovery, yields still under pressure: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in January showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 2.7 per cent compared to January 2015. This continues the improving trend witnessed toward the end of 2015, and is the fastest pace since April of last year. The freight load factor (FLF) fell 1.8 percentage points, however, indicating that yields are likely to come under further pressure. Total FTKs in January surpassed the previous … [Read more...] about Volumes making slight recovery, yields still under pressure: IATA
Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars J.T. Droog of Tosoh Corporation. The group will complement TIACA’s other committees and review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind. “Shipper feedback is paramount in any effort to improve the air freight supply chain, said Sanjiv Edward, TIACA chairman. “TIACA has set-up this Shippers' Advisory Committee to … [Read more...] about Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
Qatar uplifts 100 horses from Liege to Doha
Qatar Airways Cargo this week transported 118 of the world’s most admired show jumping and dressage horses from Liege, Belgium to Doha, Qatar on board three specially chartered B777 freighters equipped with air stables designed to allow the precious cargo to travel in maximum comfort. The horses, which will all take part in the international equine event, CHI Al Shaqab, taking place in Doha from 2-5 March, will be accompanied by a dedicated team of almost 90 vets and grooms as they undertake … [Read more...] about Qatar uplifts 100 horses from Liege to Doha