The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified continuous safety enhancement, the availability of cost-efficient infrastructure and environmental responsibility as critical factors to ensure that Asia-Pacific continues to realise the enormous economic and social benefits of air connectivity. “It is no understatement to say that air connectivity underpins modern economies. Aviation and aviation-enabled tourism accounts for over 24 million jobs and over US$500 billion in … [Read more...] about IATA: Prepare for growth challenges for APAC
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PIA cleared to transport cargo to EU
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has secured approval for cargo services to the European Union (EU) after being suspended over security fears. PIA found itself caught up in the tough regulation called Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the EU from a Third Country (ACC3), which required carriers to take certain security screening measures by 31 July 2014. The EU tightened security controls on air freight in the wake of a plot to smuggle a bomb hidden in printer toner cartridges on a … [Read more...] about PIA cleared to transport cargo to EU
ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has filed an application with the Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for antitrust immunity to enable ANA and United Airlines to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Pacific air cargo business network. ANA says the trans-Pacific cargo JV would generate substantial service benefits for freight consumers. Upon completion of the Japanese and United States regulatory processes, United and ANA will be able to jointly … [Read more...] about ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
Jettainer welcomes first African airline client ECAir
Jettainer is taking over the supervision and maintenance of containers and pallets for Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir). Headquartered in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, the airline is Jettainer’s first client on the African continent. “We operate on a global scale and still see high potential for further growth, especially in the Asian market. The recent developments show that airlines around the world are convinced by our innovative complete service for … [Read more...] about Jettainer welcomes first African airline client ECAir
Delta orders 50 Airbus widebody aircraft
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 50 new Airbus widebody aircraft, 25 A350-900 and 25 A330-900neo aircraft. Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines will power the Airbus A330neo aircraft and Trent XWB engines will power Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. “When the most successful US airline today – a company that has flown passengers around the world for more than 80 years, has 80-thousand employees and 165 million customers in a year – says ‘yes we want 50 more of your … [Read more...] about Delta orders 50 Airbus widebody aircraft
Half-year airfreight volume up at Emirates
Emirates announced its half-yearly results which show steady performance and growth, despite a challenging business environment. In the first half of its financial year 2014-15, Emirates Airlines’ volume of cargo uplifted was up by 5.4 per cent. It also reported continued business growth, both in terms of capacity on offer and traffic carried. Capacity measured in ASKM, grew by 6.5 per cent, whilst passenger traffic carried measured in RPKM was up 9.8 per cent with Passenger Seat … [Read more...] about Half-year airfreight volume up at Emirates