Boeing will open its first Cyber Analytics Centre outside the US in Singapore to bring advanced cybersecurity capabilities and services to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The centre will help train and equip cybersecurity professionals, perform advanced analytics and serve as Boeing’s regional cybersecurity centre of excellence. Boeing will hire and train cybersecurity professionals in Singapore to staff the facility. “Boeing is a leader in cybersecurity from the … [Read more...] about Boeing to open cyber analytics cenre in SG
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SITA automates Bahrain airport’s staff rostering
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has selected air transport IT specialist, SITA, to automate staff rostering and allocation at Bahrain International Airport in a new five-year deal. SITA’s resource management system will help the ground handler achieve its objective by increasing the efficiency and productivity of its airport staff. Salman Saleh Al-Mahmeed, acting chief executive officer, Bahrain Airport Services, said: “SITA has helped us completely transform and automate our … [Read more...] about SITA automates Bahrain airport’s staff rostering
SITA automates Bahrain airport’s staff rostering
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has selected air transport IT specialist, SITA, to automate staff rostering and allocation at Bahrain International Airport in a new five-year deal. SITA’s resource management system will help the ground handler achieve its objective by increasing the efficiency and productivity of its airport staff. Salman Saleh Al-Mahmeed, acting chief executive officer, Bahrain Airport Services, said: “SITA has helped us completely transform and automate our … [Read more...] about SITA automates Bahrain airport’s staff rostering
Asia Pac carriers see continued cargo growth
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of July released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show continued growth in both air freight demand and international passengers. Asia Pacific airlines saw a 6.4 per cent growth year-on-year in air freight demand supported by what the AAPA described as "encouraging growth in demand for exports from major regional manufacturing hubs". In an encouraging sign, for the third consecutive month, the expansion in capacity … [Read more...] about Asia Pac carriers see continued cargo growth
AAR acquires temp control assets from Cool Containers
AAR announced today that its Mobility Systems business has acquired the assets of Cool Containers, a manufacturer of temperature-controlled containers used to transport climate-sensitive pharmaceuticals and biological cargo. The acquisition enhances AAR Mobility’s global position by extending the company’s logistics expertise into the fast-growing pharmaceutical market while bolstering its military and medical offerings. “We are excited about the opportunity to expand AAR … [Read more...] about AAR acquires temp control assets from Cool Containers
Iceland volcano threatens Eyjafjallajökull repeat
The Icelandic Met Office in mid-August raised its aviation alert level to ‘orange’ as a result of activity in the Bardarbunga volcano, following a major earthquake, the largest in the area since 1996. On the five-color scale, orange sits one level below red, which denotes an active eruption, or one that is imminent. The 25km-wide volcano sits beneath Europe’s largest glacier and rises about 1,890 metres sea level. The warning will ensure that airlines … [Read more...] about Iceland volcano threatens Eyjafjallajökull repeat