The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June figures showing a 1.2 per cent year-on-year expansion in global air freight demand. Although weak, this is a clear improvement when compared to the 0.9 per cent year-on-year demand growth recorded in May and the 0.1 per cent growth realised over the first half of the year. While previously the global economic trend has been defined by robust emerging economies and stagnant growth in developed markets, the strongest improvements … [Read more...] about IATA's June figures offer hope with 1.2% expansion
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ALC welcomes Sydney Airport master plan
The draft Sydney Airport Master Plan contains a number of proposals that have the potential to improve freight efficiency in and around the airport, according to the Australian Logistics Council.“ALC welcomes Sydney Airport's renewed focus on freight in its Master Plan and commends it for taking a proactive approach to meet rising demand over the coming decades,” said Michael Kilgariff, ALC managing director. “According to the NSW Government, freight at Australia's … [Read more...] about ALC welcomes Sydney Airport master plan
Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) must build on its achievements of the last two years and provide "clear pointers, direction and targets," said its new chairman, Oliver Evans. “GACAG is very much a collaborative effort and therefore each member carries equal responsibility and weight. It is a great honour for each of us to have the responsibility to speak on behalf of the entire air cargo industry, thanks to our efforts to form such a powerful coalition. We have achieved much in … [Read more...] about Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
XL Airways France in ULD deal with CHEP
XL Airways France, a specialist long-haul leisure carrier and CHEP Aerospace Solutions, a leading provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) and galley cart repair, maintenance and management services, have signed a ULD supply and management agreement, which includes a transition to fuel-saving composite containers.  CHEP Aerospace Solutions will manage, maintain and repair the ULD fleet of XL Airways France during the three-year term of the agreement and will also supply new lightweight … [Read more...] about XL Airways France in ULD deal with CHEP
TSA approves more scanning devices
L-3 Security & Detection Systems announced that six additional X-ray systems for screening both break-bulk cargo and skids have been added to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Qualified Technologies List. These systems help TSA screen air cargo in passenger aircraft. L-3’s air cargo systems support a broad range of tunnel sizes from 640 x 430mm to 3000 x 3500mm. Select models include multiview technology and advanced software algorithms that can … [Read more...] about TSA approves more scanning devices
Boeing gets prelim approval for 787 training
Boeing’s Training & Flight Services subsidiary has been granted provisional approval for its 787 Dreamliner pilot training courses by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With the 787 pilot training courses, pilots can transition to the new airplane in five to 20 days, depending on pilot experience, the company said in a statement adding that Boeing 777 pilots can qualify to fly the 787 in as little as five days, given the high level of commonality between the two … [Read more...] about Boeing gets prelim approval for 787 training
