The ambitious plan by the US Transportation Security Administration to screen all 3.5 million tonnes of cargo transported annually on passenger airliners in the US may come up short, according to a report by Congress' Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report says the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may not have enough inspectors nor adequate equipment to meet the August 2010 Congressional deadline to screen all cargo transported in the bellies of airliners for explosives. … [Read more...] about Congressional report questions TSA scan plan
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Cargo crime to jump as crisis deepens
The global economic downturn will lead to an increase in incidents of cargo crime in 2009, warns the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). The latest statistics from the association's Incident Information Service (IIS) for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region show 3,756 reported incidents of cargo crime during 2008 with a total loss value of more than ¢ã170.6 million. This figure will continue to grow with incident data still being collated for last year, according to … [Read more...] about Cargo crime to jump as crisis deepens
Luft Cargo and Jettainer start ULD pilot
Lufthansa Cargo and Jettainer have initiated a pilot scheme to test the impact of lightweight containers on the air cargo carrier's environmental performance and transport costs. The trial of the new containers will provide information about their weight advantages and shed light on the behaviour of containers made of composite materials compared with their conventional aluminium counterparts, the duo said. For this purpose, a total of 1,000 containers from four manufacturers will be used in … [Read more...] about Luft Cargo and Jettainer start ULD pilot
US airline groups seek US$4 billion in aid
US airline groups seek US$4 billion in aid A broad coalition of US airline and aerospace industry trade groups is reportedly seeking a US$4 billion slice of the economic stimulus package being mulled over by the incoming Obama administration, Dow Jones reported. The funds would be used to kick-start modernisation of the country's antiquated air traffic control system through equipping aircraft with satellite-based navigation technology. The plan is outlined in a letter to government officials … [Read more...] about US airline groups seek US$4 billion in aid
India : Jeppesen to establish office in Hyderabad
Aviation solution provider, Jeppesen has announced plans to grow its presence in India through a new office in Hyderabad by early 2009. The company already supports the majority of airline operators in India with flight critical services and by establishing a local presence in India. Jeppesen will support India’s expanding aviation and other transportation markets, the company said. The office will be led by Max Ali, Jeppesen’s general manager for the Hyderabad location from … [Read more...] about India : Jeppesen to establish office in Hyderabad
Rapiscan awarded US$3M contract
Rapiscan Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of security inspection systems, announced recently that it has received a US$3 million contract from an undisclosed US-based freight forwarder for multiple Rapiscan MVXR5000 multiview hold baggage screening systems. The systems are to be used to screen air cargo aboard passenger planes within the US under the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). Under the CCSP in accordance with the … [Read more...] about Rapiscan awarded US$3M contract