FreightScan, a leader in the development and deployment of innovative technology solutions for the freight and logistics industry, announced it has appointed Melih Sindel as VP of engineering for the company. Sindel will be responsible for all engineering and product development as FreightScan advances its suite of cargo scanning and security systems. Sindel brings more than 20 years of management and product development experience at leading technology companies. His areas of expertise … [Read more...] about FreightScan
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Saab and Tata sign letter of intent in India
Saab and Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) have signed a letter of intent regarding establishment of an Aeronautical Design and Development Centre (ADDC) in India. With the aim of serving the global aeronautical market, the centre will create design and development capabilities within India for both military and civil aeronautical applications. This would be a long term relationship with Saab undertaking to transfer technology and competencies in the aerospace sector. The design and … [Read more...] about Saab and Tata sign letter of intent in India
Gov’t approves satellite based nav system
The Indian government has approved a proposal by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the implementation of the GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) project for seamless navigation over Indian airspace. With this, India will be only the fourth country in the world to have a satellite based navigation system. The AAI currently uses ground based terrestrial navigation system for providing safe navigation over the Indian airspace. … [Read more...] about Gov’t approves satellite based nav system
Gov't approves satellite based nav system
The Indian government has approved a proposal by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the implementation of the GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) project for seamless navigation over Indian airspace. With this, India will be only the fourth country in the world to have a satellite based navigation system. The AAI currently uses ground based terrestrial navigation system for providing safe navigation over the Indian airspace. … [Read more...] about Gov't approves satellite based nav system
Aviapartner
Europe’s leading independent ground handler, Aviapartner, has announced the appointment of Andy Cruise to the position of group commercial director of its business line ground handling. Cruise has been working in the aviation industry for 23 years and has held several commercial and operational functions at Swissport UK (and Groundstar Ltd, before it was taken over by Swissport), Reed Aviation Limited, Air Foyle Ltd, and TNT International Aviation. In his new position, Andy Cruise … [Read more...] about Aviapartner
Cathay welcomes air traffic initiatives
Cathay Pacific Airways has welcomed the latest initiatives made by the Hong Kong Government to enhance air traffic management and to increase runway capacity at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline sees these essential interim measures as crucial to bolstering the competitiveness of Hong Kong as a leading global aviation hub, and looks forward to more long-term breakthrough developments in the near future through active coordination with the Mainland authorities. Financial … [Read more...] about Cathay welcomes air traffic initiatives