The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Indonesia’s stakeholders to partner in the development of an aviation masterplan based on global standards to ensure that the country is served by an aviation industry performing at its best. IATA identified three potential elements to be addressed in the masterplan: Improving safety, ensuring capacity and a smart regulation framework. “Indonesia’s aviation potential is huge,” said Tony Tyler, … [Read more...] about IATA calls on Indonesia to meet global standards
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HKIA sees robust growth in cargo volumes
Air cargo throughput at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered growth of 10.3 per cent to 659,000 tonnes during the first two months of the year. The combined growth of cargo throughput for the first two months was mainly attributed to 12 per cent year-on-year growth in exports and 10 per cent growth in transshipments. Traffic to/from North America and Southeast Asia increased most significantly compared to other key regions. Taking into consideration the fact that Chinese … [Read more...] about HKIA sees robust growth in cargo volumes
Cathay reports 28.8% growth in Feb cargo tonnage
Cathay Pacific Airways recorded double-digit growth in cargo in February. The company’s two airlines, Cathay Pacific and Dragonair, together carried 130,467 tonnes of cargo last month, a year-on-year increase of 28.8 per cent, though less than the 147,275 tonnes carried in January. Mark Sutch, general manager of cargo sales and marketing, attributed the high year-on-year tonnage growth to “the overall improvement in the world’s air cargo markets compared to early 2014, … [Read more...] about Cathay reports 28.8% growth in Feb cargo tonnage
Thomas Lieb leaves Schenker AG
Thomas Lieb, chairman of management board of Schenker AG, will leave the company and the Deutsche Bahn Group effective 31 March 2015. Until a decision about his succession is made, Lutz Freytag, member of the management board of Schenker AG for Finance/ Controlling, will take over the position as Chairman of Management Board of Schenker AG on an interim basis. After studying business economics in Reutlingen and graduating Lieb obtained his Ph.D. at the Institut für … [Read more...] about Thomas Lieb leaves Schenker AG
DHL to expand logistics facilities in the Philippines
DHL Express Philippines is investing close to P150 million (US$3.38 million) this year, bulk of which will be spent for opening the new services facilities in Clark, Las Piñas and at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. DHL Express Philippines country manager Nurhayati Abdullah said, "The Philippine market holds great potential for us and we are always on the lookout to further expand our footprint in the country, such as with the investment in this Clark Service Center … [Read more...] about DHL to expand logistics facilities in the Philippines
TNT starts flights to Tel Aviv
TNT has launched a five-time weekly service between Tel Aviv and its hub in Liege, Belgium. The company said flights would run five times a week, starting this month, using a Boeing 737-400. The new freighter service answers increasing demand and brings several advantages to customers: fixed departure times, guaranteed uplift, later pick-up times in Israel and a smooth connection to TNT’s international road and air networks via Liege. It also allows TNT to shorten transit times for … [Read more...] about TNT starts flights to Tel Aviv
