Singapore Aero Engines Services Ltd (SAESL) has partnered with Tata Technologies to launch a Global Engineering Centre (GEC) that will help provide comprehensive services for equipment harmonisation, improvements in workforce efficiency, and turnaround time optimisation. Through this engineering partnership, Tata Technologies will provide a dedicated team with expertise in the designing of various ground support and ground handling equipment, process engineering and technology optimisation … [Read more...] about SAESL ties up with Tata Technologies
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FMC to expand consultancy services in the Gulf
Juma Ali Juma, chairman of Oman Airports Management Company, and Michael Kerkloh, CEO of Flughafen München GmbH Munich Airport will continue to supply its consultancy services to airports in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf through projects in Doha (Qatar) and Muscat and Salalah (Oman). On a visit by a delegation from Flughafen München GmbH (FMC), the operator for Munich Airport, the cornerstone was laid to continue and expand the cooperation with the partners in those … [Read more...] about FMC to expand consultancy services in the Gulf
Sept best month this quarter: WorldACD
September turned out to be the best month of this year's third quarter according to the latest statistics from WorldACD, with a worldwide volume growth of 1.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and a modest month-over-month (MoM) yield increase (in USD) of 0.4 per cent, the first such improvement since last February. The origin Africa trade continued to lead with a volume growth of four per cent, similar to this month's growth for the origins Europe and Asia Pacific. The Gulf Area recorded a volume … [Read more...] about Sept best month this quarter: WorldACD
Turkish Cargo opens new terminal at Istanbul
With the launch of a new cargo terminal at Istanbul, Turkish Cargo’s operational processes have been redesigned and service quality has been maximised. The new facility features bigger floor area to accelerate cargo admission and operational processes; 39 special cargo storage areas in different types and sizes; and higher quality security system. Annual tonnage capacity of the terminal is 1.2 million tonnes. Total floor area used (airside and landside): 71,000m², closed warehouse … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo opens new terminal at Istanbul
Air cargo ends 2014 up 4.5% on 2013: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5 per cent demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), marking a "significant acceleration" from the 1.4 per cent recorded in 2013 over 2012. IATA said the air cargo market expansion gathered momentum as 2014 progressed with the year finishing on a positive note as growth in December accelerated to 4.9 per cent, compared to December 2013. The vast … [Read more...] about Air cargo ends 2014 up 4.5% on 2013: IATA
200 ACC3 certs expire without incident: IATA
The 1 January expiry of some 200 temporary ACC3 accreditations for various cargo handling facilities and carriers around the world has not resulted in any negative impacts as of 27 January 2015, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) told Payload Asia, but the ultimate sanction of banning cargo uplift into Europe is still on the table. The original ACC3 deadline was 1 July 2014, which saw nearly 1,100 independent validations conducted with about 120 IATA … [Read more...] about 200 ACC3 certs expire without incident: IATA