Air Partner, the global aviation services group, has announced the acquisition of Baines Simmons Limited, a world leading Aviation Safety Consultant for a total net cash consideration of up to £6.0 million (US$9.4 million). Air Partner pointed to the reputation of the Baines Simmons brand and the expertise of its employees within the aviation sector as key elements which should enable the business to help shape the evolving safety requirements in the industry. It said in particular, the … [Read more...] about Air Partner acquires Baines Simmons
GSA/GSSAs
HAE Group wins new Turkish contract in US
The HAE Group has announced a new working partnership with Turkish Air Cargo. Having gained this GSSA agreement with one of the world’s leading airlines, HAE is now responsible for all sales and customer service activities of Turkish Air Cargo in the US cities of Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Portland (PDX) and Seattle (SEA). On 11 July Turkish Air Cargo started its new online direct freighter service from Atlanta (ATL) to Istanbul (IST), operated by an A330-220F … [Read more...] about HAE Group wins new Turkish contract in US
IATA calls for new Indian aviation policy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development of a comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with the Indian Government’s stated intention to make it easier to do business in India. The objective is to allow India to derive maximum social and economic benefits as its aviation market grows to become the third largest in the world. That is expected to happen in 2029 when the number of travelers to, from and within India will near 280 million … [Read more...] about IATA calls for new Indian aviation policy
Brussels Airlines switches out ECS for ALG
Europe's Brussels Airlines Cargo has appointed Air Logistics Group (ALG) as its new global GSSA with effect from 1 September, replacing European Cargo Services (ECS). The airline says that last year, its cargo traffic grew 34 per cent on north Atlantic routes and in the past five years the cargo division has seen double digit growth network-wide. The airline is currently developing a pharmaceutical product in partnership with Brussels Airport. … [Read more...] about Brussels Airlines switches out ECS for ALG
IAG Cargo returns to Kuala Lumpur after 14 years
IAG Cargo has seen sharply increased volumes both in and out of its just-opened Kuala Lumpur service, John Cheetham, regional commercial manager for Asia Pacific and India told reporters in Kuala Lumpur on 3 July. “Performance has exceeded expectations” Cheetham said. Since Kuala Lumpur came on line at the end of May exports to the UK and Ireland have risen by 57 per cent, nearly ten times more than the six per cent increase in outflow to Europe and two-thirds more than those to … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo returns to Kuala Lumpur after 14 years
TIACA welcomes WCO’s adoption of SAFE updates
The Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has welcomed the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council’s adoption of important updates to its SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade. As part of the changes, the WCO recently formally adopted the so–called ‘7 + 1’ data set as the requirement for risk data analysis, helping to standardise basic Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) processes. “This is a major step forward for … [Read more...] about TIACA welcomes WCO’s adoption of SAFE updates
