Allport Cargo Services has hired Martin Brown and Sean Smith to strengthen the senior management team of its Airfreight Division, following the decision of David Ward to retire in June. Ward will step down as airfreight operations director following 42 years with the company. Brown will become airfreight operations director upon Ward’s retirement. He joins ACS Airfreight following eight years with DHL Global Forwarding, where he was vice president marketing and sales for Middle East, … [Read more...] about Allport reinforces airfreight team
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Cargolux posts upbeat 2014 results
Despite what it described as a difficult overall market situation, Cargolux Airlines International S.A. ended 2014 on a positive note. "While the industry continued to suffer from overcapacity and noticeable pressure on yields, Cargolux benefited from a very strong last quarter in 2014. Combined with a rapidly declining oil price, the airline achieved record levels of block hours and tonnages while enjoying a welcome increase in yields,” it said. This enabled Cargolux to complete the … [Read more...] about Cargolux posts upbeat 2014 results
Changi reduces airport usage fees
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced several reductions and rebates to aeronautical fees at Singapore Changi Airport, which will benefit airlines, ground handling agents and passengers. These include reductions to passenger service fees for transfer/transit passengers, landing fees for larger aircraft types, and franchise fees for flight catering and ground handling services. Existing rebates on landing fees for long-haul flights, aircraft parking and aerobridge charges will also be … [Read more...] about Changi reduces airport usage fees
Europe subjected to 3 cargo thefts daily, says TAPA
There was an average of three major cargo crimes a day targeting high value, theft-attractive products in the supply chain in Europe in 2014 with an average loss of €205,624, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) 2014 Incident Information Service (IIS) Annual Report for the EMEA region. For the year as a whole, TAPA EMEA recorded 1,102 incidents of cargo crime in the region. For the 33 per cent of crimes reporting a value, total losses for the year … [Read more...] about Europe subjected to 3 cargo thefts daily, says TAPA
Cebu Pacific bags EDTO approval
Philippines-based, Cebu Pacific has received certification for Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) of up to 120 minutes. EDTO refers to a set of rules introduced by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for airlines operating twin-engine aircraft on routes beyond 60 minutes flying time from the nearest airport. The time refers to flight times between diversion airfields. To secure the certification, CEB submitted to a comprehensive review of systems by the … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific bags EDTO approval
Thai carriers in trouble after ICAO safety audit
A January audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has raised serious safety concerns over Thailand’s commercial aviation standards. Already China, South Korea and Japan have stopped Thai carriers from flying charters and new routes because of safety concerns highlighted by the international safety audit. The problem also threatens to become graver for Thailand should other jurisdictions including the US and the European Union take … [Read more...] about Thai carriers in trouble after ICAO safety audit
