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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New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Shanghai Customs, Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai Airport Authority, China Eastern Airlines, and Shanghai E-port have signed a Letter of Initiative (LOI) to jointly promote e-Freight in Shanghai. Under the terms of the LOI, the six organisations will cooperate to: Improve efficiency and reduce costs in existing processes by phasing out the need for a security check stamp on paper air waybills … [Read more...] about New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
Coyne appoints KIWI as Singapore GSA
Coyne Airways has appointed KIWI Logistics Cargo GSA as its general sales agent in Singapore. Established in 2013, KIWI Logistics Cargo GSA is bringing a fresh approach to airline cargo sales in this developed market, with a focus on efficiency, simplicity and reliability. Larry Coyne, CEO, Coyne Airways "We are delighted to be working with this young and ambitious GSA that shares many of the same values on which Coyne Airways was founded over 20 years ago," said Coyne Airways CEO Larry … [Read more...] about Coyne appoints KIWI as Singapore GSA
SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
Barely eight months into his retirement, former global head of cargo for the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Des Vertannes has re-joined the air cargo industry, taking up a role as strategic advisor for IT firm, SmartKargo. Announcing Vertannes’ new role in the company, Jay Shelat, SmartKargo executive VP, Sales and Marketing said: "We are fortunate to have Des on board. “Des’ more than four decades of air cargo experience, … [Read more...] about SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
Airlines in APAC report cargo growth in Jan
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of January released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued steady growth in air cargo demand. Import-export activity leading up to the Lunar New Year festive period contributed to a 7.0 per cent increase in international air cargo demand, as measured in FTK. The average international freight load factor continued to strengthen, recording a 1.3 percentage point increase to 61.8 per cent on a 4.8 per cent increase in … [Read more...] about Airlines in APAC report cargo growth in Jan
IAG Cargo joins all-in pricing bandwagon
IAG Cargo is joining other carriers such as Emirates SkyCargo, Qatar Airways and SAS Cargo in rolling up fuel surcharges into an all-in rate. IAG will drop its fuel surcharges (FSC), effective with the start of the Summer season. This will apply to all markets except Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan, where local regulations on surcharges apply. These countries are Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan. A spokesman for the cargo arm of British Airways and Iberia said that it will also remove the … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo joins all-in pricing bandwagon
