Asia Pacific airlines saw international cargo demand (in FTKs) slide 19.3 percent year-on-year in August, with the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) citing ongoing weakness of global trade flows. Freighter operations remained active but significant cuts in passenger operations led to a 33.4 percent year-on-year drop in offered freight capacity. As a result, the average international freight load factor jumped 12.3 percentage points to 70.6 percent for the month. Cargo … [Read more...] about Cargo down 19.3 percent in August, as AAPA asks states to tune border rules
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Payload Asia’s Monthly Wrap: So long, ghost month!
To end the ghost month, we compiled what’s left of the month-old inbox from August to see what we missed, marketing releases included, along with global news from our much-respected peers. This month’s recap comes with a post-event update on Chinese aviation related events. Who doesn’t want to clean the slate before taking on a new month? Let’s hope sweeping up the vault would help get rid of the bad juju as we head into the peak season. Several regions experience air cargo lull ahead of … [Read more...] about Payload Asia’s Monthly Wrap: So long, ghost month!
SIA, trade associations welcome Singapore’s easing of border restrictions
Singapore announced it will relax border measures starting 1 September to allow general travel to and from Brunei and New Zealand, after taking into account low-risk countries where the virus situation is under control. Foreign visitors from both nations will be subject to a Covid-19 test upon arrival, in lieu of a stay-home notice (SHN), according to the Ministry of Health, whilst those travelling to the two countries will be subject to requirements imposed … [Read more...] about SIA, trade associations welcome Singapore’s easing of border restrictions
Emirates SkyCargo revalidates pharma certification at Dubai hub
Emirates SkyCargo received a revalidation of the European Union Good Distribution Practices (EU GDP) certification for pharma operations at its hub in Dubai. The annual surveillance audit for the revalidation was conducted by Bureau Veritas, Germany. The air cargo carrier originally received its EU GDP certification in 2016 for its operations across the Emirates SkyCentral cargo terminals at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central as well as the 24/7 bonded trucking … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo revalidates pharma certification at Dubai hub
Urgent call for alternatives to large electronic restrictions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on certain flights departing the Middle East and North Africa. The Case for Alternative Measures “The current measures are not an acceptable long-term solution to whatever threat they are trying to mitigate. Even in the short term it is difficult to … [Read more...] about Urgent call for alternatives to large electronic restrictions
BARIG criticises Frankfurt fee incentives
The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has criticised the decision by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Transport and Regional Development (HMWEVL) to provide fee incentives for new airlines establishing services at Frankfurt Airport. According to BARIG, which represents around 100 national and international airlines, the new fee structure places established airlines at a disadvantage. Being one of the most expensive airports, FRA has additionally increased its charges for … [Read more...] about BARIG criticises Frankfurt fee incentives