Although ULDs have and continue to play a vital role in boosting the efficiency of loading and unloading cargo, their value is often overlooked by carriers and ground handlers alike. Technology has played a key role in advancing them from simple ‘tin cans’ to sophisticated composite structures and climate controlled air freight containers. In the ‘ULD & Perishables Supplement’, to be published in the upcoming June issue of Payload Asia, we will … [Read more...] about ULD & Perishables Supplement in June issue
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Iceland volcano wreaks havoc on Euro flights
Flights restrictions may remain “for a number of days†as an erupting Icelandic volcano continues to spew a plume of volcanic ash 11 km into the sky, wreaking havoc on European airspace. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said the disruption could last another two days and a leading volcano expert said the ash could present intermittent problems to air traffic for 6 months if the eruption continued. Some 11,000 flights were expected to take place in European airspace on … [Read more...] about Iceland volcano wreaks havoc on Euro flights
February demand still strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that February 2010 international scheduled air traffic showed continued strengthening of demand. Compared to February 2009, cargo demand grew 26.5 per cent while passenger demand was up 9.5 per cent. Iata noted that cargo traffic, which plunged much further than passenger demand and ultimately hit bottom in December 2008, has a further 3 per cent to recover in order to return to pre-crisis levels. “We are moving in the … [Read more...] about February demand still strong
AMERICAS: Virgin Blue to purchase up to 105 737NGs
Virgin Blue Group has finalised a contract with Boeing for up to 105 737NGs that represents the biggest purchase in the Australian company’s 10-year history and the largest contractBoeing has landed in a year-and-ahalf. The agreement includes 50 firm 737- 800s with options to convert orders to either the -700 or -900, plus 25 options and 30 purchase rights. Deliveries are scheduled from June 2011 through 2017. … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: Virgin Blue to purchase up to 105 737NGs
AMERICAS: AA Cargo sees strong Q1 volumes
American Airlines Cargo volumes showed some strength in the first quarter, a trend that the head of the company’s cargo division attributed partly to the improving economy. “The consumer is buying again,†said Dave Brooks, president of American Airlines Cargo, although he noted that the carrier’s volumes were likely boosted by the fact that substantial freighter capacity is still parked. Regardless, Brooks said in an interview with Dow Jones that … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: AA Cargo sees strong Q1 volumes
AMERICAS: Security training for pharma customers
DHL and American Airlines Cargo have started offering joint training to educate pharmaceutical customers on how best to comply with the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). The training includes discussion on the required process for becoming a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). Facilities that volunteer to participate in the CCSP program will be able to tender cargo directly to a passenger air carrier or freight … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: Security training for pharma customers
