But for Andrew Herdman director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), the current industry problems are market driven and it’s important to look at the demand side of the equation. “What’s happened in the last five years we’ve been through a period unlike any other in the history of the industry where we had a global recession and if we look at demand curves over last 5-6 years the passenger business peaked before the recession at about 2008, … [Read more...] about A shifting cargo paradigm?
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Envirotainer sharpens Asia focus
With the Asia Pacific expected to grow by 97 per cent and account for 29 per cent of global pharma sales by 2016, Envirotainer’s increased investment in Asia is part of its strategy to lead the market and to build on its already-strong partnerships with healthcare companies and their airline and logistics partners across the region, said Gustaf Ljunggren, CEO of Envirotainer. “The Singapore office will improve access to Envirotainer’s active temperature-controlled air cargo … [Read more...] about Envirotainer sharpens Asia focus
Rolling with the punches
Two interesting developments in the aviation industry last month have given the world yet another example of just how dynamic, even in lean times such as these, that the aviation business is in Asia and the Middle East truly is. The first, the announcement that Qantas is ending its long established partnership with British Airways and establishing a new relationship with Emirates, although much rumoured in recent months, still came as a surprise. While Emirates’ rapid expansion has … [Read more...] about Rolling with the punches
Controversy over EU’s ETS continues
European Union officials said recently they will negotiate with international partners angry at what they see as a climate tax on airlines, but refused to change the hotly disputed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). “We have always been open to continuing discussions on the possibility of equivalent measures” outside Europe, Isaac Valero, spokesman for European Union climate action commissioner Connie Hedegaard, told AFP. “This way we hope to reach a global agreement,” he … [Read more...] about Controversy over EU’s ETS continues
Controversy over EU’s ETS continues
European Union officials said recently they will negotiate with international partners angry at what they see as a climate tax on airlines, but refused to change the hotly disputed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). “We have always been open to continuing discussions on the possibility of equivalent measures” outside Europe, Isaac Valero, spokesman for European Union climate action commissioner Connie Hedegaard, told AFP. “This way we hope to reach a global agreement,” he … [Read more...] about Controversy over EU’s ETS continues
Who’s crazy for banana?
Who’s crazy for banana? The Belly Achers have once again buried themselves in a serious philosophical debate over an issue that, like a bad cough, just won’t seem to go away. Why, we ponder over and over, is the world seemingly losing its sense of humour? Maybe it’s the water. Whatever the case, being the funloving bunch we are, we just want to see a happier, funnier world. That would be our answer if we ever make it into the Miss Universe contest – forget that stupid … [Read more...] about Who’s crazy for banana?
