The world's airports are under pressure to streamline their operations with passenger numbers reaching a record high of 4.4 billion in 2006, according to new research into the impact of supply chains on airport logistics. The report released by DHL Exel Supply Chain noted that airport logistics offers a solution to improving inbound and outbound operations and flow management in some of the world's busiest airports. DHL interviewed a range of Airport Authorities and Airport-based … [Read more...] about DHL highlights need for airport logistics
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CAA proposes hike in Heathrow charges
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority may allow BAA to increase charges to airlines by 15.6 per cent at Heathrow and by 8.2 per cent at Gatwick over the next five years from 2008. Th e CAA is also looking at boosting penalties for BAA if it fails to hit performance targets. Th e proposed package of price caps and incentives is aimed at enabling and encourage BAA to deliver genuine service quality improvements, according to the CAA, and to invest to raise the standard of service that can be … [Read more...] about CAA proposes hike in Heathrow charges
Cathay bumps up DFW’s cargo flights
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) saw its wide-body cargo flights expand from early December with the addition of Cathay Pacific Cargo's eighth weekly flight from Hong Kong. "Cathay Pacific Cargo has been an amazing success story for DFW, having grown from three weekly flights just two years ago to now eight weekly trips," said Joe Lopano, DFW's executive vice president of marketing and terminal management. "This great new service provides easy access for customers from the … [Read more...] about Cathay bumps up DFW’s cargo flights
India sets target of 20 new airports in 2008
With an unprecedented 40 per cent growth in the domestic air traffic during the first nine months of 2007, India's civil aviation minister Praful Patel said 20 more civilian airports would go operational next year. By the end of 2008 nearly 100 airports in the country would be operational compared to just 80 now, he said recently. Aside from green field projects in Bangalore and Hyderabad, several smaller airports like Durgapur and Asansol are also expected to go operational next year. … [Read more...] about India sets target of 20 new airports in 2008
New Singapore-Canada air agreement
Singapore and Canada have initialed a new air transport agreement, following bilateral air services consultations in Ottawa, Canada recently. Under the new bilateral agreement, Singapore carriers are allowed to operate passenger and all-cargo flights as frequently as desired between Singapore and Canada, via selected intermediate points. In addition, they may code-share either with one another, with any Canadian or third country airlines. Canadian carriers enjoy similar traffic … [Read more...] about New Singapore-Canada air agreement
Korean enters JV for new China terminal
Korean Air, the world's largest commercial cargo carrier in terms of FTK (freight ton-kilometres) volume, is strengthening its position in the China market. Korean has recently entered joint venture with Sinotrans Air Transportation Development, to develop and operate a new cargo terminal at the Tianjin Binhai International Airport. Korean and Sinotrans Air will hold 47 and 20 per cent stakes respectively in the US$43.9 million facility. Th e remainder will be held by Korea Airport … [Read more...] about Korean enters JV for new China terminal
