In the United States, for one, “capand- trade” legislation proposed by US Congressional lawmakers would require emitters of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to purchase emissions allowances, or permits, to cover GHG produced by their activities. While the airline industry strongly supports improved GHG efficiency and has a track record to prove what it has done thus far, organisations such as Washington, DC-based Air Transport Association (ATA) and Montreal, Canada-based International … [Read more...] about Emissions trading schemes are one hot topic

By the time this issue of Payload Asia hits readers’ desks, the fate of air cargo supply chains in the new US 100 per cent screening environment will be clearer. Although no one really expects the US air cargo industry to grind to a halt, there is a realistic expectation of some initial confusion, congestion and inevitably delays, but to what extent is the million dollar question. The process has clearly been flawed – for months and years leading up to this crucial … [Read more...] about The great cargo pat-down

We all know how horribly inaccurate most market forecasts can be and certainly last year’s disastrous downturn should be ample enough evidence on that count. So we say, forget those grossly overpaid and usually, highly inaccurate consultants in their fashion-challenged pin stripe suits — lets tap a proven leader in accurate forecasting...Paul the Octopus! We watched with awe-struck fascination (really, it was more interesting than the actual football) at Paul’s … [Read more...] about Paul the consultant

10. Ok, who’s the selfish person who parked their plane in a handicap zone? 9. “It’s just you and me against the world big fella…” 8. News Flash: An ageing population of flight attendants is wreaking havoc at US airports. 7. When the real spare is not available... 6. Two wheels good; four wheels better? 5. As cost cutting measures deepen, some airlines have pulled tech people out of retirement. 4. “Oh sure, you think … [Read more...] about The Bellyacher’s Top 10 captions

or just more academic flatulence? Now we have to admit that we feel a wee bit guilty about this next item, particularly considering that we are running an environment supplement on pages preceding this. But when we saw article on giant airships carrying cargo in a decade’s time, we honestly had to check the calendar to make sure it wasn’t April fool’s day! And nope, it was clearly July and the story, picked up by newspapers around the world, was based on a recent … [Read more...] about Just hot air