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Bengaluru sees cargo volumes rise 5.4% in 2015, pax up 25%

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Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has announced the annual traffic figures for Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB), which show a healthy cargo growth of 5.4 per cent, year-on-year in 2015 to reach a total volume of 287,198 tonnes last year. Of the total, 115,209 tonnes (up 4.4 per cent y-o-y) was domestic and 171,989 tonnes was international (up 6.1 per cent). In addition to the existing cold pharma zone operated by cargo partner Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore, … [Read more...] about Bengaluru sees cargo volumes rise 5.4% in 2015, pax up 25%

ST Aerospace wins $415m in new contracts in 4Q2015

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Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace) announced that it secured new contracts worth $415 million (US$289 million) in the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2015, for projects ranging from airframe maintenance and cabin interiors reconfiguration, to engine wash and landing gear overhaul. The total contract value includes the recently announced cabin reconfiguration contract awarded by Air Canada, the landing gear maintenance contract from Scandinavian Airlines and the heavy maintenance contract … [Read more...] about ST Aerospace wins $415m in new contracts in 4Q2015

100th TAPA certified facility in Asia Pacific for DHL Express

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DHL Express has recorded a new milestone after the company's North Operating Center in Beijing became the 100th facility within the DHL Express network in Asia Pacific to be awarded the prestigious TAPA 'FSR' security certification. It is also the company's 22nd facility in China to be TAPA 'A' certified. The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Asia recognised DHL Express for having the most Freight Security Requirement (FSR) sites in Asia Pacific. The internationally-recognised … [Read more...] about 100th TAPA certified facility in Asia Pacific for DHL Express

AEI delivers 19 freighter conversions in 2015

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Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has successfully redelivered a total of 19 passenger-to-freighter conversions during the 2015 calendar year. The conversions were delivered to eleven customers, with all but two of the conversions being the 11 pallet position B737-400SF. AEI currently has 26 confirmed conversion slots for 2016 and is actively working to fill the remaining 10 slots for 2016. AEI VP of operations, Juan Zapata said: “Last year we reached a major company milestone with the … [Read more...] about AEI delivers 19 freighter conversions in 2015

Logistics execs fear “economic shock” from China contagion

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Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top threats to emerging markets growth in 2016 and are bracing for more volatility in the global economy. In a new survey of more than 1,100 global logistics and supply chain executives, respondents identified the possibility of an “economic shock” as the leading risk for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting concern that a slowing China could have a ripple effect on the region. Seven of the 11 Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Logistics execs fear “economic shock” from China contagion

Logistics execs fear "economic shock" from China contagion

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Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top threats to emerging markets growth in 2016 and are bracing for more volatility in the global economy. In a new survey of more than 1,100 global logistics and supply chain executives, respondents identified the possibility of an “economic shock” as the leading risk for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting concern that a slowing China could have a ripple effect on the region. Seven of the 11 Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Logistics execs fear "economic shock" from China contagion