Still on the “Freighters” conference, the emission discussion almost eclipsed the far more serious consequences, which the 100 per cent screening of cargo will have on the industry. As reported on the “FAPAA” pages in this issue, neither the airlines nor the freight forwarders are even close to grasping the implications of the 100 per cent ruling, which in the next three years will not only affect the cargo industry, but ultimately international trade as well. … [Read more...] about SHERIFF

At the “Freighters” conference in Geneva last month, which was organised by our colleagues of Air Cargo News, plenty of time was devoted to a discussion about the implications of carbon-dioxide emissions by aircraft and the fact that the airline industry has become the whipping boy for environmentalists who claim that aviation emissions signifi cantlycontribute to climate change. Never mind that airlines contribute just 2 per cent to the world’s carbon- dioxide emissions, … [Read more...] about CO2

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and Auckland International Airport have scrapped a plan for the $1.8 billion takeover of New Zealand’s largestairport, reported Reuters. The announcement came as little surprise after DAE had said earlier that Auckland Airport had not done enough to promote the deal. It said a legal challenge by an airline over airport charges had breached the terms of the bid. Auckland Airport had denied the claims, and the two parties had started talks to try and … [Read more...] about Dubai ditches Auckland deal

Aviation minister Praful Patel tabled the bill for setting up Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) in view of the number of airports undergoing privatisation,the Times of India reports. Under the bill, there will be an AERA to ensure free competition and that the charges remain reasonable, along with an appellate tribunal forresolving disputes. “At present, the Airports Authority performs the role of the airport operator and the regulator, which results in confl ict of … [Read more...] about India gets airport regulator

Dalian, in northeastern China, has modernised its old airport terminal, expanding it by 65,000 square meters, and installing ten airbridges. Other work performed was the provision of 48 check-in counters, fi ve baggage conveyor systems and the western apron area was enlarged to cater for six more parking slots. Further planning, with a price tag of RMB920 million is for a modern logistics center, with the aim that Dalian becomes an airfreight pivot center for the northeast. … [Read more...] about Dalian spends US$20 million in 2006