On the occasion of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) delegation’s trip to Vietnam, ICAO president Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu and ICAO APAC Deputy Regional Director Manjit Singh Seva Singh paid a working visit to Vietjet office on. Speaking at the meeting with Vietjet’s management board members, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu highly appreciated the airline’s efforts and achievements in its operations, services and management activities. He also stressed on … [Read more...] about ICAO president impressed with Vietjet operation activities
Air & Cargo Services
American Airlines Cargo opens new CRT facility in London
As part of American’s commitment to support the expansion of its healthcare and pharmaceutical services, American Airlines Cargo has announced the opening of a new Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) facility at its London Heathrow (LHR) cargo center. The new room is 1,700 square feet (160 square meters), and is a testament to the airline’s dedication to temperature-controlled healthcare shipments. The new CRT can accommodate up to 16 times more standard euro skid pallets at one time … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo opens new CRT facility in London
Lufthansa and Fraport sign agreement on cost savings and further growth
Deutsche Lufthansa and Fraport have signed a first agreement on short-term cost savings. The partners are thus creating the right conditions for the further growth of Lufthansa at Frankfurt Airport. The agreement will also provide the basis for further discussions regarding a medium and long-term partnership. In the future, Lufthansa and Fraport are planning to work together consistently to make the most of potential areas for further increasing efficiency and lowering costs. … [Read more...] about Lufthansa and Fraport sign agreement on cost savings and further growth
Global Air Freight Demand Increases 13% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the year-earlier period. This was up from the 8.7% annual growth recorded in April 2017 and is more than three times higher than the five year average growth rate of 3.8%. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), grew by 5.2% year-on-year in May … [Read more...] about Global Air Freight Demand Increases 13% in May
WFS wins Singapore Airlines Cargo business in Stockholm
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a three-year contract to handle cargo for Singapore Airlines new services from Stockholm. At the end of May, the airline launched five Airbus A350-900 flights a week connecting Singapore and Stockholm via Moscow. Services from Stockholm Arlanda Airport operate every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. With cargo capacity on the route shared with Moscow, WFS in Stockholm expects to handle 3,000-4,000 tonnes a year for … [Read more...] about WFS wins Singapore Airlines Cargo business in Stockholm
Kale’s Canopus in stride with GST migration
In accordance to this new taxation and other regulatory changes, CANOPUS - the Customs Clearance Management (CCM) software has already permeated GST in its financial and operational modules. With the new GST equipped CANOPUS, the clients were able to experience seamless and error free migration in their existing application. Beginning from July 1st 2017, the central government of India levied the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on the consumption of goods and services pan India. … [Read more...] about Kale’s Canopus in stride with GST migration
