dnata has become the first combined air services provider to receive the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) environmental management certification as a recognition of its commitment to sustainability across its businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is a certification programme developed to independently assess the commitment of aviation stakeholders such as airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, and ramp … [Read more...] about dnata achieves IATA environmental certification
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Vietjet Aviation Academy joins IATA’s training network
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Vietjet Air have signed a training agreement that appoints Vietjet Aviation Academy as the group’s latest regional training partner in Vietnam. This means the institute can now offer IATA training courses. These courses are internationally recognised training programs and are updated regularly to keep up with the latest regulatory procedures, standards, and demands of the aviation industry. The academy currently has three cockpit … [Read more...] about Vietjet Aviation Academy joins IATA’s training network
Awery rolls out in Europe after South African success
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has started rolling out its open-access CargoBooking platform in Europe, following the success of its South African launch, which saw over 100 forwarders and 15 airlines join the marketplace within five weeks. CargoBooking is an online booking marketplace that allows airlines and their general sales agents (GSAs) to provide freight forwarders with real-time air cargo rate distribution, quotes, and bookings. Airlines and GSAs can connect with forwarders on … [Read more...] about Awery rolls out in Europe after South African success
Operators double capacity on China-UK e-commerce route
Bournemouth Airport could see more e-commerce shipments from China as its air freight business Cargo First announced the doubling of services operated by European Cargo between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in China and Bournemouth Airport (BOH). The move comes following a new cargo development agreement signed in August, between the Sichuan Province Airport Group Company and the Regional and City Airports, which owns Bournemouth Airport. Shenzhen Sharing Express … [Read more...] about Operators double capacity on China-UK e-commerce route
DSV to widen presence in Singapore with new facility
DSV continues to expand its footprint in Singapore and has partnered with logistics realtor LOGOS to develop the forwarder’s largest warehouse in the city state, nicknamed DSV Pearl. Both companies will invest a total of $200 million in the new facility, which is targeted to be completed by mid-2025. The warehouse will cover around 720,000 square feet, with convenient access to key transport infrastructure like Jurong Port, Changi Airport and the upcoming Tuas Megaport. The five-storey … [Read more...] about DSV to widen presence in Singapore with new facility
ANA to consolidate cargo operations at Narita airport
All Nippon Airways plans to consolidate its cargo operations at Narita Airport next year as Narita International Airport Corporation announced plans to construct a new cargo facility, which will be leased by the airline. Cargo Building 8, scheduled to begin service in October 2024, will have a total area of around 61,000 square metres, with some 38,000 square metres of warehouse space. Automation will be a key feature in the new facility, which will be equipped with automated guided vehicles … [Read more...] about ANA to consolidate cargo operations at Narita airport
