The market for airport security solutions earned revenues of US$5.2 billion in 2008, and could reach $9.2 billion by 2015, according to newresearch by Frost & Sullivan. The report, titled ‘Asia Pacific Airport Security Market Assessment’, notes that Asia Pacific countries are emerging economies with flourishing trade and tourism sectors. But the rise in passenger numbers brings with it increased security concerns. “These countries are constructing new airports … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airport security market taking off

The two cargo community system providers Cargonaut International B. V. based at Amsterdam airport and Traxon Europe based in Frankfurt (Germany) have signed a cooperation agreement which took effect at the beginning of this year. Jointly they launched the web based central document and message management system eCargo Pouch designed to fully support the IATA efreight initiative. “We are pooling our resources to speed up new e-freight product developments. In addition, we try to … [Read more...] about Cargonaut and Traxon Europe join forces

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has confirmed its support for the introduction of the electronic air waybill (e-AWB) and has encouraged its members in countries where the e-AWB can be used to contact the airlines in order to switch from paper to electronic AWB, as soon as feasible. Lufthansa Cargo expands eFreight Lufthansa Cargo continues the expansion of its “eFreight” operation following the launch of its first paperless airfreight … [Read more...] about FIATA supports adoption of e-AWB

Air India has teamed up with Sabre Airline Solutions in a bid to boost operational efficiencies in key airline functions and reduce costs. Sabre will move Air India toward having a fully integrated flight control system. The Sabre Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC) and dedicated hub control centre give Air India an automatic decision aid, making recovery from any irregularities – whether a flight diversion or delay – smooth and efficient, Sabre said. … [Read more...] about Sabre to optimise Air India’s operations

Global IT solutions provider NIIT Technologies, headquartered in New Delhi, has formalised a strategic partnership with Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) to globally market and implement the COSYS Intelligent Solutions (CIS) which helps air cargo ground handling agents improvetheir cargo handling capabilities. Arvind Mehrotra, executive VP, NIIT Technologies said: “SATS has been a pioneer in the industry and has shown the way with their best practices and efficient air cargo … [Read more...] about NIIT Tech in strategic tie-up with SATS

India-based IBS Software Services has announced that Air New Zealand Cargo, Gulf Air and South African Airways Cargo have joined its Core Group of Influence (CGI) Forum to participate in the development of a next generation air cargo and logistics management system, ‘iCargo’. The purpose of the CGI Forum is to influence and validate the processes and functionality of iCargo to address the current and future requirements of the industry, according to IBS. … [Read more...] about Three carriers join IBS’ software forum