The Dutch Schiphol Group, the operatorof Amsterdam Schiphol Airport,has expressed interest in acquiring astake in Indonesia's state-owned airportoperator PT Angkasa Pura II. Finance director of the SchipholGroup, Pieter Verboom said the groupis prepared to support AP II in its moveto become a leading airport operatorin the country. "We don't expect a majority share. The most important thing is that we can co-operate with AP II with a profitable share," Verboom said. Both … [Read more...] about INDONESIA: Schiphol eyes stake in airport operator
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INDONESIA: Otorita Batam signs deal with Illinois County
In a bid to make Hang Nadimairport on Batam Island a leading aircargo hub, the development authorityof the island, Otorita Batam, has inkeda deal with St Claire County of Illinois,Evergreen Airlines, and Cardig International.Batam Island is located at thewestern tip of Indonesia. The agreement was signed byOtorita Batam's deputy for administrationand planning, M. Prijanto; StClaire County board chairman MarckA. Kern; vice president Asia operationsof Evergreen Airlines Ranjit Seth; andmanaging … [Read more...] about INDONESIA: Otorita Batam signs deal with Illinois County
SINGAPORE: Expansion plans for Changi Airport
Channel News Asia reported thatairport planners have announced adetailed master plan, which placed alot of emphasis on the importance ofair cargo services for the next phaseof Singapore's Changi Airport expansion. The report said that Changi Airporthas experienced phenomenal growthin air cargo throughput since theairport first opened for operationsin 1981. By adopting innovative andproactive measures, Changi Airport hasconsistently maintained its position asone of the key hubs for air cargo … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: Expansion plans for Changi Airport
HONGKONG: AAT Terminal 2 Opening Ceremony
AAT celebrated the opening of itshighly anticipated Terminal 2 (T2)at Hong Kong International Airport(HKIA) at a ceremony officiated by theSecretary for Economic Developmentand Labour, Stephen Ip and the chiefexecutive officer of Airport AuthorityHong Kong, Stanley Hui. The HK$1.75 billion T2 features afour-storey warehouse area of 130,000sqm., two airside levels and landsideaccess to every warehouse level. T2would increase the current handlingcapacity of AAT to 1.5 million tonnesper annum, … [Read more...] about HONGKONG: AAT Terminal 2 Opening Ceremony
HONGKONG: GAC inks capacity deal with LH Cargo
GAC Hong Kong has signed a oneyearcapacity purchase agreement withLufthansa Cargo for the movementof cargo between Hong Kong andEurope. Under the agreement, GAC HongKong is assured of space allocation andcompetitive rates by Lufthansa Cargo.This deal increases GAC HongKong's weekly capacity and enhancesits ability to offer clients a quality producton a prime carrier at consistentlyattractive rates. In return, GAC is committed totransporting cargo via Lufthansa, anairline that is posting … [Read more...] about HONGKONG: GAC inks capacity deal with LH Cargo
MALAYSIA: Tighter security at MAS cargo complex
Guards at the Second Air CargoComplex in Penang are now armedand have full police powers when onduty, Star Online reported. This is part of the stepped up securitymeasures since the M$47 million(US$13.43 million) microchip robberylast November 20, said MalaysiaAirlines Cargo senior general managerJ.J. Ong. He added that closed-circuit televisioncameras, which are Internet-based,have also been installed in strategicpoints around the complex so thatmonitoring can be done from anywherein the … [Read more...] about MALAYSIA: Tighter security at MAS cargo complex