Singapore has signed Air Services Agreements (ASAs) with Cuba, Dominican Republic, Kazakhstan, Seychelles and Switzerland at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN) 2024 which was held in Kuala Lumpur from 21 to 25 October 2024. ICAN is an annual international platform for civil aviation authorities around the world to come together and discuss air services agreements. Singapore has signed a new ASA with Cuba, with whom we do not have a ASA … [Read more...] about Singapore signs air services agreements with five countries to grow air connectivity
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Dubai International achieves top sustainability milestone with global accreditation
Dubai International’s (DXB) work to cut carbon emissions has been recognised with a Level 4 “Transformation” accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, placing it, as of September 2024, among the top 5% of participating airports worldwide to achieve this status. The “Transformation” certification is awarded to airports that realise absolute emissions reductions and drive systemic change with its stakeholders. In strategic alignment with … [Read more...] about Dubai International achieves top sustainability milestone with global accreditation
Chapman Freeborn wins ‘Air Charter Broker of the Year’ award at Payload Asia Awards 2024
Chapman Freeborn has been awarded 'Air Charter Broker of the Year' at the Payload Asia Awards. The global aircharterer was recognised for its critical role in reinforcing supply chains’ resilience through time-critical deliveries and rapid response to humanitarian crises. “This award reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Anton Lomakin, Vice President of Cargo Airchartering – ASEAN, Chapman Freeborn. “At Chapman Freeborn, we pride ourselves on being there for our customers … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn wins ‘Air Charter Broker of the Year’ award at Payload Asia Awards 2024
Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q3 2024
Singapore Changi Airport handled 16.8 million passenger movements from July to September 2024, registering a year-on-year increase of 10.0%. This was 97.4% of the passenger movements recorded in the third quarter of 2019. Aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs, totalled 92,100 for the quarter, up 7.5% year-on-year. Among the regions, North Asia remained the forerunner this quarter, recording a growth of 27.0% and close to 50% more passenger traffic year-to-date compared to 2023. … [Read more...] about Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q3 2024
Ritco Logistics strengthens leadership with industry veteran Surya Narayan Singh as VP, focusing on Multimodal
Gurugram-based leading logistics company, Ritco Logistics has recently announced the appointment of Mr. Surya Narayan Singh as the Vice President of its Multimodal division, bringing with him 38 years of extensive industry experience. In this pivotal role, he will spearhead the strategic endeavours within its major practices in Multimodal, with a focus on all the segments being nurtured by Indian Railways and Mr. Singh has a very clear point of view that in surface movement, railways appear as a … [Read more...] about Ritco Logistics strengthens leadership with industry veteran Surya Narayan Singh as VP, focusing on Multimodal
Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for September 2024
Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for September 2024. In the first nine months of 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express together surpassed the 20 million mark for passengers carried, having carried a combined total of over 21 million passengers during the period. Cathay Pacific carried a total of 1,816,908 passengers in September 2024, an increase of 17.8% compared with September 2023. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 18.4% year on year. Passenger load factor … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for September 2024