The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton has taken on the duties of General Counsel in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective today, 1 July 2020. Jeff Shane retired as IATA’s General Counsel on 30 June 2020 after seven years of service. “The entire aviation world owes a huge debt of gratitude to Jeff, who joined IATA after a distinguished 25-year career in public service and another 15 years in private practice. While in public … [Read more...] about New General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
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Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
Starting 1 July, Emirates' premium customers are once again able to enjoy the airline's signature Chauffeur Drive service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub with the restart of these services following a full health and safety review. Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and employees. To start, Emirates will open one lounge in Terminal 3 Concourse B, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to … [Read more...] about Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
Air cargo takes its first steps to a structural recovery in June
As PPE volumes faded, global air cargo volumes in June provided the first real indicators of structural recovery. The industry seems to be ‘slowly getting back up on its feet’ as volumes in the first four weeks climbed 6 percent versus the full four weeks of May. The latest air cargo market analyses by CLIVE Data Services also showed volumes in the last week of June were 12 percent higher than in the final week of May. The year-on-year performance gap further closed with global volumes at -25 … [Read more...] about Air cargo takes its first steps to a structural recovery in June
IATA welcomes ICAO council decision on CORSIA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to use 2019 as a baseline for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). In 2022, the ICAO Assembly will consider if further amendments are necessary to address the impacts of COVID-19 to ensure the successful implementation of the scheme. Airlines are committed to reducing net emissions to half 2005 levels by … [Read more...] about IATA welcomes ICAO council decision on CORSIA
Emirates SkyCargo marks a special milestone in Singapore
Emirates SkyCargo has completed 30 years of operations in Singapore. Over the course of three decades, the freight division of Emirates has successfully facilitated trade and supported business links between Singapore and the rest of the world. “Singapore occupies a very important position in the economy of South East Asia and is, therefore, one of our most important cargo stations around our global network. Over the years we have transported an important volume of cargo, over 185,000 tonnes … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo marks a special milestone in Singapore
UK freight association ties up with maritime consultancy to enable its members to benchmark oceanfreight rates
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has entered into a collaborative agreement with Drewry to help bring the maritime research consultancy's confidential freight rate benchmarking service to members of the trade association. Launched in 2019, Drewry Forwarder Benchmarking Club is designed to meet the specific needs of freight forwarders and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and provides members with the opportunity to confidentially benchmark their ocean carrier buy … [Read more...] about UK freight association ties up with maritime consultancy to enable its members to benchmark oceanfreight rates