The sky is the limit for Atlas Air Worldwide as 2018 began with strong demand from its customers for its aircraft and services. With the essential building blocks it has set in place, the carrier sees opportunities to grow with existing customers and to add new ones along the way. Atlas Air has the world’s largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provides customers a broad array of Boeing 747, 777, 767, 757 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international applications. 2017 was a … [Read more...] about Rising Star
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IATA highlights key priorities for ground handling industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three key priorities for the ground handling industry to support the growing demand for air travel: harmonizing global standards to improve safety, improving collaboration between stakeholders, and developing talent. Global standards IATA called for the ground handling industry to accelerate the global adoption of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) to ensure a level of operational consistency and safety across the … [Read more...] about IATA highlights key priorities for ground handling industry
TIACA launches new online Cargo Service Quality tool
TIACA has launched a pilot of its new online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool, allowing forwarders to rate and review the service quality they receive at participating hubs. Fifteen cargo terminals at airports including India’s Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Indonesia’s PT Jasa Angkasa Semestra, Hong Kong’s Asia Airfreight Terminal, and Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) Ltd are amongst the first to trial the new scheme. Other airports … [Read more...] about TIACA launches new online Cargo Service Quality tool
ACI Asia-Pacific elects New President and Board of Directors
ACI Asia-Pacific elected its new President and Board of Directors at its regional assembly in Narita, Japan. Mr. Seow Hiang Lee, CEO of Changi Airport Group was elected ACI Asia-Pacific President for a two-year term with immediate effect. Mr. Lee was appointed President in February 2018 to serve the unexpired term of Ms. Kerrie Mather, who retired at the end of January 2018. Commenting on his new role as President of ACI Asia-Pacific, Mr. Lee said, “ACI has long been at the forefront in … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific elects New President and Board of Directors
ULD CARE signs agreement with Airport College International
Airport College International announces new cooperation with ULD Care to develop new online training courses. “We believe that this new cooperation provides us a unique possibility to work closely with ULD Care to further develop our online Unit Load Device (ULD) Handling training courses,” says Airport College International CEO Pertti Mero. “ULD CARE is delighted to enter into this agreement with Airport College International,” says Vice President Bob Rogers. “Training is the critical … [Read more...] about ULD CARE signs agreement with Airport College International
FedEx Express announces launch of new route
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, announced the launch of a new route which, for the first time, connects the FedEx APAC Hub in Guangzhou, China and the FedEx World Hub in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A. Currently, a FedEx Express MD-11 freighter is being used for the new route but it will be replaced with a B-777 freighter in May to meet increasing shipping demand. The new route has five flights per week from Tuesday … [Read more...] about FedEx Express announces launch of new route
