Chinese investment group, Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company (HNCA), the investment vehicle of the Chinese province of Henan, is reported to have been given the green light to purchase the 35 per cent shareholding up for sale in state-owned Cargolux. Xavier Bettel, the incoming prime minister of Luxembourg, informed parliament of the decision in a speech on 29 November, according to media reports. Bettel also told parliament that HNCA had committed to … [Read more...] about China's HNCA, Luxembourg strike deal on Cargolux stake
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China Southern extends ‘Canton Route’ to Africa
China Southern Airlines had formed a new codeshare partnership with Kenya Airways that will extend its ‘Canton Route’ to Africa. Designed to challenge the traditional ‘Kangaroo Route’ operators flying between Australia and Europe, the Canton Route connects these two continents via China Southern’s home base at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The arrangement will see China Southern place its ‘CZ’ code on Kenya Airways’ … [Read more...] about China Southern extends ‘Canton Route’ to Africa
Ruslan cargo doubles Phil's aid handling capacity
Ruslan International – the company which manages and markets the combined Antonov An-124 fleets of its shareholders Antonov Airlines and Volga Dnepr Airlines – has carried a vital shipment of airport cargo handling equipment from Amsterdam to Cebu, Philippines. The equipment is assisting in the ongoing processing of international relief cargo, following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan. Largest item of the 85 tonne load was a dual-platform maindeck loader, capable of … [Read more...] about Ruslan cargo doubles Phil's aid handling capacity
Malaysia’s Malindo Air to begin flights India
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based Malindo Air, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Lion Air, has received permission from India’s aviation authorities to commence flights to the country with services to Delhi beginning from 30 December 2013 using B737-900 aircraft. This will be quickly followed by two further routes, with flights to the southern city of Tiruchirappalli commencing 2 January 2014 and services to Mumbai launching on 15 February. “We are excited to announce the … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Malindo Air to begin flights India
GACAG outlines air cargo security needs
Viable, effective air cargo screening technologies are an essential part of a multilayered, risk- and threat-based approach to air cargo security, says a new position paper from the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG). While stating its support of ICAO Annex 17 and its guidance material as the baseline documents for air cargo security, GACAG encourages ICAO members to use standard international codes for screening technologies and protocols. It also urges ICAO to develop global … [Read more...] about GACAG outlines air cargo security needs
IATA-FIATA call for states to ratify MC99
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) have released a joint position paper calling for states to ratify the Montreal Convention 1999 (MC99) treaty to promote trade facilitation. At the World Trade Organisation talks in Bali, 3-6 December, states have been urged to take steps to stimulate greater world trade, in order to promote growth in the global economy. For those states who have … [Read more...] about IATA-FIATA call for states to ratify MC99
