Singapore and the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to upgrade and further liberalise international air services between both countries. The MOU was signed by Mr Yee Ping Yi, Singapore’s Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Mr Enrique Antonio J. Esquivel III, the Philippines’ Assistant Secretary for Aviation and Airports on 9 May 2024. The MOU upgrades the bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA), which was signed in 2010 and last amended in 2015. It allows … [Read more...] about Singapore and The Philippines further liberalise international air services to improve air connectivity between and beyond both countries
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Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Group and Elite Group renew their joint commitment to purchase SAF for Mother’s Day
Trilateral agreement once again helps promote decarbonisation in the industry. Over 30,000 liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) were purchased to reduce the emissions produced by the transportation of flowers for Mother's Day peak season on the Bogota-Miami route. Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Cargo Chile and Elite Group reached a new milestone to reduce carbon emissions produced by the transportation of flowers for Mother's Day. There sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchased … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Group and Elite Group renew their joint commitment to purchase SAF for Mother’s Day
Qatar Airways Group becomes Official Airline Partner and Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP™
Following the success of the Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2024, the multi-year partnership is announced ahead of the French Grand Prix at Le Mans Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways takes pole position, commencing its three-year partnership as the Official Airline Partner and Qatar Airways Cargo as the Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP. The multi-year partnership is built upon the success of the first Grand Prix title sponsored by Qatar Airways, which took place in 2023, and the most recent 2024 … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Group becomes Official Airline Partner and Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP™
Vallair appoints François Biarneix as new Operations Director
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist dedicated to the support of operators and lessors, has appointed François Biarneix as Operations Director. Based in Chateâuroux, Biarneix will oversee the strategic deployment and operations of Vallair’s aerostructure and composite shop, engine shop, logistics department, and aircraft dismantling activities. Biarneix brings a wealth of management experience, further strengthening Vallair’s senior team and capabilities. His work history spans over … [Read more...] about Vallair appoints François Biarneix as new Operations Director
Swissport subsidiary GVAssistance secures Geneva Airport PRM services license until 2031
GVAssistance, 70 percent owned by Swissport and 30 percent by dnata, secures the tender for PRM assistance at Geneva Airport. The new concession extends until 2031, showcasing GVAssistance's expertise in providing services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). GVAssistance has been granted a license for the PRM business at Geneva Cointrin Airport. In January 2024, Geneva Airport initiated a tender process for the concession to deliver services and assistance to passengers with reduced … [Read more...] about Swissport subsidiary GVAssistance secures Geneva Airport PRM services license until 2031
ACI World appoints Justin Erbacci as new Director General and CEO
Erbacci will succeed Luis Felipe de Oliveira in September ACI World today announces the appointment of Justin Erbacci as its new Director General and CEO, slated to join the organization in September 2024. Erbacci brings a wealth of experience to ACI World, having previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of NEOM Airports and of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). At LAWA, before assuming the CEO position from 2020 to 2023, he served as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Innovation and … [Read more...] about ACI World appoints Justin Erbacci as new Director General and CEO