cargo aviation

World’s first foam tender simulator

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) recently commissioned the world's first Airport Foam Tender (Fire-Fighting Vehicle) Driving Simulator with a motion platform, at the Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA), the training arm of CAAS. The simulator is aimed at enhancing the training for CAAS' Airport Emergency Officers operating the foam tenders, providing them an opportunity to be trained and assessed via life-like scenarios in a safe and controlled environment.The simulator, developed … [Read more...] about World’s first foam tender simulator

Doha awards Finmeccanica¡¯s Selex

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Finmeccanica SpA said its unit Selex Sistemi Integrati has signed a contract to manage and supply systems for the new Doha airport in Qatar. Selex Sistemi Integrati will act as leader and integrator for the installation of air traffic control and weather systems, it said."The futuristic airport, which will be finished in 2015, will be able to handle annually 50 million passengers a year and 320,000 landing and take-offs, and has parking for 100 planes," Finmeccanica SpA said. "In … [Read more...] about Doha awards Finmeccanica¡¯s Selex

New cargo IT system for Kingfisher

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IBS Software Services, a provider of IT solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics industries, has marked its entry into India's air cargo business by signing a five-year contract with Kingfisher Airlines to deliver cargo management solutions via its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering iCargoNet. The contract with Bangalore-based Kingfisher Airlines will help the rapidly expanding carrier manage its entire cargo business ranging from planning, sales, operations, ground handling, and … [Read more...] about New cargo IT system for Kingfisher

Kintetsu World Express goes with OAG

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Kintetsu World Express (KWE) has signed a contract for its operations in 10 countries in Europe and South Africa to use OAG Cargo's Airfreight Rates (AFRA) application to distribute and search for real-time worldwide cargo rates."By expanding our usage of AFRA into an additional seven countries will enable us to build excellent working relationships within our KWE group and our customers as a global logistics partner," said Thomas Weppelmann, director business development Europe and Africa … [Read more...] about Kintetsu World Express goes with OAG

California inland alternatives to LAX

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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has long been revered as a major gateway for Asia-related air traffic. Although LAX boasts excellent cargo facilities, the airport is running out of cargo capacity and will not be able to handle forecasted growth. Southern California air cargo volumes are projected to reach 8 million tonnes by 2016. LAX is capable of handling 2.3 million annual tonnes. Consequently, a number of alternative airports are springing up in neighboring Riverside and San … [Read more...] about California inland alternatives to LAX

Int’l cargo puts Atlanta at new altitude

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International connections represent the path to the future for Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta (ATL) International Airport. Th e airport is already the world's busiest, serving more than 89 million passengers annually and connected by 34 passenger and 16 cargo airlines. To meet future demand, ATL is undergoing US$6 billion-plus in capital improvements, which includes a new 12-gate international passenger terminal that is expected to open by November 2011. Dan Molloy, ATL assistant general … [Read more...] about Int’l cargo puts Atlanta at new altitude