Silk Way West Airlines has renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, highlighting the airline's ongoing commitment to safety and operational excellence. This is the sixth time the cargo airline has successfully passed the rigorous IOSA audit since joining IATA in 2015, demonstrating its consistent adherence to the latest international safety requirements in air cargo transport. The comprehensive evaluation … [Read more...] about Silk Way West secures IOSA recertification
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Etihad awards 3-year global cargo contract to WFS
Etihad Cargo has signed a 3-year cargo handling agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, which will cover 12 major international airports in Europe, Scandinavia, North America, India, and Asia Pacific. The two organisations signed their first cargo handling agreement in Frankfurt in 2005, and the new contract will see WFS handling over 150,000 tonnes of cargo each year for the Abu Dhabi-headquartered airline. The deal covers existing North … [Read more...] about Etihad awards 3-year global cargo contract to WFS
ECS Group enhances mail-parcel solution for airlines
ECS Group is offering a scalable solution for airlines looking to tap the revenue opportunities in transporting mail and e-commerce parcels. The new solution covers two service levels, as Adrien Thominet, executive chairman of ECS Group, pointed out: “We offer a fully functional and highly experienced interface on two essential levels: Commercial and System. Commercial ensures that parcel flows are matched with regular, available cargo capacity. System and consultancy refer to set-up … [Read more...] about ECS Group enhances mail-parcel solution for airlines
FedEx moves APAC headquarters to Singapore
FedEx Express opened its new regional headquarters in Singapore on 27 February last week, which will house the support team for its operations in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. The strategic move of transferring its headquarters from Hong Kong to the city state marks a new beginning for the company, which promises to connect businesses in the region with ‘greater speed and agility,’ said Kawal Preet, president of Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. The express … [Read more...] about FedEx moves APAC headquarters to Singapore
Incheon joins winning bid for Manila’s NAIA rehab project
Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on 16 February that it has secured the development and operation rights for Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, through a public-private-partnership (PPP) project. The development and operation project has a timeline of 25 years until 2049, with an estimated total cost of 4 trillion won (US$30 billion). During this time. Incheon will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the airport for the next 25 … [Read more...] about Incheon joins winning bid for Manila’s NAIA rehab project
TIACA turns the spotlight on Astana this June
The air cargo spotlight will be on Astana this June as The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is set to host its first industry event in Central Asia, with the theme Silk Road in the Sky – Kazakhstan Air Cargo Hub. The themed conference, supported by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation Committee, and the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan, will take place on 19-21 June in Astana and will feature topic discussions and business networking. Steven Polmans, TIACA … [Read more...] about TIACA turns the spotlight on Astana this June
