Jettainer, the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, has signed the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter and is now an official member of the Digitalization Leadership Forum. The signing took place during the IATA Digital Cargo Conference, which was attended by 165 delegates from airlines, system providers, ground handling agents (GHA) and forwarders. Through this initiative, Jettainer is taking the next step addressing comprehensively the needs and goals of airlines, … [Read more...] about Jettainer signs IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter
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SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network
SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network SATS Ltd, one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services, has signed a three-year agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to expand the rollout and implementation of DG AutoCheck compliance solution for the safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods shipments at key stations across its international network. This follows SATS’ … [Read more...] about SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network
American Airlines Cargo enhances cold-chain network with expansion of CEIV Pharma certification
American Airlines Cargo announces that John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) have joined its list of US stations certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics, or CEIV Pharma. The certifications underscore the carrier’s commitment to quality in Life Sciences handling, as the process evaluates safety, compliance, consistency, and training at each station to achieve certification. The carrier … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo enhances cold-chain network with expansion of CEIV Pharma certification
IATA releases enhanced policy and finance net zero roadmaps
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released updated Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps, containing expanded and deepened analyses, bringing into focus four key conclusions: The air transport industry’s energy transition is feasible on the 2050 horizon. The amounts of investments needed to make that possible are comparable to those engaged in previous creations of new renewable energy markets. Success in the transition depends critically upon policymakers’ unity of … [Read more...] about IATA releases enhanced policy and finance net zero roadmaps
LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
LATAM Cargo Group, the first airline in the world to obtain the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators of Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-Batt) certification, announced its successful recertification for both the airline and its cargo warehouse at Miami International Airport. This validation reaffirms LATAM Cargo Group’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards of safety and handling for lithium batteries, which account for one-third of hazardous goods transported by air. With this … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
Innovation, technology, and global challenges key themes of IATA’s World Safety Operations Conference
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the theme for the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) is “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations.” WSOC will take place from 1-3 October 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, hosted by Royal Air Maroc. This year’s event takes place against a backdrop of growing operational challenges, regional conflicts, cyber security threats, and extreme weather events, among others. “Airlines face … [Read more...] about Innovation, technology, and global challenges key themes of IATA’s World Safety Operations Conference