The issue of lithium battery shipments onboard freighters and the belly holds of passenger aircraft is again at the forefront of safety concerns as Christmas approaches and the volume of electronic gadgets relying on lithium batteries surges. The latest ‘problem child’ is this year’s toy of choice, the so-called ‘hoverboard’, a two-wheeled transportation device that relies on a larger-capacity lithium-ion battery around 42,000-mAh. Numerous reports of the devices catching fire and even … [Read more...] about Hoverboards too hot for airlines & Amazon
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Hoverboards too hot for airlines & Amazon
The issue of lithium battery shipments onboard freighters and the belly holds of passenger aircraft is again at the forefront of safety concerns as Christmas approaches and the volume of electronic gadgets relying on lithium batteries surges. The latest ‘problem child’ is this year’s toy of choice, the so-called ‘hoverboard’, a two-wheeled transportation device that relies on a larger-capacity lithium-ion battery around 42,000-mAh. Numerous reports of the devices catching fire and even exploding … [Read more...] about Hoverboards too hot for airlines & Amazon
ABC has IOSA safety cert renewed for two more years
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has successfully passed the audit procedures for compliance with the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), renewing its certification for a further two years. The extension of the airline’s IOSA certificate acknowledges ABC's conformance with the highest global air safety requirements and follows a five-day inspection by independent auditors. This process reviewed AirBridgeCargo’s flight performance, operating control, … [Read more...] about ABC has IOSA safety cert renewed for two more years
Cargo continues to flat line, outlook “very difficult”: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo volumes measured by freight tonne kilometers rose just 0.5 per cent in October compared to a year ago. Year-on-year expansion fell back from September’s faster growth rate with total cargo volumes in October shrinking 1.1 per cent from the peak of the uptrend at the end of 2014. European carriers have driven recent improvements in air cargo growth, but they ran out of steam … [Read more...] about Cargo continues to flat line, outlook “very difficult”: IATA
E-progress in September, global penetration now 34%
In September 2015, e-AWB global penetration is at 34.1 per cent, up by 2.4 per cent from previous month making this the second month with over two per cent growth. Ethiopian Airlines (ET) were the growth leaders in September with an increase of 8.5 per cent reaching 63.2 per cent e-AWB penetration. China Airlines (CI) followed closely, increasing by 7.2 per cent to reach 45.3 per cent penetration. In 2015, the overall rate of e-AWB adoption is progressing despite often challenging … [Read more...] about E-progress in September, global penetration now 34%
CAL goes end-to-end CEIV Pharma
The CAL Group announced that it has completed IATA's Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV) certification programme for both its airline operations as well as its logistics hub at Liege Airport. This certification makes CAL the first company to to implement the certification across both airline and ground handling operations. CAL's broader scope of operations, including its road feeder services and other ground handlers, are also validated by CEIV … [Read more...] about CAL goes end-to-end CEIV Pharma
