The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has elected Dr. Xie Xingquan as its Regional Vice President for North Asia effective 15 June. Xingquan, who has been with IATA since 2011, was most recently the association’s Assistant Director, Legal, based in Montreal. He will now relocate to the regional office in Beijing to oversee the group's activities across North Asia, where it has 40 member airlines. Dr. Xie has held various appointments in China, Canada and Singapore throughout … [Read more...] about IATA’s new North Asia head returns to Beijing
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Ceva’s HKG, AMS air hubs get lithium batt certification
CEVA Logistics is reassuring clients in its ability to transport lithium batteries as it became the first logistics player to receive IATA’s new CEIV Lithium Battery certification for its air freight stations in Hong Kong and Amsterdam. The company said it teamed up with IATA to support the development of the new certification programme given its experience in transporting batteries of all types and sizes. In the automotive industry, Ceva works with 14 of the 15 largest original equipment … [Read more...] about Ceva’s HKG, AMS air hubs get lithium batt certification
China Eastern to host IATA’s AGM in Shanghai next year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022. This will be the third time China will host the global gathering of aviation's top leaders. The AGM was previously held in Beijing in 2012 and in Shanghai in 2002. “We look forward to gathering the aviation industry in Shanghai for the 78th IATA AGM. China is … [Read more...] about China Eastern to host IATA’s AGM in Shanghai next year
IATA names vice president for Asia Pacific
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Philip Goh as its regional vice president for Asia Pacific with effect from September 13. Goh, a 34-year veteran of the airline industry, will succeed Conrad Clifford, who has been IATA’s deputy director general since 1 July of this year. He will be based in Singapore where he will lead the trade group’s activities across Asia Pacific, a region covering 37 countries and territories and home to 45 member … [Read more...] about IATA names vice president for Asia Pacific
MASkargo banks on new tool for dangerous goods handling
MASkargo, the cargo business arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, has become the first airline and cargo terminal operator in Malaysia to adopt IATA's Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) platform for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments. DG AutoCheck is a digital tool that enables airlines, ground handlers and freight forwarders to automatically check the compliance of the shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods or DGD against all relevant provisions of the IATA Dangerous Goods … [Read more...] about MASkargo banks on new tool for dangerous goods handling
PLA Global Wrap: Week 23
In PLA's week 23 global wrap, we feature DB Schenker's investment in robotics and AI startup Gideon Brothers, as well as the latest numbers from IATA for the month of April. We also feature orders and deliveries for Boeing and Airbus, along with the latest industry and B2B updates from carriers, forwarders as well as MRO and leasing service providers. Click here for week 22. DB Schenker bets on autonomous mobile robots DB Schenker is set to invest in Croatian robotics and AI … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 23







