The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has welcomed the publication of comprehensive guidance material by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in support of coordinated efforts to restart international air travel. Most international flights worldwide have been grounded by border closures, and other travel restrictions, imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines have been developed by governments and air transport industry stakeholders, working … [Read more...] about AAPA welcomes ICAO guidance on restarting international aviation
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Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced its new secretary general, will be Vladimir Zubkov, replacing Doug Brittin, who retires at the end of the year. Zubkov has more than 40 years’ experience in the air transport industry, including senior roles with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and, most recently, as vice president of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies. He has been a member of the TIACA Board since 2011 and is the chairman of the Industry … [Read more...] about Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general
Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
Air cargo leaders and regulators from across the globe pledged to work more closely together to ensure a more efficient, safer air cargo supply chain on the opening day of TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF) in Paris, France today. The air cargo community must work towards a paperless environment to ensure the industry maintains and develops its competitiveness, especially in expanding e-commerce markets, delegates at the Plenary session of the ACF heard. The development of advanced screening … [Read more...] about Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
Garuda to fly to LAX or JFK from next year
Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to re-operate its flight service to the US from next year targeting Los Angeles or New York, as two cities with highest potential market. This plan follows the announcement from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last month that Indonesia complies with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating. With the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, Garuda … [Read more...] about Garuda to fly to LAX or JFK from next year
Thai Airways takes delivery of first A350-900
Thai Airways International (THAI) has become the eighth operator of the A350 XWB, following the delivery today of the first of 12 aircraft set to join the carrier’s fleet. The aircraft delivered today is being operated on lease from US-based CIT. After an initial period flying on regional services between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, the aircraft will be deployed on long haul flights soon thereafter, starting with the Bangkok-Melbourne route. Altogether THAI has acquired 12 A350-900s with four … [Read more...] about Thai Airways takes delivery of first A350-900
NokScoot to expand fleet with seven B777-200s
NokScoot - the Thai-registered long-haul, low cost carrier joint venture between Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore Airline’s Scoot - is set to strengthen its fleet and support its growth plan with the acquisition of seven more wide-body aircraft. The medium-to-long-haul low-cost carrier (LCC) has solicited interest from 30 parties, including airlines and lessors, to supply seven B777-200s over the next two years. The carrier intends to use the additional aircraft to support its growth plan, … [Read more...] about NokScoot to expand fleet with seven B777-200s
