In a landmark step toward advancing sustainable aviation, Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a strategic agreement at COP29. This cooperation embodies a shared vision and joint commitment to establish a certified green airport and cargo village in the Alat Free Economic Zone, supporting both ICAO’s and the Republic of Azerbaijan’s environmental sustainability goals. The collaboration aims to develop … [Read more...] about Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company and ICAO sign strategic agreement at COP29 for green airport and cargo village
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Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand launch User-Preferred Routing trials for 38 flight routes
On 5 August 2024, the Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Singapore and the national flag carriers Qantas, Air New Zealand, Garuda and Singapore Airlines launched user-preferred routing (UPR) trials on 38 different scheduled routes between cities in Australia/New Zealand and Indonesia/Singapore. The trials will last three months after which the parties will review the results. Subject to operators’ feedback, the parties will look to operationalise … [Read more...] about Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand launch User-Preferred Routing trials for 38 flight routes
Singapore commits to SAF with ICAO agreement
Singapore and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have signed an agreement for Singapore to provide and receive assistance, capacity-building, and training (ACT) on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the ACT-SAF programme. Under the programme, Singapore will provide experts and resources to share expertise and experience, tackling areas such as setting up an International Advisory Panel (IAP) to engage industry and canvas ideas, developing a Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint … [Read more...] about Singapore commits to SAF with ICAO agreement
Carriers gear up for travel as cargo remains ‘bright spot’
Almost a month after Singapore Airlines tested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass app for passengers arriving at Heathrow early in March, more carriers in Asia Pacific are following suit. And whilst this may be good news for the travel industry, it seems airlines along with its passenger side still have a lot on their plates. The latest traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal that passenger demand worsened in February with fears … [Read more...] about Carriers gear up for travel as cargo remains ‘bright spot’
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Alibaba doubles stake in YTO Express Alibaba injected 6.6 billion yuan, or $970 million, to double its stake in YTO Express, looking to boost its logistics network which relies on third-party logistics services. Alibaba has invested in major couriers from YTO’s home base of Tonglu through its logistics arm Cainiao. YTO commands a 14 percent share of China’s express delivery market, according to TechCrunch. In 2018, a Cainiao-YTO joint venture started building a digital logistics … [Read more...] about Payload Asia’s Weekly Recap
ACI and ICAO sign MoU
Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on a wide range of aerodrome training services to benefit the 1,940 ACI Member Airports worldwide, and to support the 191 ICAO Member States. The MoU will see ACI and ICAO working together to develop new joint aerodrome training programmes and courses in: general airport management; airport economics; environmental protection; … [Read more...] about ACI and ICAO sign MoU
