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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SIA delivers more vaccine jabs to Singapore
Singapore is set to ramp up its vaccination programme as the first shipment of Moderna’s vaccine arrived in the city state on board Singapore Airlines’ B747-400 freighter. Flight SQ7137 flew in from Brussels with the vaccine doses on 17 February. The freighter made a short stop in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, Payload Asia learned, before making its way to Changi Airport. SIA said the Moderna vaccine shipment was prioritised for loading in Brussels and likewise for unloading in … [Read more...] about SIA delivers more vaccine jabs to Singapore
Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
The UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative has been formed with the world’s leading airlines to secure the transport of Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies around the globe. These chosen carriers have signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The airfreight initiative supports the COVAX Facility's efforts to ensure that countries have fair … [Read more...] about Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
SIA Cargo moves first batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore
Singapore Airlines (SIA) delivered the first shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore, marking a crucial step to inoculate the population. The vaccine shipment, the first to be delivered to a country in Asia, was carried by SIA’s Boeing 747-400 freighter, SQ7979. The scheduled freighter flight departed on Sunday (20 December) from Brussels and arrived in Singapore on Monday (21 December) at around 1955 hours, met by Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung, Mr Kevin Shum, the … [Read more...] about SIA Cargo moves first batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore
Singapore Airlines to conduct test flights for vaccine shipments
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on December 5 it would prioritise the shipment of Covid-19 vaccines and will conduct test flights soon to proof the process, The Straits Times reported, citing a company statement and spokesperson comments. During a media event, SIA senior vice-president of cargo Chin Yau Seng said: "We have been working hard to ensure that we are ready for one of the biggest and most important supply chain challenges of our generation." SIA has proposed to conduct test … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines to conduct test flights for vaccine shipments
Changi-led taskforce says Singapore is ready for vaccine logistics
News about a taskforce to facilitate the transportation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Singapore is certainly a breath of fresh air and adds a bit more context to the complicated logistics this would entail. The Changi Ready Taskforce, co-led by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Changi Airport Group (CAG), jointly announced on 8 December that the Singapore air cargo hub is ready to ship vaccines, with 18 members pledging support. The taskforce is a … [Read more...] about Changi-led taskforce says Singapore is ready for vaccine logistics
