The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have solidified their cooperation to ensure the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. The two organisations forged an agreement at the IATA executive offices in Geneva during a recent 3-day ICAO visit in the Swiss capital, which was graced by secretary-general Juan Carlos Salazar. Since 1956, IATA has been on top of issuing guidance and consistently updating global standards on … [Read more...] about IATA, ICAO eye aligned global standards for dangerous goods
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DoKasch brings in new VP for sales and marketing
Martin Kraemer joined air cargo equipment manufacturer DoKasch GmbH as vice president for sales and marketing on 1 January and will be based in Staudt, Rhineland-Palatine in Germany. Dr. Stefanie Dommermuth, Managing Director at Dokasch, said Kraemer’s expertise in the airline and air cargo industry will further strengthen the company's global market position and expansion. Kraemer started as a management consultant and later joined the Lufthansa Group, where he was … [Read more...] about DoKasch brings in new VP for sales and marketing
Singapore Airlines cargo up 4.3 percent YoY in December
Singapore Airlines posted cargo growth of 4.3 year-on-year in December on the back of stronger e-commerce demand with load factors down 1.7 percentage points to 52.6 percent no thanks to higher capacity due to higher belly-hold capacity. The airline posted passenger traffic growing 15.8 percent in Deccember as capacity increased 16.1 percent. Robust load factors across all route regions during the year-end peak travel season, SIA said, as it closed the year with a group passenger load … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines cargo up 4.3 percent YoY in December
Emirates’ pilot recruitment roadshow goes to SG next week
Emirates is revving up its recruitment efforts in Singapore to meet strong demand and will hold a pilot recruitment roadshow in the city-state from 28 to 29 January and looks to recruit experienced commercial pilots. The upcoming roadshow will be held at Carlton Hotel Singapore on Sunday, 28 January 2024 at 10am and 1pm, and Monday, 29 January 2024 at 10am. The airline welcomes experienced pilots who are keen to join Emirates as First Officers, A380 Direct Entry Captains, or via the … [Read more...] about Emirates’ pilot recruitment roadshow goes to SG next week
Aurrigo technology makes its way into the US with IAG
Aurrigo International has collaborated with International Airlines Group (IAG) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) for the deployment and demonstration of its autonomous baggage tractor, Auto-DollyTug®. The public-private sector partnership will see the initial deployment of one Auto-DollyTug in the 2024 Spring schedule, which includes British Airways flights between CVG and London. Auto-DollyTug is an electric, autonomous vehicle that combines the … [Read more...] about Aurrigo technology makes its way into the US with IAG
DHL Supply Chain names new Southeast Asia head and directors
DHL Supply Chain has announced three new leadership appointments in Asia Pacific, starting with the promotion of Sivananthan Sukumaran (Siva), former managing director of Indonesia, to head of operations for Southeast Asia. Siva joined DHL Supply Chain in 2014 as general manager of operations in Indonesia, where he later rose to the role of senior operation director for consumer and retail. Taking over Siva’s post is Matthias Gehrsitz who will now head a diverse team … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain names new Southeast Asia head and directors