The truth behind digitization, Latin America’s e-commerce potential, and the launch of unmanned aircraft will be just three of a range of discussions heading the agenda at TIACA's 2017 Executive Summit 'Future Proofing Air Cargo'. The three-day event will bring together air cargo decision makers from across the globe for opportunities to network, grow new business, and learn from the experts. For the first time, the voice of the maritime industry will be welcomed, with Troels … [Read more...] about TIACA’s ‘Future Proofing Air Cargo’ gives innovators platform for change
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US, EU and Canada sign regulatory agreement
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed agreements with two international regulatory partners – the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada (TC) – that allow the authorities to rely on each other's regulatory systems. In a statement, FAA said the agreements will eliminate duplicate processes, install safety enhancing equipment on aircraft more quickly and save time and money for both industry and the regulatory authorities involved. "Strong partnerships are … [Read more...] about US, EU and Canada sign regulatory agreement
Canada to screen cargo in passenger bellies
In a move mirroring steps already well underway in the US, the Canadian government has announced a C$96 million (US$88.8 million) plan aimed at improving the security of Canadian air cargo, citing the potential for terrorist attacks within the commercial cargo system. The new measures, to be phased in over five years, include additional screening technologies and more stringent security checks for companies that screen cargo. While all cargo will be subject to the new measures, screening methods … [Read more...] about Canada to screen cargo in passenger bellies
Air Canada gets Envirotainer box approval
Air Canada has been given approval by the county’s regulatory authorities, Transport Canada, to carry Envirotainer’s RKN e1 container for temperature sensitive cargoes between +2 to +25ºC. “This is great news for Air Canada Cargo and for our customers. With the RKN e1, we are able to offer our customers another specialised solution for the transportation of temperature sensitive shipments,†said Lise-Marie Turpin, Managing Director, Air Canada Cargo. This … [Read more...] about Air Canada gets Envirotainer box approval