Sydney Airport has welcomed the federal government’s approval of its Ground Access Solutions and Hotel Major Development Plan (MDP), which includes ground transport solutions for the T2/T3 precinct and a new hotel. Deputy prime minister and minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss MP announced the approval of the airport’s MDP today. “We welcome the Australian Government’s approval of our MDP, which will improve passenger access, choice … [Read more...] about Sydney airport expansion plan gets gov’t approval
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New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Shanghai Customs, Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai Airport Authority, China Eastern Airlines, and Shanghai E-port have signed a Letter of Initiative (LOI) to jointly promote e-Freight in Shanghai. Under the terms of the LOI, the six organisations will cooperate to: Improve efficiency and reduce costs in existing processes by phasing out the need for a security check stamp on paper air waybills … [Read more...] about New collaboration to promote e-freight in Shanghai
IATA sets out three priorities for air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for further action on three vital aspects of the air cargo business: transitioning to paperless freight processes, a focus on global handling standards for pharmaceutical freight, and tough action to ensure the continued safe transportation of lithium batteries by air. “Air cargo has had a challenging few years. 2014 saw the first significant boost in volumes since 2010, a trend we expect to continue this year. Revenues, … [Read more...] about IATA sets out three priorities for air cargo
Cargolux starts direct Bahrain flights
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently welcomed Cargolux Airlines into the Kingdom of Bahrain. Marking its first landing at Bahrain International Airport on 5th March 2015, this new entrant marks BIA’s 15th cargo airline and signifies a remarkable new addition to the airport’s expanding portfolio. In celebration of this milestone event, an inauguration ceremony was held at BIA on the day in attendance of … [Read more...] about Cargolux starts direct Bahrain flights
Indonesia AirAsia X cleared to fly Melbourne-Bali
Indonesia AirAsia X, a long-haul offshoot of the Malaysia AirAsia group, has gained clearance to begin flights between Melbourne and Bali's Denpasar from 17 March. "The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has issued an Air Operator’s Certificate to Indonesia AirAsia X. This means Indonesia AirAsia X now has CASA approval for flights between Melbourne and Denpasar," the regulatory body said in a statement. AirAsia X has been expanding aggressively on the Australian front in the past few … [Read more...] about Indonesia AirAsia X cleared to fly Melbourne-Bali
DHL Express invests €85m in new Singapore hub
Driven by surging e-commerce and intra-Asian growth, DHL Express has continued with its planned investments across Asia with the latest annoucement of a €85 million investment in a new express hub at Singapore Changi Airport’s 24-hour Free Trade Zone. Teo Ser Luck Singapore’s Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry said the fact DHL was upgrading its hub in Singapore also boosts Singapore’s attractiveness as a global logistics hub. The construction of the … [Read more...] about DHL Express invests €85m in new Singapore hub