Ethiopian Airlines Cargo will return to Brussels Airport in late March after the Belgian Federal Government inked a new bilateral agreement with Ethiopia, enabling the carrier to undertake direct flights from Belgium to Asia and the Middle East. From 26 March, Ethiopian Cargo will undertake 12 weekly freighter flights out of Brussels Airport to Dubai, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Ethiopian shifted its all of its flights out of Brussels last November after failing to secure a renewal of … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Cargo returns to Brussels with increased flights
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Singapore Changi Airport goes community route for CEIV Pharma
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today that it will be the first airport in Asia to launch a community of cargo partners whom it will support to pursue the attainment of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators on Pharmaceutical Handling (CEIV Pharma) certification – strengthening Changi’s capabilities to handle pharmaceutical cargo. The move follows the very successful pioneering work of Brussels Airport to undertake the community … [Read more...] about Singapore Changi Airport goes community route for CEIV Pharma
Singapore, Japan partner on ATM modernisation and Seamless Sky
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Civil Aviation Bureau of Japan (JCAB) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to jointly promote air traffic management (ATM) transformation in the Asia Pacific. The MoC will facilitate the sharing of information, knowledge and expertise between the two organisations. It will also enable collaboration in ATM modernisation efforts and in research activities to develop ATM concepts, solutions and technologies for the next generation of … [Read more...] about Singapore, Japan partner on ATM modernisation and Seamless Sky
Frankfurt continues to see decline in cargo volumes
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw a continuing trend of recent months with a 1.4 per cent drop in cargo volumes to 159,721 tonnes in February compared to a year ago. The airport saw a similar trend to other airports on the passenger side with passenger numbers up 3.8 per cent year-on-year. The airport’s Accumulated Maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) rise 6.2 per cent to about 2.2 million tonnes, or by 2.3 per cent when excluding the February 29 leap day. FRA's aircraft movements climbed by 3.5 per … [Read more...] about Frankfurt continues to see decline in cargo volumes
Feb cargo down 1.8% at Brussels, Ethiopian may return
The total cargo volume at Brussels Airport dropped by 1.8 per cent in February with the decline minimised by the extra day in February, which accounts for three per cent of the total volume of the month. Thanks primarily to the leap day, belly cargo rose by 4.3 per cent and the volume of integrator cargo rose by 2.9 per cent in comparison with February last year. The full-freighter volume dropped by 14.5 per cent compared to last year, soley due to the departure of Ethiopian Cargo. But … [Read more...] about Feb cargo down 1.8% at Brussels, Ethiopian may return
Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars J.T. Droog of Tosoh Corporation. The group will complement TIACA’s other committees and review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind. “Shipper feedback is paramount in any effort to improve the air freight supply chain, said Sanjiv Edward, TIACA chairman. “TIACA has set-up this Shippers' Advisory Committee to … [Read more...] about Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee