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TIACA lobbies TSA on use of canines

TIACA has submitted fresh comments to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in support of increased use of canine screenings for air cargo security. The move comes after the TSA issued a Request for Information (RFI) from industry on potential use of third-party canines to screen air cargo. “TIACA strongly supports expanded use of canines for screening air cargo, and believes this would be particularly useful at many US air cargo ... [+]

Vladimir Zubkov appointed new TIACA Secretary General

Zubkoy has more than 40 years experience in the air transport industry, including senior roles with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and, most recently, as Vice President of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies. He has been a member of the TIACA Board since 2011 and ... [+]

AMI UK handles 8 millionth shipment

The UK arm of AMI – the world’s largest trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler – has passed another major milestone in its history, with the receipt of its eight millionth booking. Fittingly, the landmark 8 millionth booking, from AMI Express customer Kepair, was for a ... [+]

dnata enters Canada with investment in GTA’s cargo and ground handling operations

Dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has reached an agreement with Canada’s GTA Aviation to purchase a 50% stake in its cargo and ground handling operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport. This investment marks dnata’s first step into the Canadian market and is ... [+]

Etihad Cargo Records Biggest Monthly Uplift

It has been a month of milestones for Etihad Cargo. The freight division of Etihad Airways recorded its busiest month ever in October, uplifting 53,785 tonnes of cargo and surpassing its previous best, achieved in November 2014, by 501 tonnes. This reflected growth in perishables traffic ... [+]

Lufthansa Pilots Union Pushes for Second Week of Strikes

As printed in the November 29, 2016 edition of the Wall Street Journal: Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s principal pilots union is escalating the battle with Germany’s largest airline as it seeks to disrupt flights into a second week. Lufthansa last week had to cancel thousands of flights after ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo repositions sales

Lufthansa Cargo is reorganizing their sales structure. In the future, the company will be divided into eight business units, instead of the previous four. By doing so, the company removes one management level. The previous business areas, namely Europe, Africa, America and Asia/Pacific will be ... [+]

Turkish Cargo Continues to Expand It’s Fleet

With the delivery of one Airbus A300-600F cargo aircraft, Turkish Cargo freighter fleet has reached 13 aircraft and the total fleet has reached 336 aircraft. [+]

Volga-Dnepr, Antonov End JV with An-124

Volga-Dnepr Group has confirmed that its Ruslan International An-124-100 joint venture with Antonov Airlines is to end on Dec. 31, 2016. The two companies created the joint venture in 2006 to jointly market their combined An-124-100 fleets, with the aim of improving availability of the unique ... [+]

Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool to Help Cut Illegal Wildlife Shipments

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of an Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool that will help defeat smugglers of endangered species. The Assessment Tool, developed in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) with support from the USAID ROUTES Partnership, will be piloted ... [+]

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