Vol. 8 No. 92                                                                                      Monday August 31, 2009
Pfeil Returns After Air Cargo Price Fix Jail
(Exclusive)—Timothy Pfeil, left (pronounced File) understands up close & personal what kind of downward pressure the ongoing price fixing scandal can bring to individuals in air cargo.
August 30:   British Airports said July was busiest since 2006 and LHR's third-busiest month ever. Cargo tonnage of minus 11.7% described as improvement.

 Vol. 8 No. 91                                                                                      Friday August 28, 2009
Price Fix Probe Continues
Word last week that Emirates SkyCargo rejected charges of collusion and is prepared to stand up and fight in an Australian court that for some reason selected 9/11 as a return date, can only be greeted as good news amongst air cargo industry people and airlines that have been sucked into defense, deals and increasing fines levied by ambitious prosecutors almost everywhere.
CII Joins Cargo 2000
 Consolidators International, Inc., (CII) has joined IATA Cargo2000.
   Based in Los Angeles, CII in business sixteen years, was founded by Julian Keeling to provide quality services to direct and indirect shippers.
Lufthansa Leads The Way With TSA
 “This service can complement our already existing handling and logistics services in order to provide a quality turn-key solution,” said Harald Zielinski, Head of Security and Environmental Management of Lufthansa Cargo as the airline became first to be certified by TSA to operate an Independent Cargo Screening Facility.
Brace Of Shanghai Carriers As One
The two Shanghai, China-based carriers, China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines are now proceeding toward a merger, which is generally considered as handshaking of two weaklings rather than a giant alliance.
August 28:   Latest Boeing promise is 5X delayed B787 flight "by year’s end". Maker takes Q3 $2.5 billion charge connected to B787.1st delivery late 2010.
   

 Vol. 8 No. 90                                                                                      Wednesday August 26, 2009
IT Tech Innovates Future
Technology developments in the past few decades have significantly transformed the way people live and communicate, and the way businesses operate across the globe.
Of the 6.5 billion people in the world, about one half have mobile phones and almost a quarter have internet access. Arguably, the pace of change continues to accelerate.
Chennai Works For Martinair
When Dutch freighter specialist Martinair Cargo landed a Boeing 747-400 ERF in Chennai on July 2 for the first time, it was not an easy decision – especially during a slowdown. But as Harm Winkeler (Vice President, Asia Pacific) of Martinair Cargo put it, “we take pride in calling ourselves the ‘Can Do Crew’ and with good reason."
Top USA Trucker
 In USA Con-way Freight said Dale Duncan is Grand Champion at the 72nd Annual American Trucking Association’s National Truck Driving Championships, held in Pittsburgh August 18-22.
An Air Cargo News/FlyingTypers Original

   Our exclusive series “Women In Air Cargo” asks our readers to send some words and a picture about somebody that you know who is female and has made a difference in air cargo.
  This effort is not limited to just success or failure, it is meant to raise awareness about the legions of unique women who in most cases are unsung heroines in the air cargo industry.
  So write and we will share your story with our readers around the world.
August 26:    DB Schenker said Australian branch switch to e-freight is sweet & smooth. Key to complete success is all stakeholder communication, DB said.
   
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RE: IATA YVR Bounce 2010

 Vol. 8 No. 89                                                                                       Monday August 24, 2009
Stille Nacht Ahead For FRA
What is going on right now in Frankfurt could be a real game changer for the air cargo business in Germany and Europe as well. Although the final determination is yet to be made, Frankurt International Airport, Europe's top air cargo gateway appears to be on the way to become a zone of tranquility and calmness at night after October 2011.
Uli Fresh Air For TIACA
Although today much of that has changed, any history of air cargo should include the simple fact that even now the glam of this business is somehow still reserved (at least in the imagination if not in the reality) for the airline passenger business.
     Ulrich Ogiermann, who been CEO at Cargolux for the past seven years and
An Air Cargo News/FlyingTypers Original

   Our exclusive series “Women In Air Cargo” asks our readers to send some words and a picture about somebody that you know who is female and has made a difference in air cargo.
  This effort is not limited to just success or failure, it is meant to raise awareness about the legions of unique women who in most cases are unsung heroines in the air cargo industry.
  So write and we will share your story with our readers around the world.
August 21:    DXB landed double-digit growth in passenger traffic during July. Pax traffic rose 12.6 percent, biggest spike since May 2008.

   

 Vol. 8 No. 88                                                                                        Wednesday August 19, 2009
Emirates Wows Price Fix Defense
Australia taking cargo price fixing legal action against Emirates SkyCargo, charging collusion with other airlines is met with firm denial by EK, which says it intends to defend itself at Sydney hearing scheduled 9/11.
Qatar Cargo Plans Growth
Doha Exclusive—Vikram Singh is Qatar Airways vice president of cargo. Right now the Doha-based carrier is involved in an aggressive plan of moving to new markets despite the worldwide slowdown. We wonder what is driving these moves and what lies ahead?
Safi Outsources Cargo
 Full belly-hold compartments on the way to Afghanistan but not a single pound of air freight on outbound flights. That is the sober day-to-day reality for Afghani carrier Safi Airways. The stiff and extremely time consuming security controls are too big an obstacle for getting this business to a common practice like almost anywhere else on this globe. In Afghanistan it needs days if not weeks until shipments get a green light for being loaded on board of an aircraft and flown out.
An Air Cargo News/FlyingTypers Original

   Our exclusive series “Women In Air Cargo” asks our readers to send some words and a picture about somebody that you know who is female and has made a difference in air cargo.
  This effort is not limited to just success or failure, it is meant to raise awareness about the legions of unique women who in most cases are unsung heroines in the air cargo industry.
  So write and we will share your story with our readers around the world.
August 18:    These days when we all hear the downside of breaking the law maybe a conference that addresses preventive measures that keep things straight is a good thing. Miami Sept 9-11ALTA (Aviation Law Americas) Conference. Smart advice, nice people like Michael Holland Partner Condon & Forsyth others. www.alta.aero/aviationlaw.
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Dear Geoffrey,
Thank you for publicizing the recent appointment of Thorsten Lafleur.
     But can I kindly ask you to make a correction?
     

 

 Vol. 8 No. 87                                                                                        Monday August 17, 2009
IATA Bounce Big Beat Of 2010
(Geneva Exclusive)—There are all kinds of bounces in the world we live in.
     The Business-Man’s Bounce refers to that peculiar type of ballroom dancing that is seen at fancy dress banquet dinners and weddings as men who might prefer to be anywhere else twirl about the floor biting their lower lip.
     In sports a “Jersey Bounce,” is the way a ball moves unexpectedly or ricochets off a wall.
  What Lies Ahead For Vietnam
 In the past two years, Asia's junior tiger has been wrestling with a number of problems. After run-away inflation in 2008 and a slump in growth in the first half of 2009, stabilization now seems to be around the corner, though.      Nonetheless, challenges remain - especially on the fiscal front - and they are structural in nature. If Vietnam succeeds in addressing these challenges, its positive medium-term outlook will be enhanced.
August 14:    New boss of IATA Cargo 2000 is Thorsten Lafleur C2K Technical Director will be based in Miami IATA/CNS/Cargo 2000 offices starting September 1. Lafleur moves to C2K from Lufthansa Cargo.

 

 Vol. 8 No. 86                                                                                       Friday August 14, 2009
Record Big Lift At Hahn
 It’s a story as old as the air cargo business itself.
And for Frankfurt Hahn Airport and airplane builder Antonov it’s a predictable and occasional occurrence.
Air Way Bill “ADB – 005 2242” marks the air cargo world record, and the shipment was handled at Frankfurt Hahn International Airport.
A Tradition Continues At AeroLogic
Looking at a brand new airline and talking of tradition might seem like an oxymoron.
But examining the people charged with making a venture fly gives some clue.
When Aerologic took off early this summer, situate at the launch was Ulf Weber (right).
In Germany, aviation and the Weber family go hand in hand.
August 13:    Zambia may get some air action as South African Airways dumps int’l routes. Zambian Airways gone due to financial problems was only Zambian carrier with cross-country flights. Zambezi Airlines, Airwaves Zambia and Proflight Zambia still operating
The Power Of Typeface
 Here are some thoughts and Friday ideas to share.
     If there is one thing we all have in common, publisher, writer and reader it is the love or at least appreciation of type and great graphics.

 Vol. 8 No. 85                                                                                       Wednesday August 12, 2009
Rising Economic Importance Of Energy & Commodities
 Energy supply and demand is likely to represent the biggest challenge of the 21st century. More than any other issue, it is at the mercy of global economics, geopolitics, war, fiscal policy, and the battle between growth and sustainability. Beyond financial services, energy is probably the most global of industries and the industry with the broadest impact on others. All of these factors result in an uncertain and changeable future.
Air China SinoTrans Pact
 Two leading players in China’s logistic industry, Air China and Sinotrans signed strategic cooperation agreement on air cargo business in Beijing last week, formally establishing a long-term strategic partnership between these two state-owned giants.

Blue Dart After 25
With a quarter century of service under its belt and a woman leading the charge into the future as managing director, Blue Dart Logistics can look around today at an India market where as an industry, logistics, despite the world business downturn, is tapped for continued growth driven by IT, pharma & other time sensitive industries.

August 11:    Signs of normalcy as Pakistan and Iraq agree to operate regular passenger flights 14X each per week via Iraqi Air, PIA, Shaheen Air, Air Blue.

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 Re: Rough Buck Charters Into Kabul

Dear Geoffrey,
The air cargo situation into Iraq is worse than anyone can imagine.
The American companies, after all the money the U.S. spent in Iraq, are being screwed again by the Minister of Transportation who appears in all his actions and in meetings to be very anti- American.

 Vol. 8 No. 84                                                                                       Monday August 10, 2009
Some Positive Thoughts About India
 Boeing, despite the continuing downturn and reports that aircraft are being parked and airlines are bleeding cash, continues to remain bullish on India.
     In the current market outlook unveiled recently by its Senior Vice President, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Dr. Dinesh Keskar—who has since been posted (upped) to New Delhi as President, Boeing India—the aircraft manufacturer sees a quicker market recovery in the country’s aviation industry fortunes than elsewhere.
August 9:    All-electric medium-duty commercial truck set for USA production in September will be pressed into general use by year end.

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 Re: Rough Buck Charters Into Kabul

Dear Geoffrey,
I am a big fan of Air Cargo News and I am grateful that you are able to bring such interesting insight and news about our industry quickly and efficiently in FlyingTypers.

 Vol. 8 No. 83                                                                                      Friday August 7, 2009
Rough Buck Charters Into Kabul
Dateline Kabul—ABC had just off loaded its first B747-200 charter into Kabul July 14 saying it will make a scheduled stop here every Tuesday, meaning they have a customer.
     By the look of the consignment of armored vehicles on the charter, you might easily suppose who the “customer” is.
     A ramp rat looked around and kind of sniffed the wind, saying:
  Donna Hands On For Dog Days
What does a great international mega airline like Lufthansa Cargo AG, a small customs broker/freight forwarder in Atlanta like Alpha Sun International, a local trucking firm like New Vision Transportation, the world’s largest airline like Delta and the world’s busiest airport like Hartsfield-Jackson International have in common?
     These were the logistics service providers that all came into play after being chosen by the Little Rock Zoo to import, clear
August 6:    Goes Around Comes Around Dept: Old SAS hand Leif Rasmussen (photo left) rides again as SAS Cargo’s new President and CEO Aug 17 as Kenneth Marx (photo right) leaves after five years.

Summer Pleasures

Summer means fun.
     It also means being closer to the kids, longer than perhaps at any other time of year.
     Our daughter Florence who graciously edits Air Cargo News FlyingTypers, making this journal a more intelligent read, is in real life a poet. For More Click Here.

 Vol. 8 No. 82                                                                                       Wednesday August 5, 2009
Market Report—What's Up Colombia
 International air cargo to and from Colombia increased from 384,979 tons in 2002 to 502,502 tons in 2008, a 31 percent growth in six years.
     The dynamism this sector showed went hand-in-hand with the positive performance of the Colombian economy. During the years from 2003-2007, the country saw the most significant economic growth in many years, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6 percent.
August 4:   Quote of the tWeek: UN Sec. Gen. Anders Fogh Rasmussen (above) to some reporters: I’m told that in Brussels, the word “August” doesn’t exist; summer here is “June, July, Les Vacances. Thanks for coming.”

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 Re: Remembering Gerry Kash

Dear Geoffrey,
It's with great sadness that we all received the news of Gerry's passing, with him we are witnessing the slowly disappearing brand of pioneers of our industry.

 Vol. 8 No. 81                                                                                       Monday August 3, 2009
Delivering India Post Nagpur Hub
Hyped as a big-ticket event, Air India’s tie-up with India Post could certainly bring a little sunshine to the flailing airline.
     Some time at the end of this month, India Post is scheduled to kick-start a service—night airmail—that is all but forgotten
IATA World Air Transport Statistics Delivered
IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) 53rd Edition covering 2008 data is in circulation.
World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) draws from half a century of experience to assemble the key figures of over 250 airlines, including low cost carriers.
WATS is the air transport industry's most comprehensive and up-to-date reference digest, and offers extensive coverage of a wide range of critical industry issues.
UPS Shenzhen New Customs
(Shenzhen Exclusive)—On July 30, South China’s Shenzhen Customs signed a memo with UPS at Shenzhen, providing 24-hour custom-clearing service for UPS intra-Asia air hub at Shenzhen Airport.
According to the memo, express goods of UPS, after departing from Hong Kong Airport, will be transported directly to the tariff-free zone at Shenzhen Airport by
August 2:    EU regulators want air speed sensors on A330/340 that may have contributed to the Air France Airbus A330 crash in June changed. Three of the L-shaped metal tubes are located on forward fuselage.
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