Air Cargo World articles from July 2002

Air Cargo World archives from July 2002

Unreality.(air safety and security measures)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
July 1, 2002... The debate over aviation security is dissolving into a political farce. That may not come as shocking news to those who have watched the development of new security rules around the world since September 11. But it is no less dismaying to see...

Security communication lapses. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Frustrated by what some freight industry figures say is poor communication with the new U.S. Transportation Security Administration, several air cargo-related groups are banding together in a coalition that they hope gets the attention of...

Losing airlines. (News Updates).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... This year will be only half as bad as 2001 for the world's airlines, which is hardly much consolation for an industry that lost nearly $12 billion last year. The estimate from the International Civil Aviation Organization shows operating...

Terror costs. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... In the ongoing debate over aviation security, El Al Israel Airlines is held up as something of a standard, but even the Israeli carrier believes there are realistic limits surrounding air cargo security. "X-raying a container is expensive,"...

Atlas defers. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Atlas Air, which operates nearly one-quarter of the world's 747 freighters, is in talks with Boeing to put off delivery of four more of the aircraft and change terms to have Boeing lease the aircraft to Atlas. Those talks came as Atlas was...

UPS effects. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... With United Parcel Service and its unionized workers pressing toward a labor agreement by the end of this month, some United States domestic freight industry observers wonder if a settlement may be as costly as a strike. That's because any...

Partnering up. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Lufthansa Cargo believes it has solved the problem of having its "business partnership program" focus only on larger companies by turning small forwarders into big forwarders. The airline signed Germany's FUTURE Group, a group of five...

Aid appeal. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Deutsche Post World Net is appealing a European Union ruling that the German postal authority must repay some $547 million in state aid. Last month's ruling was a victory for United Parcel Service in a regulatory battle with the German mail...

Crediting Kitty. (News Updates).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The chairman and chief executive of Kitty Hawk Air Cargo is predicting more than just the carrier's emergence from bankruptcy protection. Jim Reeves says the Dallas-based airline will actually turn a profit in the second quarter. That...

American's fine. (News Updates).(American Airlines )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Federal Aviation Administration proposed $536,000 in fines against American Airlines for alleged cargo security violations at eight airports in the United States during October 2000. Aviation regulators claimed the violations were...

Return trip: Arrow Air will look just Fine with a more global reach as far as Richard Haberly is concerned. (Regional Reports: North America).
July 1, 2002... It took Richard Haberly only a day as president of Fine Air to give the cargo airline a new name and now Haberly is settling in to the longer and tougher task of giving the carrier reorganized as Arrow Air a new business plan. The veteran of...

Italia Mia: British Airways is setting modest cargo projections for the year, so why not head to Milan? (Regional Reports: Europe).
July 1, 2002... It may still be too soon to talk of a complete recovery. But British Airways World Cargo is at least one European airline upbeat about its own future. At least in its own backyard. According to recent statistics issued by the Association of...

Taiwan tremors: the news was getting better this year for China Airlines, until a 747 crash threw a shadow over recovery. (Regional Reports: Pacific).
July 1, 2002... Just when things were looking bright again for China Airlines, the crash of one of its 747-200 passenger aircraft en route from Taipei to Hong Kong brought a setback for the Taiwanese carrier. Due to the tragic accident the airline grounded its...

Argentine angst: air carriers hope exports may bring stability to Argentina's crumbling economy. (Regional Reports: Latin America).(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... About the only thing Argentina is exporting this year is bad news about the country's wretched economy. And with hunger spreading across the once-prosperous country, the bad news is likely to get worse before it can better. But some air...

Emergency care: healthcare shippers are paying new attention to supply chains, but security is hardly a recent concern. (Shipper Focus: Pharmaceutical).
July 1, 2002... In a logistics world bracing for new scrutiny of supply chain security in the aftermath of September 11, few industries appear as well prepared for extra regulatory scrutiny as distributors of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. After...

Driving air charters: with auto manufacturers stuck in low gear, air charter operators say the real emergency is in demand. (Feature Focus: Charters).
July 1, 2002... Automobile manufacturers start every workday believing they will never have to use air cargo service to keep factories running. Air carriers start every day knowing that they will. It's a conflict almost as old as the automobile itself and a...

'O Canada: air shipping's hold in the Great North. (Special Advertising Section).(Company Profile)
July 1, 2002... Air Canada Cargo is in a hurry to grow. That's why the good news Canada's top freight carrier is reporting in 2002 is all about speed. It started early this year when its new, state-of-the-art automated Toronto facility and hub debuted. Steven...

Boom Town: while the rest of the world reels, the global freight downturn seems a distant rumor at Dubai's cargo village. (Region Focus: Middle East).(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... From the gleaming new towers along Dubai's Persian Gulf coast to the sun-baked tarmac of its international airport, it appears that the world's worst air cargo slump in living memory was barely a rumor. While the rest of the air trading world...

Airlines. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... World Airways: The carrier announced several promotions within its senior staff: John Ellington, who joined the company in January as chief operating officer, was named president. Randy Martinez was named executive vice president of marketing...

Integrators. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... FedEx Custom Critical: The time-specific arm of FedEx named Veronica Frattaiolo regional sales manager for the Charlotte, N.C., area. She has more than 12 years experience with the company, formerly known as Roberts Express.

Third-Parties. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Menlo Worldwide: The logistics provider promoted Todd Johnson, 40, vice president of international operations. Johnson will be responsible for the strategic development, growth and service execution for business outside North America. He will...

Trucking. (People).(Averitt Express appointment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Averitt Express: The Tennessee-based expedited trucker named Charles Odom director of logistics business development, He will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of third party logistics solutions in North America....

Manufacturers/Equipment. (People).(Goodrich Corp. appoints Harry Arnold)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Goodrich Corp: The aerospace supplier appointed Harry Arnold vice president and general manager of commercial programs for its aerostructures business. Arnold will be responsible for all activities concerning aerostructures commercial programs...

Associations. (People).(Air Transport Association of America)(Federation of Airline General Sales Agents)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ATA: Carol Hallett announced her resignation as president of the Air Transport Association of America, a position she has held since 1995. Hallett, who said she will do gardening and consulting, will leave the top airline industry job in...

Technology. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Savi Technology: The provider of asset management and supply chain security technology appointed Chris Stephenson vice president of product management and Steve Cole vice president of finance. Stephenson has more than 25 years experience in...

Government. (People).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... U.S. Dept. of Transportation: Retired Rear Admiral Richard Bennis was named associate undersecretary for Maritime and Land Security at the Transportation Security Administration. Bennis, who led Coast Guard response in New York to the September...

Events.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... August 27-30 Sao Paulo, Brazil: Movimat 2002, at the Expocenter Norte, the l0th annual trade fair for transport, logistics, handling and warehousing. For information, call +55 11 5575 1400 or e-mail: edson.carillo@imam.com.br. Sept....

TydenBrammall. (Products: Security).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Indiana-based manufacturer offers the E-Z Loc cargo security seal, a non-preformed cable that frays when cut, making the cable impossible to reinsert into the lock body with the cut cable demonstrating clear evidence of tampering. The lock...

ARINC. (Products: Security).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... The Annapolis, Md.-based technology firm introduced the Safe Zone Cockpit Security System for commercial passenger aircraft that permits crew members to open the cockpit door and move about with safety. The system has four components: a...

Labelmaster. (Products: Security).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Chicago-based manufacturer developed Labelmaster Security Seals which are designed to protect shipments from theft by discouraging unauthorized entry to trucks and trailers. These seals come in durable plastic and heavy-duty metal. Once...

M.C. Gill. (Products: Security).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The composites manufacturer announced the qualification of Gillfab 4422 for the manufacture of decompression panels used in A330/A340 aircraft. This qualification was the last needed to allow the company to supply the full line of Airbus...

Aerospace Composite Structures. (Products: Ground Handling/Equipment).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Albuquerque-based manufacturer said the Federal Aviation Administration certified its Aeroplaz composite LD-3 container, a thermoplastic "can" that can be easily collapsed into six-inch-tall stacks for convenient storage and transport and...

Aerowing. (Products: Ground Handling/Equipment).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Miami-based Aerowing is marketing Helitech's Helium Leak Detector and Sunaero's Thermo-Reactor Curing Technology to reduce aircraft downtime when finding and repairing fuel leaks. The Helium Leak Detector guarantees a 95 percent success rate...

SMC3. (Products: Technology).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The manufacturer developed RateWare, a software interface that supports standard FedEx and UPS package rates in a multi-carrier shipment rating engine. The company says the RateWare system allows clients one-stop shopping for all their rating...

J.J. Keller & Associates. (Products: Technology).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... The Wisconsin-based specialized publisher and services provider introduced the Keller-Soft OSHA 300 Recordkeeper software to comply with the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration's revised record keeping rule. With this software, the...

The AirCargo Bottom Line.(Deutsche Post World Net)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... the AirCargo Bottom Line Sharing Sales Deutsche PostWorld Net percentage of sales by region and by major divisions during 2001. Regions Asia/Rest 3% Americas 5% Europe 25% ...

Coalition: a new negotiating mechanism could help the airline industry resolve labor disputes. (Forwarders Forum).(Communities for Economic Strength Through Aviation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... As if there weren't enough coalitions in Washington, D.C., there's a move afoot to formulate yet another one. But then so what if we add one more to the list of thousands? However, this new coalition, Communities for Economic Strength Through...

Message from the President and Chairman of the Board of TIACA.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Dear ACF2002 Participant As President and Chairman of the Board of TIACA, The international Air Cargo Association, I am delighted to welcome your participation in ACF2002, The 21st International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition. ...

21st International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition: exhibit in the world's premier air cargo event. (Hong Kong ACF 2002).
July 1, 2002... Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre September 17-20, 2002 Meet over 3,000 decision-makers from every sector of the air cargo industry: shippers, airlines, airports, integrators, forwarders, ground handlers, equipment...