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Bi-monthly: Vol 04 | Issue 10 | No. 28 New edition of Aviation Guide launched Middle East, Africa and South Asia Two major bi-annual aviation events – Airshow and Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) take place on a rotating basis and give us the chance to fully focus on each exhibition extensively. Both are held during the last quarter of the year and especially the Dubai Airshow is among ’s biggest with the UAE’s and the region’s airlines waiting for the show to announce billion dollar agreements with leading aircraft manufacturers. COME EXPERIENCE This month Dubai again grabs the attention of the global aviation community with MEBA taking place from 8-10 December at Dubai World Central exhibition site in at the outskirts of the booming city. This year’s biannual event is to see over 420 exhibitors from across the globe with more than 8,000 visitors. The industry gathering is known to attract anyone involved in chartering, leasing, selling, purchasing, operating and servicing business and VIP jets. Furthermore, there will be a static display of the latest business aircraft. THE PASSENGER’S CHOICE Leading experts anticipate further growth in business and PO Box: 9604, SAIF Zone, Sharjah - UAE private aviation expect around 1,300 business aircraft to be Tel: +971 6 557 9579, Fax: +971 6 579569, [email protected] registered generating business worth $1.3 billion by 2020. www.7dimensionsmedia.com Naturally, business aviation growth in the region will be the key to strengthening global ties and bolstering commercial success. Chief Editor Chandrima Dutta Taking advantage of the focused crowd, our annual Aviation [email protected] Guide is also launched during these events. The Aviation Guide Contributers will again celebrate the region’s sustained growth and success in Mallika Hussain the industry being the premier B2B directory and reference guide Nirmala Rao dedicated to the expanding aviation markets of the Middle East. Kiran Varghese Ayesha Rashid [email protected] Over the years it has evolved to embrace other fast emerging markets of Africa and South Asia and continues to offer a Head - Sales & Marketing definitive reference guide for these aviation markets in an easily Israr Ahmad readable format. [email protected]

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Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports Chairman and Chief Executive of Airline and Group

THE Co-located events LOUNGE 10-12 May | DICEC, Dubai 11-12 MAY 2015 10-12 MAY 2015 Coyne Airways

In this edition, we are hosting Liana Coyne, Director at Coyne transportation industries in the UAE and the region, Liana Airways who is currently based at the all-cargo airline’s Dubai remarked: “I would applaud the UAE and the GCC for their hub in the UAE. London-headquartered Coyne Airways, vision and leadership into making the region into one where which has been in business for more than twenty years, air cargo can thrive and grow, and I think that the region was founded by her father, Larry, and offers scheduled will stay at the forefront of the industry for the foreseeable services to complex destinations, as well as offering charters future. There has been recognition of the stimulus that to destinations worldwide. Liana helps oversee Coyne’s air cargo can have on the economy, and the benefits that operations throughout the Gulf and Central Asia and more open skies can bring, meaning that there has been political difficult-to-reach destinations, which the airline specialises in support from the highest levels, and impressive amounts of serving, such as Afghanistan and Iraq. investment in infrastructure and capacity.”

Starting our conversation, we have first asked about the “However, going forward, the Gulf carriers will have to square challenges Liana faces in the office in day-to-day operations: up to certain challenges, among them dealing with increasingly “Firstly, I would like to thank Air Cargo Update for inviting congested airspace, maintaining and growing yields, and me to the Lounge to share a few of my thoughts. With regard keeping all that capacity flying. In order to keep aircraft in the to the question at hand, I am fortunate to be surrounded by air, we are seeing the Gulf carriers trying to assert themselves an experienced team who know how to handle most of the in mainstream and certain niche markets through a variety of challenges we face day-to-day here in Dubai and who do strategies. It will be interesting to see how the home carriers in their best to try to make my life easy,” Liana replied. those markets react over the coming years. I think that there have to be opportunities for cooperation and mutual benefit “However, when I first moved here, I did find it difficult in all this – if nothing else, by the improvements that increased Join us at the world’s largest having a Friday/Saturday weekend, when a lot of our competition can inspire. These are exciting times, and I for one customers seemed to become most active on Fridays as they will be watching carefully how Etihad’s investments play out,” tried to move things off their dock before their weekend Liana further notes. annual airport exhibition. started on Saturday/Sunday. We pride ourselves on our customer service and we work every day of the week. We do Talking about Liana’s typical day, Liana does not think that try to anticipate any issues that might arise for our customers any day in air cargo can be described as typical, which is Book Your Stand Today. but sometimes, and for some requests, we have no choice both a blessing and a curse. The only thing that the director but to get back to the client on Sunday when things reopen.” always makes time for is a daily team meeting, to go over the 12,000 + sqm gross exhibition space 100 + Hosted Buyers from flights and any issues arising. Aside from her two dogs and a 7,000 Aviation professionals 50 regional Aviation Authorities Liana continued, “The other challenge that can arise is when cat at home, on weekends, she enjoys getting together with you have to clarify to international customers that the UAE is good friends and great food, exploring parts of this great city 275 Exhibitors from over 40 countries 3 Networking platforms a single country, consisting of a federation of seven emirates, and country, and trying to keep up with a growing stable of 8 National pavilions 1 Airport leaders’ conference each of which can have different rules and requirements hobbies. when it comes to transporting cargo.” Liana also thinks that the move to Dubai was the easiest For stand booking and sponsorship enquiries, please contact Although Liana graduated with a degree in Politics, compared to any other city she have ever moved to. “You Raed El Forkh at [email protected] or call +971 50 653 1941 Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford University, and went can find virtually everything that you might miss from home 8 OFFICIAL HOTEL on to become an English-qualified solicitor, she decided to (and more), everyone speaks English, it is safe, clean - and SUPPORTERS PARTNER make the transition to join the family business and move the weather is glorious most of the year. I am very happy and to Dubai. On the outlook of the logistics, supply chain and grateful to live here.”

ORGANISED BY GLOBAL NEWS GLOBAL NEWS Air Astana starts new daily Qatar Air Arabia signs US$230 million aircraft service to Dubai from Almaty Airways financing deal mix of quality and affordability to the travel Cargo receives and tourism sector is closely aligned to our own strategic agenda of increasing fourth A330 the penetration of Islamic finance across all sectors of the economy.”

Freighter Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said: “We are glad to have Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of our 2015 aircraft financing requirement its fourth Airbus A330-200 freighter done through a local Islamic bank, on 24 November 2014. The A330- which reflects the trust and confidence 200F has a payload capability of 70 Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Air Arabia “Though Islamic finance is fast gaining we have in the local banking and metric tonnes and a range of up to announced the signing of an aircraft acceptance around the world in every finance industry. Two key elements of 4,000 nm (7,400 km). financing deal to facilitate the delivery of facet of banking and finance sector, it is Air Arabia’s successful business model six new Airbus A320 aircrafts in 2015. particularly seen to be prolific in driving are our modern fleet of aircraft and our Ulrich Ogiermann, Qatar Airways The US$230 million Ijara facility will the infrastructure development in key efficient use of financing to support Chief Officer Cargo said: “We are finance the delivery of a new aircraft home markets. Aviation sector for any capital expenditure requirements. The delighted to receive our latest every two months starting January country forms a critical piece not just in facility arranged by DIB satisfies both His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin 2002 and running through to 2010. The A330 freighter which will assist us 2015, the program culminating with supporting logistics, trade and tourism requirements and will ensure we have Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of airline is hopeful that once this route is in our growth by providing even the final unit being handed over by the but also in giving a boost to the overall the necessary infrastructure in place to Dubai Airports; President of the Dubai firmly established it will eventually serve more capacity and range for our end of the year. Dr. Adnan Chilwan, economy. Partnering with entities like Air serve our ever growing customer base Civil Aviation Authority; Chairman and Dubai to Astana too, ideally ahead of the customers, on both scheduled and CEO of Dubai Islamic Bank, said: Arabia which bring about an innovative across the region.” CEO of Emirates Group and Chairman city of Astana playing host to Expo 2017. charter operations.” of flydubai laid on a private visit for Air Astana already serves four times daily Air Astana President and CEO Peter flights from , alongside Etihad The A330-200F’s large main-deck Foster and Senior VP Marketing and Airways, in a code-share. cargo door allows the aircraft to Sales, Ibrahim Canliel recently when accept all commonly-used pallets Kazakhstan’s award-winning airline Peter Foster confirmed that the airline and containers, enabling the formally inaugurated its daily flights was set to report a ‘very healthy’ transport of a full range of cargo – between Dubai and Almaty. operating profit for this year, bolstered from high-value consumer goods to With our customers believing in us, Moscow Domodedovo Airport by an increase of 120 per cent in transit express packages and perishables. became the largest airport in Russia Air Astana operates the route alongside traffic, despite a devaluation of the and Eastern Europe in terms of flydubai, using A320 aircraft, while Kazakhstan Tenge in February affecting The A330-200F can transport up to passenger traffic flydubai uses Next-Generation Boeing the local market. Furthermore, he 23 side-by-side pallets on its main In 2014 passenger traffic is expected to exceed 737-800 aircraft. flydubai’s Chief confirmed the airline was very close to deck, with flexibility for additional 32 million people and Moscow Domodedovo Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith, determining a new narrow-bodied fleet arrangements such as single-row Airport is the first Russian airport to have made was also in attendance at Air Astana’s type in what will be a two horse race loading of 16 pallets and a mix of it into the category of the largest airports in Europe, according to the classification by ACI celebration which was held in Dubai. between Airbus for the A320 NEO and 9 AMA containers with four pallets. (Airport Council International). Mr. Foster said he was delighted to Boeing with the 737 Max. Air Astana The spacious lower-deck cargo hold Today 85 airlines, including 40 foreign be serving Dubai again highlighting has an RFP out with the big leasing accepts up to 26 LD3 containers, operators, 28 Russian airlines and 17 air carriers from the C.I.S. countries are operating the route was already proving very companies, specifying 11 aircraft for plus 19.7 cubic metres of bulk cargo. flights to Domodedovo. popular both for tourist traffic and for arrival from March 2016. The airline also DME’s network serves 241 destinations, 86 of Kazakhstan residents with property has three Boeing 787s on order - for It has been a remarkable year for which can be reached exclusively by traveling from Moscow Domodedovo Airport*. investments in the UAE. Forward 2019 delivery. Qatar Airways Cargo with the launch *As of June 2014 bookings are so strong for December of QR Pharma and QR Fresh in and January that a B767 will operate Air Astana is a joint venture between January, the migration to the fully WWW.DME.RU the route, he said. Kazakhstan’s national wealth fund automated, state-of-the-art cargo 10 11 Samruk Kazyna and BAE Systems, facility at Hamad International Airport We are looking forward to be at your service Dubai was Air Astana’s first international with respective shares of 51 per cent and the launch of eight freighter service, initially served from Almaty in and 49 per cent. destinations so far in 2014. GLOBAL NEWS GLOBAL NEWS EIAST celebrates first anniversary Total Freight International of the launch of DubaiSat-2 inaugurates warehouse at Logistics District

equipped to provide space imagery of Dubai World Central recently of technology implementation the expansion of our business. The the entire world throughout its lifetime witnessed the inauguration of Total throughout the facility will enable new facility will not only serve to and can take multiple images of Freight Logistics Centre, a state-of- Total Freight International to deliver improve our sea-air operations but the same area in one day, as well as the-art logistics facility developed enhanced levels of service to clients. will also facilitate speed of delivery receive and process these images from by Total Freight International. The The fully Wi-Fi integrated warehouse and enhanced services to our anywhere in the world within one day. warehouse will facilitate cargo will additionally provide customers partners.” warehousing and distribution as with access to real time information The satellite is equipped with well as a number of value added on the status of inventory. Total Freight Logistics Centre innovative technology to enhance the services including co-packing, re- was inaugurated by Esmail Salim, manoeuvring capability and increase packing, re-labelling and assembly Saajin Salim, Director-Business Managing Director, Total Freight its agility by 300 per cent, as compared to service various verticals of the Development, Total Freight International, in the presence to Dubai Sat-1. It is equipped with logistics business. International, said: “The of Yousef Al Khaj, Director, IPR a propulsion system that allows the inauguration of our facility at Department, Dubai Customs; control of its altitude above ground Spread over 6,500 sq m within Dubai World Central is a stepping Khalid Mohd Al Hinai, Vice The Emirates Institution for Advanced a knowledge-based economy and level and modifies it automatically in the Logistics District of Dubai stone to our growth in the region. President, Cargo Commercial Science and Technology (EIAST) enhancing the UAE’s competitiveness, the event of any deviation from the World Central, the warehouse is DWC’s strategic location - its (EK), Middle East, GCC and Iran; celebrates the first anniversary of globally,” said H.E. Yousuf Al Shaibani, orbit through a set of predetermined equipped to accommodate 8,500 connectivity with Jebel Ali seaport Esmail Kasim, a logistics expert the launch of DubaiSat- 2 into outer Director General, Emirates Institution and saved commands sent from the pallet positions. Its designated via the Logistics Corridor and its having formerly held various senior space from the Yasny Launch Base for Advanced Science and Technology. control station. The satellite makes temperature controlled space has an close proximity to Al Maktoum positions at Dubai Customs since in Russia, using the Russian Dnepr one full orbit around the earth in 96 initial capacity of 600 pallet positions International Airport – makes 1965; and Mohsen Ahmad, Vice rocket launcher in cooperation with DubaiSat-2 consists of two main minutes with 60 percent of its time that can be further expanded based it an ideal hub for the logistics President, Logistics District, Dubai the Russian International Space segments, the DubaiSat-2 Space facing the sun light. on requirement. The high standards industry and a natural choice for World Central. Company (Kozmotras). On this Segment, which comprises of a occasion, EIAST released a mosaic spacecraft bus and an electro-optical The satellite aims to provide electro- image of the entire of Dubai payload that contains a push-broom optical images at a resolution at a resolution of one meter. camera with TDI sensors to provide reaching one meter to be used in space images, while the DubaiSat-2 several civilian applications, such “This achievement reflects the positive Ground Segment includes the Main as providing 3D images, update results of the stimulating environment at Mission Control Station (MCS), project development in various fields EIAST and the technological progress. Subsidiary MCS, Main Image Receiving including urban planning and urban Moreover, it highlights the importance and Processing Station (IRPS), and development, scientific research, of relying on Emirati talents capable Antenna system. civil engineering and environmental of achieving further developments projects, construction and geological in space technology within the Dubai Sat-2 weighs 300 kg and is 2 mapping and research, in addition to country, which is crucial in building meters high and 1.5 meters wide. It is providing specialized reports.

Saudia Cargo announces change in executive management Saudia Cargo announced Peter CEO of Saudia Cargo. “We appreciate on 145 passenger aircraft for Saudi Scholten, Vice President Commercial will Peter’s dedication and contribution over Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia, spanning be leaving Saudia Cargo effective 15th the past 4 years.” a rapidly expanding global network January 2015 to pursue other interests. of 225 destinations. In addition to its Peter Scholten joined Saudia Cargo in A successor for the position of scheduled freighter services, the cargo October 2010. “His contribution has Vice President Commercial will be airline also provides cost-effective 12 13 been instrumental to the growth and announced in due course. Saudi and practical worldwide charter flight positioning of Saudia Cargo in the global Airlines Cargo operates a fleet of 15 solutions from a growing fleet of air cargo business”, says Nabil Khojah, freighters and sells the belly-capacity dedicated charter aircraft. GLOBAL NEWS GLOBAL NEWS Smiths Detection launches next generation AMAC Aerospace AG commits to building security systems fourth hangar at Basel capacity for maintenance. We see a lot of “Accurate explosives detection is crucial opportunity in the narrow and wide-body for the international security market. maintenance sector and as this has rapidly The new IONSCAN 600 fits into a become an area of expertise for AMAC we layered security approach, delivering the will be focusing more on this segment.” detection capability needed, while helping security professionals minimize overhead AMAC Aerospace AG has to date through its user-friendly configuration, delivered 10 major VVIP completion, flexibility, and cost advantages.” refurbishment and modification projects. These include an Airbus A320; four The technology behind the IONSCAN Airbus ACJ319s, a Boeing 777-200LR 600 easily surpasses that of its previous AMAC Aerospace AG, a leading demands for widebody maintenance of and a Boeing 777-300ER, a Boeing version, the industry-leading IONSCAN provider of VIP and corporate aviation the company’s client base. BBJ2, an Airbus A340 and a Global 500DT used widely around the world maintenance and completion services Express. Currently in the hangar for -- from airport checkpoints to mail confirmed that it has recently broken Bernd Schramm, Group Chief Operating VVIP completions are a Boeing 747-8i screening. Its breakthrough feature is a ground on a fourth new hangar at its Officer for AMAC, anticipates that when scheduled for delivery to a Middle East proprietary non-radioactive Ion Mobility Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Switzerland the fourth hangar is completed in the customer in the first quarter of 2015 Spectrometry (IMS) source which facilities. Representing a significant fourth quarter of 2015 it will be utilized for and an Airbus ACJ319 for its first Asian Smiths Detection, a global leader in infrastructure facilities with the technology eliminates the need for special licensing, investment, the new hangar, which on predominantly wide-bodied maintenance customer, to be delivered in the second providing government regulated systems to detect modern day security threats. handling or disposal requirements. completion will be similar in size to the work. “We expect to see the ratio of quarter of the New Year. Another green to detect CBRNE threats, introduced its The IONSCAN™600 non-radioactive two existing wide-bodied aircraft facilities Refurbishment/Completion and MRO B777-200 VVIP completion project for two next generation security systems in explosives trace detector has been The IONSCAN 600 also weighs just and provide AMAC with a total of 38,100 projects shift from a 70:30 split, to 60:40, a Head of State client is scheduled to the Middle East; the IONSCAN™600 developed for use in global aviation and 23 pounds (10.4 kg) and is equipped sq m of hangar floor space, will meet the as the new building will increase our arrive on 12 December 2014. non-radioactive explosives detector and infrastructure security. Its small, portable with a built-in handle making it easy HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro large scale design, combined with ease-of-use, to carry. Its hot-swappable battery cargo inspection system. reduces the cost and time of screening provides continued sampling and for a range of high-threat explosives. analysis capability, allowing it to be The new solutions are aimed at equipping moved while still in use. Low cost, the regions’ airport establishments, Shan Hood, Vice President, Product single-use test swabs dramatically ports and borders and other critical and Technology, Smiths Detection said: reduce operator costs. Air France Cargo to enhance repair performance with CHEP Aerospace Solutions Air France Cargo has appointed CHEP related costs. This data will enable Air to gain improved visibility on the repair Aerospace Solutions to repair its fleet France Cargo to make more informed status of our ULDs and ground support of cargo containers, pallets and horse decisions on future ULD purchases equipment.” boxes at Paris Charles de Gaulle, and and will facilitate working with the dollies at Paris Orly airport over the ground handlers to reduce costly CHEP Aerospace Solutions President, next three years. This new partnership damage to ULDs. Dr. Ludwig Bertsch, said: “We complements CHEP’s existing are delighted to be entering into a relationship with KLM and Martinair in Air France Cargo Jean-Yves Chaumet, partnership with Air France Cargo Amsterdam and positions CHEP as SVP Operations & Logistics, said: “The together with our long-term local a strategic maintenance and repair main reasons to select CHEP were its partner Aeronet Services. This builds partner for the Air France KLM Group. IT system, quality of repair, solid financial upon the momentum of our recent background and global standing, and contract wins with Cathay Pacific, CHEP’s data-rich repair management the benefits that our partner KLM enjoys Singapore Airlines and TAP Portugal, 14 15 software ACTIS will provide Air France thanks to a long-term relationship demonstrating that the strength of our Cargo with the benefit of being with CHEP. We look forward to using network, service and systems is being able to identify damage trends and CHEP’s repair management software recognized by the industry.” A4 pub ADAE:Mise en page 1 30/10/2014 09:05 Page1

GLOBAL NEWS Bombardier expands network for business aircraft customers in India

facilities around India. The facility in Ahmedabad, India is located at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and supported by a team of more than 42 technicians. The 3,220 sq m maintenance facility offers a variety of on-site services with capabilities to perform minor scheduled maintenance, re-work and modifications for business aircraft customers.

The appointment of Indamer Aviation Private Limited to Bombardier’s service and maintenance network brings the number of ASFs catering to Bombardier’s business aircraft customers to more Bombardier Business Aircraft continues network will provide our business aircraft than 50 facilities worldwide. These are to find more places to serve its customers with even more options supported by seven Bombardier-owned customers with the appointment of for high quality maintenance services service centers in North America, Indamer Aviation Private Limited as closer to home,” said Michel Ouellette, Europe and Singapore. an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) Vice President, Aircraft Programs for business aircraft customers based and Customer Services, Bombardier Indamer is the oldest Maintenance, in or flying to India. The new ASF in Business Aircraft. Repair and Overhaul services company Ahmedabad, India, will be capable of of India. Indamer has presence at 14 performing line maintenance for Global Providing maintenance on business locations across India and provides business aircraft. “The new addition to aircraft for 67 years, Indamer Aviation maintenance to both Fixed and Rotary Bombardier’s expanding aftermarket Private Limited has various service wing Aircraft. Thai Royal Army’s airship ABU DHABI AIR EXPO 2015 completes special mission Abu Dhabi 4th consecutive International Aviation Exhibition A special mission was successfully camera that serves as a deterrent of operational, safety and propulsion completed by the Thai Royal Army’s during anti-terrorism missions. The advancements, and reduced ground Air Expo Aerial Intelligence Surveillance airship can be outfitted with a wide handling requirements. Reconnaissance (ISR) Unit with range of surveillance technologies to 8, 9, 10 February Aeros’ 40D airship to participate in support various ISR operations. Aeros is the world’s leading FAA- www.abudhabiairexpo.ae celebrating Thailand’s King Bhumibol licensed lighter-than-air (LTA) Adulyadej’s birthday. The airship was Aeros has recently started manufacturer with products, specially outfitted to complete this production on the forthcoming 40E solutions, and services utilized mission, which became a critical part airship. Now under FAA certification around the globe. Aeros’ product of the operation. at Aeros’ facilities in Los Angeles, portfolio of airships, aerostats the next-generation Aeros 40E will and other elevated ISR systems The 40D ‘Sky Dragon’ in Thailand incorporate the latest technologies offers strategic and tactical is used by the Thai Royal Army for and design enhancements, benefits for both commercial and surveillance missions to combat maintaining Aeros’ leadership military operators. Aeros supports terrorism and maintain peace position in manufacturing the world’s customers with turn-key solutions, 16 throughout areas divided by religious most technologically advanced non- providing design services, pilot conflict. This Aeros airship is rigid airships. The 40E will deliver and ground support training, Aircraft • Jets • Ultralights • Helicopters • Equipment • Manufacturers • Accessories equipped with a high-resolution additional payload capacity, a variety maintenance and related support. • Pilot Training Schools • Services • Avionics • Insurance • Financing • Press GLOBAL NEWS GLOBAL NEWS WFS becomes The WACO African Airlines Association’s launches System new president announced Seawings Lifestyle Singapore Airlines expands Latin America presence Seawings, the luxury seaplane Cargo’s partner in UK & Ireland tour operator which has been with new member providing scenic aerial tours and charters within the UAE since 2007, Universal Cargo M, S.A De C.V. has announced the launch of ‘Seawings joined global freight management Lifestyle’ - a unique collection network The WACO System as its of hand-picked luxury Dubai member in Mexico. Headquartered experiences for the leisure and in Mexico City, with branches in corporate incentive/MICE market. Guadalajara, Merida, and Monterrey, Universal Cargo offers a full suite of Fatima Moussa Seawings Lifestyle is an ideal logistics services, including air and sea complement to the already popular freight services, inland trucking, rail, At the close of the 46th general meeting “In three years, we have been on a 40-minute ‘Seawings Silver Customs’ brokerage, warehousing, of the African Airlines Association journey with our company,” said Fatima Experience’ the company offers and storage. (AFRAA) organized by Air Algérie Beyina-Moussa. “We have trained aboard its unique nine-seat Cessna in early November, Fatima Beyina- many Congolese people in aviation 208 Caravan seaplanes which “Mexico represents an important market Moussa, Managing Director of ECAir trades and our network is growing, operate from Club Joumana in Jebel for our members and we are pleased to (Equatorial Congo Airlines) was named along with our fleet. AFRAA represents Ali Golf Resort and Spa and from Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has Patrick Roberts, Vice President UK & be welcoming such a well-established President of AFRAA. She has headed continuity and complementarities. It is Dubai and Yacht Club. After won a three-year contract to provide full Ireland for WFS, said: “Having provided company to the network,” said Richard the national airline of the Republic of the an excellent opportunity to promote a Seaplane water take-off, guests cargo handling services for Singapore cargo handling services to Singapore Charles, Executive Director, The WACO Congo since its creation in 2011. our air transport policy and to stimulate enjoy panoramic aerial views of Airlines Cargo at London Heathrow and Airlines Cargo in Manchester for some System. discussions with our partners.” Dubai’s iconic landmarks such as at all of its UK regional locations. The 20 years, we are proud that this new A graduate of HEC Montreal with an the Palm Island, the Burj contract takes effect in January 2015 contract now makes us the airline’s “We have had a busy year, expanding MBA from the University of Ottawa, ECAir, the national airline of the Al Arab hotel, the world’s tallest and will see WFS handle some 46,000 sole handler in the UK and Ireland. our global footprint, and introducing Mrs Beyina-Moussa obtained a DEA Republic of the Congo, was created building The , The World tonnes of cargo a year for the airline. Singapore Airlines Cargo is a major new benefits for members. We (postgraduate degree) in International in 2011 and employs close to and other manmade marvels. Now, Singapore Airlines Cargo operates two cargo carrier with a strong reputation continue to look for opportunities for Economics at Sciences Po in Paris, 400 people. In 2013, the airline with the Seawings Lifestyle packages Boeing 747 freighter services a week for the quality of its freight services. This the network, and will be announcing and went on to become a consultant transported 220,000 passengers. they can add luxury yacht charter, a from the UK with a payload of 100 contract is a significant addition to our more new members soon.” in Congo for Ernst & Young. She later ECAir operates up to 128 weekly wildlife drive and experiences such as tonnes per flight and provides cargo business in the UK and Ireland. It is also joined the Bank of Central African States flights from Brazzaville (Republic of a walking tour and dinner cruise. uplift for Singapore Airlines’ twice daily a tribute to the service levels provided Universal Cargo, part of the Universal (BEAC), and then worked for the United the Congo) to Paris Roissy, Dubai, Airbus A380 flights and twice-daily by the WFS teams at all of our locations Group, joins fellow WACO Latin Nations Development Program before Cotonou, Douala, Pointe-Noire and Seawings Lifestyle packages include B777-300 from London to Singapore, that we have been successful in what American members in Argentina, being named an adviser to the Ministry Ollombo. ECAir is the first Congolese the Wildlife Drive package that each offering between 10 and 27 was, not surprisingly, a very competitive Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the of Finance, Budget and Public Portfolio. airline to connect the continent includes a luxurious drive through the tonnes of cargo capacity respectively. tender process.” Dominican Republic, Ecuador, One of the key matters she dealt with was directly to the Middle East, with three Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Paraguay, and Peru. the establishment of a national airline. weekly connections to Dubai. In the My Walking Tour Package, At London Heathrow, Singapore Airlines WFS is the largest on-airport cargo guests enjoy the Seawings seaplane Cargo will be handled in WFS’ Building handler at London Heathrow, with more Tour of Dubai plus a guided walking 550 in the World Cargo Centre, which is than 280,000 sq ft of freight facilities. tour of historical sites. The Dinner undergoing significant investment prior In September this was boosted by Cruise Package is a five-star dining to the start of the contract. This will the opening of a further 50,000 sq ft experience the inimitable experience provide new equipment and systems, location in Scylla Road at the airport, of Bateaux Dubai. Guests can cruise more cargo acceptance doors and adjacent to the World Cargo Centre. In along the tranquil waters of the extra operational offices, and see the the UK and Ireland, WFS also operates Dubai Creek. The newly launched refurbishment of offices for Singapore cargo centers at London Gatwick, Yacht Charter experience in Dubai Airlines Cargo’s team based at Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, 18 19 combines with the Seawings Gold Heathrow. WFS has also been awarded as well as at Luton, Bristol, Leeds- Tour, an exclusive Seawings seaplane the ramp transportation contract for Bradford, Newcastle, Edinburgh, experience for up to nine guests. Singapore Airlines at London Heathrow. Aberdeen, Dublin, Shannon and Cork. A4 AD ME AVIATION CAREER:Mise en page 1 30/10/2014 09:03 Page1

GLOBAL NEWS Silk Way West Airlines becomes newest BARIG member

we will join the association”, says Nidjat Babayev. “Through BARIG the interests of Silk Way West Airlines will be represented competently and sustainably in Germany. At the The Middle East Aviation Career Conference & Exhibition same time we will contribute to the association with our international and www.meaviationcareer.com specific cargo know-how.”

Silk Way West Airlines (ZP) was founded in 2012 and operates from Europe to Baku. From there 8, 9, 10 February 2015 The Azerbaijan cargo airline Silk Way has acquired important competences on the airline offers connections to West Airlines will join BARIG (Board of in recent years. Constantly in dialogue the Middle East and Asia. The fleet Airline Representatives in Germany) on with airports, politics and all companies consists of two Boeing 747-800, 1 of December 2014. The airline will related to the cargo process, BARIG three Boeing 747-400F and two thereby become the newest member aims at representing and defending Boeing 767-300F. Furthermore, of the association consisting of around airline interests in a consequent and the airline maintains relationships 100 national and international cargo future-oriented manner. with the Azerbaijan Airlines, and passenger airlines in Germany. Lufthansa Cargo and Cargolux, The carrier with headquarters in the BARIG, as foundation member, among others. capital city Baku will be represented by represents the airline segment in the Nidjat Babayev, Vice President Global executive committee of the Air Cargo BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives Sales Europe and Asia of Silk Way Community Frankfurt. Michael Hoppe: in Germany) represents the interests of West Airlines. “We work directly with all parties involved around 100 national and international in order to optimize the processes airlines in scheduled, charter and air “We are glad to announce the joining at Europe’s largest cargo airport and cargo business. Since the foundation of Silk Way West Airlines, enhancing support the successful development of in 1951 the airline association works for the BARIG community with another Frankfurt in terms of logistics.” the improvement of frame conditions international cargo airline,” said BARIG in the aviation industry in Germany and Secretary General Michael Hoppe. In “BARIG enjoys an excellent reputation is the key industry contact for politics, regard to cargo specific topics BARIG in Germany and for that reason authorities, industry and media.

Kerry Logistics boosts supply chain solutions with two new managers

Kerry Logistics has expanded its Solution Implementation, based at the logistics and air freight and has worked Supply Chain Solutions team after a company’s Dartford office. for Lufthansa Cargo as well as Air series of strong business wins and Menzies and UTI Worldwide. His role will customer demand for sophisticated Rob brings over 16 years experience in include new product development and Learn. Interact. Exchange. Succeed. solutions to increasingly complex the logistics industry and has worked with implementation. “I am looking forward to logistical requirements. DAMCO and most recently GEFCO. His working with clients to develop effective role will include marketing and sales, new solutions to their supply chain challenges.” Middle East Aviation Career Conference and Exhibition offers a great opportunity for those looking for Rob Brown has taken up the post of business and new product development. Head of Supply Chain Solutions, based Gary Wilcock, Kerry Logistics careers within the aviation industry: airlines, hostesses, pilots for general/business or commercial aviation, 20 at Kerry Logistics (UK)’s Manchester “Kerry is a global organization with a true Europe MD, said he was glad to airport handling, safety, airport management, flying schools, engineers, maintenance, air traffic controllers, headquarters, whilst Nigel Moolenaar local presence and ethos,” said Rob. be welcoming two talented industry has joined as Head of Supply Chain Nigel also has 16 years’ experience in specialists to the team. and many more.

Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi, UAE GLOBAL NEWS Lufthansa WFS and ATA Italia Technik sign agreement to provide handling strengthens VIP solution in Italy and Commercial Olivier Bijaoui said: “This is an important agreement for us because it provides Services in Dubai an opportunity to increase our presence in the growing air cargo and ground Lufthansa Technik AG is strengthening handling markets in Italy and will its activities in the important and hopefully lead to further opportunities strongly growing Middle Eastern with ATA Italia. We will offer the best aviation market by enlarging its combination of local market knowledge sales team for VIP customers and and international expertise and we commercial services in Dubai. The believe airlines in Italy will find this new sales office will be based at proposition very appealing.” Lufthansa Technik Middle East Services (LTMES), headquartered Mario Sisto added: “A challenging in Dubai. The establishment of key partnership and a fruitful cooperation; accounts for VIP customers is part this is what we expect by signing such an of Lufthansa Technik’s strategy Olivier Bijaoui important commercial agreement. ATA to optimize services, customer President & CEO of WFS Italia is proud to be a partner of WFS, support and contact possibilities by a world leader in air cargo and ground regionalization. Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has handling, and we are ready to work and signed a co-operative agreement contribute together to open up the great “Lufthansa Technik Middle East with ATA Italia to jointly market their potential of the market in Italy as much Services bundles all the contact respective cargo, ramp and passenger as possible. In the same way, thanks partners for sales, logistics, Lufthansa ground handling services to airline to the new alliance, we will look at new Technical Training and the component customers in Italy. The agreement, opportunities outside of our country and business, and makes them available signed by Olivier Bijaoui, President we could not count on a better sponsor. here in Dubai,” says LTMES Managing & CEO of WFS, and Mario Sisto, We are sure that our customers and the Director Ziad al Hazmi. “Together President of ATA Italia, will enable the market in Italy will see a strong benefit with the sales colleagues who are two companies to provide a full range from this new agreement.” responsible for VIP customers we can of ground handling services to airlines offer our complete product portfolio at Italy’s major airports. WFS and ATA WFS was founded in 1971 and is for commercial, private or head-of- Italia will also jointly explore other a leading global provider of ground state customers in the region. Soon, business development opportunities handling and technical services, and we also will have product specialists in Italy. the world’s largest cargo handler. for line maintenance, airframe related Today it is present at over 140 major components (ARC) and overhaul on- ATA Italia was founded in 1996 in the airports in more than 20 countries on site.” wake of the liberalization of the Italian five continents. WFS serves 300 airlines ground handling market. It operates globally, handling four million tonnes Lufthansa Technik is also further from five locations; Milan Malpensa, of cargo and serving 50 million airline increasing its other business Rome Fiumicino, Milan Linate, Venezia passengers per annum. In September, activities in Dubai. It will optimize and Catania and serves over 50 WFS was awarded the handling the existing services for nacelle international airlines. In addition to concession for a new 5,000 sq m cargo components and repair operations passenger and baggage handling terminal at Milan Malpensa Airport, for Airframe Related Components and ramp services, it also provides part of a major investment program to (ARC®) and is further evaluating station supervision and administration, increase the airport’s cargo capacity further repair technologies to be aircraft servicing and cleaning, surface to one million tonnes a year by 2020. offered locally. Lufthansa Technik transport for passengers and crew, The air market in Italy grew by 1.5 per 22 23 is also offering its highly efficient flight operations and crew assistance, cent in 2013 to 907,000 tonnes and is engine wash system Cyclean® to load control, and ULD control and expected to increase by a further 2.5 per regional customers. management. cent this year. International Exhibition for Logistics, Cargo Transport and International Trade Great

GLOBAL NEWS flydubaiannounces three new routes business

the UAE to previously underserved markets. The carrier has linked Dubai to 56 underserved destinations since it started its operations in 2009. starts

Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice 21st edition President Commercial (GCC, Subcontinent, Africa) for flydubai, said: “We are committed to bringing here flydubai’s high quality and reliable services to underserved markets like Hargeisa and giving passengers April 7th - 9th – 1pm to 9pm Dubai-based flydubai announced the Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial more options to travel to the UAE and Transamerica Expo Center – Sao Paulo – Brazil addition of three new routes to its Officer at flydubai, said: “2014 beyond through Dubai’s aviation hub. growing network. Flights to Hargeisa continues to be a very busy year for We are sure that both our Economy (Somaliland), Chennai (India), and flydubai. We have announced 26 new Class and Business Class will exceed Nejran (Saudi Arabia) will commence routes since January and took delivery the passengers’ expectations and in the first quarter of 2015, further of eight new aircraft to support the live up to the Dubai brand we proudly Secure your place at Intermodal 2015 expanding the carrier’s footprint to 89 phenomenal growth plans. We are carry in our name.” destinations in 46 countries. very excited about the untapped opportunities in the emerging African flydubai has a brand new fleet of From 5 March 2015, flydubai will markets, the progress the UAE has 43 new Next-Generation Boeing are cargo shippers become the first carrier to operate made on the bilateral front in India and 737-800 aircraft and operates more to Hargeisa, Somaliland from Dubai the ongoing strong ties with Saudi.” than 1,200 flights a week across % looking for with four weekly flights. flydubai has the Middle East, GCC, Africa, 68 new solutions expanded its network in Africa in 2014 The new announced routes underline Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe and 48.436 to 13 points served by 60 weekly flights. flydubai’s commitment to connecting the Indian Subcontinent. high-level Global Jet Centre officially launches in attendees of attendees the UAE % are involved 84 in the purchase Global Jet Centre DWC LLC, a said Claudio Lietaert, Partner and jets from the current 500 registered UAE-based company specialized in Managing Director of Global Jet aircraft to 1375 by 2020. process air charter solutions, has officially Centre. “We are committed to launched in the UAE. Founded in delivering services of the highest As Global Jet Centre operates fully November 2013 at Dubai World standards and to establishing independently, their offers include Central, Al Maktoum International strong relationships with a wide a wide range of business jets and Airport, the company specializes network of loyal customers” he airliners from across the globe. in providing air charter solutions. further added. With this flexibility, the company Collocated Event It offers its customers selected succeeds in getting its VIP’s airborne aircraft from a global network of With the booming of the business in the soonest possible time. Along partner operators and a wide scope aviation sector, Global Jet Centre with Managing Partners Naushad InfraPortos South America – the only event focusing of air charter solutions ranging from sets itself as a growing business, Ahmad and Bashar Beasha, the business, leisure and group traveling providing a wide scope of flexible team offers a combined professional on technology and equipment for ports and terminals to medical evacuations. and fitting air charter solutions for aviation experience of 35 years. The a worldwide customer base. The company has a 24/7 availability to – will now be held at the same time as Intermodal. “Global Jet Centre carefully selects business aviation in the MENA receive requests from customers and operators with an emphasis on Region is expected to be fast source the right aircraft ranging from 24 internationally recognized safety growing to $1.3 billion by 2020. In executive light jets up to wide-body 25 standards certifications and addition, forecasts say the region airliners whether in commercial or Sponsor Organiser reputation for service quality” is expected to triple the number of VIP configurations.

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The ECS Group offers the air cargo industry worldwide knowledge and experience with a complete cargo outsourcing solution and this makes ECS Group a global leader in its area. The portfolio spans across 32 countries with 80 offices, 58 subsidiaries, over 700 employees carrying over 585,000 tonnes of freight for its airline partners.

An award-winning GSSA, ECS Group prides itself on its leadership, entering into long-term partnerships with its airline partners and committing to furthering the airline’s development throughout its network. This involves transparency in the way contracts are drawn up and implemented, and the facility for airlines to keep themselves informed at every stage in the cargo process.

Major services Among the main services offered are GSA, Charter and chartering offers a critical service to forwarders for urgent Handling – all by professional teams at various locations or outstanding shipments, heavy or bulky cargo, materials throughout the world. GSA CARGO ECS offers airlines a for just-in-time manufacturing, hazardous cargo, etc.; and to comprehensive GSA service which encompasses all aspects airlines when their needs exceed their flying capacity or when of cargo capacity management. It enables the airlines to they require substitute aircraft to ensure that they fulfill their maximize their cargo capacity and sales yield, while reducing commitments in case of a temporary aircraft shortage. The their costs. charter activity is carried out worldwide by Efis Air, a specialist subsidiary. The sales and reservations teams, which have earned a reputation for reliability and dedication enable airlines to In addition, ECS offers a direct warehouse handling service benefit from the expertise of a worldwide network; cut their to airlines and forwarders at a number of airports and also costs; a fully automated IT system based on the airline industry handling supervision elsewhere. The handling and supervision standard SITA communications network called Cargospot. This services are a great asset for airlines which benefit from a software provides high-speed communications with airlines, one-stop shop and receive the benefits of optimized all- handlers and forwarders; online and on time confirmations inclusive handling costs and safeguarding yield; high-quality between handlers, forwarders and airlines; online secure service carried out according to each airlines’ requirements access to bookings; automated pre-billing of airlines and in accordance with IATA rules; forwarder satisfaction; strict for advanced computing of cargo revenues; and quality security-based implementation of CCT and X-ray systems; automated reporting. and linked and mutual interest between sales actions and the operational treatment of airline traffic. “ECS is strongly developing now in Interview with the COO Middle East with reference to the Air Cargo Update talked with Adrien Thominet, Chief recent contract for Virgin Atlantic Operating Officer of ECS Group and found out more about ECS Group their offerings in the region and beyond. Starting with the in Dubai and in the Far East where value added services by the ECS Group being a General Sales we have now a new regional and Service Agent (GSSA), Mr Thominet stressed ‘innovation global leader in on creating hub & routes and sales force & strong customer headquarter. Strong development relationship’ among the key tenets. has been seen in India and mainly in Singapore.” Emphasizing the presence of several subsidiaries and the GSSA services roles these subsidiaries play in the Group’s success, Mr Thominet listed them as Aero Cargo International; Globe Air Adrien Thominet, COO, ECS Group Cargo; Nordic GSA; Universal; Efis Air; Gen Air; Global Service The ECS portfolio spans across 32 countries with 80 offices and has Handling; HWF; and Niger Air Cargo, which are all leading GSAs in their territories. 26 reached great heights by entering into long-term partnerships with its airline 27 partners and committing to furthering the airline’s development throughout The next major offering includes charter and brokerage activities that are known to be the key asset within ECS’s In of the latest moves to expand, the HWF Group was acquired its network organization and also a key aspect of global trade. As and this move is expected to strengthen ECS Group’s position COVER STORY COVER STORY

Customers in Dubai use Virgin “Leading is not an achievement, it Atlantic Cargo’s network and fast is a commitment! A commitment air and truck connections through to remain the most innovative, the London to reach destinations in most creative, the most secure in mainland Europe and the United order to provide our customers with States, notably New York, Miami best practices, best services and and Ohio, as well as the UK market. best tools for their cargo business.” - Globe Air Cargo will also market Bertrand Schmoll, CEO ECS Group cargo capacity out of Abu Dhabi on joint venture Virgin Australia’s code- Shiranka Leo, Managing Director of Globe Air Cargo FZE, said: “Virgin Atlantic Cargo has a global reputation for the quality share with Etihad Airways. of its service and we are proud that it has chosen to partner with ECS Group in the UAE. The airline is well-established in the UAE market and with daily services from Dubai and a in Scandinavia. Mr Thominet underlines that the acquisition great international network beyond London, we are confident was due the company’s strong and well known management. of growing its cargo and courier express business from the Although ECS Group’s focus areas seem to be mainly in Europe region.” with regional managers in other regions, there is also a strong emphasis on the Middle East, Africa and Asia as these markets Globe Air Cargo India offer great potential for international businesses. In another development, AirAsia India has appointed Globe Air Cargo India as its Cargo General Sales & Services agent (GSSA) “ECS is strongly developing now in Middle East with reference ahead of the airline’s successful launch. The start-up low-cost to the recent contract for Virgin Atlantic in Dubai and in the airline commenced operations in June from its main operating Far East where we have now a new regional headquarter. base at Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport with Strong development has been seen in India and mainly in flights initially serving Chennai, Goa, and Cochin via three Singapore,” he remarked. A320-200 aircraft. It plans to expand its flight schedule rapidly across India, with the expectation of operating six to eight When asked how the COO evaluates the logistics industry aircraft by mid-2015, at least 25 aircraft by end of 2016, and in the GCC and especially the UAE from the perspective of expanding to 36 aircraft within five years. a GSSA and how he compares the UAE market with Europe The first airline with substantial international investment in terms of maturity, pricing, new technologies as well as to start domestic flights in India, AirAsia India is 49 per cent investments in infrastructure, Mr Thominet said, “The UAE owned by Malaysia based AirAsia, with 30 per cent owned area is strongly growing thanks to the development of the by Tata and the remaining 21 per cent in the airline held by local key carriers and the UAE remains a transit platform with destinations in mainland Europe and the United States, Telestra Tradeplace. sub-Indian continent. Europe still has a lot of local production in the UAE builds upon a longstanding and highly successful notably New York, Miami and Ohio, as well as the UK market. to be exported.” relationship between Virgin Atlantic Cargo and the ECS Group Globe Air Cargo will also market cargo capacity out of Abu Rajendra DUBEY, Country Manager of Globe Air Cargo India, in Italy that stretches back to 1996. This new contract covers Dhabi on joint venture Virgin Australia’s code-share with commented: “We are really pleased to begin working with There are signs of growth in recent months but it is still full GSSA representation including sales, marketing and Etihad Airways. AirAsia India, which promises to become a major player in early to claim that air cargo has fully recovered. So, the operations supervision at Dubai International, Dubai World India’s airline market. Its ambition to expand its flights to a changing role of different modes of transportation in moving Central and Abu Dhabi airports. Steve Hughes, Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s Regional Vice large number of India’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities means that we goods across the globe has been a hot topic. Mr Thominet President Sales for the EMEA region, commented: “Dubai is will have some interesting air cargo capacity to work with, and commented and concluded: “For the coming years there will Virgin Atlantic Cargo previously had separate sales agency a very important and growing market for Virgin Atlantic. As we will apply our tried-and-tested processes and systems to probably be a need to innovate more in terms of logistics partners in the UAE for its freight and courier express services well as cargo that originates in the UAE, it is an important make the best use of that.” solutions (multimodal) as pressure on yields will remain. Also but this has now been brought together through Globe Air connecting point in our network, such as for shipments segmentation of the product will be crucial.” Cargo to simplify its sales for customers. Virgin Atlantic has originating in Colombo, Bangladesh and Sydney that we “AirAsia India is happy to associate with Globe Air Cargo India, served Dubai for over eight years and its daily A330-300 flights transport to France, the US, Canada and Mexico as well as part of the ECS Group that is known for its expertise in air Virgin Atlantic contract in Dubai to London Heathrow each offer around 20 tonnes of cargo 28 the UK. With the UAE economy set to grow by 4-5 per cent cargo. The widespread experience that the ECS Group brings 29 Recently, Globe Air Cargo, part of the ECS Group, has won capacity, generating around 5,000 tonnes of cargo a year. in 2014, we expect to see Globe Air Cargo, as a leading in with complete cargo outsourcing solutions will further the contract to represent Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the UAE. Customers in Dubai use Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s network and GSSA in the region, further improving our performance in intensify AirAsia India’s operation,” Mittu Chandilya, CEO According to the official announcement, this new partnership fast air and truck connections through London to reach this market.” AirAsia India commented. FEATURE FEATURE

dnata’s strategic acquirements Emirates-owned Dubai National dnata has made strategic acquisitions to complement and expand its travel, ground handling and catering services Air Travel Agency, commonly in various markets, invested in new facilities in the UK and known as dnata, is the largest Dubai, and launched a global ‘One Safety’ campaign across its business. suppliers of combined air services provider and travel management In 2013, over GBP130 million went into cargo infrastructure in Dubai, the UK and Singapore, including a brand new cool services company in the UAE. chain facility and web-based monitoring to enhance its Its main functions are ground ability to handle consignments of pharmaceutical products and perishable goods in Singapore and London Heathrow’s handling, catering, information start-of-the-art dedicated cargo hub known as ‘dnata City’. It technology, cargo handling also continues to develop and roll out Calogi, an integrated business environment that enables the cargo community to and travel services across five transact smoothly in a paper-free environment. continents.

dnata plans to shape Dubai World Central into the world’s largest cargo hub. This year, the company was awarded ‘The Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2014 Cargo Airline of The industry’s leader with the Year awards for the second time this year. It again was awarded the same prestigious award at the 2014 ATW event. With these accolades, dnata continues to build its reputation world-class expertise: as the world’s most admired air services provider.

“Each day, in 22 airports around the world, our ground handling teams ensure our customers receive the best service possible,” said Gary Chapman, President of dnata. “From snowstorms to the desert heat, our experts manage some of the world’s busiest airports in some of the most challenging conditions.” dnata dnata’s ground and cargo handling teams around the world The UAE’s largest supplier of combined air and travel management services has support airlines with aircraft appearance, load control and space; a 54,000 sq ft facility with 11,000 sq ft of offices and a made strategic acquisitions to complement and expand its travel, ground handling flight operations, passenger assistance, technical and line 40,000 sq ft building with 8,000 sq ft of office space. maintenance, ramp services and cargo handling for passenger and catering services in various markets and invested in new facilities in the UK belly cargo and freighter cargo. The new facilities will also feature fully automated cargo and Dubai handling systems, a dedicated AVI handling room as well as Internationally, dnata handles more than 70 million pieces of chiller rooms and valuable handling facilities. All are specially- Dubai has become one of the world’s most important cities attract more than 25 million visitors and dnata is set to play a luggage a year, and helps more than 80 million passengers. At its designed to handle peak freighter cargo alongside general in aviation. As part of its long-term vision for social and prominent role in the success of the event. Dubai hub, dnata manages every passenger and cargo aircraft cargo flows. economic progress, Dubai has committed billions of dollars landing or departing Dubai. This translates to more than 360,000 to develop its infrastructure across industry sectors. These Last year, Dubai handled 66.4 million passengers making it the aircraft movements, more than 65 million passengers, and more In addition to these three new facilities, the development will investments are driven not by a desire to be the biggest, but seventh-busiest airport in the world. This year it should overtake than 2.2 million tonnes of air cargo at Dubai International Airport encompass two existing buildings – the 140,000 sq ft Cargo to be world-class. Tokyo, London’s Heathrow, Los Angeles and Chicago’s O’Hare, and offers the same expertise at the newly-opened Al Maktoum Point and West Point, which has a capacity of 79,000 sq ft. and climb to third place – behind Beijing and Atlanta. International at Dubai World Central. Winning the bid to host the World Expo in 2020 has only When completed, the expanded complex will encompass added to this momentum. Over the next six years an Emirates-owned Dubai National Air Travel Agency, dnata City project dnata’s existing 60,000 sq ft self-contained transport yard, estimated US$8.1 billion will be spent on infrastructure commonly known as dnata, is the largest supplier of In total, the dnata City project at London Heathrow comprises where it has a fleet of 85 modern trucks equipped with GPS projects leading up to the event, generating tremendous combined air and travel management services in the UAE. It a 20-acre cargo complex centred around five air freight tracking equipment providing 24/7 coverage with 4,000 truck opportunities for those who are prepared and able to act on it. was established in 1959 in Dubai, with just five employees. warehouses, a transportation facility and yard for airside movements currently servicing 656 flights every week. Since then it has enormously grown as the largest service operations enclosed in a security-fenced area. Three brand 30 31 The will run from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021 provider. Its main functions are ground handling, catering, new facilities at dnata City will provide 206,000 sq ft of new Over the past four years, dnata has built its reputation as a leader at the to-be-constructed Dubai Trade Centre in Jebel Ali at information technology, cargo handling and travel services cargo space. The new, state-of-the-art buildings will consist in the UK air cargo industry with an investment of more than 8 the outskirts of the booming city. The event is expected to across five continents. of a 78,000 sq ft cargo warehouse with 15,000 sq ft of office million pounds. It has improved its cargo flow throughout the FEATURE FEATURE “Each day, in 22 airports around In 2013, over GBP130 million the world, our ground handling went into cargo infrastructure in teams ensure our customers Dubai, the UK and Singapore, receive the best service possible. including a brand new cool chain From snowstorms to the desert facility and web-based monitoring heat, our experts manage some to enhance its ability to handle of the world’s busiest airports in consignments of pharmaceutical some of the most challenging products and perishable goods in conditions.” - Singapore and London Heathrow’s start-of-the-art dedicated cargo Gary Chapman, President of dnata Gary Chapman, President of dnata hub known as ‘dnata City’.

country by expanding its services at Glasgow, Birmingham, East “Last year, dnata handled more than 1.6 million tonnes Midlands, Newcastle and Gatwick airports and expanding its of cargo – the smooth transition of these goods is vitally million (US$ 226 million). In 2013-14, dnata invested a record Manchester facility into a larger refurbished facility. important to our customers and our operations,” said Gary AED 850 million (US$ 232 million) into its business, laying the Chapman. “The RA3 certification ensures cargo moving foundations for future growth. With the expansion of warehouse facilities at each location, through our Dubai facilities arrives efficiently at destinations dnata is now able to handle more than 250,000 tonnes of throughout the EU.” dnata’s international growth continued with the addition cargo across the country. The company has hired 120 full-time of several new companies in its portfolio including the employees to ensure imports and exports transition smoothly acquisition of Broadlex, an aircraft cleaning service provider from airport to airport. To support the network, dnata has in Australia, and Gold Medal Travel Group, one of the leading established a new regional logistics centre, operating road distributors of long-haul travel products in the UK. dnata also feeder services linking the airports. acquired Air Chefs in Italy, by taking over the remaining 50 per cent stake from Servair. However, it has also modernized each of its facility through technology. From handheld devices for workflow Revenue from dnata’s airport operations increased sharply management and barcoding to the latest access control by 15 per cent to reach AED 2.8 billion (US$ 774 million). system technology, dnata has translated the success of its It remains dnata’s largest revenue stream. The year’s Heathrow hub – dnata City to its newest locations. performance was primarily driven by strong volume growth in the UK and Dubai, including first time handling operations RA3 certification at Dubai World Central where commercial passenger flights dnata is the first air service provider to be granted a RA3 began in October, and also in a number of dnata’s other global (Third Country EU Aviation Security Validated Regulated operations including new services from Broadlex. Agents) certification. It is a supply chain security initiative of the European . The certification grants dnata a distinct processes demonstrate a commitment to best practices in dnata’s cargo handling division’s revenue rose by 8 per cent to advantage over similar air service providers as its procedures air cargo security. Emirates Group Security places the highest AED1.2 billion (US$ 318 million), on account of increasing are recognized to be compliant with EU-requirements. commitment in the security and efficiency of Emirates’ air business volumes in the UK and additional road feeder Emirates Group Security collaborated closely with dnata to With the issuance of the RA3 certification, EU-member states cargo operations, ensuring that we apply robust measures to services between both airports in Dubai. Dubai World Central obtain the certification for its premises at Dubai International recognize dnata as a regulated agent, and security controls guarantee that our air cargo are adequately screened and free now accounts for 30 per cent of dnata’s cargo handling Airport and at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). applied to its cargo are of a standard acceptable to European from prohibited items,” added Dr Abdulla Al Hashimi. activities in Dubai. Similar to last year, dnata’s cash balance Union authorities. The RA3 certification complements the of AED 2.4 billion (US$ 663 million) remains strong and the Dr Abdulla Al Hashimi, Divisional Senior Vice President, global air cargo industry’s drive to meet the European Union’s Performance in 2013-14 business delivered a solid AED1.1 billion (US$ 307 million) Emirates Group Security, commented, “Air cargo is such ACC3 requirements – the final phase of which goes into effect In its 55 years of operation, 2013-14 has been dnata’s most operating cash flow in 2013-14. an important commercial aspect of the aviation industry, on 1st July 2014. ACC3 is short form of ‘Air Cargo or Mail successful year. Building on its very strong results in the and therefore its security and efficiency of operations, are Carrier operating into the Union from a Third Country Airport. previous year, dnata increased its revenue to AED 7.6 billion dnata’s employee strength increased to 23,000, a 14 per cent accorded the highest importance. Having dnata’s cargo hub Emirates Group Security recently obtained ACC3 validation for (US$ 2.1 billion), an increase of 14 per cent, through organic growth which includes employees of its newly-acquired growth and as well as strategic international acquisitions. For companies. The majority of dnata’s staff, 60 per cent, are 32 both at Dubai and DWC airports RA3 certified is a significant SkyCargo’s Dubai hub. 33 initiative in working cooperatively with law enforcement the first time in the company’s history, dnata’s international based in the UAE. Today, dnata handles 250 airlines at and regulatory agencies – to strengthen measures towards “With Dubai and DWC being major hubs in the global supply business accounted for 50 per cent of its revenue. dnata 27 airports in nine countries and it is the world’s largest safeguarding and protecting cargo.” chain, it is imperative that local stakeholders in supply chain also outperformed last year’s record profit to reach AED 829 ground handler of the A380. FEATURE FEATURE

In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as the center of the global aviation industry. With powerful players such as Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways breaking records and bucking industry trends with remarkable growth and ambitious expansion plans, the region is a key market for companies throughout the entire aviation supply chain. With the aviation sector’s contribution to GDP set to rise to 32 per cent by 2020 from 28 per cent at present, there will be a Aviation - Dubai’s significant ripple effect on the number of jobs created. Faisal Durrani, Cluttons’ International Research and Business Development manager, said: “Aviation has historically been a significant contributor to the city’s growth. Once again, the sector will deliver the next wave of growth for Dubai, well next wave of growth beyond the current horizon of the Expo2020, which is already translating into a flurry of construction activity across the city. The residential sector will no doubt be an obvious long term benefactor of the significant rise in the number of jobs The aviation sector is a vital part of Dubai’s economic growth and is being created, with both lettings and buyer demand set to rise expected to support more than 322,000 jobs and contribute 28 per cent to significantly as the number of households in the city increases. the emirate’s gross domestic product by the end of the decade However, it is the commercial sector that stands to benefit the most in the short to medium term.”

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MEBAA predicts that the business aviation in the MENA region will grow up to $1.3 billion by 2020, up 152 per cent from the $515 million. Experts underline that no other region has this much potential, and any fears of oversaturation in the market are unfounded.

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Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA), the region’s industry Al Maktoum International Airport at DWC is expected to +91 22 2757 2382 / 2752 6202 +91 22 2757 0550 / 8941 5055  Fax: Tel: show dedicated to business aviation, is taking place from 8-10 become the largest in the world and will be developed in two December at the Dubai World Central (DWC) for the first time. phases. Phase one will include two satellite buildings which The event is organized by F&E Aerospace on behalf of the will jointly be able to handle around 120 million passengers & Expo. Conference

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Ali Al Naqbi, Founding Chairman of MEBAA, remarked: “We are This first phase will take between six and eight years to 3 confident this year’s MEBA event will be an even bigger show complete and the project will cover an area of 56 sq km. It is than the 2012 edition. All the indicators reveal an upswing not anticipated the airport will ultimately be able to accommodate only in confidence in the global economy, but also in business more than 200 million passengers a year after completion, a aviation, and we envisage more companies committing to quarter more than the previous estimate of 160 million. The attending MEBA than ever before. New exhibitors are signing announcement comes as passenger traffic continues to grow at up to attend the region’s business aviation event, while Dubai International Airport and is expected to reach almost 100 returning exhibitors are increasing their investment levels in million by the end of 2020. Silver Sponsor what promises to be the most crucial opportunity for senior industry players to do business within the region.” The announcement of the AED120 billion development plan for DWC is both timely and a strong endorsement of Dubai’s This edition already has the support of leading global exhibitors aviation industry. With limited options for further growth at including sponsor Jetex, UAE; Tag Aeronautics, Canada; Boeing, Dubai International, we are taking that next step to securing

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Boutsen, Monaco; and Cedar Jet Center - MEAG, Lebanon. provide state-of-the-art facilities that revolutionize the airport opportunities experience on an unprecedented scale,” said Paul Griffiths, CEO MEBAA predicts that the business aviation in the MENA region of Dubai Airports. will grow up to $1.3 billion by 2020, up 152 per cent from the $515 million. Experts underline that no other region has this Griffiths added that the aviation sector is a vital part of Dubai’s much potential, and any fears of oversaturation in the market economic growth and is expected to support more than are unfounded. 322,000 jobs and to contribute 28 percent to the emirate’s gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of the decade. Al Maktoum 36

DWC expansion plans International Airport began accepting passengers in October Platinum Sponsors Dubai Airports has announced that His Highness Sheikh last year and currently has a capacity of only about 5 million Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime people per year. Website:www.stattimes.com/ACA2015  [email protected]/[email protected] E-mail: Diamond Sponsor FEATURE Most International Fastest Growing Shifting to DWC This year, MEBA will move to its purpose-built exhibition site at Most Impactful the DWC for its 2014 edition. MEBA recently ran on trial basis for The world’s leading trade fair for The Largest three days at Dubai World Central – the first aviation exhibition Security, Safety & Fire Protection to be staged at the master-planned aerotropolis. It attracted 7,549 attendees from 84 countries – a 20 per cent increase on the 2010 show. January 18 – 20, 2015

“In general the response to the Dubai World Central setting Dubai, UAE was positive, particularly the ease of getting there from the new Dubai areas – but for certain, participants in 2014 will find themselves very much in a business aviation hub as DWC’s Al Maktoum International Airport fixed base operating tenants will be fully operational by then Homeland Security & Policing including Jetex, ExecuJet and Jet Aviation. It will be a focused at DWC is expected to become atmosphere in a market which is rebounding,” added Alison Weller, Managing Director, F&E Aerospace. the largest in the world and will Discover cutting-edge national security be developed in two phases. Execujet’s Managing Director Middle East Mike Berry confirmed at products and solutions Phase one will include two MEBA that his company, which provides aircraft and FBO handling • Government Solutions services is to begin migrating operations from Dubai International, satellite buildings which will jointly from where it has operated since 1999 to DWC, and hopes to • Detection / Disposal operate a from VIP lounge at DWC within the month. be able to handle around 120 • Surveillance / Control Rooms million passengers annually and • Armoured Vehicles / Equipment / Apparel MEBA exhibitors say the region’s business aviation segment is bouncing back after a recessional dip. Athens-headquartered accommodate up to 100 A380 • Security Consulting & Training / Equipment GainJet Aviation, which operates a Middle East base in Kuwait, superjumbos at any given time. • Physical Security / Perimeter Security said region-wide interest supported by emerging demand from • Access Control / Biometrics Africa is creating the buoyancy. • Forensic Solutions / Laboratory Equipment The proposed regulations are a direct response to the dangers Further positivity was highlighted by the UK’s Gama Aviation, posed by the grey market, which reportedly accounts for up to which operates the exclusive FBO in Sharjah and announced 25 per cent of all business aviation operations in the region. The Register online today at MEBA that it has enlarged its UAE fleet by five aircraft Middle East business market is predicted to reach $1.3 billion including the allocation of an Embraer Legacy 600 for the UAE (Dh4.7 billion) by 2020, growing at a compounded annual rate www.intersecexpo.com/16 capital market. of 9.4 per cent in the next two years, according to an Infiniti Research report. “Seriously business is good here – our business from Sharjah For more information: has risen 40 per cent since our exclusive FBO opened in The grey market loosely refers to private aircraft owners, who, www.intersecexpo.com/hp February. We have been really busy at this show and it is without an air operator’s certificate (AOC), conduct illegal a crucial element in our marketing strategy,” said Andy charter flights. Severe undercutting of organized market rates Patsaslides, Director of Marketing, Gama Aviation Ltd. for business jets by up to $10,000 per hour is common practice in grey market transactions. Business aviation rules In 2012 MEBA event, Ali Al Naqbi, the founding chairman of Al Naqbi described the grey market as ‘a disaster for this region’, MEBA Association, outlined a policy where a joint initiative and says stakeholders have a lot of work to do if the fledgling agreement was reached with US-based General Aviation industry is to eventually win the fight against the profit-eating Manufacturers’ Association (GAMA). MEBA has also been parallel operators. collaborating with 23 other regional authorities on the much- needed legislation. One of the greatest frustrations in attempting to confront the grey market, Al Naqbi adds, is identifying the root cause of the “Today all the rules and regulations for business aviation are the problem and being able to define it. “It could be the operator, same as those for commercial airlines, but we are a completely the GCAA, the airports, the FBOs (fixed based operators), the Supporters different operation,” Ali Al Naqbi said in an interview. “So we pilots — we just don’t know. It’s the whole environment that’s 38 have been drafting specific rules for business aviation which are made it so complicated. So now we are working to define not currently in existence. And we should be able to launch the what exactly the grey market is. It’s a long process, but it program during the show as a way to kick things off.” needs to be done.” FEATURE FEATURE

Storing and securing Andrew Calthorpe CEO Condo Protego

Increasingly, smart cities are forging public-private sensitive data partnerships, with third party organizations delivering benefits such as utilities monitoring in buildings, mobile apps for finding parking spaces, and connected healthcare solutions for The UAE ranks second in the world As the GCC ramps up its smart city ambitions, sustainable IT emergency response. and first in the Middle East and plans are needed to store and secure sensitive data, industry Africa for government usage of Big Data getting bigger experts warn Reflecting the growth in Big Data, technology research firm information and communications IDC predicts the global Big Data technology and services technology in the 2014 World Across the region, smart cities are starting to become a importance. According to the integrated master plan, there market will grow to US$32.4 billion by 2017. In a world where reality – including Dubai, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Holy will be eight districts including the Aviation District; the data needs to be accessed around-the-clock, smart cities Economic Forum’s Global Makkah Municipality, and Qatar’s Lusail City. Smart Cities can Logistics District; and the Residential District with the airport are preparing disaster recovery solutions for human error Information Technology Report, enhance communication, and deliver economic benefits, boasting a total of five runways being the centerpiece of the and disasters. MENA cities face three times as many natural with Navigant Research predicting the global Smart City billion-dollar project. In such an immense project with many disasters as in the 1980s, according to the World Bank. and the country has ambitious technology market will grow from US$6.1 billion in revenue interdependent components, the IT systems will play a key “Data security on public and private clouds is vital, with city plans to continue developing its in 2012 to US$20.2 billion by 2020. Leveraging millions of role to ensure continous operational efficiency, safety and officials always concerned about how to keep smart city data sensors in everyday objects, smart cities generate petabytes security for all parties involved. anonymous and abstract,” adds Bhaskar. “Smart cities are IT infrastructure with Dubai set to of data delivered via networks, with data analyzed by cloud- equally concerned about ‘natural disasters or hackers stealing establish itself as a smart city in the based Big Data solutions. “Smart Cities need long-term IT plans and training to manage citizen information.” and protect the vast amount of data, covering storage, next three years. When it comes to ‘cities within cities’ such as the ambitious security, and backup recovery solutions. Data must be used 40 With the public and private sector increasingly turning their 41 Dubai World Central (DWC) project which includes already properly by the city, while also protecting citizens and fending physical IT infrastructure to the cloud, Gartner Inc. predicts the operational Al Maktoum International Airport in Jebel Ali off hackers,” says Savitha Bhaskar, General Manager at data MENA’s cloud market to reach US$4 billion by 2017, with the to grow from US$41 billion in 2011 to US$241 billion by 2020, at the outskirts of Dubai, the IT infrastructure gains high storage and protection experts Condo Protego. public cloud at US$1.1 billion. The global cloud market is set according to Deloitte. FEATURE

will translate into progressive change within a variety of “I’m confident that the GCC’s visionary leaders will industries in the region, including government, healthcare, demonstrate to the world how smart city technology can lead logistics, and finance. the way in enhancing daily lives, and making everyone safer,” remarks Bhaskar. Most large companies store at least 100 terabytes of data, and on average more than one-third of this data is unstructured, Effective data management according to a Microsoft survey of 282 US IT decision-makers. In other remarks, industry experts highlight that a complete However, experts emphasize that in order to truly make the approach to managing data, from accessibility to storage and most of collated data, effective and reliable information disposal, is imperative to retaining its value. With figures from management policies must be in place. Traditional approaches the IDC showing that UAE spending on business analytics to managing information, such as simply storing archived software is expected to double in a span of four years, from data off-site and on external drives, are no longer options US$33.7 million in 2013 to US$69.4 million in 2017, data for companies looking to maintain a competitive edge by generation in the country is set to increase dramatically. adapting to the constantly evolving business environment. However, choosing how to handle exceptionally large sums of “The importance of data is not simply determined by time, data is a common challenge faced by many businesses, and but also by value. For example at a policy-making level, some experts warn that the mismanagement of this information information might be dated but is crucial to tracking patterns could dilute from its value. and trends,” explains Bhaskar.

“‘Information Lifecycle Management’ is no longer industry jargon, but an integral component to effectively managing However, experts emphasize that data, from the moment it is created until the moment it is disposed,” said Andrew Calthorpe, CEO Condo Protego. in order to truly make the most “ILM means managing information with the objective of of collated data, effective and ensuring the right data is stored on the right platform, at the right cost, that it is accessible as deemed necessary, and that reliable information management it is protected. Lifecycle management should not be viewed policies must be in place. Traditional as a product or service, but as a fundamental approach to managing data, from policy development to implementation. approaches to managing “The manner in which a corporation applies this will ultimately information, such as simply determine the value of data as an asset and its potential for influencing strategy.” storing archived data off-site and on external drives, are no longer IT professionals across the UAE agree. In a 2013 EMC options for companies looking to Corporation survey of 237 IT decision-makers across the country, 87 per cent believed their company could be maintain a competitive edge by improved through better use of data. In addition 45 per adapting to the constantly evolving cent felt they had gained a competitive edge through Big Data analytics, with 67 per cent agreeing that their senior business environment. managers trust the insights derived from Big Data to make transformative business solutions. “There is a delicate balance between cost-efficiency, security The UAE ranks second in the world and first in the Middle and accessibility that must be maintained, and this balance East and Africa for government usage of information and can only be achieved through a thorough assessment and communications technology in the 2014 World Economic evaluation of the information an entity possesses.” Forum’s Global Information Technology Report, and the As a specialist value added reseller, Condo Protego offers country has ambitious plans to continue developing its IT solutions covering data protection and availability storage, infrastructure with Dubai set to establish itself as a smart city with a strong focus on Symantec and EMC products. The IT in the next three years. company has Master Specialization in four areas, namely Archiving and e-Discovery, Storage Management, Data This is an ambition shared by neighboring countries, with Protection Plus and High Availability. Condo Protego was IT spending by MEA governments expected to increase by the first partner in the region to have passed the rigorous 42 7.3 per cent to US$32 billion this year, according to 2014 quality control processes and trainings to achieve Master predictions by IDC. In addition to similar smart city initiatives Specialization and currently is the only partner in the UAE that in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, researchers expect these predictions has achieved Master Specialization. EVENTS ICAO Conflict Zone Virgin Atlantic Task Force adopts Cargo promotes work program career development opportunities

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to sponsor the British International The Third Meeting of the International Civil Aviation Freight Association’s (BIFA) ‘Young Freight Forwarder of the Organization’s (ICAO’s) Task Force on Risks to Civil Aviation Year’ award for the fourth consecutive year to promote the arising from Conflict Zones (TF-RCZ) arrived at its successful international career opportunities the industry has to offer to conclusion with participants expressing clear satisfaction with motivated and talented young people. the substantial progress achieved. The Young Freight Forwarder category is open to individuals The proposed work program adopted, designed to keep working for a BIFA Member company who are under the age passengers safe from conflict zone risks wherever they fly and of 32, with, preferably, a minimum of two years’ employment regardless of their airline of choice, will now be packaged for in the freight industry. Individuals are nominated by their assessment by a wider cross-section of ICAO’s 191 Member employers for the award and the winner is selected by a States during the UN agency’s High-level Safety Conference judging panel led by BIFA’s Director General, Robert Keen. slated for 2–5 February 2015. The winner will receive their award at the annual BIFA Freight The Task Force participants reaffirmed during the final session Awards Ceremony in London on 22 January 2015, which brings that the world civil aviation system can rise to the challenges together over 500 executives from the British freight industry. being presented by conflict zones. They also expressed particular satisfaction with the work completed by its team of Robert Keen said: “It’s great to have a global brand that is international experts on the types of risks to civil aviation over so well-known by the younger generation as the sponsor conflict zones. These risk assessment categories are intended of this award. Getting young people into freight forwarding to provide guidance to both airlines and States in the future and logistics is vital. They are the future of the industry, and were key outcome being sought. which offers an amazing variety of opportunities for personal development and early career progression.” The final Task Force session also saw ICAO being commended for its intention to accept inputs to the 2015 High Level John Lloyd, Director of Cargo at Virgin Atlantic, said: “We Safety Conference on a prototype centralized information are proud to sponsor this award and to support BIFA’s sharing system. Centralized information sharing is thought to commitment to attract and develop the next generation of be critical to improved conflict zone risk mitigation moving freight industry leaders. We understand the 2013 winner forward, and the related recommendations were expected Phoebe Rockwood of Damco UK is continuing to make 44 to be largely informed by the promising trials of a European great progress in her career development and now has full version of the system which has now undergone some responsibility for one of Damco’s biggest European accounts. preliminary trials. We hope the next winner of the award will be equally inspired EVENTS

TH WORLD CARGO SHANGHAI 9SYMPOSIUM 10 – 12 MARCH 2015

Call for increased efforts to realize single ASEAN shipping market

Maritime leaders have said good progress is being made in The maritime industry across the region is currently the creation of a single ASEAN shipping market – a key pillar undertaking a number of activities to ensure it is ready to in the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community capture the benefits the AEC will present. The Philippines, for (AEC) – but said there is still more to do to realize this goal. example, is pursuing several major port projects. These include The announcement follows the closing of the 25th ASEAN deploying more technology-driven processes to improve Summit in Myanmar where leaders from across ASEAN the delivery of the country’s port services and reforming the discussed progress to date and steps the region needs to take model of cargo-handling tariffs. At the same time, countries to accomplish the remaining objectives in the AEC Blueprint like Malaysia and Brunei are holding discussions on increased ahead of the 2015 deadline. maritime cooperation. Industry experts agreed that while significant progress is being made, there are still some S.S Teo, Managing Director, Pacific International Lines and challenges to navigate. speaker at Sea Asia 2015, said the AEC will open up significant opportunities for the region’s maritime industry. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chief Executive Officer BW Group and speaker at Sea Asia 2015 said the rise in local content is one “ASEAN is the new growth frontier – it is a region of 600 million example: “Domestic economic policy in a number of markets people with a fast-emerging middle class, young populations is calling for high levels of local content. Under these policies, Join us to discuss together on how can we transform our industry and an expected GDP growth rate of around five per cent companies are required to build a proportion of their assets for the better of all? for the next five years. The AEC will remove trade barriers, locally, employ local crew and, in some cases, align with local encouraging further regional growth. partners in order to trade within that country. The 9th edition of the World Cargo Last year the event attracted more than 1000

“This will lead to greater intra-and-extra regional cargo “The industry needs to come together with public and private Symposium - your premier “must attend” event delegates from the entire value chain who movements which create opportunities for the broader sector partners to navigate this challenge. Participation in in the cargo industry - is going to Shanghai. reported a satisfaction rate of 99%. 46 maritime industry. It’s clear that a lot has been achieved but we global forums such as Sea Asia is an essential part of this – they need to work together to take the final steps in realizing the allow all players to come together and discuss ways to drive the goal of a single ASEAN market,” he said. industry forward,” he said. For more information: www.iata.org/events/wcs EVENTS UITP attends first UN First Saudi Advisory Group on Maritime Congress sustainable transport inaugurated

Alain Flausch Secretary General UITP

C UITP (International Association of Public Transport) attended M the first UN high-level Advisory Group on sustainable transport in New York with UITP Secretary General, Alain Flausch, H.E. Dr Jubarah Bin Eid Al-Suraiseri Y

Saudi Arabian Minister of Transport CM presenting the conclusions of the first meeting on behalf of the Chairman of Saudi Ports Authority

co-chairs to the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon. MY

CY The establishment of the 12-person Group, comprised of H.E. Dr Jubarah Bin Eid Al-Suraiseri, the Saudi Arabian CMY government, civil society and private sector leaders, reflects the Minister of Transport and Chairman of Saudi Ports Authority, importance of sustainable transport in addressing major global inaugurated the first Saudi Maritime Congress on 25 November K challenges. Affordable, accessible and clean means of transport, 2014 in east coast city of Dammam. The congress opened with relying on public transport and non-motorized alternatives, will an official introduction from Eng. Abdul Aziz Mohammed Al be a key characteristic of sustainable cities in the future. Tuwaijri, President, Saudi Ports Authority and Chairman of the Organising Committee, followed by HE Dr Jubarah Bin Eid “The future of cities around the world looks bleak if we do not Al-Suraiseri, who delivered the opening address. The minister start taking action on sustainable transport,” said Alain Flausch. stressed how important a vibrant and healthy maritime “The High Level Advisory Group is ready to unlock the huge industry was to the overall Saudi economy. potential of sustainable transport to contribute to poverty alleviation, sustainable growth and sustainable urbanization”. The conference, which was organized by Seatrade along with its strategic partner The National Shipping Company of “The opportunities for sustainable transport are profound Saudi Arabia (Bahri), has attracted over 300 maritime industry and we must take action,” Mr. Ban said. “Transport is vital for professionals, which have gathered for two days of insightful everyone, and with the right mix of solutions sustainable analysis and interactive panel discussions, addressing current transport will help us to realise a better future by helping industry issues and debating the latest trends and analysis. to reduce poverty while protecting the planet and driving economic growth.” Mr. Ban requested that the Group ensure The Seatrade brand is now part of UBM Live that connects the close alignment of transport with inclusive and equitable people and creates opportunities for companies across five growth, social development, and environmental protection. continents to develop new business, meet customers, launch new products, promote their brands and expand their markets. The Group will provide a global message and Through premier brands such as Seatrade, Routes, CPhI, IFSEC, recommendations on sustainable transport and will publish 48 Ecobuild, and many others, UBM Live exhibitions, conferences, a ‘Global Transport Outlook Report’ by July 2016 to provide awards programs, publications, websites and training and analytical support for these recommendations and help certification programs are an integral part of the marketing mobilize action in support of sustainable transport. plans of companies across seven industry sectors.

AIRPORTS AIRPORTS Nippon Cargo Airlines October traffic HKIA Midfield Development ADIA expands services at Frankfurt- boosts year on schedule for end-2015 inaugurates inauguration Hahn Airport end forecast new VIP for Dubai Terminal International

Passenger traffic at Dubai International rose 5.7 per cent in October putting the airport on track to eclipse the 71 million passenger mark by year-end, according to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic in October totalled 5,989,007 compared to 5,667,698 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase of 5.7 per Airport Authority Hong Kong an additional 10 million passengers a cent. Year to date traffic rose 6.1 per cent (AA) announced that the Midfield year.” Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the newly to 58,411,554 compared to 55,046,863 Development at Hong Kong constructed, luxury VIP Terminal at Abu recorded during the same period in 2013. International Airport (HKIA) reached Located west of Terminal 1, between Dhabi International Airport, in partnership a milestone with the concourse’s the two existing runways, the with National Aviation Services (NAS). Aircraft movements grew 1.6 per cent topping-out ceremony, marking solid 105,000-square-metre, five-level The terminal is set to offer a world-class to 32,798, up marginally from the 32, progress toward the project’s targeted Midfield Concourse is a core part of travel experience to all passengers using 279 recorded during October 2013. Year completion by end-2015. HKIA’s Midfield Development. The Abu Dhabi International Airport as their to date movements totalled 290,779 concourse will be equipped with destination of choice. compared to 305,596 in the same The ceremony was officiated by Professor 20 new aircraft parking stands, and Relying on the good services at friendly infrastructure at Frankfurt- period last year, a contraction of 4.8 per Anthony Cheung, Secretary for Transport passengers will be able to access it from H.E. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, the Japanese Hahn airport will allow us to increase cent largely due to the shift of all pure and Housing, Vincent Lo, Chairman of Terminal 1 via an extended automated Abu Dhabi Airports officially opened the Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) started the new service,” according to Frank cargo flights as well as general aviation the AA and Fred Lam, Chief Executive people mover. Begun in 2011, the terminal with a ribbon cutting ceremony an export-related ‘Live Animal Service’ Schlund, the General Manager of NCA to Al Maktoum International at Dubai Officer of the AA. Over 200 guests and development’s construction is within a together with Hassan El-Houry, Chief (AVI) and the first animals have already Germany. At Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, World Central (DWC) earlier this year business partners attended the event, budget of more than HK$10 billion and Executive Officer of National Aviation been loaded at the airport. Pythons, cargo-companies benefit from round- and the temporary reduction of flights which commemorated the topping-out of has so far created over 2,000 jobs. Services (NAS). colubrids and beaded lizards were the the-clock-operations and veterinarians experienced during the 80 day runway concrete structure of the building. first ‘air passengers’ loaded by Nippon who are always available. “We are very refurbishment project earlier this year. The The new Midfield Concourse is being H.E. Mansoori said: ‘The main objective Cargo Airlines (NCA). In the future the pleased that we have convinced another number of passengers per flight was 192 Professor Cheung said, “Over the past built according to an environmentally behind this new proposition is to company plans the frequent export of cargo-client of our customer service,” during October unchanged from October decade, air traffic at HKIA had grown friendly design with more than 35 enhance the service level offered at living animals. said Christoph Goetzmann, Sales 2013, while the year-to-date average was by 65%. Up to October this year, HKIA green features across its construction Abu Dhabi International Airport to Manager at Frankfurt-Hahn airport. 212 passengers per flight, up 6.5 per cent has reported year-on-year passenger and operational aspects. The facility passengers from all travelling classes. The animals’ journey started at from the same period last year. and cargo growth of 5.6% and 6.4% will become one of the first buildings Through the new VIP Terminal, Abu Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and went to The possibility to ship living animals is respectively. These are most impressive in Hong Kong to be certified with the Dhabi Airports aims to provide the Tokyo (NRT). NCA more than fulfils used frequently by many cargo airlines The Indian subcontinent was the top market figures much envied by some other BEAM Plus Gold Standard, an industry- ultimate in privacy, luxury and security the requirements that prescribe a at Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. The handling in terms of growth in overall passenger international airports.” wide environmental assessment through unique personalized services.” ventilated and heated aircraft for for NCA is taken over by the company numbers (+121,669 passengers) closely scheme for buildings that is recognized transport. Additionally the temperature VG Cargo GmbH, located at Frankfurt- followed by Western Europe (113,032 Mr Lo said, “The Midfield expansion by the Hong Kong Green Building The new 924 sq m facility is set to boost can be precisely regulated because the Hahn Airport. “We are pleased that passengers), Asia (+73,675) and Africa will come just in time to help HKIA Council. Low-energy lighting systems, the airport’s capacity and encourage even aircrafts being used are state of the art. NCA is expanding their service”, added (31,405). In terms of percentage growth* meet its faster-than-expected traffic high-performance glazing panels, solar more passengers to use the airport. It will This ensures that the “guests” feel at Valerij Eck, Head of Operations at Eastern Europe (+22 per cent) was the growth. Last year we saw another shading and north-facing skylights have be operated by National Aviation Services home on board. VG Cargo. “Customer satisfaction is strongest market followed by Asia (15.4 record-breaking year for passenger been incorporated in the building’s (NAS), an internationally recognized 52 53 always our first priority including the per cent) while declines were recorded in volume and flight movements. With design, and the principles of reusing aviation services provider, which currently “Our departure density in conjunction processing and handling of live animals Russia & CIS (-8.2 per cent), AGGC (-3.7 the completion of the new passenger and recycling will be adopted in its day- provides Golden Class services in with modern aircraft and the cargo- for transport.” per cent) and Middle East (-3.2 per cent). concourse, HKIA will be able to serve to-day operations wherever possible. Terminals 1 and 3. TRUCKING TRUCKING Trans-Man New Kenworth Imperial Cargo Tata Motors Mitsubishi Daimler Truck receives 10,000th trucks orders 60 long- to launch AMT Fuso Trucks registers high haul trucks from sales vehicle delivery introduces in commercial starts Morocco MAN from Renault more diverse vehicles delivery Trucks applications and customization

Kenworth announces three important new options for its medium duty cabovers that open the door for even more diverse customer applications and body customization.

The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for Tata Motors is planning to launch the custom bodies; right-side steer Imperial Cargo, a division of JSE-listed automated manual transmission (AMT), Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus for street sweeping, refuse and Imperial Group, has procured 60 MAN in its commercial vehicles in a bid to Corporation (MFTBC) recently Daimler Trucks North America The Renault Trucks T, International road maintenance applications TGS 26.440 truck-tractors to service its consolidate its position in the segment. announced its subsidiary Mitsubishi announced October was the company’s Truck of the Year 2015, is continuing and expanded PACCAR PX-7 line-haul operations in southern Africa. The company, which has over 60 per Fuso Truck Europe-sociedade Europeia best month for orders of Class 6-8 trucks to consolidate its success. The engine ratings. The new vehicles will join the 44 MAN cent market share in the domestic De Automoveis Sa (MFTE), Tramagal, with 31,304 units ordered in NAFTA and 10,000th Euro 6 vehicle produced at TGS 26.440 units currently operating commercial vehicle sector, is currently Portugal, has started delivery of FUSO export markets. The number is also a the Bourg-en-Bresse plant in France Kenworth’s clear frame rail package, in the Imperial Cargo fleet which now developing on its own the AMT Canter light-duty trucks to Morocco. new industry bench mark, according to has now been delivered to the Polish introduced earlier this year, has been numbers more than 350 trucks. technology. AMT has recently been the company. Trans-Man haulage company. The key improved and provides nearly 12 more introduced in various passenger cars, Yasuyuki Sudo, MFTBC Director of presentation ceremony took place inches of space for body installations. MAN Truck & Bus SA’s Managing including its sedan Zest as well as Sales & Market Management EMEA/ Industry orders were up 61.2 per cent on 13 November 2014, in Warsaw. Director Geoff du Plessis said: “A key Maruti Suzuki’s small car Celerio. Americas/Oceania, said: “Our sales in over September and DTNA’s orders Olivier de Saint-Meleuc, Renault The clear frame rail package and exhaust objective of MAN in southern Africa is to Africa have been very strong driven by alone made up 51.9 per cent of the Trucks Sales Director for the EMEA package gives body builders even more gain market leadership in the long-haul “We are looking to provide AMT its domestic demand in infrastructure industry’s total in the same segment zone, presented the vehicle’s keys to room for customization. It frees up frame sector by supplying fuel efficient trucks technology in products like the Prima and transportation sectors. With as detailed in a recent report by ACT Krzysztof Mancewicz. space back-of-cab and allows body that significantly lower total-cost-of- trucks, Xenon XT pickup truck and light additional new products in the pipeline, Research. In that report, orders from builders flexibility with their components. ownership. It is encouraging to know commercial vehicle Ultra. These are we plan to further grow with the market large fleets in October led to a near For his part, Zoltan Tringer, Renault that as an organization committed expected to hit the market in the next in the medium- to long-term.” record boom in truck orders. Trucks’ Sales Director for Market “The result is that Kenworth cabover to safety, quality and environmental financial year,” Tata Motors Executive Central East Europe, stressed the applications have been extended protection, Imperial Cargo has found Director Commercial Vehicles Ravi According to Sudo, the company is “The number of incoming orders importance of this market for Renault literally. This combination also allows the MAN TGS more than capable of Pisharody said. significantly increasing its sales in Africa generated by Daimler Trucks North Trucks: “Poland is one of the biggest for additional transmission PTO meeting its stringent criteria within with 7,300 trucks and buses sold in America in October demonstrates markets in this part of Europe, with clearance, which is a plus, especially these areas.” Tata Motors is working to develop the first nine months of 2014 (+37pc). that our strategy is effective and that great sales potential. We are very for construction applications,” said Kurt the technology indigenously in order In Morocco, sales increased to 1,400 our vehicles provide customers with pleased to see that the interest in our Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director. As a purpose-built long-haul prime- to keep the costs down, he added. units in the same period representing a tangible benefits,” said Wolfgang new range and Renault Trucks T in mover, the 6x4 MAN TGS 26.440 is When asked about the benefits of strong show for the company (+15pc). Bernhard, board member of Daimler in particular keeps growing here, not The K270 and K370 cabovers can now equipped with a 12.419 litre in-line AMT technology in the commercial charge of trucks and buses. only from so far customers, but also be specified with the PACCAR PX-7 common-rail diesel engine with a vehicle space, Head of Tata Motors Reflecting MFTBC’s momentum in the new ones. This is so, as with this engine at a new top rating of 260 hp power rating of 324kW at 1700-1900r/ Engineering Commercial Vehicles AK the overall African continent, the DTNA says that its trucks make up new range, we are able to offer haulage and 660 lb-ft of torque, in addition to min, and a torque output of 2100Nm Jindal said: “It gives better fuel efficiency company had just launched its latest nearly 38 per cent of the industries companies a perfect tool – excellent, a new 200 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque at 1000-1400r/min. It boasts a double than a manual transmission and clutch Canter light-duty truck for South Class 6-8 NAFTA retail sales. It 54 55 reliable and highly efficient trucks that rating. The standard engine rating is sleeper cab, automated manual life also increases, which leads to more Africa where the trucks are being sells commercial vehicles under the help them keep operation costs under 220 hp with 520 lb-ft of torque, mated transmission with a ZF retarder, air savings for the consumer. Also it is produced and distributed locally Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit and control”. with an Allison 5-speed transmission. suspension and hypoid rear axles. great for drivers.” since September 2014. Thomas Built nameplates. QUICKReference

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