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AMAC Aerospace opens new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

eNethersole — Wed, 24 May 2023 15:33:39 +0000

The new office is headed by Ghalib al Subeaei, who has a wealth of aviation knowledge behind him and is well connected in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region.

AMAC Aerospace has recently opened a new office in the Middle East. The purpose of the new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is an initial start to respond to the business demand which is on the increase from the region. There is a tremendous presence of Business and Commercial aviation that resides in Saudi Arabia and as such, AMAC Aerospace wish to have a presence on site and offer the expertise and professionalism that the company is known for at their headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

“We wish to bring Swiss excellence to Saudi Aviation whereby we can ensure that our existing and potential clients are able to experience the attention to detail that aircraft deserve whether in activities of Maintenance, Completion/Refurbishments or in any form of required work,” explains Bernd Schramm, Group COO AMAC Aerospace.

The new office is headed by Ghalib al Subeaei, who has a wealth of aviation knowledge behind him and is well connected in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region. His technical competencies and his connections to the industry on ground in Saudi Arabia and further afield are well received.

“The AMAC Aerospace Group of Companies wish Ghalib al Subeaei the best of luck with the new venture with AMAC. The AMAC team will support Ghalib in every step he makes during the initial launch of AMAC Saudi Arabia. Ghalib has joined AMAC delegations at foreign exhibition shows already and we are eager to introduce him to the wider networks that we have during EBACE, 2023,” said Bernd Schramm, Group COO AMAC Aerospace.

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pIvanova — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:12:41 +0000

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Could Nigeria become an MRO giant?

According to industry experts, Nigeria is strategically positioned to serve as an aircraft maintenance repair & overhaul (MRO) hub for the entire west African region.

The Nigerian Government, as far back as 2016, made a case for the establishment of a comprehensive MRO facility through a public private partnership (PPP) arrangement.

Even though this proposal is yet to translate into reality, there have been pockets of efforts to address aircraft maintenance needs in Nigeria.

The need is obvious. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) currently records 23 active domestic airlines and 913 licensed engineers in its records.

Intensive maintenance supervision has in recent years, become increasingly crucial, especially for scheduled passenger airlines in the sub region, some of which operate aircraft that are more than 15 years old.

According to Oladeji Folayan, a certified airline auditor, a scheduled passenger airline with more than five aircraft in its fleet is expected to own an aircraft maintenance facility. However, some airlines in the west and central African sub region do not have approved maintenance organisation (AMO) status.

Scheduled commercial airlines in Nigeria conduct their major maintenance checks overseas, spending huge sums of money that could have been saved in foreign exchange, and losing job opportunities to foreign service providers.

It is estimated that if a well-equipped MRO centre was established in the country, it could produce savings of $12 million annually.

Overseas aircraft maintenance, purchase of spares, aircraft leasing and simulator training, combine to add demand pressure to the value of the Nigeria naira, thereby affecting the entire economy negatively.

However, there are some pockets of good news. For example, 59-year-old Aero Contractors, based at based at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, has NCAA’s AMO certificate and provides B737 classic C checks, offering both line and heavy maintenance services.

Apart from B737 classic, the company has carried out maintenance checks on bombardier Q300, Q400 and other aircraft types for companies in Nigeria, Ghana and the DRC, using its technical and engineering manpower.

Another certified private AMO in Nigeria is 7 Star Global Hangar, which provides aircraft repair and maintenance services, covering A to D checks inspections and support.

In December last year, it successfully conducted C-check maintenance for MD83 aircraft operated by Nigeria’s Dana Air.

Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Nigeria, has a state government-owned MRO hangar, built for maintenance of two B747 aircraft, A320-300 series and all CRJs.

The government has a partnership deal with Airbus to train specialised technical personnel for the facility.

Because of the huge volume of capital required to set up a comprehensive MRO facility, which involves a long gestation period before expecting a return on investment, many MROs take advantage of grants or partnerships as opportunities for start-ups.

Amos Akpan, lead consultant of the Etimfri aviation group, believes the government should provide support and enable the growth of the available facilities in Nigeria into world-class facilities. He called on the government to move from proposals to workable ideas, using what is available as launchpads. He also called for more investment in training infrastructure for maintenance personnel at aviation training institutions in Nigeria.

Sani Ahmadu, director of business development, corporate affairs, at 7 Star Global Hangar, believes that, with collaboration, the industry will witness a cost-saving culture, capable of sustaining airlines in the country.

Meanwhile, Achuzie Ezenagu, chief executive officer of Toucan Aviation Support Services, also made a case for cooperation between government and industry stakeholders as a response to the cost-intensive nature of MRO investment.

Apart from saving foreign exchange, creating an MRO hub for Nigeria would, believe the experts, provide employment, encourage skills acquisition and technology in the entire region, enable the regulatory authorities to monitor more closely the airworthiness of aircraft, and also cut costs for airline operators.

Chiedu Albinus Emeke

Chiedu has been a West Africa correspondent for African Aerospace since 2016.

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Falcon Aviation and Pratt & Whitney Canada sign maintenance programme

eNethersole — Tue, 23 May 2023 09:06:42 +0000

The maintenance programme, designed around Falcon Aviation Service’s operational environment and tailored to their mission-specific engine maintenance needs, will cover the maintenance and support for three De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft powered by six Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150 engines. The agreement marks another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the two companies which began in 2014.

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s FMP service is designed to provide customers with a market-competitive rate and cost protection that enables effective engine fleet maintenance. The service is an exclusive offering from Pratt & Whitney Canada and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality services and solutions for its global customer base.

Under the terms of the contract, Falcon Aviation Services will benefit from a range of services, including planned shop visits, engine rental support, FAST™ (Full Flight Data Acquisition, Storage and Transmission) solution subscription and Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM) analysis. The comprehensive provisions ensure that Falcon Aviation’s fleet remains in optimal condition, allowing for seamless operations and enhanced reliability.

Senior Leadership Members of Pratt & Whitney Canada and Falcon Aviation Services speakers:

Irene Makris, Vice President, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada
Ismael Rhissa Zakary, Director, Corporate development and EMEA Strategy. Pratt & Whitney Canada CSC Europe
Capt. Ramandeep Oberoi, Chief Operating Officer, Falcon Aviation Services
Ahmad Abdel Hamid, MRO Sales Manager, Falcon Aviation Services

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ExecuJet MRO Services Africa awarded authorised service centre for Embraer

eNethersole — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:14:26 +0000

The decision represents an expansion of the aircraft manufacturer’s service network in the region.

“We are pleased to partner with ExecuJet for supporting our customers in Africa. The region has a great potential to grow and Embraer Services & Support is prepared to work closely with ExecuJet to offer the best services for our clients”, said Frank Stevens, Vice President Embraer MRO Services – Global, Embraer Services & Support.

ExecuJet based at South Africa’s Lanseria International Airport near Johannesburg has been operating in Africa for more than 30 years and is the leading business aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organisation in the region.

Vince Goncalves, Regional Vice President Africa at ExecuJet MRO Services, said: “We have been supporting Embraer business jets for many years and have a long and trusted relationship with the aircraft manufacturer.”

ExecuJet is already locally and internationally certified to do line and heavy maintenance on Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 business jets.

“I think we were chosen to be the authorised service centre, because of our good customer reputation and our international footprint. Our other facilities, such as the Middle East and Australia, are already Embraer-approved.,” says Goncalves.

“Local customers now have enhanced support in-region and we have the backing of Embraer allowing us, for example, to do warranty work.”

Goncalves says under the new agreement with Embraer, ExecuJet MRO Services Africa is expanding its Embraer MRO capability to include the Phenom 100 and 300 series aircraft, Embraer’s entry-level and light jet family.

“Customers within the region and those flying into Africa from elsewhere can expect their aircraft to be well-supported by our improved capabilities and professional trained technicians,” says Goncalves.

ExecuJet MRO Services Africa has invested in more tooling to support the Embraer product and has already inducted qualified engineers to support the growing demand of the Embraer Phenom 300 series in Africa.

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Rolls-Royce successfully tests UltraFan technology demonstrator

eNethersole — Thu, 18 May 2023 13:57:31 +0000

The first tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

This is a historic moment for Rolls-Royce – it’s the first time in 54 years the aero-engine manufacturer has tested a brand-new engine architecture and is proof of what can be achieved when industry and Governments work together.

Confirming the capability of the suite of technologies incorporated in the demonstrator is a big step towards improving the efficiency of current and future aero-engines. UltraFan delivers a 10% efficiency improvement over the Trent XWB, which is already the world’s most efficient large aero engine in service.

In the nearer term, there are options to transfer technologies from the UltraFan development programme to current Trent engines, providing our customers with even greater availability, reliability and efficiency.

In the longer term, UltraFan’s scalable technology from ~25,000-110,000lb thrust offers the potential to power new narrowbody and widebody aircraft anticipated in the 2030s.

Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO, Rolls-Royce plc, said: “The UltraFan demonstrator is a game changer – the technologies we are testing as part of this programme have the capability to improve the engines of today as well as the engines of tomorrow. That is why this announcement is so important – we are witnessing history in the making; a step-change in engine efficiency improvement. When combined with Sustainable Aviation Fuels, more efficient gas turbine engines will be key to hitting the industry’s target of Net Zero flight by 2050. Today we are closer to achieving this ambition.

“Collaboration is key in driving the decarbonisation of air travel and the UltraFan programme is a great example of what can be achieved when Government and industry come together with a common purpose.”

The tests took place in the world’s largest and smartest indoor aero-engine testing facility – Testbed 80. The 100% SAF, derived primarily from waste-based sustainable feedstocks such as used cooking oils, was provided by Air bp.

Testing the demonstrator is the culmination of many years work, which has been supported by the UK Government through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), Innovate UK; the EU’s Clean Sky programmes plus LuFo and the State of Brandenburg in Germany.

UK Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, said: "This cutting-edge technology will help the transition towards a greener future for aviation while attracting further investment into the UK’s aerospace industry, helping grow the economy.

“I'm proud that the Government has backed this initiative through our Aerospace Technology Institute programme, and we will continue to work with manufacturers like Rolls-Royce as we seek to grow the UK’s share of the global aerospace market.”

Gary Elliott, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace Technology Institute, said: “Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan programme has achieved a huge step forward in terms of the fuel efficiency of aircraft engines. The technology developed within the programme has greatly improved our understanding of how to increase engine performance while reducing environmental impact.

“It is a programme that puts the UK at the forefront of the global market, and is absolutely critical for the future of the UK aircraft engine industry. Our congratulations to the Rolls-Royce team for the successful tests of this exciting technology demonstrator.”

Axel Krein, executive director of Clean Aviation, added: “Congratulations to the talented team for reaching this significant milestone in shaping aviation’s net-zero sustainable future. The UltraFan technology demonstrator, a flagship project of the Clean Sky 2 programme, showcases the power of innovation and collaboration in driving our journey forwards. This architecture will be further developed through Clean Aviation’s HEAVEN project.”

UltraFan has been a decade in the making, with the concept unveiled publicly in 2014. It is a fundamentally different design architecture to that within the approximately 4,200 Rolls-Royce Civil large engines currently in service, as it incorporates a geared design that no other industry player has produced at this size before. Demonstrating at this scale gives us the flexibility to scale down as required by our customers. It will also put us in the unique position of being able to offer a portfolio of two-shaft, three-shaft, direct drive and geared propulsion solutions to power future aircraft.

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IATA: Ground handling sector needs to build resilience

eNethersole — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:34:26 +0000

The priorities, outlined at the 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Abu Dhabi today sponsored by Etihad Airways are:

Effective staff recruitment and retention

Consistent implementation of global standards

Accelerating digitalisation and automation

“It’s going to be a busy peak Northern Hemisphere summer travel season for the aviation industry, and the ground handling sector will need to be ready. Short-term we must act fast to prepare for increased traffic. Ensuring efficient onboarding of new employees and working with governments to reduce bottlenecks in security clearances is critical. Longer-term, more effective staff recruitment and retention, implementing global standards and accelerating digitalisation and automation will be critical to build resilience and ensure sustainability,” said Monika Mejstrikova, IATA’s Director of Ground Operations.

Effective Staff Recruitment and Retention

A recent IATA survey found that 37% of ground handling professionals anticipated staffing shortages until the end of 2023 and beyond, and 60% felt they didn't have enough qualified staff to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, 27% of respondents feared that their current employees would leave soon.

“Creating a stable ground handling talent base is essential. And it can be achieved by making ramp work more attractive. We need to embrace automation to relieve staff from difficult and hazardous tasks, foster a culture of continuous learning and career growth and create a safe and inclusive environment for people where talents are nurtured,” said Mejstrikova.

IATA outlined a series of initiatives to help alleviate labour shortages:

Implementation of competency-based training, with more online assessments to improve speed and efficiency

Mutual recognition of security training and employee background records among authorities, to expedite the recruitment process and reduce redundancy

Automation of processes to relieve people from performing physically challenging tasks

Promoting career development and rewarding years of training and skills

IATA has just launched a Ground Ops Training Passport which supports staff retention and professional growth. It mutually recognises skills and training across ground handlers, airlines, and airports to drive cross-utilisation of skilled personnel.

“The real beneficiary of the training passport is the employee. They will have access to their training records, allowing them to use their knowledge and skills for ongoing professional growth. An industry-wide approach to talent development will pay big benefits in terms of efficiency for all concerned. We need to empower our employees for success,” said Mejstrikova.

Global Standardisation of ProcessesGlobal standards are the foundation for safe and efficient operations. Two key tools for ground handlers are the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) and the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO).

IGOM: IATA called for the ground handling industry to accelerate the global adoption of IGOM to ensure worldwide operational consistency and safety. To support this, IATA has launched the IGOM Portal. A user-friendly online platform where airlines and ground handlers can share the results of their gap analysis between company procedures and IGOM, offering a global benchmark for harmonisation and driving efficiency. Over 140 airlines have already subscribed to its services and the Portal is now opening to ground handling service providers (GHSPs).

ISAGO: Close to 40 airports and regulators globally endorsed ISAGO to complement their monitoring /compliance, performance or licensing systems through cooperation agreements. IATA urged more governments to recognise ISAGO in their regulatory frameworks for oversight to deliver significant benefits, including greater harmonisation, Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and reduction of duplicate audits.

Another area where IATA called for greater standardisation is baggage. IATA is working on updating the baggage standards to reflect new developments in real-time tracking, electronic bag tags, and Bluetooth technology.

“We all know the frustration of losing luggage. And the cost to the industry is staggering. In 2019, 25.4 million bags were lost or delayed resulting in a bill of $2.5 billion. IATA is committed to improving baggage handling through collaboration and innovation,” said Mejstrikova.

Digitalisation and Automation

Digitalisation and automation are critical to improving both sustainability and efficiency and driving process improvements.

IATA outlined three priorities:

Ramp Digitalisation - IATA's Ground Operations Digitalization and Automation Working Group (GAD) has developed the Timestamps Turnaround (XTST) message to provide standardized communication and real-time network monitoring for airlines. Implementing the XTST standard can reduce ground handling delays by up to 5% globally.

Load Control Digitalisation – IATA is pioneering the automation of load control, utilising the new X565 digital standard to reduce workload, costs, and errors while enabling real-time updates.

GSE Automation - transitioning to enhanced ground support equipment (Enhanced GSE) potentially reducing ground damage costs by 42% and creating a safer environment. Autonomous GSE trials are already underway in over 15 countries. Transitioning to Enhanced GSE not only improves safety but also reduces GSE CO2 emissions by 1.8 million tonnes annually, contributing to a more sustainable industry.

“Ground operations are complex, and delays are the bane of every turnaround coordinator's existence. But with technology and communication advancements, we can avoid delays, make operations safer, more efficient and more environmentally sustainable, while providing a better working experience for staff on the ramp,” said Mejstrikova.

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El-Khafif looks to engineer something special

pIvanova — Fri, 05 May 2023 08:16:55 +0000

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El-Khafif looks to engineer something special

Start-up airlines in Africa can expect keen interest from EgyptAir’s MRO arm, as the organisation’s new head, Walid El-Khafif explains.

Africa is the “MRO market of the future” so it stands to reason that when one of the continent’s leading maintenance and engineering operations makes plans for expansion, it would look close to home.

Engineer Walid El-Khafif, the new chairman and chief executive of EgyptAir M&E, says there is a “great opportunity to serve our African neighbours” in line with the Egyptian Government’s ambition to further economic integration in the African market.

There’s a long history of cooperation between airlines in the countries of the Middle East and Africa, particularly from the Arab region, explained El-Khafif.

“We are located in a region rich with aviation industry supporters and we witness the birth of new airlines frequently. Under our new strategy to expand, we are working on developing plans to pay attention to start-up airlines.”

Start-ups, he added, face a “difficult equation” balancing cost and quality. His company, he said, has the solution – international standards at competitive rates, a portfolio of major airline customers, plus close geographic proximity.

El-Khafif succeeded Yehia Zakaria, who was promoted to lead the EgyptAir holding company, at the tail end of the pandemic in October last year.

“Securing the supply chain was, and still is, the main priority,” he said. “Following the pandemic and the stagnation it caused, it was clear that ramping up again would put pressure on MRO services and the spares supply chain, given the huge losses in the aviation industry.”

El Khafif now sees a steady recovery in operations. “There is strong demand for MRO services, especially for narrow-body fleets,” he said.

The hangars in Cairo are filling up again; recently spotted coming in included a FlyNas A320, the second of three aircraft scheduled for services at EgyptAir’s maintenance facility, and a Tunisair A330, also in the facility undergoing a C-check.

El-Khafif said the company’s post-Covid strategy included expanding EgyptAir M&E’s African network of line maintenance stations and attracting African customers for base maintenance at its Cairo headquarters.

The company moved in that direction last March, when it opened its full-service MRO facility at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra. The new hangar supports the EgyptAir fleet operating into the Ghanaian capital, in addition to providing line maintenance for Qatar Airways aircraft, the station’s first third-party customer.

El-Khafif is proud that the MRO division already had a wide scope of capabilities, handling almost all modern fleet types up to heavy checks and line maintenance. In fact, prior to the pandemic, there were plans to expand the line maintenance business at 12 African airport destinations – but the company has had to scale back on those for the time being.

However, in addition to Sudan capital, Khartoum, there are plans to possibly re-open the line maintenance station at Asmara in Eritrea during the first half of this year.

A visit through the engine shop in Cairo saw CMF56-7B, V2500, and Trent700 engines going through various stages of checks. “In addition, we have very strong capability for different C ratings covering thousands of part numbers, and specialised services, such as non-destructive testing (NDT), borescope and calibration all complement our service portfolio,” El Khafif noted.

The company is pushing its paint stripping and repainting product to a new level of quality as part of the new heavy maintenance complex they have developed in Cairo, upgrading many of the C rating capabilities as well.

Cairo calling: EgyptAir M&E already serves more than 20 African airlines at its Cairo base. Picture: EgyptAir M&E.

Elsewhere, El Khafif is keen to expand via cooperation and partnerships, especially to strengthen aviation services in Africa.

The company recently signed a partnership with Petra Aerospace of Jordan that will extend the capabilities of the Egyptian MRO’s engine services for repair and overhaul of CFM56-3 engines. He said the extension of engine services with Petra would also include engine teardowns at the Cairo facility.

This will no doubt benefit the region, which requires improved access to used serviceable materials, pooling and parts exchanges in local markets.

Other recent signings include a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US company United Aviation Solutions to cooperate on aircraft, engines, and component repair and overhaul, along with marketing the capabilities of EgyptAir’s maintenance division’s workshops in the US.

El Khafif also confirmed the company was exploring opportunities for further cooperation with Serbian MRO, JAT Tehnika, to seek added value and synergies.

He said several African airlines were currently customers, pointing out that EgyptAir M&E was providing them with technical services and solutions, such as base maintenance checks, engines repairs and overhaul, components repair, components pool solutions and consultancy service for CAMO, and other fields related to technical support.

El Khafif is aware that challenges in the MRO industry persist on several fronts. Some airlines have reported problems, for example, with parts availability for the A220, and this has led to several of these aircraft being parked in storage.

“The key issue we have with the A220 fleet actually relates to the availability of engines,” he explained. “We are working closely with the engine OEMs to find solutions to this problem and we are hoping to find a resolution soon.”

There have been numerous reports of trouble with Pratt &Whitney’s GTF engines that power A220s by different operators, like Air Tanzania, which cited flight cancellations and delays to operations due to technical issues with the powerplants.

Looking inwards, studies are taking place to evaluate upgrading the cabins of the four A330s in the EgyptAir fleet and, considering there is a wait of around two years for any possible new equipment in that size category, the upgrades look likely.

In February, the airline also took delivery of its first A321neo and, in March, launched dedicated freighter operations with a converted Boeing 737-800SF.

Other future plans may include performing passenger-to-freighter conversions in house based on market demand but, predominately, for EgyptAir and other operators too.

Speaking at the recent MRO Africa event in Cairo, of which EgyptAir M&E was a sponsor, El-Khafif re-affirmed the company’s commitment to Africa, pointing out that the company already served more than 20 of the continent’s airlines.

The Accra outstation, he said, was the start of a long-term plan to expand inside the continent to serve the goals of development and promotion of the African MRO industry.

“This keenness to be the MRO partner of as many African airlines as we can is based on our belief that our role in supporting the industry should be matching with our long history and leading profile in the market.

“Thus, we have an additional strategy to work on moving our knowledge to the emerging counterparts inside the continent through partnerships that include intensive training... to create entities capable of covering the technical services for the growing fleets of the continent,” he concluded.

Keith Mwanalushi

Keith has been an aviation journalist and editor for several industry-leading publications.

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Jetcraft Commercial closes deal for 25 Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft frames

eNethersole — Thu, 04 May 2023 19:06:55 +0000

It also has an agreement to place ten of these airframes, with separately sourced engines, with an undisclosed buyer.

All 25 airframes will return to the market as commercially viable assets.

Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial, said: “This is a milestone deal for Jetcraft Commercial, involving a large number of sought-after assets, demonstrating our extensive global footprint and financial flexibility in finalising a complex transaction with one of the world’s major airlines. While these aircraft were previously grounded due to the pandemic, we have identified the role they can play in airlines’ strategic fleet planning as travel ramps up, and have generated significant interest from the Americas, Africa and Asia, very quickly securing our first buyer.

“Working with OEMs, suppliers and MROs, while determining which aircraft will be converted, upgraded or dismantled – alongside sourcing engines for airframes to provide complete aircraft solutions – requires a level of sophisticated aircraft marketing, coordination and industry knowledge no one else can match.”

The remaining 15 airframes will be placed with different operators worldwide, with deliveries taking place from May 2023 onwards.

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eNethersole — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 08:41:03 +0000

Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi said: “As a global air cargo brand, we are strongly committed to maintaining the supply chain for the lithium battery products and diligently fulfilling our responsibilities in this regard. Thus, participation in the CEIV Li-batt certification program, which is globally accepted as one of the highest standards, is a great source of pride to us. Such new certification program underlines the adherence of Turkish Cargo to the high-quality standards and its commitment to provide safe, fast and secure air cargo service to our customers, once again.”

Brendan Sullivan, the Global Head of Cargo at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), added: “The European freight market is one of the largest in the world, accounting for close to a quarter of total global trade. Having Turkish Airlines, one of Europe’s largest cargo carriers achieve CEIV Li-batt certification is a significant boost for meeting shippers’ expectations in terms of the safe transport of goods containing lithium batteries.”

Developed for the purpose of performance of global air cargo operations at a high standard, the CEIV Li-batt certification programme is designed to improve the safety during the handling and shipment of the lithium batteries throughout the supply chain. Such new program also validates that the related policies, processes and procedures are implemented by the companies in accordance with the new CEIV programme in line with the standards set by IATA.

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