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December 2009
Vol. 14 Issue 5

WORLD ANALYSIS: THE FAR EAST
After a tough 12 months, some handlers are now looking for the first signs of a more positive future.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS
It is the handler’s interest, however big or small his operation, to have in place some sort of system for the measurement of service delivery. On that, all agree. But should there be a choice of systems or a monopoly?

FUEL UPDATE
New fuels, which are kinder to the environment, are not always without risk.

PUSHBACK TRACTORS
Pushbacks are not all the same, as any manufacturer is quick to point out. So what’s best for the handling operation?

IT UPDATE
Two more examples show how it is playing an increasingly important rôle in making the handling operation a smoother one.

HANDLING THE A380
The A380, although it’s been in service for a couple of years now, is not yet a common sight at airports. How have handlers responded to its particular demands?

INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
Tough times call for tougher measures. But for Craig Smyth, Menzies Aviation’s President & Managing Director, the recession has not been totally without some benefit. He spoke to Alwyn Brice about the company’s fortunes.

GSE IN FOCUS
Once again, there are stirrings within the manufacturing industry. Could this presage an end to the recession? Alwyn Brice reports from Paris, where this year has seen a new tractor emerge from the drawing board.

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REGULARS

GHI NEWS
Joint venture for Jardine; India: liberalisation fi nally on the cards?; Music stops for Viennese waltz; Enhancing the passenger experience; Fraport seeking no-frills?;

LEGAL COLUMN
Thinking of taking your talents abroad? Here, Anastasia Tonello compares the US and the UK in their approach to the subject of immigration.

IT NEWS
RFID: reader upgrade available; Passenger check-in enhancement for Tokyo; Managing containers now made easier; IATA chooses Kale for SIS; Cargo scanning trial begins; New system will streamline passenger movements; Four year investment programme for BAA; Weight and balance asset for Virgin; Kick-off early in South Africa; Queue monitoring update.

CARGO NEWS
Inaugural fl ight a great success; Joint venture for Air China and Cathay; South Africa venture for WFS; Getting freight back in the skies; Accreditation for American Airlines; Temperature control at British Airways; ECS picks up multi-country Columbian contract; Houston’s new perishables centre readies for opening.

CATERING, CLEANING & PRM NEWS
BAS lounge takes the laurels; Brazilian blend a great mix; Flying Food’s new creation

RAMP SAFETY BRIEFING
More incidents from which to learn

IATA COLUMN
the iata World Cargo Symposium is the premier event for air cargo professionals and the 2010 event will take place in Vancouver, Canada from March 8-11.

RAMP EQUIPMENT
Reaching up to the heights; Exciting initiative to reduce pollution; SCAN 3000, the mobile security gate; Revised PRM lift now ready; A lift for the pushback operator; Flexibly-mounted power; Busy times for Safeaero


RAMP FORUM
If you have to spend time in airports, and most readers do, then it might be advisable to do a little homework before you pitch up for the afternoon or night.