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BUSINESS BUZZ
of operations in the region. Moreover,
the accreditation demonstrates Menzies'
commitment to offering the highest
standards of handling pharmaceuticals
and vaccines in the region, which is
particularly important given the ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic.
" It is fantastic to see the progress we
are making in Australia as we continue
to invest in our air cargo services. For our
Melbourne operations to be awarded the
CEIV Pharma accreditation shortly after
Sydney is a huge success and highlights
our commitment to providing the highest
standard of services and customer experience.
Looking forward, we are excited
to apply our learnings and experience to
our bases globally so we can continue to
provide the best service to our customers, "
said Alistair Reid, executive vice
president, OSEA at Menzies Aviation.
National Air Transportation Association
(NATA) as a global code to identify and
promote the use of industry best practices
by means of a progressive safety
management system (SMS) for both
FBOs and Business Aircraft Handling
Agencies (BAHA). It follows the structure
of the International Standard for
Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO)
and the NATA Safety 1st Ground Audit
Program.
Gerry's dnata Becomes
First in Pakistan to Achieve
GDP Certification for
Pharmaceutical Cargo
Gerry's dnata has been awarded the Good
Distribution Practice (GDP) certification
for the safe and reliable pharmaceutical
handling services at the company's facility
in Karachi, Pakistan.
GDP is a program focused on systems
Airways International
Achieves Stage 2 IS-BAH
Registration
Airways International Limited has been
awarded a Stage 2 International Standard
for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH)
Registration designation after successfully
completing a comprehensive safety
audit. In achieving a Stage 2 Registration,
Airways International successfully
demonstrated that the company has met
IS-BAH safety standards which confirms
that safety management activities are
operational and that safety risks are being
effectively managed.
" In achieving a Stage 2 IS-BAH Registration
designation, we have realized
our goal of increasing safety awareness
throughout our organization, " said
Christopher Read, managing director,
Airways International. " It's a true testament
for our team's efforts in helping to
mitigate risks. "
IS-BAH was established through
the efforts of the International Aviation
Business Council (IBAC) and the
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for warehouses and distribution centers
that store and distribute products that are
medicinal or carry active pharmaceutical
ingredients. Gerry's dnata handles temperature-sensitive
goods in an ultramodern
cargo facility at Jinnah International
Airport (KHI). Pharmaceuticals and
vaccines are given priority loading and
unloading to ensure that they are moved
quickly with minimized temperature
fluctuation. Gerry's dnata's handling
team also receives specialized training for
the handling of such niche products.
" We are proud to become the first handler
in Pakistan to achieve the prestigious
GDP certification at a time when demand
for the rapid and safe transportation of
vaccines and pharmaceutical products is
on the rise, " said Syed Haris Raza, vice
president of Gerry's dnata. " This accreditation
demonstrates our ability to move
these products under the strictest international
standards, providing world-class
safety and quality to our customers and
their customers. We continue to invest
in infrastructure and equipment to consistently
deliver service excellence across
our operations, every day. "
Korean Air Operates 10,000
Cargo-Only Passenger Flights
Korean Air has operated 10,000 cargo-only
passenger flights as of August 1.
The airline launched its first cargo-only
passenger flight in March 2020, and
has operated these flights on 65 routes,
transporting 400,000 tons worldwide.
Through close cooperation with the
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and
Transport and aircraft manufacturers,
Korean Air has increased its cargo capacity
by utilizing overhead bin space, using
" cargo seat bags, " a safety device that
can load cargo on passenger seats, and
removing seats to enable cargo floor loading.
Korean Air is also actively responding
to emergency pandemic related
demands, and the cargo-only flights are
mainly transporting pandemic relief
goods such as COVID-19 diagnostic kits,
protective clothing and masks.
" We expect cargo-only passenger
flights to play a more vital role in the
second half of the year, when the volume
of import and export cargo typically
increases, " a Korean Air representative
said. " As a Korean flag carrier, Korean
Air will continue its efforts to create a
stable logistics environment for imports
and exports by actively securing cargo
capacity. "
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