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Emirates and Air Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last week to deliver more benefits to air freight customers around the world.

The two carriers will work closely on a number of initiatives, which include expanding cargo interline options and block space agreements, allowing access to more capacity on a larger combined network.

Both airlines bring particular experience in handling unique cargo on their dedicated fleet of freighters and passenger aircraft, including oil and gas drilling equipment, car parts and pharmaceuticals.

Nabil Sultan, senior vice president for cargo at Emirates, said the cooperation with Air Canada will offer added value through more rapid reach to other Canadian cities via the Dubai-based airline’s Toronto and US gateways.

The agreement, pending any required regulatory approvals, builds on the airlines’ strategic commercial partnership announced last year.

The memorandum of understanding was signed at Emirates headquarters in Dubai by Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice president for cargo at Emirates, and Matthieu Casey, commercial managing director at Air Canada Cargo.

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February 5, 2023 by Payload Asia

Founded in 1991, Singapore-based Cargo Community Network (CCN) provides cargo community systems (CCS) for the air freight industry. The company serves not only air carriers and freight forwarders, but also shippers, ground handling agents, and customs authorities. CCN’s services have evolved to encompass not just air cargo data exchange, but also cargo management, customs compliance, security, screening compliance and other digital solutions for the air freight industry. Payload Asia talks to Teow Boon Ling, CEO of CCN, for an exclusive.

How would you describe the air cargo collaboration platform that you recently launched, CUBEforall? How is it different from other solutions in the market?

We develop new applications on our own; we also connect existing applications, whether built by CCN or others, to create a unified, workflow-based collaborative solution on the CUBEforall platform. In fact, the CUBEforall platform allows users to select applications, ala-carte style, to fit their own processes. Our integration allows data sharing permissions to be activated, allowing users to both share and receive data to create an interconnected system. With our approach, data-silo gaps are bridged, and consignees gain visibility over the entire shipment. In addition, our integration adds value to existing applications used by their customers, so commercial viability is not a concern.

Based on your press releases, it seems that CCN’s operations are mostly in Asia Pacific. Would you say that your air cargo solutions are more compatible or designed towards customers in Asia Pacific?

The objective is to build a comprehensive ecosystem based on the CUBEforall platform, with products and services by technology logistics providers for our customers globally. We work closely with our international customers and are fortunate to have strong support, particularly from our customers in Asia Pacific and Middle East. Our air cargo solutions are IATA compliant and are able to meet the diverse regulatory requirements that differ from country to country. We also customize our solutions to meet local requirements where relevant. With the introduction of CUBEforall, CCN will bring even more benefits to the air cargo community and will accelerate the push to extend its global footprint.

Most would agree that the last 2 years (with Covid and supply chain disruptions) has certainly accelerated the adoption and awareness of digitisation in the industry. Do you agree? What’s your take on this?

The past two years have certainly seen an increased awareness and adoption of digitization in the industry due to the pandemic. However, we recognise that not all companies are at the same level of digital readiness. By creating the CUBEforall platform with a suite of digital-ready applications fully integrated for data collaboration, we aim to democratise the digital transformation to our entire community. Now, all our users ranging from MNCs to SMEs and even the very small setups will have access to our applications on the platform at reasonable costs, and thus are able to collaborate with one another easily.

Which region or business unit, would you say, is your biggest market or customer? Are there points in the air cargo supply chain that are harder to persuade to adopt digital platforms like CUBEforall?

Our biggest markets are Asia-Pacific (including China, India, Australia and New Zealand) and Middle East. Despite having seen success in these markets, certain sections and stakeholders within the air cargo value chain remain difficult to penetrate. One big segment that we wish to bring onto our platform is the Shippers community. This segment originates the shipment process, and hence should be included to reap most benefits out of digitalisation. We believe that providing as many value propositions as relevant to not only the shippers but to all our stakeholders in the community is the key to unlocking these doors, and encourage full industry ecosystem participation. This is why we are actively pursuing partnerships with technology logistics providers. By collaborating and integrating with these providers, we can offer our users versatile solutions that will be increasingly sought after. With stronger value propositions, we will make it easier for potential customers to see the benefits of our offering, and actively seek us out

According to experts, the air freight forwarding market is softening compared to a year ago. What’s your outlook for 2023? What do companies need to consider to stay ahead of the game and buck any negative market trends?

As the COVID-19 pandemic transitions to an endemic stage, the direct-to-consumer ecommerce market volume has declined following the relaxation of lockdown quarantine measures, while geopolitical uncertainties, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have had a further deflationary effect on export orders and stabilised air cargo tonnages to pre-pandemic levels. Companies with the mindset to be agile in thinking, embrace flexibility, and leverage technology solutions in their business processes will emerge stronger, be in a position to maintain resiliency and secure competitive advantage against future negative market forces. CUBEforall is one such solution, helping to automate repetitive data entries, reduce costs and open up new collaboration opportunities with other stakeholders in the air cargo chain.

This interview has been published on Payload Asia’s December-January issue

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Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2022 and for the full year.

•             Total traffic in 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 64.4% compared to 2021. Globally, full year 2022 traffic was at 68.5% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. December 2022 total traffic rose 39.7% compared to December 2021 and reached 76.9% of the December 2019 level.

 •            International traffic in 2022 climbed 152.7% versus 2021 and reached 62.2% of 2019 levels. December 2022 international traffic climbed 80.2% over December 2021, reaching 75.1% of the level in December 2019.

•             Domestic traffic for 2022 rose 10.9% compared to the prior year. 2022 domestic traffic was at 79.6% of the full year 2019 level. December 2022 domestic traffic was up 2.6% over the year earlier period and was at 79.9% of December 2019 traffic.

“The industry left 2022 in far stronger shape than it entered, as most governments lifted COVID-19 travel restrictions during the year and people took advantage of the restoration of their freedom to travel. This momentum is expected to continue in the New Year, despite some governments’ over-reactions to China’s re-opening,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

2022 (% year-on-year)   World share1     RPK        ASK        PLF (Level)          PLF (%-pt)

Total Market      100.0%  64.4%    39.8%    78.7%    11.8%

Africa    2.1%      84.9%    51.8%    72.3%    12.9%

Asia Pacific          22.4%    34.0%    16.8%    71.8%    9.2%

Europe 30.4%    100.2%  66.8%    81.2%    13.5%

Latin America     6.4%      62.7%    54.6%    81.3%    4.0%

Middle East        9.8%      144.4%  67.0%    75.4%    23.9%

North America  28.8%    45.5%    28.5%    83.5%    9.8%

1% of industry RPKs in 2022   2year-on-year change in load factor   3Load Factor Level

 International Passenger Markets

•             Asia-Pacific airlines posted a 363.3% rise in full year international 2022 traffic compared to 2021, maintaining the strongest year-over-year rate among the regions. Capacity rose 129.9% and the load factor climbed 37.3 percentage points to 74.0%. December 2022 traffic rose 302.7% compared to December 2021.

•             European carriers’ full year traffic climbed 132.2% versus 2021. Capacity increased 84.0%, and load factor rose 16.7 percentage points to 80.6%. For December, demand climbed 46.5% compared to the same month in 2021.

•             Middle Eastern airlines saw a 157.4% traffic rise in 2022 compared to 2021. Capacity increased 73.8% and load factor climbed 24.6 percentage points to 75.8%. December demand climbed 69.8% compared to the same month in 2021.

•             North American carriers reported a 130.2% annual traffic rise in 2022 compared to 2021. Capacity increased 71.3%, and load factor climbed 20.7 percentage points to 80.8%. December 2022 traffic rose 61.3% compared to the year-ago period.

•             Latin American airlines posted a 119.2% traffic rise in 2022 over full year 2021. Annual capacity climbed 93.3% and load factor increased 9.7 percentage points to 82.2%, the highest among the regions. December demand climbed 37.0% compared to December 2021.

•             African airlines’ annual traffic rose 89.2% in 2022 versus the prior year. Full year 2022 capacity was up 51.0% and load factor climbed 14.5 percentage points to 71.7%, the lowest among regions. December 2022 traffic for African airlines rose 118.8% over the year-earlier period.

Domestic Passenger Markets

2022 (% year-on-year)   World share1  

RPK        ASK        PLF (Level)          PLF (%-pt)

Domestic             42.0%    10.9%    4.3%      78.9%    4.7%

Australia              1.0%      111.7%  63.1%    79.7%    18.3%

Brazil     1.5%      29.9%    31.8%    79.2%    -1.2%

China P.R.            6.5%      -39.8%  -35.2%  65.3%    -5.0%

India      2.0%      48.8%    30.1%    81.4%    10.2%

Japan    1.2%      75.9%    43.4%    61.8%    11.4%

US          19.2%    23.7%    14.0%    84.7%    6.7%

1% of industry RPKs in 2022   2year-on-year change in load factor 3Load Factor Level

•             India’s full year domestic traffic rose 48.8% versus 2021, reaching 85.7% of the 2019 level.

•             Japan’s domestic RPKs rose 75.9% in 2022 and were at 74.1% of the 2019 level.

2022 (% year-on-year vs 2019)   World share in1                RPK        ASK        PLF (Level)          PLF (%-pt)

Total Market      100.0%  -31.5%  -28.1%  78.7%    -3.9%

International      58.0%    -37.8%  -35.0%  78.5%    -3.5%

Domestic             42.0%    -20.4%  -15.7%  78.9%    -4.7%

Botton Line

“Let us hope that 2022 becomes known as the year in which governments locked away forever the regulatory shackles that kept their citizens earthbound for so long. It is vital that governments learn the lesson that travel restrictions and border closures have little positive impact in terms of slowing the spread of infectious diseases in our globally inter-connected world. However, they have an enormous negative impact on people’s lives and livelihoods, as well as on the global economy that depends on the unfettered movement of people and goods,” said Walsh.

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that 2022 full-year demand for air cargo took a significant step back from 2021 levels but was close to 2019 performance.

•             Global full-year demand in 2022, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was down 8.0% compared to 2021 (-8.2% for international operations). Compared to 2019, it was down 1.6% (both global and international).

•             Capacity in 2022, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was 3.0% above 2021 (+4.5% for international operations). Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID) levels, capacity declined by 8.2% (-9.0% for international operations).

•             December saw a softening in performance: global demand was 15.3% below 2021 levels (-15.8% for international operations). Monthly cargo demand tracked below 2021 levels from March 2022. Global capacity was 2.2% below 2021 levels ( 0.5% for international operations). This was the tenth consecutive monthly contraction compared to 2021 performance.

•             2022 ended with mixed signals:

o             Global new export orders, a leading indicator of cargo demand, have stayed at the same level since October. For major economies, new export orders are shrinking except in Germany, the US, and Japan, where they grew. 

o             Global goods trade decreased by 1.5% in November, down from a 3.4% increase in October.

o             The Consumer Price Index for G7 countries indicated inflation tracking at 6.8% for December. The 0.6 percentage point drop compared to November (7.4%) was the largest over the course of year. Inflation in producer (input) prices reduced to 12.7% in October, its lowest level so far in 2022.  

“In the face of significant political and economic uncertainties, air cargo performance declined compared to the extraordinary levels of 2021. That brought air cargo demand to1.6% below 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels. The continuing measures by key governments to fight inflation by cooling economies are expected to result in a further decline in cargo volumes in 2023 to -5.6% compared to 2019. It will, however, take time for these measures to bite into cargo rates. So, the good news for air cargo is that average yields and total revenue for 2023 should remain well above what they were pre-pandemic. That should provide some respite in what is likely to be a challenging trading environment in the year ahead,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. 

December 2022 (% year-on-year)             World share1     CTK        ACTK     CLF (%-pt)2         CLF (level)3

Total Market      100.0%  -15.3%  -2.2%     -7.3%     47.2%

Africa    2.0%      -10.0%  1.3%      -5.4%     43.2%

Asia Pacific          32.4%    -21.2%  -3.9%     -11.6%  52.8%

Europe 21.9%    -17.4%  -7.0%     -7.0%     55.9%

Latin America     2.7%      0.0%      27.6%    -8.9%     32.2%

Middle East        13.0%    -14.4%  2.8%      -9.2%     45.4%

North America  28.0%    -8.5%     -2.9%     -2.5%     40.6%

1 % of industry CTKs in 2022  2 Change in load factor  3 Load factor level

2022 Regional Performance

•             Asia-Pacific airlines posted an 8.8% decrease in demand in 2022 compared to 2021 (-7.4% for international operations) and a capacity increase of 0.5% (+5.8% for international operations). Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID levels), demand was 7.8% below (-3.9% for international operations) and capacity was down 17.2% (-12.2% for international operations). In December, Asia-Pacific airlines recorded the worst performance of all regions, posting a 21.2% decrease in demand (-20.4% for international operations) compared to 2021. Capacity fell 3.9% (-1.4% for international operations) during the same period. Airlines in the region continue to be impacted by lower levels of trade and manufacturing activity and disruptions in supply chains due to China’s rising COVID cases.

•             North American carriers reported a 5.1% decrease in demand in 2022 compared to 2021 (-6.3% for international operations) and a capacity increase of 4.2% (+4.9% for international operations). Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID levels), demand was 13.7% above (+12.7% for international operations) and capacity was up 8.2% (5.1% for international operations). In December, airlines in the region reported an 8.5% decrease in demand for both global and international operations, compared to 2021. Capacity fell 2.9% (+1.8% for international operations) during the same period.

•             European carriers posted the worst year-on-year performance of all regions, with an 11.5% decrease in demand in 2022 compared to 2021 (-11.8% for international operations). During the same period, airlines posted a capacity increase of 0.5% for both global and international operations. Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID levels), demand was 8.7% below (-9.1% for international operations) and capacity was down 16.5% (-17.3% for international operations). In December, airlines in the region posted a 17.4% decrease in demand (-17.9% for international operations) compared to 2021. Capacity fell 7.0% (-7.4% for international operations) during the same period. Airlines in the region continue to be most affected by the war in Ukraine.

•             Middle Eastern carriers reported a decrease of 10.7% for global and international demand in 2022 compared to 2021 and an increase in capacity of 4.3% (+4.5% for international operations). Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID levels), demand was 1.6% below for global and international operations and capacity was down 6.3% (-6.1% for international operations). In December airlines in the region posted a 14.4% decrease in demand for both global and international operations compared to 2021. Capacity increased 2.8% (+3.0% for international operations) during the same period.

•             Latin American carriers posted the strongest year-on-year performance of all regions, with an 13.1% increase in demand in 2022 compared to 2021 (+15.0% for international operations). During the same period, airlines posted a capacity increase of 27.1% (+27.8% for international operations). Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID levels), demand was 4.3% below (-2.6% for international operations) and capacity was down 14.3% (-10.8% for international operations). In December airlines in the region posted stagnant growth in demand (+2.3% for international operations) compared to 2021. Capacity grew 27.6% (+32.7% for international operations) during the same period.

•             African airlines reported a decrease in demand of 1.4% for global and international demand in 2022 compared to 2021 and an increase in capacity of 0.3% (-0.2% for international operations). Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID levels), demand was 8.3% above (+9.4% for international operations) and capacity was down 15.3% (-14.2% for international operations). In December, airlines in the region posted a 10.0% decrease in demand for both global and international operations compared to 2021. Capacity grew 1.3% (+0.2% for international operations) during the same period.

Nairobi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia agreed to deepen and formalize cooperation with the aim of strengthening the economic and social benefits of aviation in Somalia.

Under an agreement signed by Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President, Africa and the Middle East, and H.E. Fardowsa Osman Egal, the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Federal Republic of Somalia, a new framework was established that will also see an expansion of IATA’s activities in the country.

“Aviation is a significant contributor to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), so the potential for a strengthened air transport sector to contribute to Somalia’s development is enormous. This agreement aims to realize that potential for social and economic development by focusing on global standards and best practices. H.E. Minister Fardowsa Osman Egal has a strong vision for a successful aviation sector to contribute to a more prosperous Somalia. And we are determined to support that by turning the words of our agreement into real actions,” said Alawadhi.

The agreement provides the framework to support IATA’s mission for aviation in Africa: the creation of a safe, efficient, sustainable, and economical air transport sector that generates growth, creates jobs, and facilitates international trade and tourism as well as playing an essential role in supporting the UN SDGs through generating connectivity between nations.

“Aviation is essential to the success of Somalia’s development plans.  The Government of Somalia is committed to developing its air transport sector to help promote long-term social and economic growth in the country. And we will ensure that global best practices are at the core of development. This agreement will pave the way for closer cooperation on the priorities for aviation in the country,” said Egal.

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the reclassification of airspace over Somalia and the surrounding region to Class A. This will take place at one minute past midnight on 26 January 2023 when air traffic control services will be operationally restored after a 30-year disruption.

Some of the region’s busiest airways – linking the African subcontinent south of Ethiopia with the Middle East and Indian subcontinent as well as Western Europe with the Indian subcontinent and Indian Ocean islands – traverse Somalian airspace, which is officially known as the Mogadishu Flight Information Region (FIR). It covers the landmass surrounding the Horn of Africa and extends into the Indian Ocean. 

“The reclassification of the Mogadishu FIR as ‘Class A’ airspace will significantly improve safety in the region and enhance efficiency. This is thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Somalia Airspace Special Coordination Team, comprising the Somali CAA, IATA, the International Civil Aviation Organization, adjacent FIRs and airlines,” said IATA’s Regional Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, Kamil Al-Awadhi.

The reclassification of the airspace, and the operational resumption of air traffic control in the Mogadishu FIR has been made possible with the installation and commissioning of modern radio navigation and other technological infrastructure. It follows a successful trial which began last May.

“The upgrade of air traffic management and improved navigation and communication infrastructure will enhance situational awareness along an increasingly busy air corridor and its intersections with routes linking many of the world’s regions,” added Al-Awadhi. All flights operating in Class A airspace must be cleared by air traffic control which is also responsible for maintaining lateral and vertical separation between aircraft. In the Mogadishu FIR, Class A airspace is the sky above the base altitude of approximately 24,500 feet above mean sea level

According to industry sources, Air India intends to order 425 jets, including 235 Airbus A320neo-family planes and 190 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The upcoming deal is expected to include 70 wide-body aircraft consisting of 40 Airbus A350s, 20 Boeing 787s, and 10 Boeing 777Xs. Once finalized, the deal would rank among the biggest by a single airline in volume terms, overshadowing a combined order for 460 Airbus and Boeing aircraft from American Airlines over a decade ago.

CargoForwarder Global reported: https://www.cargoforwarder.eu/2022/12/19/air-india-on-the-verge-of-rebirth/

Air India owner, Tata Group, said the order is the cornerstone to transforming the previously state-run carrier into a “world-class airline” within the next five years. This is urgently required, as the airline is known for poor service, repeated unpunctuality, and a number of scandals. Just recently,  the carrier was fined for its handling of an incident in which a drunk, senior U.S. bank executive was accused of urinating on a 72-year-old woman seated in business class on a flight from New York to New Delhi. The incident was named “peegate” by Indian media. In 2014, a Canadian court convicted Indian-born Canadian businessman, Nazir Karagir, for offering bribes to Air India officials to win a contract worth US$ 100 million. The money was paid from foreign shores to Air India officials to influence the contract in favor of the Canadian firm but was scrapped after the deal was unmasked by Canadian prosecutors.

Air India on way to becoming a “world-class airline”? – photo: courtesy Air India

Air India on way to becoming a “world-class airline”? – photo: courtesy Air India

Deal, or no deal?

Airbus declined to comment on the pending mega order. Neither did Air India or Boeing respond to media inquiries. According to people close to the case, details of the order have been successfully negotiated but finalizing the deal depends on ongoing negotiations with engine maker CFM International, the General Electric Co. and Safran SA joint venture. According to media agencies, CMF is reluctant to offer major discounts on engines and maintenance that typically accompany mega purchase agreements. So, the Boeing part of the order could be held up by an impasse with the engine producer of the 737 Max.

Regarding Airbus, its position in India as the leading supplier of narrow-body planes could be consolidated. So far, IndiGo, the country’s largest carrier, is the biggest customer for Airbus’ A320neo family. However, if the engine issue can be settled amicably, the order could be a breakthrough for Boeing as well, as the U.S. manufacturer has been lagging behind Airbus in the fast-growing Indian aviation market, where its customers include start-up Akasa Air, and SpiceJet.

In the meantime, Airbus has announced that the production rate for the A320 Family of narrowbody aircraft will be increased significantly. Most of the single aisle jetliners are traditionally built at the manufacturer’s Hamburg plant. This hint also points to the upcoming major order from Air India.Heiner Siegmund

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations, thus incorporating the updates made to many of the underlying industry standards over the past year. These revisions reflect the sector’s commitment to further improving safety, introducing more sustainable operations, as well as enhancing the passenger experience and cargo handling.

Examples of these changes include:

•             Revised Dangerous Goods Regulations

With more than 1.25 million dangerous goods shipments being flown by air on an annual basis, it is essential that the rules and regulations allowing for the safe transport of such substances and articles are revised to reflect safety and operational developments. One focus is on lithium batteries, as consumer demand for electronic devices such as tablets and small personal mobility devices continues to grow.

•             Updated Standard Procedures for Preloading Advanced Cargo Information (PLACI) Manual

This now reflects additional recommendations, including for the new “Import Control System” (EU-ICS2) regulations in the European Union (EU) and future similar programs in Canada, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, which are being put into place to increase security. Shippers, forwarders and airlines need to fully understand these processes in order to be compliant and avoid fines and the potential for delayed shipments, and be able to have goods flown to, for example, Canada, the EU, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

 •            Updated boarding guidance for passengers with reduced mobility along with the loading of mobility aids

These changes have been incorporated into the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) in order to better serve travelers with disabilities, while elevating the quality of the transport of mobility aids. These amendments support the industry’s commitment to travelers with disabilities made at the IATA Annual General Meeting in 2019.

•             Amendments to handling procedures for the carriage of pet animals

With an increasingly mobile global population, the carriage of live animals, especially domestic pets, is also on the rise. In order to ensure animals’ welfare even during travel disruption, the handling procedures included in the Live Animals Regulations (LAR) have been updated to cover these eventualities. Additional changes have been introduced to manage pet animal transportation in extraordinary circumstances.

•             Advice on the design and use of Ground Service Equipment (GSE) anti-collision systems (Enhanced GSE)

This is now contained in the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM) as part of the industry’s call for the increased use of enhanced GSE in order to reduce the ground damage to aircraft and reduce the CO2 emissions of ground handling equipment.

“Aviation is a unique industry with its global footprint covering operations from mega-hubs, through regional airports to small and even remote airfields. Nevertheless, the same standards and procedures need to be applied across the globe, in order to maintain smooth operations and a high level of safety. The IATA manuals are the reference materials, accurately reflecting agreed global standards, which the industry abides by,” said Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services.

Key stakeholders in the aviation value chain – such as airlines, airports, ground service providers, freight forwarders, shippers, and manufacturers – rely on the IATA standards to ensure robust and efficient operations. The IATA manuals are based on the recommendations devised by standard setting bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other industry working groups.

The annual update is achieved through an extensive exercise undertaken by various industry working groups such as the Dangerous Goods Board (DGB) and the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB). Each working group is comprised of IATA experts as well as other experts in that field who work with local governments and industry stakeholders, ensuring that each manual contains the most updated information on the latest regulations, trends, and best practices. In total more than 350 updates have been made to the 2023 editions.

IATA, in collaboration with its members, has been setting industry standards since its founding in 1945 and manuals have been published on a multitude of topics for more than 60 years. An increasing number of manuals have been made available in a digital format, in addition to the traditional printed versions.

CNN Indonesia

Rabu, 16 Nov 2022 07:12 WIB

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Penambahan kasus virus corona (Covid-19) harian di Indonesia mulai menunjukkan tren peningkatan sejak beberapa hari terakhir.

Kasus konfirmasi menembus 7.893 kasus pada Selasa (15/11) kemarin. Jumlah itu merupakan tambahan kasus konfirmasi Covid-19 tertinggi terhitung sejak 19 Maret 2022 lalu dengan 7.951 kasus yang dilaporkan.

Sejak awal November 2022, penambahan kasus Covid-19 harian juga konsisten di atas tiga ribu kasus. Selain itu, penambahan jumlah kasus Covid-19 mingguan di Indonesia juga masih mengalami tren peningkatan.

Dalam sepekan terakhir, kenaikan terhitung 24,01 persen lebih tinggi dibandingkan temuan kasus sepekan sebelumnya.

Satgas Covid Evaluasi Aturan Perjalanan Saat Libur Nataru 2023

Berdasarkan data yang dihimpun dari laporan harian pemerintah, tercatat selama periode 9-15 November, jumlah kumulatif kasus konfirmasi Covid-19 dalam sepekan berjumlah 42.084 kasus.

Sementara pada periode sepekan sebelumnya atau selama periode 2-8 November Oktober, kasus konfirmasi Covid-19 berjumlah 33.935 orang.

Tren peningkatan kasus konfirmasi Covid-19 itu juga dibarengi dengan tren kenaikan pada kasus kematian Covid-19. Selama periode 2-8 November, kasus warga yang meninggal akibat terinfeksi Covid-19 berjumlah 246 kasus, dan sepekan setelahnya bertambah menjadi 290 kasus atau meningkat sebanyak 17,88 persen.

Adapun dilihat dari kedua tren kenaikan tersebut, jumlah testing mingguan Covid-19 di Indonesia juga terpantau mengalami tren kenaikan kendati tak signifikan. Selama periode 2-8 November misalnya, sebanyak 194.990 orang telah diperiksa. Sepekan setelahnya, jumlah warga yang diperiksa naik menjadi 206.757 orang.

Sebagaimana diketahui, capaian pemeriksaan Covid-19 di Indonesia dihitung dari hasil pemeriksaan menggunakan metode polymerase chain reaction (PCR) alias tes swab, tes cepat molekuler (TCM), dan rapid test antigen.

Dari laporan itu, pemerintah juga mencatat DKI Jakarta menjadi provinsi penyumbang kasus Covid-19 tertinggi di Indonesia dengan 2.932, disusul Jawa Barat dengan 1.472 kasus yang dilaporkan. Dengan demikian, apabila dijumlahkan keduanya menyumbang 55,79 persen pada kasus Covid-19 Indonesia per Selasa lalu.

Selanjutnya, Jawa Timur melaporkan 924 kasus, Banten 816 kasus, Jawa Tengah 402 kasus, Bali 219 kasus, DI Yogyakarta 135 kasus, Sumatera Utara 132 kasus, dan Kalimantan Timur 126 kasus.

Sementara 23 provinsi lainnya melaporkan kasus Covid-19 harian di antara 10-100 kasus. Lalu Maluku mencatatkan empat kasus, dan hanya Gorontalo yang menjadi satu-satunya provinsi nihil kasus Covid-19 pada Selasa lalu.

Lebih lanjut, pemerintah juga melaporkan, Jawa Timur dan Jawa Tengah mencatatkan kasus kematian Covid-19 harian tertinggi dengan masing-masing 11 kasus kematian yang dilaporkan.

Disusul Riau dengan lima kasus kematian dan DKI Jakarta dengan empat kasus kematian Covid-19. Sisanya, sebanyak 10 provinsi melaporkan masing-masing satu kasus kematian, dan 20 provinsi lainnya nihil kematian Covid-19 pada hari ini.

Sehingga secara kumulatif, sebanyak 6.573.805 orang dinyatakan positif terinfeksi virus corona di Indonesia. Dari jumlah itu sebanyak 6.360.832 orang dinyatakan pulih, 53.774 orang menjalani perawatan di rumah sakit dan isolasi mandiri, serta 159.199 orang lainnya meninggal dunia.

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Prediksi Menkes 20 Ribu Kasus Covid Sehari

Menteri Kesehatan (Menkes) Budi Gunadi Sadikin sebelumnya juga sudah memprediksi puncak kasus virus corona yang disebabkan oleh sebaran mutasi Omicron Subvarian baru seperti XBB, BQ.1 hingga BA.2.75 di Indonesia dapat mencapai 20 ribu kasus per hari.

Budi menyebut prediksi itu didapatkan dengan melihat kondisi kenaikan kasus di Singapura yang disebabkan Omicron XBB. Selain itu, ia menilai subvarian baru ini memiliki karakteristik tingkat kecepatan penularan seperti subvarian Omicron BA.4 dan BA.5 yang melanda Indonesia sekitar Juli-Agustus 2022 lalu.

“Kalau mengikuti pola Singapura seharusnya dalam satu bulan ke depan ini akan naik mendekati angka 20 ribu per hari, sama seperti bulan Agustus kemarin,” kata Budi dalam rapat kerja dan rapat dengar pendapat bersama Komisi IX DPR RI, Selasa (8/11).

Budi mengatakan berdasarkan riwayat kasus serupa di negara-negara lain, terlihat bahwa varian XBB maupun XBB 1 tingkat kematian dan keparahan penyakit lebih rendah dibandingkan subvarian Omicron BA.1 dan BA.2.

Mantan Wakil Menteri BUMN itu lantas mengingatkan, saat BA.1 dan BA.2 melanda Indonesia, kenaikan kasus Covid-19 harian bahkan bisa mencapai rekor tertinggi yakni 64.718 kasus pada 16 Februari lalu. Sementara XBB menurutnya tak akan setinggi subvarian sebelumnya kendati transmisi kasus cepat terjadi.

Dengan demikian, Budi menyatakan pihaknya telah siap untuk menyiagakan fasilitas kesehatan di seluruh daerah guna menghadapi potensi gelombang Omicron XBB ini lantaran telah belajar dari pengalaman yang ‘parah’.

Bangkok – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the Asia-Pacific region to prepare for the anticipated surge in traffic and provide policy support for the industry’s decarbonization efforts, as the region moves forward from COVID-19.

“The last three years have been extremely challenging for the airline industry. Asian airlines, in particular, were hit hard, accounting for about a third of the industry’s losses between 2020 and this year. With the region finally emerging from COVID-19, governments have a key role to play in accelerating the recovery, and supporting the industry’s sustainable growth,” said Conrad Clifford, IATA’s Senior Vice President and Deputy Director General.

Clifford was speaking at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines’ (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents in Bangkok.

Emerging from COVID-19

“Asia has been a laggard. The rest of the world started lifting restrictions and reopening borders last year. However, it was only around April this year that positive momentum was seen in Asia. That is why international passenger demand in September was only at 41.5% of 2019 levels, the lowest among regions,” said Clifford. North American carriers led the way at 89% of 2019 levels, while the other regions were in the 73%-83% range.

“Asia-Pacific governments can accelerate the recovery. There is no reason why we cannot travel as we did before the pandemic. The region also needs to prepare for the surge in traffic. The delays and congestion experienced in Europe and North America should be a stark reminder for airports and government agencies in Asia-Pacific. Now is the time to get the capacity in place, both in terms of infrastructure and the manpower,” said Clifford. IATA is also calling for more digitization of processes so as to be able to handle the increase in traffic.

Clifford recognized the region’s recovery will be held back as long as China remains closed to international travel. “We must learn to live, travel and work with COVID-19. We hope the Chinese government will have the confidence to re-open its borders soon and connect with the world,” he said.

Policy Support for Decarbonization

In 2021, IATA’s members committed to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Last month, governments meeting at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly adopted a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

“We are extremely encouraged by the LTAG agreement at the ICAO Assembly. With both governments and industry focused on the same goal, the significance of LTAG cannot be overstated. But to achieve net zero CO2 emission by 2050, government policy support in key areas of decarbonization is critical. One such area is incentivizing the production capacity of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF),” said Clifford.

SAF is currently expected to account for 65% of carbon mitigation in 2050. It will be the largest contributor to the industry’s sustainability. Airlines bought every drop of SAF available in 2021 and have committed to over $17 billion of forward purchasing agreements.

“The problem is the limited supply and high costs. I urge Asia-Pacific governments to look at stimulating SAF production,” said Clifford. Government incentives for SAF could see 30 billion liters of production capacity globally by 2030. Japan and Singapore have demonstrated an exemplary approach to SAF, actively involving the industry in the consultation process, and in promoting domestic production of SAF.

Clifford also highlighted the need to address air traffic congestion on routes between Asia and Europe, which has been increasing due to airlines reinstating their networks, coupled with diversions to avoid the airspace over Afghanistan, Russia and Ukraine.

“Over the Bay of Bengal, air navigation service providers in India and Malaysia have been working towards trials to reduce separation standards safely between aircraft to increase the airspace capacity. This is positive. We need the neighboring states to cooperate with each other, work with airlines, to implement procedures that make full use of the capabilities of modern aircraft,” said Clifford.