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TIACA Times Spring 2001
ACF2000 Survey Gives TIACA a Close Look at Members' Priorities, Plans
TIACA officials expect a large turnout at the Air Cargo Forum and Exhibition in 2002 in Hong Kong.
Air Cargo Industry - Perishables
For many years, the air shipment of perishables has been considered an insignificant part of the air cargo industry. Even though in the year 2000 this part represents about 17 percent of the whole industry, it has more influence in terms of image than in what it represents in terms of volume.
Airlines, Airports Expand Services
Airbus Industrie’s latest global forecast claims that 15,400 new airliners and freighters will be required by passenger and cargo airlines in the period 2000-2019.
Air Logistics and the New Aerotropolis
More than a decade ago, futurist Alvin Toffler predicted that by the beginning of the 21st century one indisputable law would determine competitive success: survival of the fastest. In Toffler’s view, producing high-quality goods at competitive prices would still be necessary but no longer sufficient for commercial success.
Cooperation, Partnerships
Atlas Air donated a flight to carry relief supplies to El Salvador earthquake victims. One of the company's 747-400 freighters departed Miami International Airport January 19 carrying 80,000 pounds of rice and beans and approximately 30,000 pounds of water.
Growth in the Industry
China Southern Airlines is launching the first executive recruitment program of its kind among all of China's airlines.
HP Logistics Director Gilstrap Offers Solutions to Industry Issues, Challenges
In a world of ever-changing technology, supply chains are becoming supply networks, according to an authority in the IT industry.
Other Industry News
Russian airline Aeroflot’s deal to purchase Airbus aircraft has Russian plane manufacturers up in arms. A protest rally was held in Moscow. Aeroflot’s deal with Airbus was signed by former President Boris Yeltsin's son-in-law, Valery Okulov.
People in the Industry
ATLAS has announced its succession plan to fill the management-gap created by Michael Chowdry’s death.
Secretary General Column - Spring 2001
The real business of the Secretariat is communications. TIACA has an important role to play as the nexus of the air cargo network. Although we meet this challenge on a daily basis, we have recently made great strides by upgrading the look and content of our printed and electronic communications tools.
TIACA Attracts 30 New Members
Thirty companies and individuals have joined TIACA in the past three months, including two new trustee members, the Wayne County Department of Airports in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and CF AirFreight Corporation of Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Trustee Spotlight
Iqbal H. Qureshi, General Manager, Bahman International Cargo, Safat, Kuwait
Trustee Spotlight
Hartmut Wlodarczyk, General Manager Operations, Flughafen Koln/Bonn GmbH,Cologne, Germany
TIACA Elects Industry Leaders to Hall of Fame and Roll of Honour
TIACA has elected eight more industry leaders and visionary professionals to honorary recognition for their contributions to the air cargo industry and their role in its growth and development.
TIACA Moves Offices, is Now Located at Miami International Airport
To meet the growth needs of the organization, TIACA has relocated its administrative offices to an executive office building overlooking the runways at Miami International Airport. The registered office remains in Grand Cayman.
TIACA to Establish Foundation to Raise Funds for Air Cargo Development Programs
TIACA will soon establish a separate not-for-profit charitable 501 (C) 3 organization to accept contributions that will assist the Association in developing air cargo education and public information programs.

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