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The weekly newspaper for air cargo professionals No. 1,003
15 October 2018
Pet tech startup works with Delta
Welcome to the future
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INSIDE saudia launches fly express
saudia Cargo has launched Fly Express, offering high priority express delivery for urgent international shipments. The service offers early booking ... page 2
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HL and partners have carried out 2,200 kilometres of drone flights to deliver medicine to an island in Lake Victoria. The Parcelcopter 4.0 completed the 60 kilometre flight from the mainland in an average of 40 minutes, with 2,000 flight minutes recorded during the pilot project. The three experts in their respective fields were DHL, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and German drone manufacturer Wingcopter. DHL says the drones open up new opportunities to address logistics challenges in the public health sector in many parts of Africa, especially
supplying hospitals and pharmacies. Medical care for the 400,000 residents of the Ukerewe island district of Lake Victoria is limited by poor infrastructure and difficult terrain. Six hours are needed to cover the overland route of 240 kilometres, making it nearly impossible to provide emergency medication or to quickly refill cool chain commodities that are out of stock. DHL Parcelcopter 4.0 takes off and lands vertically, and after delivering its cargo it can easily be loaded with blood and laboratory samples to take back to the mainland. The Parcelcopter could improve logistics in the public health sector by potentially preventing worldwide crises, such as viral diseases including Ebola.
ABC to make Liege its European hub AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has signed a 10 year lease agreement with Liege Airport to make the Belgian city its European hub. The agreement is an extension of the memorandum of understanding signed between Liege Airport and Volga-Dnepr Group at the Farnborough International Airshow in July and will create jobs and drive airport development. Under the agreement, ABC will lease warehouse premises covering 25,000 square metres, an investment of €25 million, which includes 2,000 square
metres of office space. The project will be divided into two phases, with the first one being launched in June 2019 when ABC takes the first 12,500 square metre warehouse. The second phase will follow in 2020 and the Walloon Airports Company will build four new aircraft stands to accommodate ABC’s fleet. Liege Airport chief executive officer, Luc Partoune says: “Thanks to AirBridgeCargo, we plan to reach one million metric tonnes by 2020 and become one of the top five cargo airports in Europe.”
deutsche Post DHL Group’s Disaster Response Team has been dispatched to Indonesia to manage relief efforts on the island of Sulawesi ... page 4 the lithium problem
Regulations are upcoming and “maybe three years away” from being applied, IATA’s Dave Brennan told a Lithium Battery workshop ... page 8
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Business as usual Vol 2 Issue 41
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IT WILL be business as usual for airport customers after the hand-back of Macau to Chinese rule on 19 December, said a spokesman for the airport. In a similar deal to the UK’s Hong Kong transition, after 442 years of Portugese rule the territory will revert to Chinese rule, but Macau will continue to trade with the benefits of its longstanding free port status, he assured. The ‘One country, two systems’ plan will see the freedoms and judicial sysetm currently enjoyed under capitalism continue in Macau as in Hong Kong.
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audia Cargo has launched Fly Express, offering high priority express delivery for urgent international shipments. The service offers early booking via the email, flyexpress@saudiacargo.com for airport-to-airport delivery up to 300 kilos per shipment, as well as a money-back guarantee for an added cost if it does not deliver on time. Fly Express service is an added value service offers customers high priority status for shipments that can be accepted three hours prior to the scheduled time of departure, alongside quick handling procedures at arrival. Clients will be able to benefit from Fly Express in Brussels, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris and London inbound to Saudi Arabia, with Hong Kong joining in December 2018, followed by additional locations. The service was officially announced during the annual commercial meeting of the airline with freight agency representatives. Saudia Cargo CEO, Omar Hariri says: “The launch of this service will meet the needs of our clients who transport urgent cargo requiring rapid handling and short delivery period, with efficiency
and reliability. This service came as part of our determination to ensure the satisfaction of our clients.” The airline is upgrading cargo facilities at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to increase capacity and provide special warehouses for pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods and specialty shipments.
ACS named a top company
Air Charter Service (ACS) has been named a top company, being placed 29th in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 list. The charter specialist finished higher than Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea football clubs, and UK household names including Waterstones, David Lloyd Leisure, Caffe Nero and Dreams. The 250 companies named on the list have a total revenue of £66.7
billion, making up three per cent of the UK’s GDP. The list has been produced annually since 2004 and ranks Britain’s top 250 mid-market private companies by their turnover over the previous year from published accounts. ACS Group chief executive officer, Justin Bowman says: “We are delighted with our new position as the highest placed aviation company and to rank above so many well-known brands.”
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eutsche Post DHL Group’s Disaster Response Team (DRT) has been dispatched to Indonesia to manage relief efforts on the island of Sulawesi. Almost 1,000 villages have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami, with the death toll of 1,400 expected to rise higher. Urgently needed goods such as technical equipment, water, tents, fuel and food are being flown into Balikpapan International Airport, with the team providing logistics support in collaboration with local staff and humanitarian organisations at local airports. On 4 October, the team received the official mandate from the government of Indonesia through the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management and ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management to support humanitarian logistics in Palu, ground zero of the tsunami on the island of Sulawesi, and in Balikpapan, a seaport city on the east cost of Borneo. Two DRT teams are being set up, one at Balikpapan where the
airport will function as the staging area for incoming assistance into Palu, and the other at a distribution centre close to Palu’s airport to handle and store relief goods. DPDHL GoHelp manager for Asia Pacific, Carl Schelfhaut says: “Managing relief goods logistics is crucial in the aftermath of natural disasters. As a logistics company we have the skills that can save lives – we help ensure that relief goods are processed
quickly so that they reach the people affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami as quickly as possible.” Volga-Dnepr Airlines has also been providing assistance by delivering 29 tonnes of aid to Indonesia to support the humanitarian mission following the earthquake and tsunami that hit Sulawesi. The flight was performed using an IL-76TD-90VD from Chalon Vatry Airport in France to Balikpapan on request of the Crisis Centre of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Following arrival in Indonesia, the generators and water purification system will be transported to the worst affected areas to provide electricity and clean water to the local population. Volga-Dnepr executive president of cargo charter operations, Konstantin Vekshin says: “With its expertise and experience in operating charter flights, Volga-Dnepr is always among the first responders to support victims of natural disasters, allowing emergency relief management agencies and governmental organisations all over the world to deliver critically-needed cargo and supplies in what is always a significant race against time.”
Air Europa to offer cargo services
Air Europa will be offering cargo services from 1 November, which the airline says will improve customer service and promote the brand. The service was previously outsourced, and the airline says the new department, Air Europa Cargo, will directly manage cargo terminals and handling agents through its operating bases. Air Europa says it hopes the new direction will provide commercial opportunities and provide customers with a guaranteed service quality. Air Europa Cargo has hired a number of pro-
fessional and experienced handling and sales agents based across a global network of cargo terminals. The Latin American specialists have also developed partnerships with other companies to increase their distribution network and ensure the seamless transport of goods throughout the world. The airline has adapted cargo holds to meet the necessary requirements for transporting temperature sensitive goods including fruit, pharmaceuticals and animals.
Faury to succeed Enders at Airbus The Airbus board of directors have picked Guillaume Faury to succeed Tom Enders as chief executive officer (CEO) from next year. Faury, who is president of Airbus Commercial Aircraft will succeed Enders, who remains CEO until the Annual General Meeting on 10 April 2019 when Faury’s appointment will be submitted to shareholders. Commenting on his new role, Faury says: “I am honoured to have been selected by the board to lead this extraordinary company. I look forward to taking on this new challenge with passion and
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enthusiasm, relying on the exceptional expertise and engagement of all Airbus people around the world.”
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Delta provides first class service for pets Whether it’s someone’s pet or a rare breed, making sure animals are transported properly is essential to prevent harm to the animal or the company’s reputation
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elta Cargo has entered into an exclusive long-term partnership with CarePod, a pet technology start-up that has developed a new standard of first-class safety and care for pets travelling by air. With a new range of smart, pet travel products and services, CarePod will help Delta carry and monitor pets throughout the network with real-time updates for customers. This is alongside the introduction of a staff vet to the Delta Cargo team who will review policies
and procedures to ensure safe and comfortable pet travel. Delta Cargo vice president, Shawn Cole says: “Demand for pet shipments is strong and we are always looking for ways to create a best-in-class travel experience for pets and their owners. Working with a start-up like CarePod allows Delta the flexibility to enhance our service in new and innovative ways. We are able to think big, start small and learn fast to solve specific customer needs.” CarePod founder and chief executive officer, Jenny Pan says: “Our innovative use of technology and breakthrough engineering solutions are matched by our passion for pet safety, comfort and security. Our goal is to transform the future of pet travel, and to be able to work with Delta in delivering a better experience for its customers is an exciting step.”
flydubai Cargo accepts live animals flydubai Cargo is offering live animal transportation across its network, having successfully moved two Saluki dogs and seven falcons for a competition in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The project was undertaken in association with the Department of Culture and Tourism for Abu Dhabi to support the UAE’s participation in the event. The airline offers services including door to door or airport to airport transport and the option to book return flights for pets and other live animals. Animal transport services can also be used for agricultural and zoological purposes, all of which follows the IATA Live Animals Regulations to ensure animals are transported safely and humanely. flydubai Cargo has a dedicated facility for
live animals and offers specialised animal care during transit in Dubai, with services including full physical check-ups, feeding, walking and administering medicine, with pet cleaning also available upon request. flydubai Cargo vice president, Mohamed Hassan says: “Since we began our operations in 2012, we have been focused on offering customers consistent and efficient cargo solutions and we are delighted that we will now be able to offer live animal transportation. “We would like to thank the Department of Culture and Tourism for choosing to work with us and giving us the opportunity to promote the culture of the UAE during the recent event. We look forward to the benefits that this service will provide our network and beyond.”
Big cat flight is a roaring success Turkish Cargo has transported four tigers, three lions, three cheetahs, two lynxes and one cougar to Istanbul from Prague. The big cats were taken from Biopark STIT wildlife support and breeding facility in the Czech Republic. They were accompanied by their keepers, specially assigned vets and IATA Live Animal Regulations certified Turkish Cargo personnel during the flight.
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Eric the rhino flies 10,000 miles looking for love
ways Boeing 777 Freighter and Airbus A330 Freighter, with Eric travelling in a special pallet containing food and water, accompanied by a specialist team of four attendants including a vet, a vet technician and rhino habituation expert. The route took Eric from Los Angeles to Liege to Doha, where he was transferred onto the second aircraft bound for Entebbe. Touching down in Uganda, Eric was moved to a chartered AN-74 for the final leg to the Serengeti National Park, which was sourced after the Hercules contracted for the flight broke its windscreen.
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ntradco Global took Eric the Black Rhino on a 10,000 mile journey to Tanzania so he can play a starring role saving the species from extinction. Eric, who has spent his life at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, is now settling into his new home in the Serengeti where he will be paired with a female called Laikipia who was transferred to the Serengeti from an animal park in the UK. Her male companion was killed in a fight with a bull elephant
in 2009 before she could produce a calf, so the search for a new partner began. The logistics project to move Eric was coordinated by Chapman Freeborn’s animal transport specialist Intradco Global on behalf of the Singita Grumeti Fund – a non-profit organisation carrying out wildlife conservation and community development work in Tanzania. The majority of Eric’s journey was completed using Qatar Air-
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Intradco project manager, Tom Lamb accompanied Eric on his journey and travelled with the Singita Grumeti team to the 350,000-acre area conservation area in the Serengeti wilderness. Lamb comments: “To ensure his safety and minimise stress, Eric was given extensive training to familiarise him with the crate ahead of the flight. We also made sure his catering was top notch, with an array of treats including rhino biscuits, apples and watermelons to keep him fed, hydrated and happy throughout. “He arrived looking fresh and ready for action and we wish him all the best in his new home. His new girlfriend is nine years his senior so he’s definitely going to have his work cut out – but he walked away with a confident swagger and we’re backing him to deliver.” Qatar Airways chief cargo officer, Guillaume Halleux adds: “We are proud to support this important conservation project and play a part in the translocation of Eric to his new home. As one of the world’s leading cargo carriers, we support the conservation and protection of endangered animals.” There are fewer than 750 eastern black rhinos remaining across East Africa, making Eric’s work very important for conservation and protection of the species.
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Powering a solution to the Lithium problem The fifth draft of packaging regulations for lithium batteries, SAE G-27, were outlined at IATA Cargo Events 2018 in Bangkok.
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egulations are upcoming and “maybe three years away” from being applied, IATA assistant director cargo safety and standards David Brennan, told a Lithium Battery workshop. The issue is a big one in the air cargo industry. Not only are lithium batteries becoming increasingly widespread given their use in laptops, mobiles and power but the explosive quality of the element when it overheats is potentially dangerous. The batteries are also used in electric cars. On top of this the new hybrid lithium batteries raise questions of classification and how to keep shippers informed. Complicating matters lithium batteries are often found in goods moved by e-commerce, both new and used products and by passengers
meaning regulation needs to cover both decks. Un- and mis-declared goods are another potential disruptor regulation drafters need to consider. Further developments in the SAE G-27 regulation are topped by tests for lithium cells and batteries that can be shown to not to have a significant impact when one lithium battery ignites. Brennan The explosion of one lithium battery can trigger others – creating a potentially dangerous ‘thermal runway.’ “Still under discussion,” said Brennan are provisions for generic packaging. Here the objective is to develop a test for packaging in which any cell or battery can be packed with issues being what limits and parameters will apply.
“There is still quite a bit of work to achieve consensus on that one,” said Brennan. Those working on the proposed regulation are also looking at the issue of equivalence and an external fire test which Brennan said was needed. In order to stop shopping around for the best test for them moves are underway to create ‘Round Robin’ or more even intralab testing. There is, “concern that there has not been significant number of tests by different labs,” said Brennan.
“Turn off the calendar”
Lithium batteries are becoming much more widespread because they support IT products and are a key driver of the e-commerce boom. This is an extra problem for airlines as it brings additional stakeholders pointed out AirBridgeCargo’s global director of special cargo, Dmitry Kulish. This is a sharp issue for airlines who quite do not know where things went wrong, he pointed out. Moving used and damaged batteries was cited with sometimes geography complicating matters such as it does in the South Pacific. One twist here is the thriving business of used IT products being shipped from Europe to some Asian countries but requiring protection from accidentally starting. “Turn off the calendar,” was the deftly practical advice given although in an era of mass small packages it is hard to apply fully. There are other concerns. “Just because something is used doesn’t mean it’s not safe” was one comment from the floor. This carried another sharp addendum: “It’s totally against the green agenda.” Not helping matters are definitions and terms. “The UN has a really poor definition of what is a damaged battery,” said one participant to illustrate the point. Labelling, especially for reverse logistics, was another cited problem as the industry has regulations not built around products like lithium batteries and is currently grappling with the vexed issue of what to do. Training was branded as “pretty onerous” by others although this was not a general view with counter opinions being expressed. However it was pointed out by Brennan it was “good insurance.”
CEVA is 100 not out fo
CEVA Logistics has successfully implemented its 100th customer on Matrix Warehouse Management System (WMS), a proprietary solution incorporating proven business processes defined by CEVA Logistics’ experts. It is a core element of the company’s IT strategy of standardising its systems application landscape. More than 80 per cent of the new business wins are now on Matrix WMS and more than 50 implementations are scheduled over the coming months. CEVA Logistics’ CIO Christophe Cachat says: "It's the scope of the system in terms of functionality and process expertise and the short implementation times which makes it so appealing to customers. The latest technology is implemented into Matrix WMS to provide our customers with superior solutions. At the same time, having a standard system greatly reduces our cost and supports our margin improvement,” he adds.
Delta Cargo extends ULD tra DELTA Cargo is extending ULD tracking to businesses off the airport, allowing customers to track ULDs from their own warehouses to the final destination. The service provides customer benefits by eliminating all paperwork at the dock door when units are loaned out and producing a digital Uniform Control Receipt to be emailed to the shipper. Delta Cargo vice president, Shawn Cole says: “The extension of the tracking technology directly to our customers’ facilities will ensure visibility for the whole freight journey, creating a best-in-class shipping experience. “This is a genuine innovation, and we are on track to launch in
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nited Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) CEO, Peter Ward, has expressed the Association’s disappointment and frustration that the UK government “seems not to have recognised the critical labour shortage facing the warehousing and logistics industry”; a sector that depends on immigrant labour – particularly at peak times, such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas. Ward says: “[The] announcement at the Conservative party conference was disappointing in the extreme. It is vital that the Government understands the need for low-level, low-skilled workers. Work permits for level 5 educated employees on salaries over £30k will simply not help our sector.” UKWA has repeatedly highlighted the impact of the so-called ‘Brexodus’ of Eastern European migrants leaving the UK since the Brexit vote and has voiced deep concerns of members that the proposed government cap on immigration post-Brexit will severely exacerbate the labour crisis.
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Ward added: “We echo the message to government from the CBI, but are frustrated that while hospitality, healthcare and construction sectors are mentioned – again logistics is overlooked; yet ours is the industry that facilitates global trade and feeds and clothes the nation. “Clearly it is imperative that UKWA continues to work hard to raise awareness of the potentially disastrous consequences for our members of post-Brexit immigration caps.” Meanwhile, the UKWA has welcomed the package of measures announced by the government to support the expansion of the customs brokerage sector ahead of UK leaving the EU in March 2019. This will include a one- off investment of £8 million to support broker training and increased automation. Ward, who has worked closely alongside British tax authorities providing advice and feedback to cross-departmental committees has been vocal in highlighting what he fears will be the potential crisis at UK borders post-Brexit.
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Matrix WMS powered by JDA has been designed in a standardised solution with leading implementation time. Functionality and enhancements are continuously developed and rolled out seamlessly. Matrix WMS is available in two versions: Matrix WMS Express, a lean version, implemented in as short as three weeks, and Matrix WMS Standard, a version with many additional features to support most customer needs, implemented typically in three months. Having a standardised solution allows CEVA Logistics to offer customers lower costs in implementing and maintaining the system, says the company. It delivers CEVA Logistics’ global best practices for warehousing, increases operational efficiency and visibility in warehouses as well as facilitating training of staff on the system. As it migrated customers to WMS Standard, CEVA Logistics is retiring many legacy systems in Contract Logistics. This results in lower development and maintenance costs.
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January 2019, with full visibility on deltacargo. com later that year, once the customer installations are complete.” Delta is one of the first major airlines to test Bluetooth tracking technology and since March 2018 has deployed readers at 80 warehouses including all US hubs and major trucking destinations. Nearly 40 per cent of the ULD fleet has been tagged with Bluetooth asset trackers and the tracking system will be available on nearly all ULDs by January 2019. Real-time ULD tracking will allow Delta’s Cargo Control Center to accurately monitor and reroute shipments that are delayed due to irregular operations.
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Joseph ‘Chris’ Notter is chief ground handling officer for Saudia Cargo. He talks about catching smugglers, being tattooed in Amsterdam, baseball bats and Guinness. We’re still waiting to know more about that particular car.
ACW: When you worked in Customs, did you catch any smugglers? Notter: Unfortunately not as I was based in building 521 – so no smugglers there! ACW: Who has been your biggest inspiration in your life? Notter: Many – from hard working family members, especially my mother, my children, best friends and an extraordinary gentlemen – Dermot Gogarty – a special man who did so much for so many with so little fuss or need for acknowledgement. Truly inspirational and sadly taken too soon.
Notter: Apart from trying to find who lost it – if not successful, – clear all my family and close friends’ mortgages, organise a big vacation for many and thereafter surprise some people and remember those who helped me over the years.
ACW: If both a taxi and a limo were priced the exact same, which one would you choose? Notter: A taxi – I know many and would always support them.
ACW: What’s your murder weapon of choice? Notter: Strange question – But if pushed - A baseball bat – as it is more personal and so that it lasted a bit longer and gave me a workout at the same time – but only because you asked… ACW: You’re on death row, what would your last meal be? Notter: Baked Beans on cheese and toast and
ACW: Beer or wine? Notter: Guinness.
ACW: BBQ or fine dining? Notter: BBQ – the preparation, the interaction with friends and the smells – always good memories.
ACW: What are the best and worst purchases you’ve ever made? Notter: A particular family home would be the best as they hold so many great memories and luckily have increased in value. The worst would be some investments as ‘they can go down as well as up! As they always say…..’ and a particular car.
ACW: What did you want to be when you grew up? Notter: Apart from a professional sportsman – a stockbroker.
ACW: Are you afraid of clowns? Notter: Having known and worked with a few – the answer would be no.
ACW: What is the most interesting fact about you that we would not learn by looking at your CV? Notter: Have to be careful here not to do a Theresa May and the cornfields story. Probably a story about how I came to be on a table with my son Joe at the Jonny Wilkinson farewell function - but that might take up too much space – so, I was tattooed in Amsterdam with two friends whilst not being in control of all my senses. Thankfully the tattoo does not take up too much space!
ACW: If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would it be and why? Notter: Muhammad Ali - The greatest, fighter, wordsmith, strategist, ambassador and icon. Great sense of humour. The stories would be fantastic, the entertainment would be unique, the fact that he would do most of the talking – I would also enjoy the food and I don’t think we would be waiting long for the table!
ACW: We finish the interview and you step outside the office and find a lottery ticket that ends up winning £10 million. What would you do?
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ACW: Coke or Pepsi? Notter: Pepsi to please a Dubliner friend of mine.
ACW: What would I find in your fridge right now? Notter: A lot of surprises and a few shocks as I am working away from home and do not have my wife to look after me.
ACW: Do you have any motto or philosophy you live and work by? Notter: Do it right the first time and pay attention to detail. People who enjoy what they are doing invariably do it well. There are 86,400 seconds in a day. It is up to you to decide what to do with them – so don’t waste your time. Enjoy your time and try and have a laugh at least once a day.
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At The ARK, located at John F Kennedy International Airport and a frequent presence in the coloumns of Air Cargo Week, they take care of a wide range of animals in-transit at the world’s first privately-owned animal reception terminal and quarantine including dogs, cats, sloths, capybaras, pot-bellied pigs, ferrets and many others. Along with the whole staff at The ARK at JFK, Donna is a highly trained animal handler and had an early love for all animals at a young age. As well as working at The ARK’s Pet Oasis, Donna rescued an unexpected population of monarch butterflies that was discovered on the 14.4-acre facility. When an ARK’s landscaper was in the process of Donna has been dubbed The ARK’s Butterfly Enthusiast and Wildlife removing milkRehabilitator irway Bill has a soft spot for animals. He always to take special care when animals in transit cross his cargo apron. So he was especially taken when he learned of the efforts of Donna Bungo, an animal handler at New York’s The ARK’s Pet Oasis, in securing the habitat and fate of a number of monarch butterflies, a particular favourite of his.
FAA executive in black Hall of Fame
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) assistant administrator for human resource management Annie B. Andrews was inducted into the 2018 National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in the Government and Law category. In accepting the award, Andrews credited the influence of her family on her character, in particular her mother Captain Electa Andrews, a retired law enforcement officer. Andrews said, “I am humbled to receive this honour because the ‘Hall of Fame’ isn’t about the inductee. It is really to honour those people who have paved the path to our success.” Andrews is a graduate of Savannah State University in Georgia.
weeds, a certain type of plant, growing on the side of The ARK’s premises, wrongly assuming they were unwelcomed weeds, Donna quickly jumped into action and advised the landscaper that the plants were a critical food resource for monarch butterflies, bees and other pollinators that relied on them. Milkweeds are also where caterpillars begin their metamorphosis from cocoons into vibrant monarch butterflies to complete their circle of life. Also as a fun fact, New York City is on the migration path that monarch butterflies take, travelling from Mexico to Canada each year. The plant is ultimately a sanctuary and resting area for the butterflies during their journey, making it more than just a food source. For her efforts amd as a result of her actions, Donna has quickly become known unofficially as “The ARK’s Butterfly Enthusiast and Wildlife Rehabilitator.” Originally hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, and with over 30 years of wildlife animal rehabilitation experience, Donna has welcomed a range of animals at her own home including dogs, cats, Australian bearded dragons, red-eared slider turtles, hermit crabs and a non-releasable raccoon named Eddie. She lives in Astoria, Queens.
Where is Logan? Labradoodle still missing
Allegedly the dog LOGAN the labradoonever took the flight; dle emotional support LATAM airlines said at dog booked to fly the time it has been out of JFK but which actively searching for disappeared has still Logan since the incident not been found more of the disappearance. than ten weeks after The incident promptlast being seen by its ed an Op-Ed in Air Cargo family. Week in September The dog has not from Elizabeth Schutte, been seen by his famthe managing direcily since he was taken A Logan look-a-alike Labradoodle tor of The ARK at JFK, home by an airline employee instead of being placed on a flight to deploring how many more animals might go “missing or (worse) die” before the US conParaguay with his owners. Jonathan Rolon reported that his parents gress takes further and meaningful legislative flew from JFK Airport to Paraguay on August action to protect all animals from mistreat27, expecting their emotional support dog ment at US airports while being transported by airfreight or in the cabin. was to take that flight as well.
Airfreight ‘Airies sign up for Movember THE male members of the Air Cargo Week team are taking up the Movember Challenge this year. Dubbed the Airfreight ‘Airies, the team will put down the razors for the whole of November to help raise money for this worthwhile cause. Editor James Graham, currently with a hairless top lip, says: “This is a great charity and I am sure our team will rise to the challenge. “I am sure that hairless and hairy-lipped members of the global airfreight community make this a worthwhile effort for all the Airfreight ‘‘Airies,” notes Graham. Full details on donations later in the month.
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