Das Air launches China-Africa air cargo service

DAS Air Cargo, the African Cargo Airline of the Year, has commenced a weekly DC10 Freighter Service from Shenzhen in China to Entebbe via Bangkok and Dubai.
The first flight was launched on November 8, which carried a variety of commodities including clothing, satellite equipment and electronics for destinations in East and West Africa. Capacity is shared between Bangkok and Shenzhen.
The flight is scheduled to link with Services from Dubai to Lagos, offering Importers a 48-hour transit, which cuts at least three days off the transit time of African cargo shipped via Europe.
At present loads into China are light but it is hoped this new trade link will enable African Shippers of perishables and raw materials to access the markets in the Far East.
DAS Air Cargo has appointed Linkglobal Logistics as General Sales Agent (GSA) in the People Republic of China.
DAS Air Cargo USA is currently flying four DC-10 freighters and two AN-12 freighters to over 50 destinations.

Entebbe International Airport
introduces Apron Safety Committee
Performs Investment Development Program study

Entebbe International Airport has introduced an Apron Safety Committee (ASC) recently. The committee is geared towards creating a special forum for people involved with ground handling safety at the airport's airside. Igne Igunduura, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesperson, said the move was in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the International Air Transport Association Aircraft Handling Manual.
"We are registering a rise in both transit cargo, incoming and outgoing passengers year after year, making us a fully recognized international airport," mentioned Igunduura. Staff from Entebbe Handling Services, DAS Handling Services, Fresh Handling Limited, Uganda In-flight Services, Entebbe Joint Aviation Facility and CAA are members of the Committee.
Entebbe International Airport’s recently introduced Investment Development Program Study is

being funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, THE LPA GROUP. The agency was selected by the Civil Aviation Authority in Uganda. The purpose of the study is two-fold: to review existing facilities at the Airport, and to review projects that the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda has targeted to continue the improvement process and maintain the growth of the airport through enhanced structures and improved services.
The study will confirm, prioritize, schedule, and recommend appropriate projects for development.