Flying Talkers Broadcast

Beatles Logistics 60 Years Ago

Welcome to today’s Flying Talkers Broadcast.
As long as we have known him, Michael Webber of webberaircargo.com when he is not planning airports is talking about music.
 It just so happens that both of us believe that music is an essential part of life, like breathing out and breathing in.
Mike was brought up in the great jazz atmosphere of Kansas City USA and later studying at Tulane University in New Orleans he was allowed some years just a stone’s throw from Bourbon Street, the jazz  capital of the world.
Little wonder that in 2015 when Mike suggested he share his take about the day 50 years prior on August 15,1965 when The Beatles visited John F. Kennedy International Airport we said yes.
We had covered that story in pictures in two of our Great Airports History books.
Mike went very deep dish into the story and also created a second chapter of The Beatles USA odyssey for our readers a year or so later when they returned to USA and visited the West Coast .
In the second story Mike shared more fascinating cabin crew insights and experiences he had gathered over the years.
Well here we are ending Summer 2025 60 years later and luckily here also is Mike closing the circle with Part Three of what has become a Beatles Trilogy, this one including music and logistics and other memories. 
PART ONE https://www.aircargonews.com/2024/0224/020924/Beatles-Day-At-JFK.html
PART TWO
https://www.aircargonews.com/0216/FT160212/When-LAX-Landed-The-Beatles.html   

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Air Canada Cargo Steps Up

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For India Misstep Drives Logistics Focus

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JFK's Missed Opportunities: Navigating Air Cargo and Infrastructure Challenges

In this episode of Flying Talkers, delve into the ongoing transformation of New York City's airports, particularly John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia, as they undergo extensive multimillion-dollar upgrades. Explore the infrastructural challenges plaguing these projects, notably the traffic congestion surrounding JFK, and contemplate alternative solutions like ferry services that have yet to be implemented.
Listen as Geoffrey Arend reflects on the historical evolution of these iconic sites, spotlighting poignant moments such as the struggle to preserve architectural masterpieces like the JFK Sundrome. Understand the balance between progress and heritage preservation through discussions of landmark designations and the current collaboration with major cultural institutions to infuse new terminals with artistic value.
The episode also marks a celebratory note on the 50th anniversary of insightful industry coverage by Flying Typers, underscoring a commitment to maintaining high standards of reporting in air cargo and beyond. Tune in for a captivating narrative that fuses history, industry insight, and forward-thinking visions for airport infrastructure.

JFK Airport Off On The Road To Tomorrow

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FIATA RAP Meeting Highlights

RAP is normally connected with modern music. Not for FIATA members, though, who immediately recognize the acronym with Region Asia Pacific, i.e. the regional assembly of the association members of the region. This group is chaired by Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi, nominated by the Indonesian association member.

ATC Lands Delta Cargo Germany

Hopscotching The World Headlines From Delta Cargo"We’re proud to announce our new partnership with ATC Aviation Services AG (ATC Aviation) as our new General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) in Germany, effective July 1, 2025 said Delta Airlnes Cargo. "ATC Aviation is a global leader in air cargo sales and logistics, with a presence in over 25 countries and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and customer service. “Delta is one of the leaders in our industry, and we are very proud to become a member of the Delta global family.” declared Ingo Zimmer,(right) CEO of ATC ( Aviation "Together, we’re committed to providing seamless, efficient, and reliable cargo solutions across the globe." “We are thrilled to embark on this new collaboration with ATC in Germany."By working together, more can be achieved.” declared Peter Penseel, (left) President of Delta Cargo .

Betwixt Tariff & Everything Else Where Is Trade?

Those who were in Munich recently for Transport Logistic Munich know that international trade, which is the main engine behind global logistics, is thriving on one side, whilst running its greatest risks at the same time. Clearly some of those in the attendance were not comfortable with the ‘elephant in the room’, others simply ignored it. Fact is trade negotiations 2.0 have started and nobody really knows where they are heading.

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Transport Logistic takes off June 2-5, at Munich Trade Centre, with Air Cargo Europe, the icing on a giant logistics confab as a partner event, which managed to combine different interests in logistics in order to attract large crowds from all over the world. No one is quite sure how much audience spillover occurs between the venues, which in the case of air cargo organizers claims more than 262 exhibitors from 46 countries in a gigantic venue of 15,000 meters. But one fact is undeniable: this is the world’s biggest and most important logistics event, whether you attend as a big company, small Mom & Pop outfit, or even if you are just going to walk around and take in the view.