Aerospace

Cathay Pacific awarded IATA CEIV Pharma Certification

Cathay Pacific has become the first airline in Hong Kong to be awarded IATA CEIV
Pharma Certification, a globally-recognised pharmaceutical product handling
accreditation.

The certification underlines the carrier’s capabilities in the treatment and
transportation of high-value, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled
pharmaceutical products with speed, consistency and efficiency. In harness with aviation industry stakeholders and regulators, IATA created the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) with the aim of helping
organizations involved in the air cargo supply chain achieve pharmaceutical handling
excellence.

CEIV Pharma Certification addresses the industry’s needs for safety, security,
compliance and efficiency in the transportation of pharmaceutical products. It seeks
to minimise product loss attributed to handling and environmental factors during
transport. The certification encompasses, and in some cases exceeds, existing pharmaceutical
standards and guidelines such as the European Union’s Good Distribution Practice
and the World Health Organization (Annex 5) Good Distribution Practices for
Pharmaceutical Products.

Cathay Pacific Director Commercial and Cargo Ronald Lam said: “It is a great honour
to have been awarded IATA CEIV Pharma Certification, which recognizes our
commitment to our pharmaceutical customers. Cathay Pacific Cargo adheres to the
highest operating standards and this certification highlights our capabilities in
handling these precious, time-sensitive and often life-saving shipments.”
Cathay Pacific is one of the world’s biggest international air cargo carriers and, in
addition to operating a dedicated freighter fleet to 46 destinations, manages cargo
capacity on passenger flights operated by both Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon.
The state-of-the-art Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal at Hong Kong International
Airport offers a broad spectrum of logistical solutions for the airfreight industry.
Combining advanced technology with streamlined work flows to set new service

Aerospace

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.