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

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.