The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) signed 10 Memorandum’s of Understanding during the first TIACA Event Central Asia aimed at supporting Kazakhstan on their path to becoming a global air cargo hub.
The primary objective of the MoUs is to support Kazakhstan as it develops its transit potential and commits to supporting the interests within the international market.
MoU’s were signed with the following companies within Kazakhstan:
- Aktau International Airport JSC;
- Aliya Moldagulova International Airport JSC;
- JSC “Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport”;
- Sary-Arka Airport JSC;
- Oral International Airport LLP;
- SCAT Airlines JSC;
- Almaty International Airport;
- Turkistan International Airport;
- Shymkent International Airport
- Civil Aviation Association of Kazakhstan
“We are proud to support the growth of Kazakhstan as an air cargo hub as it is inline with our mission and vision for the industry by promoting and encouraging business through connectivity. We not only encourage investment in known cargo hubs but also budding cargo hubs like Kazakhstan. We look forward to working with these organizations as they grow their cargo capacity and businesses.” stated Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair
“The opportunities that have been discussed during this event underline the importance of the role that Kazakhstan will play going forward within the global air cargo community. We welcome the cooperation with TIACA as we work towards building Kazakhstan as an air cargo hub.” stated Catalin Radu, General Director, Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan
“This first TIACA event in Central Asia showed us, as well as the attendees, the focus and drive of the air cargo industry within this region. We are excited to work together to support their collective vision for growth and economic prosperity, whilst ensuring the key industry priorities of safety, security and compliance are fundamentally at the center of that growth.” stated Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA.
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