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September boost to worldwide air cargo tonnages
Worldwide air cargo tonnages bounced back strongly in September 2026 following their August lull, with volumes rising +3% compared with the previous month and growing +9%, year on year (YoY), according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data. September’s strong performance was reflected across all the world’s main…
Read MoreIATA opposes mandatory flight shifts from CSMIA to Navi Mumbai International Airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly opposed any regulatory or government-mandated shift of airline operations from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAR). Advocating for commercial autonomy, the global airline trade body emphasised that carriers should retain full freedom to…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo shifts freighter operations to Navi Mumbai; Bangalore added to SWISS WorldCargo’s route network
Underlining its mission of enabling global business, Lufthansa Cargo has unveiled its new winter flight schedule for the upcoming schedule period, during which customers will have access to 88 freighter routes to 40 destinations worldwide. In particular, freighter rotations in the high-demand Asia-Pacific region have been expanded to include…
Read MoreSaudi Arabia extends closure of King Khalid International Airport amid safety checks
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until October 17, 2026 amid heightened security concerns following attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Monday, October 12, extended the suspension of airport operations. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation is assessing…
Read MorePramod Menon elected new President of Air Cargo Club of Bombay
The Air Cargo Club of Bombay (ACCB), at its recent Annual General Meeting 2026-27, elected Mr Pramod Menon of Rainbow Aviation Pvt. Ltd as President. A new Committee was also formed in the presence of all members of the Club. The other office bearers elected at the AGM included…
Read MoreCargo Vision 2030: CIAL sets course to become an integrated logistics gateway
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has launched CIAL Cargo Vision 2030, a long-term strategy to transform Kochi from a conventional air cargo gateway into an integrated logistics hub connecting air transport with sea, rail, road and inland waterways. The initiative marks a major expansion of CIAL’s cargo ambitions, with…
Read MoreAdani Airports to begin partial redevelopment of the North Section of Terminal 1B at Mumbai Airport
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL)-operated Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) will begin redevelopment of the North Section of Terminal 1B. Safety concerns regarding the 60-year-old building have prompted phased redevelopment of the said terminal. Of Mumbai airport’s (IATA code – BOM) approximately 55 million passengers per annum (mppa), only…
Read MoreMumbai Airport activates monitoring protocol as surge in cargo volumes strains ops
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai recently announced that it is closely monitoring air cargo operations and implementing targeted mitigation measures following severe congestion triggered by a sharp spike in freight volumes. The surge in import and export processing has led to extended truck turnaround times and…
Read MoreHyderabad and Brussels Airports form strategic partnership to boost India-Europe air cargo
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) and Brussels Airport Company have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a dedicated pharma and air cargo corridor between India and Europe. The partnership aims to enhance end-to-end cold chain logistics, optimise temperature-sensitive freight handling and streamline Customs clearance…
Read MoreIATA calls for stronger, multi-layered approach to combat undeclared and mis-declared dangerous goods
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for stronger, collaborative action across the air cargo supply chain in a multi-layered approach to counter the risks from undeclared and mis-declared dangerous goods. The call comes amid discussions among regulators on the role of existing aviation security screening processes as…
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