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Air India SATS dangerous goods training facility at Bengaluru Airport approved

The Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) Dangerous Goods (DGR) Training Facility at Bengaluru Airport has been officially approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), further strengthening its capability to deliver industry-leading training programmes that meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. This achievement…

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Air India Cargo appoints TAM Group as its Cargo GSSA in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam

Air India Cargo has appointed TAM Group as its Cargo GSSA in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The appointment strengthens Air India Cargo’s commercial presence across Southeast Asia while expanding local sales coverage and market support across these key markets. Supported by Air India Cargo’s extensive domestic and international network,…

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Blue Dart appoints R. S. Subramanian as Managing Director

The Board of Directors of Blue Dart Express Limited has announced the appointment of Mr R. S. Subramanian as Managing Director, effective 30 November 2026, subject to the requisite approvals. He will succeed Mr Balfour Manuel, who will step down as Managing Director on 29 November 2026 following an…

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GMR Hyderabad International Airport recognised as Pharma Airport of the Year

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been recognised as Pharma Airport of the Year 2026 – India at Cold Chain Unbroken (CCUB) 2026. The recognition reflects Hyderabad Airport Cargo’s capabilities in pharma infrastructure, cold chain handling and seamless cargo operations, helping ensure the safe and efficient movement of critical pharmaceutical…

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Asia Pacific witnesses surge, while global scenario remains stable

Air cargo tonnages, spot rates and capacity from Asia Pacific all rose in the second week of September, although the strong performance was partly a rebound from national holidays the previous week in Vietnam and Malaysia, within an otherwise mixed but relatively stable period for air cargo. According to…

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Congestion issues seen recently at Mumbai airport

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has recently experienced cargo congestion, as per reports and sources, creating delays across the air-freight supply chain. According to industry reports, trucks carrying cargo have been forced to wait between 24 and 72 hours outside the Air Cargo Complex before gaining access…

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Air India looking for Cargo GSA in Indonesia

Air India Cargo has invited eligible and experienced organisations to submit proposals for the appointment of a Cargo General Sales Agent (GSA) in Indonesia. Eligible organisations are invited to submit their techno-commercial bids by October 5, 2026, 17:00 hrs (IST). Interested parties can submit their company profile at cargo.rfp@airindia.com…

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Emirates SkyCargo enhancing focus on India

Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its commitment to support the export ambitions of one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Air cargo is a critical enabler of India’s international trade, facilitating the movement of high-value, time-sensitive goods to global markets, with an estimated 2.2 million tonnes of international cargo…

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Global traffic up 7 pc YoY, but down 1 pc WoW

Global air cargo volumes slipped -1% week on week (WoW) in week 36, as hostilities in the Middle East flared up again and exports from Southeast Asia were affected by national holidays in the region. Pricing barely changed, held high by a small decrease in capacity, with rising oil…

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Kochat Narendran steps down as President of Afcom Holdings

Mr Kochat Narendran has stepped down as President of Afcom Holdings Ltd, an international dedicated cargo airline based in Chennai, after 6 and a half years at the helm. Associated with the airline since its inception to successful launch and more, he played a pivotal role in driving the…

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