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Adani Mundra Airport takes flightas a fully integrated, multimodallogistics and business hub
Adani Mundra Airport on Tuesday announced the launch of its inaugural scheduled flight service connecting Mumbai and Goa. This pivotal air link, established in a strategic partnership with Star Air, is set to unlock unprecedented economic potential for the Kutch region, transforming the region into a fully integrated, multimodal…
Read MoreDrones to anchor India’s booming $428 bn logistics market
A new survey by Nexgen Exhibitions forecasts a massive 55% surge in drone deployment across India’s logistics and clean-tech sectors over the next three years. This rapid integration of aerial intelligence comes as the broader Indian logistics market is projected to nearly double, scaling from $228 billion in 2024…
Read MoreGlobal air cargo spot rates surge; demand and supply seen in sync for the rest of the year
Global air cargo spot rates rose 41% year on year in May 2026, reaching $3.40 per kg — following a three-year high the month before. That figure would have seemed implausible at the start of the year. In a quarterly webinar with TIACA, Xeneta’s Chief Air Freight Officer Niall…
Read MoreDGCA to launch AI and blockchain-powered eGCA 2.0 platform
INDIA’S civil aviation safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is preparing to launch a next-generation version of its digital governance ecosystem, eGCA 2.0. The ambitious upgrade moves the regulator beyond basic digitisation to advanced automated oversight by integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and predictive surveillance…
Read MoreAir France KLM Martinair Cargo accelerates commercial transformation through AI
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is becoming a strategic enabler across the commercial organisation. From booking and pricing to customer service, sales support, forecasting and decision-making, AI is helping unlock new levels of automation, efficiency, personalisation and data-driven insight. The objective remains unchanged: making it easier for customers to do business…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation integrates AMI business to create a unified global cargo platform
MENZIES Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the integration of Air Menzies International (AMI), its specialist freight forwarding subsidiary, into its Cargo division. The integration brings AMI formally within the Menzies Aviation Cargo division under the leadership of Beau Paine, EVP Cargo…
Read MoreCMA CGM Group expands into aircraft maintenance with Crystal Aero Solutions
THE CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, has announced the signing of a preliminary agreement with a view to acquiring Crystal Aero Solutions, a company specialised in aircraft maintenance services for both cargo and passenger aircraft. Based at Paris Charles de Gaulle…
Read MoreGlobal air cargo tonnage rebounds
AIR cargo activity stepped up a gear and airlines redeployed capacity after a slowdown in the previous week caused by a convergence of public holidays in Europe (Pentecost), USA (Memorial Day) and the Eid al-Adha festival affecting notably Middle East & South Asia (MESA) and Africa origin regions. As…
Read MoreContinental Carriers launches weeklySwitzerland-India Air Import Consol Service
CONTINENTAL Carriers Pvt. Ltd recently announced the launch of its weekly Switzerland-India Air Import Consol Service, offering importers a reliable, efficient and cost-effective logistics solution. Operating from Zurich to Mumbai (BOM) via Delhi, the service has commenced with an initial weekly uplift capacity of approximately 3,000 kg, with plans…
Read MoreAir cargo industry welcomes US-Iran peacedeal but warns recovery will be slow
THE international air cargo industry has reacted with cautious optimism to the tentative US-Iran peace framework, which aims to bring an end to hostilities and permanently reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz. While freight forwarders and logistics providers welcome the announcement, industry leaders stress that a full return to…
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