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Honeywell inks deal with Air India for maintenance of APUs
Global conglomerate Honeywell has inked a long-term pact with Tata Group-owned Air India for the maintenance of the Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the airline’s existing and new aircraft fleet. The pact for the aftermarket support to Honeywell APUs will help the airline reduce unplanned maintenance costs and downtime…
Read MoreGovt mulls operationalising 12 airports this year
The government plans to operationalise 12 more airports across 8 states and Union Territories, including one at Shibpur in Car Nicobar, under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) this year, said Mr Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, in a written reply…
Read MoreExceptional first half-year performance for air cargo: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. This contributed to an exceptional first half-year performance for air cargo, with volumes exceeding 2023, 2022, and even the record-breaking 2021 levels. “Air cargo demand surged in…
Read MoreBLR Airport ships record 822 metric tonnes of mangoes to 60 international destinations
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport) has announced the successful conclusion of another exceptional mango export season, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the agricultural export industry. BLR Airport shipped a staggering 822 metric tonnes (MT) of mangoes in 2024, marking a phenomenal 20% year-on-year growth. Building…
Read MoreBangladesh disruptions contribute to stalling tonnages in late July; average spot prices from India among the highest
Worldwide air cargo tonnages remained flat in the last full week of July, having dropped around -2% the previous week, taking them around -5% below their level at the end of June, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. The report elaborated: There is no clear…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Cargo and cargo.one deliver instant digital booking for US domestic capacity
American Airlines Cargo and cargo.one have expanded their global partnership to bring the carrier’s entire domestic cargo capacity to the leading platform for digital air cargo bookings. As part of cargo.one’s growth in regional and domestic air freight, US forwarders now gain improved digital access to American’s domestic network…
Read MoreAir freight rates generally flat in July
Air freight rates mostly moved sideways in July, further confirming our suspicion that we’ve reached a plateau for the summer months. That said, while most lanes were flat, air freight rates on the Shanghai to Europe (BAI 81) trade lane dropped by -10% month-on-month (MoM). Still, air freight rates…
Read MoreAir cargo demand resurgent; rates rise for sixth consecutive month
The quick recovery of July’s global IT outage produced no significant ongoing disruption to resurgent air cargo demand, with rates rising for a sixth consecutive month, according to the latest market analysis by Xeneta. Global average air cargo spot rates reached USD 2.66 per kg in July, +20% higher…
Read MoreAI Express gears up for expansion in West & Southeast Asia
Air India Express is gearing up for a capacity expansion, in both the domestic and international market segments, driven by planned aircraft inductions. Recently, the airline inducted its 75th aircraft, a Boeing 737. Over the past 10 months, the airline has added 26 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its…
Read MoreWFS’ commitment to sustainability recognised
BioNatur Plastics has recognised Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, commitment to sustainability and honoured Stephanie Peacock, Director of Sourcing & Supply in North America at WFS, with its first ‘Pioneer Award’ for inspiring the introduction of biodegradable plastic products into the global air cargo…
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