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Daily flights launched to Abu Dhabi from Chandigarh
Chandigarh’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh International (SBSI) Airport now has a direct daily flight to another destination in the UAE — Abu Dhabi — after Dubai. The first flight to Abu Dhabi departed from the airport with 173 passengers on board at 2.45 am. The first arrival from there with…
Read MoreÇelebi India’s Delhi Cargo Terminal successfully handles Airbus H125 helicopter shipment
Çelebi Delhi Cargo Terminal, a leading player in the aviation logistics industry, has announced the successful handling of an Airbus H125 helicopter shipment. Weighing a total of 6,539 kilograms, this special cargo arrived in Delhi from France via Doha on Qatar Airways. The Çelebi Delhi Cargo team demonstrated exceptional…
Read MoreCathay Pacific cargo volume up in April yoy
Cathay Pacific’s year-on-year cargo volumes were up 7.4% in April, once again due to strong e-commerce demand. The airline carried 117,428 tonnes of cargo in April 2024, an increase of 7.4% compared with April 2023. However, it noted that volumes had dropped month on month, as per reports.
Read MoreAsia Pacific tonnages partially rebound
Air cargo demand from Asia Pacific origin points partially rebounded in week 19 from the dip in tonnages around Labour Day holidays and Japan’s Golden Week in the first few days of May, although tonnages from some origin regions have yet to bounce back and even Asia Pacific’s partial…
Read MoreAir India, SIAEC collaborate on maintenance facilities
Air India has appointed SIA Engineering Company Limited as its strategic partner for the development of its base maintenance facilities. As part of the partnership, Air India will work closely with SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) on the planning, construction, development and operationalisation of its base maintenance facilities. Projected to…
Read MoreTranspacific air cargo trade seeing rebound
The Transpacific air cargo trade has been buffeted by numerous market winds since the second half of 2023 and is now entering the traditional slack summer months with spot rates elevated. After a temporary dip in March post-Lunar New Year, the eastbound corridor from Northeast Asia to the US…
Read MoreTonnages dip due to Labour Day holidays; rates remain elevated from Middle East & South Asia
Worldwide air cargo tonnages dipped in the week commencing 29 April, chiefly due to Labour Day holidays and Japan’s Golden Week, while demand and rates remain highly elevated from Middle East & South Asia (MESA) origins to Europe, and average global rates increased slightly. According to the latest weekly…
Read MoreIATA initiative to accelerate transition to Enhanced GSE
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a program reinforcing the industry’s aim of increasing the use of enhanced ground support equipment (Enhanced GSE). Presented at IATA’s Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), the IATA Enhanced GSE Recognition Program aims to accelerate the introduction of Enhanced GSE technologies into daily operations,…
Read MoreNew leadership announced for Menzies CNAC
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the appointment of Raymond Lo as Chief Executive of Menzies CNAC. The announcement follows the company’s earlier acquisition of a 50% stake in Jardine Aviation Services Group (JASG), which will be rebranded as Menzies CNAC….
Read MoreMSC Air Cargo expands fleet
MSC Air Cargo is leading the charge towards a future of greater efficiency, flexibility and unparalleled customer service, passing from operating a single aircraft to a fleet that will include five starting in May. MSC Air Cargo has strengthened its gateways in Malpensa and Liège, bolstering its ability to…
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