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Qatar Airways chooses Çelebi India as ground handler for new Doha-Goa flights
Çelebi India, a global leader in ground handling services, has announced its selection as the ground handling service provider for Qatar Airways’ new passenger flights from Doha to Manohar international airport, Goa (GOX). This significant achievement further cements Çelebi’s reputation as the preferred partner for major international airlines, it…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo increases market share in 2023/24; Group reports strongest ever financial performance
As it celebrates its milestone 20th year of operation in 2024, Qatar Airways Cargo maintained its position as the world’s leading air cargo carrier, forging ahead with a strategic focus on digitalisation, sustainability and growth contributing towards an increase in Cargo’s market share to 7.1 per cent in 2023/24,…
Read MoreMangaluru Airport begins international cargo services
Mangaluru International Airport has initiated international cargo operations from its integrated cargo terminal, with flight IX 815 transporting 2,522 kg of fruits and vegetables to Abu Dhabi. According to officials, a formal inauguration took place on July 5, 2024 in the presence of the AAHL Cargo team. The launch…
Read MoreInvestors did not evince interest in SriLankan Airlines, says Minister
No suitable investors have expressed interest in acquiring a stake in SriLankan Airlines as the strategy focuses on restructuring rather than selling it outright, said Mr Nimal Siripala de Silva, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister. Under Sri Lankan law, only 49% of the airline’s shares can be transferred, but…
Read MoreIndian Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Vadodara and Airbus sign agreement for aerospace teaching and research
Indian Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara and Airbus have entered into a collaboration to significantly strengthen the Indian aviation sector. Following up on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September 2023, a definitive agreement was inked at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi recently. The agreement includes a full…
Read MoreGlobal volumes rise again in June as market indicates a ‘hot Q4’ for air cargo rates
The global air cargo market is heading towards a ‘hot Q4’ of rate increases after a sixth straight month of double-digit growth in June 2024, with a warning that shippers and forwarders ill-prepared for this year’s peak season may find themselves ‘at the mercy of the market,’ according to…
Read MoreDevelopment of drone ecosystem aligns with PM’s ‘NAMO Drone Didi’ scheme to empower women in agri sector
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Mr Piyush Goyal, during his address at the recent International Innovation Conclave organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is ready to promote the drone industry that has seen rapid…
Read MoreAir cargo from India doubles due to Red Sea crisis
The Red Sea crisis has seen air freight cargo from India more than double in the last few months, putting the country on track to meeting its target of 10 million tonnes (MT) by 2030-31, said Mr Yashpal Sharma, President, Air Cargo Forum of India (ACFI), while speaking at the ACFI Annual Conclave 2024. The…
Read MoreAir freight rates soar by 50 pc in Singapore due to congestion
Singapore’s local firms are now paying up to 50 per cent more for air freight compared to the start of the year. They’re switching from sea to air cargo to avoid months of shipping delays caused by congestion in ports around the world. With cargo planes packed for the next…
Read MoreAI Express to receive 20 Airbus A320 aircraft from Air India
As a part of fleet optimisation strategy between the Tata Group-owned airlines, Air India Express (AI Express) will receive 20 Airbus A320 aircraft from Air India. The aircraft will be transferred in phases over the next few months and will enable AI Express to ramp up its operations on domestic…
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