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GMR Hyderabad International Airport earns prestigious ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ award from Skytrax

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has won the prestigious ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ award by Skytrax. The award was announced at a glittering ceremony held on April 17, 2024 at the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Hyderabad Airport emerged as the…

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Etihad Cargo celebrates a decade of strategic partnership with Envirotainer

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating the carrier’s ten-year strategic partnership with Envirotainer, a global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals. This milestone marks a decade of excellence in transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals across the globe, combining Etihad…

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Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has established an API connection with DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics service solutions. By leveraging digital tools, Emirates SkyCargo aims to elevate its world class customer experience and enable the swifter and more efficient flow of…

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Eid weakens demand but rates hold firm; India-Europe tonnages remain up

Following successive weekly rises since the end of February, average global air cargo rates held steady in the second week of April – equalling their level in the equivalent week the previous year for the first time since mid-2022 – despite a drop in tonnages partly linked to Eid….

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BLR Airport named ‘The Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia’ and ‘World’s 2nd Best New Airport Terminal’ by Skytrax

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) has won the title of “Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia” at the esteemed 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards. This accolade, based on a comprehensive customer satisfaction survey, reflects the endorsement of BLR Airport’s services by passengers. BLR Airport’s Terminal 2…

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Archer plans electric air taxi trials in India

Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026. The US-based Archer last year partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises to launch air taxis to help people avoid ground traffic in congested…

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CMA CGM AIR CARGO accelerates its development with the arrival of three B777F and the opening of a transpacific service

CMA CGM AIR CARGO will begin operating a transpacific route connecting Asia to North America in summer 2024. The launch on a strategic air freight route marks the acceleration of CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s development.  To ensure service to new destinations, CMA CGM AIR CARGO will take possession of…

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Virgin Atlantic expands India ops with new flights

Witnessing huge demand in the strong Indian aviation market, British carrier Virgin Atlantic has said that it will start an additional daily flight connecting Mumbai and London in October, as well as look to expand its codeshare partnership with IndiGo. Currently, Virgin Atlantic operates two daily flights to London…

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Top 10 busiest cargo airports for 2023 revealed

Airports Council International (ACI) World this week unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel and cargo movement. Notably, cargo continues to play a key role in world commerce. Hong Kong International Airport has…

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Thai Lion Air extends ground handling partnership with Çelebi India for Cochin operations

Çelebi India, a leader in ground handling services, has announced its collaboration with Thai Lion Air, as the chosen ground handling service provider at Cochin International Airport. Thai Lion Air commenced flights from Bangkok to Cochin, starting April 4, 2024. Thai Lion Air’s decision to select Çelebi India as…

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