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TN to build international greenfield airport in Hosur
The Tamil Nadu government plans to build a greenfield international airport in the industrial town of Hosur, bordering Bengaluru, on nearly 2,000 acres. It is already planning to construct a greenfield airport at Parandur in Kanchipuram district at a cost of Rs 20,000 crore, for which land acquisition is going…
Read MoreTIACA signs MoU with JARUS on unmanned aviation
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the first TIACA Event Central Asia. The primary objective of the MoU was to strengthen cooperation between TIACA and JARUS with the mission of promoting the contribution…
Read MoreSingapore Airlines extends cargo handling contracts with Worldwide Flight Services
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded three-year cargo handling contract extensions with Singapore Airlines in the United Kingdom, France and Belgium. In the UK, in addition to renewing its cargo handling and UK domestic road feeder services with WFS at London Heathrow…
Read MoreMSC takes 15% stake in Italy’s Genoa Spa Airport
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the global logistics giant, has reportedly taken the 15% stake that Rome airports has in Italy’s Genoa Spa Airport. The remaining part is divided between the Western Ligurian Sea Port System Authority (60%) and the Genoa Chamber of Commerce (25%), as per a report. catalunyafarm.com
Read MoreMoUs inked to support the growth of Kazakhstan into an air cargo hub
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) signed 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) during the first TIACA Event Central Asia aimed at supporting Kazakhstan on its path to becoming a global air cargo hub. The primary objective of the MoUs is to support Kazakhstan as it develops its transit potential…
Read MoreIndiGo enhances connectivity to the Middle East, announces additional flights between Jeddah and Mumbai
IndiGo has announced the launch of additional daily, non-stop flights between Mumbai and Jeddah, effective August 15, 2024. This strategic expansion caters to the growing demand for travel between India and the Middle East. The addition of these daily flights reflects IndiGo’s commitment to strengthening its international presence and…
Read MoreICAO and the European Union cooperate to strengthen global aviation capacity building, technical assistance and implementation support
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the European Union (EU) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in order to enhance capacity building, technical assistance and implementation support in the global aviation sector. This significant step was achieved during the 8th EU/ICAO Memorandum of Cooperation Joint Committee Meeting held at…
Read MoreHactl named “Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator – Asia”
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has been named “Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator – Asia” at this year’s Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. The AFLAS awards recognise leadership, consistency in service quality, innovation, customer-relationship management and reliability…
Read MoreGlobal tonnages dip
Worldwide average air cargo rates have continued to rise, despite a drop in tonnages to and from countries with predominantly Muslim populations linked to the Eid al-Adha annual festivals and holidays – which this year took place between 16 and 20 June. According to the latest weekly figures and…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo reinforces commitment to North American market with incremental capacity
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has strengthened its commitment to the US market. The carrier will offer incremental capacity beyond its belly hold capacity in cooperation with network partner airlines to meet the growing demand for air freight to the US. Etihad Cargo currently…
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