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dnata rolls out autonomous vehicles in airport operations
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next -generation technology in ramp operations. The rollout marks a significant step in the automation of ground handling services – one of the…
Read Morednata named first ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Airlines Group (IAG), becoming the first ground handler selected under its Preferred Partner Programme. The MoU establishes the foundation for a broader, long-term collaboration between the companies, as IAG deepens its…
Read MoreCathay Cargo registers volume increase in June
Cathay Cargo carried 6.3% more cargo in June 2025 than in June 2024. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 5% while load factor decreased by 1.1 percentage points year on year. In the first six months of 2025, the total tonnage increased by 11.3% compared with the same…
Read MoreAsyad Group adroitly executes two high-priority air charter flights with dangerous goods from Thailand to India
Asyad Group has announced the execution of two high-priority air charter flights transporting 31 tons of dangerous goods from Thailand to India, on behalf of a global Japanese automotive supplier. Asyad’s team expertly navigated significant cost and permit challenges for a single large aircraft, designing a tailored solution involving…
Read MoreAsia Pacific to US tonnages fall further
Worldwide air cargo rates held firm in the second full week of July, despite a second consecutive week-on-week (WoW) small drop in overall global flown tonnages, with volumes from Asia Pacific origins to the US recording further declines. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market…
Read MoreAbu Dhabi launches operations at its Regional Vaccine Distribution Hub
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the operational launch of the region’s vaccine distribution hub in Abu Dhabi, following the arrival of the facility’s first shipments. Located in Abu Dhabi and developed in…
Read MoreSaudia Cargo in new cooperation agreement with China Cargo Airlines
Saudia Cargo is continuing to expand its global partnerships through a new cooperation agreement with China Cargo Airlines. The new cooperation agreement aims to strengthen the air cargo network between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe by providing additional routes and capacity across key trade lanes, as well as…
Read MoreRevised liability limits under the Montreal Convention 1999
As stated in FIATA’s previous communication of 9 November 2024, the liability limits for passenger and cargo claims under the Montreal Convention of 1999 (MC99) increased as of 28 December 2024, as announced by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). A 6-month grace period after 8 December 2024 was…
Read MoreMiddle East & South Asia tonnages partially rebound; increase from India
Air cargo tonnages from Middle East & South Asia (MESA) origins have partially rebounded in the third week of June after falling sharply in the previous two weeks due to the effects of Eid Al-Adha holidays and the conflict between Israel and Iran. According to the latest weekly figures…
Read MoreIATA releases SAF Matchmaker to connect airlines and SAF suppliers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers. When there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation…
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