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Menzies Aviation secures 15‑year ground handling license at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has been awarded a 15-year license to provide ground handling services at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), one of India’s fastest‑growing airports for both domestic and international traffic. The license, awarded by Bangalore International Airport Limited…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo strengthens short and medium haul freighter network
From the beginning of February, Lufthansa Cargo will welcome two additional destinations to its A321 short- and medium-haul freighter network: From 7 February 2026, Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) will be included in the regular freighter flight schedule. The new connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome will be offered once a week,…
Read MoreIndiGo named ‘Best Aviation Service Provider’ at Wings India 2026
IndiGo was recognised as the ‘Best Aviation Service Provider’ at the prestigious Wings India 2026, acknowledging the airline’s leading and continued contribution to enhancing connectivity across the country and the globe. Wings India Awards, organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India; Airports Authority of India and…
Read MoreHoneywell, TruAlt Bioenergy sign pact for 80k TPA SAF production in India
Honeywell said that TruAlt Bioenergy Limited will use its Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology to produce 80,000 tons per annum (TPA) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India. The agreement marks a major step towards establishing one of India’s first grassroots, dedicated SAF production facilities utilising ethanol as a feedstock. Honeywell UOP’s…
Read MoreGovt finalises PLI 2.0 scheme to develop drone ecosystem
The Centre has finalised the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 scheme aimed at developing a self-sustaining drone ecosystem in the country. The proposed scheme is expected to incentivise domestic manufacturing of drones and their key components. The basic proposal for the PLI for drones has moved from the Civil Aviation Ministry to the…
Read MoreFast-growing India and South Asia to drive significant fleet augmentation
India and South Asia will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044, according to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for South Asia. Single-aisle jets will account for nearly 90% of these projected deliveries as airlines look to boost network flexibility on fast-growing short- and medium-haul routes. Accounting for growth…
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo has plans to continue soaring high in 2026
Emirates SkyCargo wraps the year with a clear roadmap to success in 2026, following significant investment in enhancing its fleet and network, forging new strategic partnerships, reshaping the digital landscape and launching all-new products over the last 12 months. As the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline,…
Read MoreDemand stabilises ahead of Lunar New Year; strong YoY growth from India to the US
Global air cargo demand and prices have broadly stabilised in the third full week of 2026 after completing their recovery from the annual end-of-year slump, ahead of a brief expected further uplift in demand from Asia Pacific origins prior to the Lunar New Year (LNY) period in the second…
Read MoreCochin Airport to spearhead Kerala’s multimodal cargo revolution, says CM
Kerala Chief Minister Mr Pinarayi Vijayan announced the development of a multimodal cargo network, which will integrate air, road, rail and water routes, with Cochin International Airport (CIAL) serving as its primary hub. The announcement was made during the plenary session of the International Cargo Business Summit, organised by…
Read MoreÇelebi implements CHAMP Cargosystems’ CHAMP A2Z Scan for air waybills
Turkish ground handler Çelebi Aviation has implemented CHAMP Cargosystems’ CHAMP A2Z Scan to automate the paper-to-digital conversion process for air waybills (AWB) and other documents. CHAMP A2Z Scan is CHAMP’s first 100% AI-based product, and is designed to reduce the time associated with manual data entry and comparison from approximately three…
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