Aviation News Updates

Qatar Airways Cargo launches Pharma Passive FlexTemp

Qatar Airways Cargo has once again raised the bar for pharmaceutical air transport with the introduction of Pharma Passive FlexTemp—a new solution designed to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the industry: managing dual-temperature requirements within a single shipment journey. Available as an add-on service for Pharma Passive…

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Etihad and EDGE ink Global Air Carrier Services Agreement

EDGE has signed a Global Air Carrier Services Agreement with Etihad Airways at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE 2026), consolidating its airfreight operations under the UAE’s national carrier. Under the agreement, EDGE will procure airfreight services through Etihad Airways’ cargo operations for shipments on behalf of itself and…

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Lufthansa Cargo introduces GlobeCross as subsidiary for cross-border logistics

Lufthansa Cargo has announced the launch of GlobeCross GmbH, a new wholly owned subsidiary formed through the merger of heyworld and CB Customs Broker. With GlobeCross, Lufthansa Cargo is strengthening its portfolio in cross-border logistics and Customs services, offering eCommerce customers faster, more predictable and fully compliant solutions in…

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Emirates SkyCargo’s products now available on Pelicargo

Emirates SkyCargo has further expanded its digital presence by integrating its world class product and services on Pelicargo, a leading online platform for airfreight procurement and booking. The cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline is also the first carrier from the Middle East region to establish API…

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CIAL achieves 10 pc cargo growth despite West Asia crisis

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) recorded a resilient performance during the financial year 2025-26, handling 72,178 tonnes of cargo despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia. This represents a 10% increase, with international cargo accounting for 76% of the total volume. Revenue from this segment climbed to ₹52.84 crore, driven…

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ACAAI Regional Meeting in Bengaluru sees strong participation & meaningful discussions

Strong participation, meaningful discussions and valuable networking marked the successful Regional Meeting & Trade Get-Together hosted by The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) at Bowring Institute, Bengaluru, recently. The event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of over 110 participants from the trade and ACAAI members, creating an excellent…

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Qatar Airways Cargo continues network restoration

Qatar Airways Cargo has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in belly and freighter operations to and from Doha. With the latest update, its passenger / belly-hold network is back to over 150 destinations from 16 June while freighter destinations have increased to over 50 destinations….

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Cancellations a possibility due to lack of jet fuel: IATA

IATA has put out a statement on the potential shortage of jet fuel in the coming months and its repercussions. “The IEA’s assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is sobering. We have also estimated that by the end of May we could start to see some cancellations in Europe…

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Full recovery to pre-conflict service levels seen taking some time

A full return to pre-conflict capacity and rates on trades transiting Middle East hubs is still one to two months away, according to Xeneta analysts. A communique elaborates: Airspace restrictions across the Gulf in the aftermath of US-Iran conflict forced airlines to ground aircraft and cut capacity on key…

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Airlines set for INR 5,000 cr. credit lifeline via ECLGS variant; to cushion the industry from the impact of the West Asia crisis

India is expected to cushion the impact of the West Asia crisis on its airline industry by allocating around ₹5,000 crore under a proposed new version of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). Accordingly, the airline portion of the proposed scheme is expected to run for five years,…

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