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Akasa Air commences Mumbai-Riyadh daily flight
Akasa Air has commenced daily flight operations to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As per the company, the inaugural flight on June 15, 2024 departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. With this, the company aims to strengthen its presence in the region, providing…
Read MoreWestJet Cargo unveils new website with enhanced user experience and features
WestJet Cargo is announcing the official launch of its newly revamped website, designed to provide an improved user experience, brand consistency, and a plethora of new features that cater to the needs of its diverse customer base. The redesigned website, now live, brings a host of improvements aimed at…
Read MoreVipin Vohra appointed Co-Chairperson of ASSOCHAM National Council on Civil Aviation
Continental Carriers Pvt. Ltd has announced the appointment of its Chairman, Mr Vipin Vohra, as the Co-Chairperson of the ASSOCHAM National Council on Civil Aviation. In his new role, Mr Vohra will serve as a key representative of ASSOCHAM, engaging in high-level discussions with ministers, senior government officials, policymakers…
Read MoreThe ideal time period of air freight contracts
When negotiating air freight contracts, the constant question from shippers is how long they should last. It is indeed a challenging question considering the big swings in air cargo rates due to recent market shocks, such as the e-commerce boom and conflict in the Red Sea region. More importantly,…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation net zero targets approved by SBTi
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its science-based targets to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045. This includes a 50% near-term reduction in scope 1 and 2…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo launches freighter operations from Munich
Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its operations at the southern German hub of Munich and will be operating freighters from the hub for the first time from 6 July 2024. An A321 freighter will connect Munich with Istanbul Airport twice a week, complementing the existing belly network from Munich. The…
Read MoreIAG Cargo launches Constant Climate in Strasbourg
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced Strasbourg as its latest station in the Europe to be approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. This station brings the total number of approved Constant Climate stations for temperature-sensitive transport in Europe to 29, with…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo ramps up belly hold cargo capacity with summer schedule
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will provide its customers and partners with increased belly hold cargo capacity across its global network starting from June 2024. The carrier’s summer schedule will introduce 23 passenger flights to new destinations and increase passenger flights to existing routes…
Read MoreDrone logistics pioneer Skye Air secures $4 million in Series A funding
Skye Air, the leading SaaS-based autonomous logistics solution provider, has announced the successful closure of its Series A fundraising round, amassing ~USD 4 million. This milestone was achieved with robust backing from Mount Judi Ventures, Chiratae Ventures, Venture Catalyst, Windrose Capital and Tremis Capital. The round also saw enthusiastic…
Read MoreBangalore International Airport to connect London Gatwick non-stop from August
Bangalore International Airport Ltd, the operator of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), has announced that Air India will be launching non-stop services between Bengaluru and London Gatwick (LGW), commencing on August 18, 2024. The new route will feature five weekly flights, providing enhanced connectivity for both business and…
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