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Global air cargo demand stabilises; surge in Dubai-Europe tonnage

Air cargo tonnages from Dubai to Europe are continuing to boom, while overall global demand has broadly stabilised following a strong return of Asia Pacific volumes since the Lunar New Year (LNY) dip in early February, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Analysis of week…

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FLY91 gets ready for take-off with Çelebi India

Çelebi India, a global leader in ground handling services, has announced its collaboration with the upcoming Indian regional carrier FLY91. This marks a significant achievement for Çelebi as it has become the preferred ground-handling service provider for new entrants in the aviation industry. FLY91, the new entrant in the…

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Etihad Cargo enhances charter service capabilities through new partnership with Awery Aviation Software

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has significantly enhanced its charter service capabilities through a new partnership with Awery Aviation Software. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in Etihad Cargo’s efforts to meet the growing demand for charter services, spurred by the global surge in…

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Emirates SkyCargo is now live on cargo.one

Cementing its presence on three of the biggest digital marketplaces for air freight logistics, Emirates SkyCargo is now live on cargo.one. The partnership underscores Emirates SkyCargo’s long standing commitment to implementing digital solutions that streamline operations, drive efficiencies and unlock value for its global customer base. Bolstering its advanced…

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dnata becomes first ground services provider to gain IATA’s CEIV lithium battery certification across 11 stations globally

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has received the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries. This achievement underlines the company’s commitment to meeting rigorous safety standards and regulatory requirements in…

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Delhi Airport ships 80 lakh kg of B’desh goods in 2023

Delhi Airport has become a major cargo hub for Bangladesh, shipping over 80 lakh kg of Bangladeshi goods to other countries in the last year. This makes Delhi Airport the leading cargo hub in South Asia. The service began in February 2023 and has helped Bangladesh export clothes to…

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CEIV Pharma program being strengthened

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the global collaborative platform Pharma.Aero have joined forces to strengthen IATA’s Certification for the Excellence in Pharmaceutical Handling (CEIV Pharma) program, the globally recognised certification for excellence in pharmaceutical-product handling. Over a two-year period, the two organisations conducted a thorough study of the CEIV…

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Adani Group to invest Rs 60,000 cr. in aviation sector

The Adani Group will invest Rs 60,000 crore over the next ten years to develop its airports into aviation hubs and commercial attractions for city residents. At present, the Group operates seven airports in the country and has one under construction in Navi Mumbai. It will invest Rs 30,000…

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Tonnages up +13% in first two months of 2024

Worldwide air cargo demand was up by +13% in the first two months of this year, compared with the equivalent period last year, with demand continuing to surge from Middle East & South Asia (MESA) origins, and tonnages recovering from the normal Lunar New Year (LNY) seasonal dip, analysis…

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Strides made in digitalisation, safety and sustainability in air cargo, World Cargo Symposium told

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reviewed progress in digitalisation, safety and sustainability at the opening of the IATA World Cargo Symposium with the aim of accelerating progress on these critical priorities. “Air cargo volumes are now firmly back to pre-pandemic levels. The challenge now is to ensure that air cargo…

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