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Hactl’s seamless Cool Chain Complex is the largest at HKIA

Hactl has launched its new Cool Chain Complex (CCC), providing a seamless handling process for temperature-controlled shipments. The facility is the largest at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and the first to include a dedicated climate-controlled facility for storing dangerous substances. The new CCC enables import shipments to be…

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Etihad Cargo signs three-year strategic partnership with WFS covering 12 prime air cargo airports globally, including Bengaluru

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, for cargo handling services at 12 major international airports in Europe, Scandinavia, North America, India, and Asia Pacific. The global award is…

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CCS-UK now supports full migration to new Customs system

CCS-UK – the UK’s electronic air cargo community system – has successfully achieved migration to the UK’s new HMRC Customs platform, CDS (Customs Declaration Service). This means the CCS-UK community can now submit CDS Customs Declarations through CCS-UK for all air imports and exports. CDS is already handling all…

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CargoTech paving the way for a more sustainable future in air cargo

“The CargoTech range of digital solutions have a fundamental role to play in the sustainability strategies of all companies focused on achieving Net Zero and other Sustainable Development Goals,” says Cédric Millet, President of CargoTech. “Why? Because all our CargoTech members offer products that enhance visibility, process efficiency and…

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Autonomous drones propel dnata’s cargo services to new heights in Dubai

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the successful integration of autonomous drones into its cargo operations in Dubai, UAE. dnata’s strategic initiative has significantly enhanced operational efficiencies, delivering remarkable benefits for airline customers at both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports.  Key…

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Air cargo body launches investing in climate action platform

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has launched a platform supporting Investment in Climate Action, as part of an ongoing program to accelerate the air cargo industry’s sustainability transformation. In addition to their established BlueSky program and ongoing initiatives to share best practice around emissions tracking and reduction, TIACA…

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Sky One opens aircraft leasing facility at IFSC Gift City

Sky One, which has placed a bid for defunct GoFirst, has set up an aircraft leasing facility at IFSC Gift City. The total net foreign exchange outgo is over Rs 182 crore. Sky One aims to carry the business of operating lease for an aircraft including lease arrangement, sale…

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DGCA allows foreign airlines to operate non-scheduled cargo flights from all airports in the country for three years

In a major change to the aviation policy, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed foreign airlines to operate non-scheduled cargo flights from all airports in the country for three years. “The open sky policy for foreign cargo carriers has been reviewed by the government,” said the…

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Lars Jordahn appointed new global head of Maersk Air Cargo

Mr Lars Jordahn is the new global head of Maersk Air Cargo. He will take charge on March 1, 2024 and will be based in Copenhagen. He has over 30 years of experience in global and executive roles in aviation and logistics.

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IATA & The Weather Company to provide enhanced turbulence-related weather data to airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expanding the transmission of its Turbulence Aware data for use within industry-leading aviation solutions by The Weather Company, which serves a majority of North American commercial airlines and many others globally. With this enhancement, participating airlines will soon be able to access…

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