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American Airlines Cargo moves more than 1.2 million pounds of flowers for Valentine’s Day
American Airlines Cargo has moved more than 1.2 million pounds (lbs.) of flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day. The carrier shares that the flowers mainly moved from Europe and Latin America during Feb. 1-10, 2024 destined for locations across the globe to ensure the seasonal blooms are fresh and ready…
Read MoreAir India SATS launches domestic cargo handling services at Ranchi
Air India SATS Airport Services Ltd (AISATS) has announced the initiation of domestic cargo handling services at Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi. This move comes as AISATS assumes the role of the official Operator and Management (O&M) service provider for the airport. AISATS pledges to deliver top-tier domestic cargo handling…
Read MoreAgreement extending cooperation on safe carriage of dangerous goods by air welcomed
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has welcomed the recent agreement between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to extend their longstanding cooperation on establishing and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. This renewed…
Read MoreA relatively strong January for air cargo from a volume perspective
Global air cargo volumes rose by a surprise but welcome 10% year-on-year in January as shippers’ concerns over hostilities in the Red Sea and an early Lunar New Year more than compensated for an anticipated post-Christmas drop in ecommerce traffic, according to the latest weekly market analysis by Xeneta….
Read MoreTonnages build ahead of Lunar New Year
Global air cargo tonnages continued to build in the final full week of January 2024, ahead of Lunar New Year (LNY) on 10 February, taking volumes for the last two weeks and for January as a whole well above their levels this time last year, according to the latest…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo appoints new Chief Officer Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo recently appointed Mark Drusch as its Chief Officer Cargo. With over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Mark is a well-known figure in the aviation world. His most recent role was SVP Revenue Management, Alliances and Strategy at Qatar Airways where he led the development…
Read MoreIndiGo mulls more freighter routes to China, SE Asia
IndiGo is mulling more freighter operations for China and Southeast Asia to create air cargo-friendly routes, ensuring efficient and seamless transport to ride what it sees as strong economic tailwinds for air cargo growth. IndiGo recently added a third freighter – a converted A321 – to its CarGo fleet, which had…
Read MoreIndiGo likely to induct a few B737 MAX planes
IndiGo is likely to induct a few B737 MAX planes for the first time, as more than one-fifth of its fleet is grounded due to Pratt & Whitney (PW) engine issues, it is learnt. The MAX planes are likely to be wet leased from Qatar Airways and they could…
Read MoreGlobal cargo operations launched at Bhubaneswar Airport
Global cargo operations have been launched at Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Odisha, which is expected to boost the state’s export potential and benefit a wide range of manufacturers. Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, became the first company to use the airport’s direct air cargo…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo attains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. The carrier is the third Middle Eastern airline to attain this certification and has become only the fifth airline globally…
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