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Menzies Aviation announces third year of double-digit growth

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced three years of consecutive double-digit revenue growth, as air travel continues to edge closer to pre-pandemic levels. Reported in its 2023 Annual Review & Sustainability Report, the aviation services provider delivered a strong financial performance,…

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Hans Infomatic partners with Continental Carriers Group to revolutionise air cargo management

Hans Infomatic has announced its partnership with Continental Carriers Group, serving as the technology solution provider for India’s first RA-3 accredited greenfield Air Freight Station (AFS) recently launched in New Delhi. “This milestone marks a proud moment for Hans as we continue our legacy of over 30 years in…

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Hamad International Airport recognised as the “World’s Best Airport” at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has again secured its position as the “World’s Best Airport” by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The airport also clinched the title of ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the second time in a…

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Govt asks airlines to assess risks on flight ops amid Middle East crisis

The government has asked airlines to carry out risk assessment on international flight operations amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, said Mr Vumlunmang Vualnam, Civil Aviation Secretary. Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and various international airlines have opted for alternative flight paths to the West and are avoiding Iranian…

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GMR Hyderabad International Airport earns prestigious ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ award from Skytrax

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has won the prestigious ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ award by Skytrax. The award was announced at a glittering ceremony held on April 17, 2024 at the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Hyderabad Airport emerged as the…

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Etihad Cargo celebrates a decade of strategic partnership with Envirotainer

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating the carrier’s ten-year strategic partnership with Envirotainer, a global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals. This milestone marks a decade of excellence in transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals across the globe, combining Etihad…

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Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has established an API connection with DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics service solutions. By leveraging digital tools, Emirates SkyCargo aims to elevate its world class customer experience and enable the swifter and more efficient flow of…

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Eid weakens demand but rates hold firm; India-Europe tonnages remain up

Following successive weekly rises since the end of February, average global air cargo rates held steady in the second week of April – equalling their level in the equivalent week the previous year for the first time since mid-2022 – despite a drop in tonnages partly linked to Eid….

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BLR Airport named ‘The Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia’ and ‘World’s 2nd Best New Airport Terminal’ by Skytrax

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) has won the title of “Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia” at the esteemed 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards. This accolade, based on a comprehensive customer satisfaction survey, reflects the endorsement of BLR Airport’s services by passengers. BLR Airport’s Terminal 2…

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Archer plans electric air taxi trials in India

Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026. The US-based Archer last year partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises to launch air taxis to help people avoid ground traffic in congested…

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