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January tonnages well up on last year’s levels
Worldwide air cargo demand in January 2024 remains significantly up compared with this time last year, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data, with tonnages from all the main global regions ahead of last year’s figures with the exception of ex-North America traffic. Freight forwarders continue to…
Read MoreGMR Aero Technic inks MoU with Lufthansa
GMR Aero Technic (GAT), the MRO division of GMR Air Cargo and Aerospace Engineering Ltd (GACAEL), has announced partnerships with Lufthansa Technik AG (LHT) and Spirit Aero System at the recent Wings India 2024 in Hyderabad. A MoU was signed between GAT and LHT mutually agreeing to bring the…
Read MoreFrench Thales to set up avionics MRO in India
French defence major Thales is bringing its trusted high-tech capabilities to India and plans to set up an avionics MRO in Delhi to provide world class services to its airline customers. Vice President and Country Director of Thales India, Ashish Saraf, said the company is fully committed and mobilised…
Read MoreFederal Bank embraces DHL Express India’s ‘Go-Green Plus’ initiative to reduce carbon footprint
Federal Bank, a leading financial institution in India, has announced its latest environmental initiative in partnership with DHL Express India. Federal Bank has subscribed to DHL’s innovative ‘Go-Green Plus’ plan, a solution designed to significantly reduce the bank’s carbon emissions associated with export and import document transport worldwide. Johnson…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo, Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Food Hub announce the signing of major MoU to develop new food corridors and diversify food trade
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports, a key enabler of the emirate’s aviation sector, and Abu Dhabi Food Hub – KEZAD, the region’s largest and first dedicated food wholesale market and logistics hub, have signed a tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
Read MoreECS Group strengthens African presence with acquisition of EFIS MAROC
Building on a longstanding commercial partnership spanning over two decades, EFIS MAROC has officially merged into ECS Group, reinforcing the group’s presence in Africa. The acquisition agreement, signed last month, marks the beginning of a seamless transition and the implementation of digital enhancements for the benefit of EFIS MAROC…
Read Morednata applauds EASA’s proposal for EU-wide ground handling regulations
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has welcomed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)’s recent proposal to regulate ground handling across European Union (EU) airports. Upon implementation, EASA’s regulation will establish a more standardised environment, which will help enhance safety, operational delivery, cybersecurity, and consistency…
Read MoreDHL Express deploys another Boeing 777 freighter in Singapore
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has commenced services for the final Boeing 777 freighter deployed at the South Asia Hub in Singapore. With a payload capability of 102 tons, the aircraft joins the four other Boeing 777 freighters already deployed in Singapore to boost inter-continental…
Read MoreCIAL announces flights to Thailand
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has announced the commencement of premium flight operations to Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) by Thai Airways. The new flight service will commence on March 31, 2024. This addition will increase the Kochi – Bangkok connectivity to 10 flights a week. The airline offers three…
Read MoreCargoPilot takes airfreight wholesaling to a new level
A unique, trade-only wholesale airfreight booking platform has been launched by Amsterdam-based Wholesale By Vels (WBV). The new platform, called CargoPilot, is the culmination of 2 years’ intensive development. CargoPilot differs from existing online booking portals in two important respects: firstly, it is squarely targeted at non-IATA freight agents,…
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