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Airlines to avoid Iranian airspace
Air India and Vistara are avoiding Iranian airspace for their west-bound flights amid mounting tensions in the region. This could result in an extra 30 minutes of flight time and increase the fuel burn for the airlines in outbound sectors. The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a travel…
Read MoreAir India and BIAL enter into agreement to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub for Southern India
Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have entered into an agreement intended to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub for Southern India, with an aim to boost air travel connectivity to and from India over the next few years. The agreement marks…
Read MoreACCD organises spectacular Annual Ball 2024
The Air Cargo Club of Delhi (ACCD) has shared the incredible success of the ACCD Annual Ball held on March 16, 2024. The evening was nothing short of spectacular, with an electrifying atmosphere filled with international dance performances, live music by the talented Farhan Sabir, and captivating entertainment hosted…
Read MoreVirgin Atlantic chooses Çelebi for premier ground handling in Bangalore launch
Çelebi India, a frontrunner in ground handling and aviation logistics services, has announced its latest collaboration with Virgin Atlantic, marking the launch of the airline’s direct flights from the London to Bangalore on April 1, 2024. This strategic alliance leverages Çelebi’s exceptional track record, including its ISAGO certification, RA3…
Read MoreTolga Biga takes new position as head of the Türkiye, Middle East and Africa (MEA) Country Cluster for UPS
UPS has announced that Tolga Biga has been appointed as the head of Türkiye and MEA Country Cluster including Türkiye, the Middle East and UPS-owned operations across Africa. He will be responsible for overseeing small package operations and driving business development and strategy throughout this vital region. “I’m…
Read MoreOpen sky policy for foreign cargo carriers reviewed: DGCA
The open sky policy for foreign cargo carriers has been reviewed by the government, said India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). India has liberalised its aviation policy to permit foreign cargo airlines to operate out of all its international airports – a mandate lasting three years. The operations…
Read MoreIndiGo and Malaysia Airlines ink MoU for codeshare partnership
IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership and mutual cooperation agreement. The agreement will enable both carriers to provide seamless connectivity between Malaysia and India. Through this cooperation, Malaysia Airlines will be able to strengthen its connectivity into…
Read MoreICAO Council adopts new international aviation Standards and Recommended Practices for remotely piloted aircraft systems
New aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) adopted at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will enhance safety and accelerate the transformation of the global air navigation system, including the integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), ICAO highlighted in a release. “The sustainable development of aviation worldwide requires…
Read MoreIAG Cargo enhances services from key hubs, resumes London Heathrow-Abu Dhabi connection
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is announcing the start of its summer schedule which will see an increase in services between its core hubs in London, Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin to key destinations across the world. As part of the new schedule, services between…
Read MoreHactl launches autonomous ramp vehicle operations
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is progressing its plan to introduce Autonomous Electric Tractors (AETs) to its ramp operations in 2024. Hactl has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Westwell Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Westwell) to collaborate on…
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