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Helicopter industry showing green shoots

The helicopter industry in India has witnessed green shoots in 2023, and the growth trajectory is likely to continue in 2024 as well, said Sunny Guglani, Head of Airbus Helicopters, India & South Asia on the sidelines of Wings India 2024. However, he called for ecosystem development to boost…

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Cathay joins forces with more like-minded organisations to promote the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Cathay continues to make important strides on its journey towards becoming a sustainability leader, as it endeavours to cultivate increased collaboration with important stakeholders to decarbonise the aviation industry and achieve its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Following the successful launch of its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel…

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Carico’s Visitor Management System inaugurated at Delhi Airport

Delhi Airport, in a landmark initiative with Carico, has implemented an Automated Visitor Management System at its cargo premises, setting a new standard in cargo security. The visitor can now apply for passes online. This system, featuring advanced technologies like FRS and ANPR, is designed to expedite and secure…

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Boeing opens distribution centre in UP

Boeing has announced that its subsidiary has started operating at a warehouse dedicated to the distribution of parts located in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. The 36,000 sq. ft. India Distribution Centre is run in partnership with third-party logistics provider DB Schenker and is intended to support regional aviation customers in…

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B&H Worldwide signs three year deal with Advantage Future Tech in the USA

B&H Worldwide, a world leader in aerospace logistics, has signed a three-year exclusivity deal with Advantage Future Tech (AFT) to manage its inventory and shipping services in the USA.  As a part of the agreement, the two companies will also formally collaborate on joint marketing activities to enhance the…

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American Airlines Cargo reduces long-term plastic waste by equivalent of 8.6 million water bottles in 2023

American Airlines Cargo has announced that it reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6 million water bottles, in 2023. This is a result of a continued relationship with BioNatur Plastics™, launched by M&G Packaging, which manufactures a growing line of biodegradable plastic products…

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Akasa orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Akasa Air has announced a firm order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at WINGS India 2024, in Hyderabad. With this, the airline becomes the first Indian carrier to reach a firm order book of over 200 aircraft within 17 months of launching operations. It was also the first…

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Airbus inks HCare contract with Heligo

Airbus has signed an HCare Initial contract, a comprehensive By-the-Hour services contract, with Heligo Charter Pvt. Ltd for six Airbus H145 helicopters deployed for offshore and onshore operations in India. The deal was announced at the Wings India 2024. Under this five-year contract, Heligo will benefit from Airbus’ HCare…

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Union Civil Aviation Minister reviews the new terminal of Pune airport

As Pune is an important city of Maharashtra, there is an all-out effort to provide civil aviation facility to Pune, said Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia at a press conference in Pune last week. He visited and reviewed the newly constructed terminal of Pune…

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Uncertain start to 2024

Worldwide air cargo tonnages dropped further in the first week of 2024 following their typical slump in the second half of December, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data, although the New Year decline most likely reflects the inclusion of January 1 in the week 1 figures….

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