Aviation News Updates

Navy chief unveils first indigenously manufacturedDrishti 10 UAV of Adani Defence & Aerospace 

‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence took wing recently with Adani Defence & Aerospace unveiling and handing over its indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to the Indian Navy. Drishti 10 Starliner is an advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours endurance and 450 kg payload…

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IndiGo soars to new heights

IndiGo soared to new heights and touched new frontiers in 2023. Not only did it become India’s first airline to fly 100 million customers, but also the first in the country to operate 2,000 daily flights. In this process, it cemented its place among the Top 10 airlines in…

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University and ICAO to cooperate on aviation innovation

The President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr Salvatore Sciacchitano, and the President of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Dr Ahmed Hasnah, have signed an agreement that aims to establish a framework of collaboration for the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices on…

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FedEx announces fdx first-of-its-kind data-driven commerce platform

FedEx Corp. has announced fdx, the first data-driven commerce platform that connects the entire customer journey — making it easier for companies to grow demand, increase conversion, optimise fulfilment, and streamline returns. FedEx is the only logistics company to connect the entire customer journey by offering end-to-end e-commerce solutions…

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DHL Express and Mytheresa join forces to reduce CO2e emissions by using sustainable aviation fuel

DHL Express has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Mytheresa, one of the world’s leading luxury e-commerce platforms, for its new GoGreen Plus service. This enables CO2e emissions to be reduced through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) instead of conventional jet fuel. Mytheresa will invest several million…

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Çelebi India to provide premium ground handling services to British Airways at Chennai Airport

Çelebi India, a global leader in ground handling services, has announced its collaboration with British Airways, one of the world’s premier legacy carriers, to provide top-notch ground handling services at Chennai International Airport. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Çelebi as it expands its presence in the country…

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Atlas Air takes delivery of new Boeing 777 freighter; fourth 777F to be operated for MSC’s Air Cargo Solution

Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., announced it has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. Under the previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement, Atlas Air is operating…

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A fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo. Global demand for…

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UPS expands technology centres in India

UPS and Guidance, the Government of Tamil Nadu’s nodal agency for investment promotion and single window facilitation, have signed an investment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet, expressing the local government’s support for the company’s ongoing investment. UPS is an innovative technology company and…

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IndiGo removes Fuel Charge w.e.f. Jan. 4

IndiGo has announced the removal of fuel charge applicable on its on domestic and international routes, effective January 04, 2024. The fuel charge had been introduced in October 2023, following a surge in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices. With recent reduction in ATF prices, IndiGo is withdrawing the charge….

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