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Kochi business jet terminal completes 1,000 flights

Cochin International Airport’s business jet terminal has announced the completion of 1,000 flight services, marking a significant milestone in its operations. In just 14 months since inception, the business jet terminal has achieved the remarkable feat of facilitating 1,000 business jet operations, reaffirming its position as a premier destination…

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IndiGo introduces 11 new codeshare routes across Australia under its extended partnership with Qantas Airways

IndiGo has announced 11 new connections under its extended codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas Airways, starting from March 31, 2024. This covers major tourist and economic hubs in Australia, from Sydney and Melbourne to Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast, and Perth, said a release.

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India adds 15 terminals to raise airport capacity

India has added 15 terminals to raise airport capacity. The projects are valued at over Rs 9,800 crore. The airports, virtually launched by the Prime Minister, included 12 new terminal buildings across cities like Pune (Rs 475 crore), Kolhapur (Rs 256 crore), Gwalior (Rs 498 crore) and Jabalpur (Rs…

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IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter for cargo launched

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the launch of the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo are the inaugural signatories of…

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Hong Kong terminals achieve IEnvA sustainability certification

Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) have announced that they had both successfully achieved IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification, becoming the first cargo handling companies to achieve IEnvA in Asia. IEnvA is a comprehensive certification programme developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)….

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Global air cargo demand stabilises; surge in Dubai-Europe tonnage

Air cargo tonnages from Dubai to Europe are continuing to boom, while overall global demand has broadly stabilised following a strong return of Asia Pacific volumes since the Lunar New Year (LNY) dip in early February, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Analysis of week…

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FLY91 gets ready for take-off with Çelebi India

Çelebi India, a global leader in ground handling services, has announced its collaboration with the upcoming Indian regional carrier FLY91. This marks a significant achievement for Çelebi as it has become the preferred ground-handling service provider for new entrants in the aviation industry. FLY91, the new entrant in the…

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Etihad Cargo enhances charter service capabilities through new partnership with Awery Aviation Software

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has significantly enhanced its charter service capabilities through a new partnership with Awery Aviation Software. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in Etihad Cargo’s efforts to meet the growing demand for charter services, spurred by the global surge in…

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Emirates SkyCargo is now live on cargo.one

Cementing its presence on three of the biggest digital marketplaces for air freight logistics, Emirates SkyCargo is now live on cargo.one. The partnership underscores Emirates SkyCargo’s long standing commitment to implementing digital solutions that streamline operations, drive efficiencies and unlock value for its global customer base. Bolstering its advanced…

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dnata becomes first ground services provider to gain IATA’s CEIV lithium battery certification across 11 stations globally

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has received the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries. This achievement underlines the company’s commitment to meeting rigorous safety standards and regulatory requirements in…

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