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ICAO Council appoints Secretary General Salazar for second term
On Monday, the 36 States on the governing Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) appointed Juan Carlos Salazar, of Colombia, for a second three-year term as Secretary General. Since Mr Salazar’s appointment on August 1, 2021, the ICAO Secretariat has embarked on a broad transformation of its…
Read MoreGMR-led DIAL introduces all-women shift at Delhi Airport
On the occasion of International Women’s Day last week, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited, announced the introduction of an all-women shift at the Delhi airport to promote diversity, equity and inclusivity within the aviation industry. Aptly named ‘Pink Shift,’ this unique initiative…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo launches digital sales optimisation tool
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is officially launching Sales Cockpit, a digital sales optimisation tool that will enable the carrier to enhance customer relationships and add value to its partnerships. Etihad Cargo partnered with Netherlands-based Rotate in May 2023 to co-develop Sales Cockpit with…
Read MoreÇelebi Aviation Holding signs UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
As part of its sustainability strategy, Çelebi Aviation Holding has committed to the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). With 65 years of experience in ground handling services in 3 continents, 5 countries and over 40 stations, Çelebi Aviation has concretised its support for the empowerment of women in…
Read MoreCargolux bans transport of disposable e-cigarettes
Cargolux has decided to ban the transport of disposable electronic cigarettes on all its flights, including those operated by Cargolux Italia. This measure comes in response to growing concern about the adverse effects of these products on both public health and the environment. Disposable e-cigarettes pose a significant risk…
Read MoreAir cargo sees a strong start in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global air cargo markets indicating a strong start to 2024. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 18.4% compared to January 2023 levels (19.8% for international operations). This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth in…
Read MoreAir cargo industry targets 10 MT by 2030
India has set an ambitious target for air cargo expansion to 10 million tonnes by 2030, a big jump from the current 3.5 m tonnes or so. Expectations of faster growth in India’s economy generated an upbeat mood at this year’s Air Cargo India (ACI), a three-day conference that…
Read MoreWCS being held in a scenario of change and growth in air cargo
“The priorities are the same,” says Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Head of Cargo. “Digitalisation, sustainability, and safety and security continue to dominate. But the conversation has changed substantially. The forthcoming World Cargo Symposium (12-14 March 2024, Hong Kong) will showcase the progress being made.” WCS is considered the largest and…
Read MoreTonnages rebound post-LNY as sea-air surge continues
Global air cargo tonnages have rebounded in the final full week of February following their normal Lunar New Year (LNY) dip, while key Asia-Europe sea-air hubs have continued to record a strong surge in tonnages, linked to the disruptions to container shipping in the Red Sea, analysis this week…
Read MoreSpiceJet settles dispute with subsidiary of aircraft lessor group
SpiceJet and Celestial Aviation, a subsidiary of AerCap, one of the largest aircraft lessor groups, have mutually settled their $29.9 million (INR 250 crore) dispute through amicable negotiations, avoiding litigation. The representatives of both parties informed a bench of NCLT recently that settlement terms had been reached and requested…
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