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SBTi approves Hactl emissions reduction targets

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has had its targets for science-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi’s Target Validation team has confirmed that Hactl’s targets comply with SBTi Criteria and Recommendations, and…

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Çelebi in partnership with Oman Air at Manohar International Airport in Goa

Çelebi, a globally renowned ground handling service provider, has announced its recent collaboration with Oman Air at Manohar International Airport in Goa. This partnership marks a significant milestone as Oman Air becomes the first foreign airline to land at the rapidly growing new airport in North Goa. Oman Air…

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No flight reduction at Schiphol Airport

The Dutch government said this week that it has abandoned, for now, plans to rein in flights at Amsterdam’s busy Schiphol Airport following protests from countries including the United States and warnings that the move could breach European law and aviation agreements. Last year, the government had announced plans…

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Modest rise in air cargo demand

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2023 global air cargo markets, showing continuing demand recovery. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 levels (+6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTKs), was up 12.1% compared…

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L&T wins contract for Bhogapuram International Airport

Larsen and Toubro has reported that its Construction’s Buildings and Factories and Transportation Infrastructure divisions have been awarded a contract by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Bhogapuram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh. The greenfield airport will be initially designed to accommodate…

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IndiGo extends codeshare agreement with Qantas

IndiGo has announced extension of its codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas. Under this agreement, IndiGo customers will now be able to access 4 new destinations – Sydney, Melbourne, Perth & Brisbane in Australia, starting with Melbourne, and with Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane to go online in the…

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ICAO and IAEA to boost cooperation in the transport of radioactive materials by air

ICAO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to enhance their cooperation around the transport of radioactive materials by air, notably to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments that are vital for cancer care and other medical uses around the world. In a joint statement,…

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Grégory Goba-Blé appointed Managing Director for UPS in India

UPS has appointed Mr Grégory Goba-Blé as the new Managing Director for UPS in India. In his new role, Grégory leads UPS Small Package, UPS SCS, UPS India Healthcare, and will continue as a board member of MOVIN – a partnership between UPS and InterGlobe. He is responsible for…

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GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo inaugurates exclusive Courier Terminal for import shipments

GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) announced the launch of an import courier terminal to facilitate faster processing and import clearance of courier import cargo. Spread across 300 sq. m, the 24×7 import handling facility is located at GHAC terminal premises. The facility is well equipped with world class security…

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Etihad Cargo launches innovative pricing solution to streamline booking process

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched an innovative Instant Offer Rate (IOR) tool, further enhancing the carrier’s online booking portal to streamline the booking process, provide faster response times and offer improved levels of customer service. Developed in collaboration with IBS Software, Etihad…

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