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Tonnages build ahead of Lunar New Year
Global air cargo tonnages continued to build in the final full week of January 2024, ahead of Lunar New Year (LNY) on 10 February, taking volumes for the last two weeks and for January as a whole well above their levels this time last year, according to the latest…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo appoints new Chief Officer Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo recently appointed Mark Drusch as its Chief Officer Cargo. With over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Mark is a well-known figure in the aviation world. His most recent role was SVP Revenue Management, Alliances and Strategy at Qatar Airways where he led the development…
Read MoreIndiGo mulls more freighter routes to China, SE Asia
IndiGo is mulling more freighter operations for China and Southeast Asia to create air cargo-friendly routes, ensuring efficient and seamless transport to ride what it sees as strong economic tailwinds for air cargo growth. IndiGo recently added a third freighter – a converted A321 – to its CarGo fleet, which had…
Read MoreIndiGo likely to induct a few B737 MAX planes
IndiGo is likely to induct a few B737 MAX planes for the first time, as more than one-fifth of its fleet is grounded due to Pratt & Whitney (PW) engine issues, it is learnt. The MAX planes are likely to be wet leased from Qatar Airways and they could…
Read MoreGlobal cargo operations launched at Bhubaneswar Airport
Global cargo operations have been launched at Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Odisha, which is expected to boost the state’s export potential and benefit a wide range of manufacturers. Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, became the first company to use the airport’s direct air cargo…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo attains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. The carrier is the third Middle Eastern airline to attain this certification and has become only the fifth airline globally…
Read MoreDTDC widens its presence by launching operations in Malaysia, sets sights on Southeast Asian expansion
DTDC, India’s leading integrated express logistics company, through its subsidiary DTDC Global Express PTE Ltd, has announced its foray into the Malaysian market, further strengthening its global footprint. The company recently inaugurated its new office at Brickfield, Kuala Lumpur. DTDC in India covers approximately 96% of the population through…
Read MoreÇelebi Aviation recognised for sustainability leadership
Çelebi India has announced that it has won the “Best Sustainability Champion – Service Provider Award” at the Wings India Awards 2024. This esteemed recognition is presented by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to celebrate Çelebi’s outstanding contribution to Indian civil aviation, with a…
Read MoreCathay Pacific resumes direct flights connecting Chennai and Hong Kong; additional belly capacity for cargo
Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific has resumed its Chennai-Hong Kong service, with its first flight from Chennai International Airport having taken off on 2 February 2024 as part of a three-flights-per-week service. This development marks a noteworthy return to service after a four-year pause, underscoring Cathay Pacific’s commitment…
Read MoreBoeing, Bahri Logistics sign strategic MoU to enhance supply chain activities in Saudi Arabia
Boeing Saudi Arabia and Bahri Logistics, a business unit of Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative efforts in the areas of supply chain and distribution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to bolster…
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