Aviation News Updates

Updated guidance to States on flights over or near conflict zones

ICAO has released updated guidance to help aviation regulators and operators manage their airspace in times of conflict, including the decision on whether or not to allow flights over or near conflict zones. The guidance was first issued in 2017 as a result of the work undertaken by ICAO…

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Qatar Airways Group announces appointment of Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as new Group Chief Executive

Qatar Airways Group has confirmed that after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective November 5, 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as…

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Lufthansa Cargo equips a fourth freighter with CO2-efficient AeroSHARK technology

Earlier this month, another Lufthansa Cargo Boeing 777F equipped with AeroSHARK technology entered service. This is the fourth freighter to be equipped by Lufthansa Technik with the technology since February this year. AeroSHARK is a functional surface film that imitates the microscopic structure of shark skin. It reduces the…

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IAG Cargo’s new winter schedule offers increased capacity and more options

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced increased services as part of the new winter schedule connecting its hubs in London, Madrid and Dublin to key destinations across the world. Customers will benefit from this additional capacity, starting at the end of October through…

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Etihad Cargo enhances US cool chain capabilities with WFS partnership

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has enhanced its cool chain capabilities in the US through the expansion of the carrier’s network with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group. Etihad Cargo’s customers will benefit from consistent end-to-end cargo services via the…

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Emirates SkyCargo launches direct host-to-host connection with Kuehne+Nagel

Providing direct access to its market-leading products and services and extensive global network, Emirates SkyCargo is now available on Kuehne+Nagel’s internal booking engine. This milestone marks the first time Emirates SkyCargo has made its services available via a freight forwarder’s owned portal, a strategy that further elevates the airline’s…

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DHL Supply Chain to expand warehousing capacity in Southeast Asia

DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader for contract logistics solutions, plans to invest EUR350 million in Southeast Asia over the next five years to expand its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives. This is part of a series of strategic investments by DHL Supply Chain over the past…

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DHL Express in agreement to accelerate decarbonisation of aviation logistics

DHL Express and World Energy, a leading SAF producer and low-carbon solutions provider, have signed a long-term strategic agreement to accelerate the decarbonisation of aviation logistics through the purchase of approx. 668 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel via sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc). The seven-year contract, to run…

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Cathay appoints new Regional Heads for Corporate (SAMEA) and Trade (India & Sri Lanka); Vinod Viswanathan to Head Corporate for SAMEA,Talha Shaikh to drive Trade in India & Sri Lanka

Mr Vinod Viswanathan Hong-Kong based Cathay has announced the appointment of Vinod Viswanathan as Regional Head of Corporate for South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAMEA) and Talha Shaikh as Regional Head of Trade for India & Sri Lanka. In their new roles, Vinod will drive Cathay’s business growth…

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CargoAi launches CargoCoPilot to enhance efficiency for air cargo stakeholders

CargoAi, a global leader in airfreight technology solutions, has announced a significant leap forward in the evolution of its services. It has now introduced CargoCoPilot, a groundbreaking feature seamlessly integrated into its flagship platform, CargoMART. This innovative solution harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of…

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