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Etihad Cargo, Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Food Hub announce the signing of major MoU to develop new food corridors and diversify food trade
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports, a key enabler of the emirate’s aviation sector, and Abu Dhabi Food Hub – KEZAD, the region’s largest and first dedicated food wholesale market and logistics hub, have signed a tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
Read MoreECS Group strengthens African presence with acquisition of EFIS MAROC
Building on a longstanding commercial partnership spanning over two decades, EFIS MAROC has officially merged into ECS Group, reinforcing the group’s presence in Africa. The acquisition agreement, signed last month, marks the beginning of a seamless transition and the implementation of digital enhancements for the benefit of EFIS MAROC…
Read Morednata applauds EASA’s proposal for EU-wide ground handling regulations
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has welcomed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)’s recent proposal to regulate ground handling across European Union (EU) airports. Upon implementation, EASA’s regulation will establish a more standardised environment, which will help enhance safety, operational delivery, cybersecurity, and consistency…
Read MoreDHL Express deploys another Boeing 777 freighter in Singapore
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has commenced services for the final Boeing 777 freighter deployed at the South Asia Hub in Singapore. With a payload capability of 102 tons, the aircraft joins the four other Boeing 777 freighters already deployed in Singapore to boost inter-continental…
Read MoreCIAL announces flights to Thailand
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has announced the commencement of premium flight operations to Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) by Thai Airways. The new flight service will commence on March 31, 2024. This addition will increase the Kochi – Bangkok connectivity to 10 flights a week. The airline offers three…
Read MoreCargoPilot takes airfreight wholesaling to a new level
A unique, trade-only wholesale airfreight booking platform has been launched by Amsterdam-based Wholesale By Vels (WBV). The new platform, called CargoPilot, is the culmination of 2 years’ intensive development. CargoPilot differs from existing online booking portals in two important respects: firstly, it is squarely targeted at non-IATA freight agents,…
Read MoreBlue Dart’s Q3 sales at ₹ 1,383 crore
Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s leading express air, integrated transportation, and distribution logistics company, announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, at the Board Meeting held in Mumbai. The company posted ₹ 82 crore profit after tax for the quarter ended December 31, 2023….
Read MoreAkasa Air to buy 300 CFM LEAP-1B engines
Akasa Air and CFM International have announced an agreement to purchase over 300 CFM LEAP-1B engines to power 150 Boeing 737 MAX aeroplanes. At list prices, the deal is valued at over $5 billion. The agreement also includes spare engines and a services contract. The announcement was made in…
Read MoreAir France-KLM and CMA CGM to withdraw from existing cargo cooperation agreements
In May 2022, Air France-KLM and CMA CGM had announced their intention to enter into a cargo commercial cooperation, which became effective in April 2023. The tight regulatory environment in certain important markets has prevented the cooperation from working in an optimal way. As a consequence, Air France-KLM and…
Read MoreVolumes bounce back after New Year slowdown
Global air cargo tonnages have bounced back in the second week of 2024 following their typical slowdown in the second half of December and the first week of January, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data, including double-digit percentage increases in demand to Europe from Asia Pacific…
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