Aviation News Updates

Cargo Service Center Group celebrates Chairman Tushar Jani’s appointment as Co-Vice Chair of TIACA 

Cargo Service Center (CSC) Group of Companies has announced that its Chairman, Mr Tushar Jani, has been elected Co-Vice Chair of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), marking a significant milestone for Indian logistics leadership on the global stage. The announcement was made during the Air Cargo Forum 2025,…

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Akasa Air looking to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt for overseas expansion

Akasa Air is evaluating new routes to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt and other international destinations as part of its next phase of overseas expansion, CEO and Founder Vinay Dube said. The three-year-old airline, which has grown steadily since its launch, now feels very good about its Boeing aircraft delivery schedule. Its…

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IATA releases updated 2026 editions of industry manuals for cargo and ground operations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2026 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate close to 100 major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards. As per a communique, the main changes to the 2026 manuals include: Dangerous…

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American Airlines Cargo announces winter widebody schedule

American Airlines Cargo has announced its winter widebody schedule with new routes and increases for the 2025/2026 winter season. Out of Latin America, American is expanding its presence with several routes, increased frequencies and the highest widebody capacity since 2022. This winter, the carrier is adding a fourth daily…

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Air cargo trade goes for US-plus one strategy after the end of de minimis

The removal of the US de minimis exemption has led to a shift in global air cargo trade lanes, with manufacturers adopting a US-plus-one strategy to diversify production and consumption markets, reported New York’s Journal of Commerce. Glyn Hughes, Director-General of The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca), said carriers…

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Air cargo trade goes for US-plus one strategy after the end of de minimis

The removal of the US de minimis exemption has led to a shift in global air cargo trade lanes, with manufacturers adopting a US-plus-one strategy to diversify production and consumption markets, reported New York’s Journal of Commerce. Glyn Hughes, Director-General of The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca), said carriers…

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UPS acquires Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion to accelerate its expansion as a global leader in complex healthcare logistics

UPS has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc., a leading North American supply chain management company headquartered in Canada and offering customised third-party logistics and specialised cold chain transportation solutions for the healthcare sector. Under the terms of the acquisition, AHG shareholders receive…

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Spot rates gaining momentum ahead of peak season

Worldwide average spot rates surged in the last full week of October, despite a steep drop in tonnages from India due to Diwali festival holidays, as rates from Asia Pacific origins build ahead of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas. According to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data,…

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Menzies Aviation launches MILE – a next-generation e-commerce air cargo solution

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the launch of MILE (Menzies Integrated Logistics for E-Commerce) – a new, fully integrated logistics solution designed to redefine e-commerce air cargo with faster, smarter, and more connected operations. Developed in partnership with Air Menzies…

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IndiGo’s new Bengaluru-Riyadh direct flights commencing on Nov. 16

IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh, starting November 16, 2025. IndiGo will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on this new route, offering affordable and seamless connectivity. Riyadh is the second city in Saudi Arabia, after Jeddah, to be directly connected to India’s technology…

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