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Govt to resolve cargo industry concerns: Minister
The government is focused on addressing the cargo industry concerns and committed to enhancing collaboration within the cargo industry, particularly in digital transformation, said Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, during discussions at the Cargo Advisory Committee meeting this month. The meeting addressed the need for…
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo ends a successful year; on track with its strategic growth plans
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, wraps up a major year of growth and investment in both its current and future operations. Signalling its confidence in the essential role air cargo will continue to play in global trade, the airline has made significant leaps…
Read MoreDHL Express and Japan Airlines in freighter partnership
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a long-term contract to utilise Boeing767-300 cargo aircraft owned by JAL. With this new partnership, both companies will build a sustainable network to capture growing customer demand in the expanding international express and e-commerce…
Read MoreCathay delivers the future with next-generation freighter order
Cathay Cargo has taken another important step towards achieving its vision of becoming the world’s most customer-centric air cargo service brand with the announcement of its selection of the next-generation Airbus A350F freighter to meet its future fleet requirements. Cathay has placed an initial firm order with Airbus for…
Read MoreAI Express to begin services from Ayodhya on Dec. 30
Air India Express will soon commence services from Ayodhya International Airport, the airline’s 45th destination and third operational sector in Uttar Pradesh. Starting December 30, 2023, the airline will operate direct flights to Delhi and offer convenient one-stop itineraries to multiple destinations within India and beyond. Commenting on the…
Read MoreWorld’s first air cargo terminal equipped with intelligent cargo thermal detection system to enhance aviation safety
Aerovision Technology Limited (ATL) and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) have signed a collaboration agreement to install ATL’s patented intelligent cargo thermal detection system at suitable locations within Hactl’s SuperTerminal. It is also the world’s first air cargo terminal equipped with an intelligent cargo thermal detection system,…
Read MoreSpiceJet reportedly interested in acquiring Go First
SpiceJet has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Go First, it is learnt. It comes weeks after the deadline for making proposals passed and lenders started considering Go First’s liquidation. Two more entities, Africa-focused Safrik Investments, and Sharjah-based aviation company, Sky One, too have expressed interest in Go First. According…
Read MoreQatar Airways Group Chief Executive elected Member of the Board of Governors at IATA
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s Board of Governors. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 320 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. IATA’s mission is…
Read MorePeak-season tonnages up 3% on last year
Worldwide air cargo demand has rebounded significantly above last year’s levels, driven by strong export volumes from China, with preliminary tonnages for November up +5%, year on year (YoY), and up +1% on the previous month, taking combined tonnages for the peak period October and November around +3% higher…
Read MoreOman Air launches freighter service from GHIAL
Oman Air has launched its maiden freighter service from GMR Hyderabad International Airport , operating its first Boeing B737-800BCF connecting Hyderabad and Muscat. The freighter service will operate two weekly flights, on Tuesday and Saturday. With a one-way capacity of 22 tonnes, the freighter…
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