Aviation News Updates

ACAAI – Eastern Region holds AGM; elects office bearers

The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) – Eastern Region held its AGM on August 18, 2023 at Holiday Express Inn – Airport Kolkata, where active members and associate members were present. This was followed by the Air Cargo Meet where representatives from airlines, Airport Terminal AAICLAS, Customs and CCHAA…

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MOVIN commences operations at its new Air Cargo hub in New Delhi

MOVIN, a logistics brand launched as a joint venture between UPS and InterGlobe Enterprises, has commenced operations from its new Air Cargo hub in New Delhi, enabling seamless connectivity for faster deliveries. The strategic location of the hub near Terminal 2 of the Air Cargo Logistics Complex Phase 3…

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Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo throughput up in July

Cargo throughput at Hong Kong International Airport experienced a year-on-year increase of 3.8% in July 2023. Exports contributed the most to the overall increase in cargo volume in July, rising by 12.6% compared to the same month last year. Traffic to and from key trading regions in North America,…

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Freightos reports second quarter results with record transactions & improved profitability

Freightos Limited, a leading vendor-neutral digital booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, on Monday reported financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2023. “The Freightos Platform facilitated record Transaction numbers, and earned slightly increased Platform Revenue during the second quarter of 2023, with our growth…

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Changi Airports in feasibility study agreement for Cairo Cargo City at Cairo International Airport

Changi Airports International (CAI) has inked two agreements with Cairo Airport Company to jointly develop Cairo International Airport, one of the busiest airports in Africa and the largest airport in Egypt by passenger and cargo traffic. The first consultancy agreement is passenger focused and seeks to implement impactful solutions…

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AI establishes a leasing unit at IFSC Gift City, Gujarat

Air India (AI) has become the first major airline to establish a leasing unit at the IFSC Gift City in Gujarat. The airline’s six A350 aircraft, which will be added to its fleet, will be acquired through the leasing firm AI Fleet Services IFSC Limited under a financial lease….

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Increased demand seen for sustainable transport solutions

DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, is recording increased demand for sustainable transport solutions based on the usage of sustainable fuels such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels. Whether in a tender process or in discussion with existing customers, a growing number of shippers are not only…

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Blue Dart unveils ambitious expansion plan on Independence Day

Blue Dart, South Asia’s leading express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, has embarked on a momentous chapter of growth and service to commemorate India’s Independence Day. As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative, in celebration of the nation’s Independence Day, the company announced the inauguration…

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Swissport successfully completes acquisition of majority stake in Flughafen Düsseldorf Cargo GmbH

Swissport Deutschland GmbH and Flughafen Düsseldorf GmbH have successfully closed the transaction for their cargo joint venture at Düsseldorf Airport. The new joint venture, named Swissport DUS Cargo Services GmbH, started operations on August 17, 2023. Following the signing of binding agreements earlier in the year, Swissport has successfully…

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Lufthansa Cargo focuses on efficient sustainability, digitalisation & e-commerce

What does the future of the airfreight industry look like? Lufthansa Cargo is once again asking this question on this year’s Aviation Day on August 19. A good time, because the industry is currently facing major challenges, it said in a communique. “We are currently experiencing various upheavals within…

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