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Menzies Aviation joins IATA Focus Africa Initiative to drive the advancement of aviation across the continent 

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it is an official partner for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Focus Africa Initiative. The decision represents the company’s commitment to Africa’s aviation ecosystem, leveraging its extensive experience and expertise in the region. According…

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Maersk’s successful sea-air logistics solution via Oman

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), in collaboration with Port of Salalah and Oman Airports, successfully undertook a sea-air logistics solution via Oman for cargo moving from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Cairo, Egypt. “Oman is increasingly becoming an important hub for logistics, owing to the strategic location of its seaports…

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Global industry should leverage opportunities in India to build supply chain: Union Civil Aviation minister

Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia said the global industry should leverage the opportunities available in the Indian aerospace sector by investing in the country. Speaking at the International Aerospace Conference organised by CII in Gwalior last week, Mr Scindia said the growth of Civil…

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Global air cargo showing continuing trend of recovering growth rates

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continuing trend of recovering growth rates since February. July air cargo demand was tracking just 0.8% below the previous year’s levels. Although demand is now basically flat compared to 2022, this is…

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dnata cuts CO2 emissions by 80 tonnes per year with biofuel switch in UAE

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to take initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint across its operations in the UAE. Most recently, dnata’s group brands dnata Logistics, Arabian Adventures, Alpha Flight Services and City Sightseeing have switched their vehicles to run on a biofuel blend….

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DHL Express commences full-fledged operation at Incheon Gateway in South Korea

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has commenced the full-fledged operation of Incheon Gateway after it invested €131 million (KRW 175 billion) to expand the Gateway in 2019. The investment is DHL Express’s largest in South Korea to date, making Incheon Gateway the largest gateway in…

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Cathay Cargo organises ‘Wings of Excellence’ – India celebrations

Cathay Cargo, a global leader in the cargo industry, hosted the ‘Wings of Excellence’ – India Celebrations recently at Andaz in Aerocity, New Delhi. The event not only celebrated the company’s skilled employees who through their expertise deliver on Cathay Cargo’s inspiring tagline, ‘We Know How’; but more importantly…

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Blue Dart Express receives UNFCCC certification for its climate neutrality efforts

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution logistics company, has achieved significant recognition and certification by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under its esteemed #ClimateNeutralNow initiative. This accolade highlights Blue Dart’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship….

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Abu Dhabi Airports & Abu Dhabi Customs sign agreement to reinforce service excellence

Abu Dhabi Airports announced the signing of a service level agreement (SLA) with the General Administration of Customs, to reinforce service levels, enhance the passenger journey as well as the customer experience. The service level agreement aims to expand areas of collaboration in terms of expediting travel procedures, checking…

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ACFI launches its Kerala Chapter under the leadership of Manoj P. Joseph

Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) launched its Kerala Chapter under the Chairmanship of Mr Manoj P. Joseph, Cargo In-Charge, Cochin International Airport (CIAL), on September 4, 2023 at Flora Hotel, Cochin. Mr S. Suhas, IAS, Managing Director of Cochin International Airport, was the Chief Guest of the event, which…

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