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Qatar Airways Cargo joins forces with Animal Defenders International for the world’s loneliest lion’s remarkable journey & new beginning
Ruben, who was left behind when a private zoo closed down in Armenia, suffered in a tiny concrete cell with no contact with other lions. Ruben’s happy ending was at risk when ADI could not find a suitable flight for him out of Armenia. Qatar Airways Cargo orchestrated a…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo & Xiamen Airlines enter partnership
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a new partnership with Xiamen Airlines, the first Chinese airline to operate passenger non-stop flights from Mainland China to Qatar. The new partnership will allow Qatar Airways Cargo to provide additional belly cargo capacity for customers to and from Mainland China. Under the cooperation…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation appoints Global Head of Cargo to continue its rapid growth trajectory
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced three new senior appointments to drive forward its growing air cargo business, including a new Global Head of Cargo. Beau Paine has been appointed as Global Head of Cargo and will retain his current role…
Read MoreThe most internationally connected airports
OAG reported the following highlights from its 2023 ‘Megahubs’ report, ranking the most internationally connected airports: London Heathrow Airport reclaimed the position of the most internationally connected airport. British Airways remains the airport’s dominant airline with a 50% share of flights; New York John F Kennedy International Airport ranked…
Read MoreSchiphol airport cargo community tackles landside congestion by digitalising planning
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and its cargo partners are combating long truck wait times at the hub through the introduction of a new Smart Cargo Mainport Program initiative, “Digital Planning.” Key players in Schiphol’s air freight chain signed a Best Effort declaration on Monday, committing to the far-reaching digitalisation of…
Read MoreONE Record Hackathon delivers positive results for air cargo
In June 2023, IATA held its latest ONE Record Hackathon in Frankfurt, hosted by Lufthansa Cargo. Once again, the event helped to strengthen the air cargo supply chain through the innovative ideas on display, ultimately leading to a more efficient and sustainable aviation industry. June’s Hackathon featured 21 teams,…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo’s expanded capacity in winter
Lufthansa Cargo’s 2023/2024 winter flight schedule offers expanded capacity in the international route network with 83 weekly connections. These result from frequency increases to destinations in high demand as well as the addition of new destinations. Furthermore, the Boeing 777 freighter fleet will comprise a total of 17 aircraft…
Read MoreLucknow Airport records 46 pc cargo volume growth
Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) has recorded 46% growth in cargo movement after registering an increase in passenger traffic. Around 1,900 tonnes of goods were moved via the airport last month as compared to 1,300 tonnes in August 2022. Even for the April-August 2023 period, the cargo…
Read MoreCelebi India launches ground handling at Chennai Airport
The aviation services firm Celebi India has started providing ground handling services at Chennai International Airport. Celebi India will be providing comprehensive ground handling services to both scheduled and non-scheduled air operators at domestic as well as international terminals of the facility, it said. Airlines have already started entering…
Read MoreCathay Pacific to resume Chennai flights from Feb. next year
Cathay Pacific will resume its three non-stop weekly flights from Chennai to Hong Kong from February 2, 2024, returning with its Boeing 777 aircraft. The flight from Chennai will leave at 2.20 am on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday to arrive in Hong Kong at 9.55 am. In the return…
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