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Air India gearing up for cargo sector
Air India is spreading its wings in the cargo sector, even as it gears up to fly a soaring number of passengers with its rapidly expanding fleet. Targeting a bigger market share of international cargo, the airline has deployed six wide-bodied Boeing 777 aircraft in recent months, besides initiatives…
Read MoreAir Belgium to focus development exclusively on cargo and ACMI
Air Belgium has announced that its Board of Directors has decided to focus its development exclusively on cargo and ACMI, and to discontinue its own passenger business which “is proving to be chronically unprofitable to date”, in the face of increased competition. In order to address its current debt…
Read MoreAbu Dhabi Airports accelerates key operational readiness trials for new Terminal A
As part of the ongoing operational readiness trials for the new Terminal A ahead of its opening in November, Abu Dhabi Airports is conducting the largest live trial and testing exercise to date, with more than 6,000 volunteers selected from the community in Abu Dhabi. The operational trials involve…
Read MoreC. K. Govil elected ACAAI President
Mr C. K. Govil of Activair Airfreight India Pvt. Ltd, who previously served as Vice-President, has now been elected as President of The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) for 2023-24. He takes over from Mr Afzal Malbarwala of Galaxy Freight Pvt. Ltd. The names of the other…
Read MoreIndian carriers seen requiring 2,200 aircraft in 20 years, says Boeing India Chief
Indian carriers are expected to require more than 2,200 aircraft in the next 20 years, said Mr Salil Gupte, Boeing India President. In order to tap the growth opportunities, he said that a few ingredients need to be put in place, including ensuring that there are enough pilots and…
Read MoreVolume decline in August
Global air cargo tonnages dropped by -3% at the end of August and the beginning of September (Week 35) from their levels the previous week, following a similar pattern as during the same period the previous year. And comparing the preliminary figures for the full month of August with…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo launches biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, USA to Doha, Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier has launched biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, USA to Doha, Qatar in conjunction with DSV as part of a strategic partnership, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective September 7, 2023. The route, named by DSV…
Read MoreMore air cargo demand seen a few quarters away
The global air cargo spot rate flattened to USD 2.19 per kg in August 2023, its lowest level since the onset of the pandemic as another weak summer month saw chargeable weight edge -1% lower for a fourth consecutive month, according to the latest weekly market analysis from CLIVE…
Read MoreMenzies 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…
Read MoreMaersk’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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