Etihad Cargo boosts belly hold cargo capacity with expanded winter schedule
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will offer customers and partners more belly hold cargo capacity across the carrier’s global network, announcing new routes and increased frequencies from September 2023. The airline’s winter schedule will introduce 29 weekly passenger flights to new destinations and will…
Read MoreDisappointment at Dutch government’s decision to cut flights at Schiphol
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed its shock and disappointed at the caretaker Dutch government’s decision to proceed with cuts to flights at Schiphol. The latest announcement put out the government’s intention to proceed with its experimental regulation to cut flights to 460,000 annually for the Summer…
Read MoreCutting-edge services for Etihad Cargo at Changi
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has partnered with logistics technology solutions provider Speedcargo to deliver cutting-edge cargo services to Etihad Cargo at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Speedcargo’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based Cargo Eye and Assemble solutions installed at dnata’s facilities will help overall logistical efficiency, digitisation…
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo now live on CargoMART
Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMART, further advancing its digital customer experience and optimising the booking process with real-time information. The partnership launched in the Netherlands, Spain and France, and will open up to customers in select countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Far…
Read MoreIndiGo recommences direct connectivity to Hong Kong
IndiGo has announced the recommencement of operations between Delhi and Hong Kong, enhancing direct connectivity. This route not only strengthens the ties between the two dynamic cities but also underscores Hong Kong’s significance as a vital business and travel hub in the Asia-Pacific region. Starting October 5, 2023, these…
Read MorePantnagar Airport to be developed as an international airport
The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the expansion of Pantnagar Airport’s runway, signalling the state’s aspiration to elevate the facility into an international airport. The existing 1,372-metre runway will be extended to 3,000 metres to accommodate larger aircraft. The expansion necessitates the acquisition of 804 acres of land, with neighbouring…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo adds India on CargoMART
For instant bookings, Lufthansa Cargo has added new countries, including India, to its catalogue on CargoMART. The list includes other countries like Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,…
Read MoreTonnage drop deepens with European holiday season during Week 33
The decreasing trend in global tonnages accelerated in the second full week of August, mainly driven by Europe in the midst of its holiday season, while rates remained stable or were even slightly positive, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data. Figures for week 33 (14 to…
Read MoreTIACA launches Air Cargo Forum 2024 with a new partnership
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that planning has commenced for the next edition of its flagship event, the Air Cargo Forum. The 2024 event will be managed with new partner, McVeigh Global Meetings and Events, LLC (MGME), who will organise the event that will again be…
Read MoreSpiceJet registers huge Q1 rise in Net Profit; logistics arm a driving force
SpiceJet reported a Net Profit of Rs 205 crore for the quarter ending June 2023, an increase of 126% as compared to the Net Loss of Rs 789 Crore in Q1 FY2023 owing to strong demand for air travel in India. For the same comparative period, operating expenses were…
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