Honeywell, TruAlt Bioenergy sign pact for 80k TPA SAF production in India
Honeywell said that TruAlt Bioenergy Limited will use its Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology to produce 80,000 tons per annum (TPA) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India. The agreement marks a major step towards establishing one of India’s first grassroots, dedicated SAF production facilities utilising ethanol as a feedstock. Honeywell UOP’s…
Read MoreGovt finalises PLI 2.0 scheme to develop drone ecosystem
The Centre has finalised the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 scheme aimed at developing a self-sustaining drone ecosystem in the country. The proposed scheme is expected to incentivise domestic manufacturing of drones and their key components. The basic proposal for the PLI for drones has moved from the Civil Aviation Ministry to the…
Read MoreFast-growing India and South Asia to drive significant fleet augmentation
India and South Asia will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044, according to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for South Asia. Single-aisle jets will account for nearly 90% of these projected deliveries as airlines look to boost network flexibility on fast-growing short- and medium-haul routes. Accounting for growth…
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo has plans to continue soaring high in 2026
Emirates SkyCargo wraps the year with a clear roadmap to success in 2026, following significant investment in enhancing its fleet and network, forging new strategic partnerships, reshaping the digital landscape and launching all-new products over the last 12 months. As the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline,…
Read MoreDemand stabilises ahead of Lunar New Year; strong YoY growth from India to the US
Global air cargo demand and prices have broadly stabilised in the third full week of 2026 after completing their recovery from the annual end-of-year slump, ahead of a brief expected further uplift in demand from Asia Pacific origins prior to the Lunar New Year (LNY) period in the second…
Read MoreCochin Airport to spearhead Kerala’s multimodal cargo revolution, says CM
Kerala Chief Minister Mr Pinarayi Vijayan announced the development of a multimodal cargo network, which will integrate air, road, rail and water routes, with Cochin International Airport (CIAL) serving as its primary hub. The announcement was made during the plenary session of the International Cargo Business Summit, organised by…
Read MoreÇelebi implements CHAMP Cargosystems’ CHAMP A2Z Scan for air waybills
Turkish ground handler Çelebi Aviation has implemented CHAMP Cargosystems’ CHAMP A2Z Scan to automate the paper-to-digital conversion process for air waybills (AWB) and other documents. CHAMP A2Z Scan is CHAMP’s first 100% AI-based product, and is designed to reduce the time associated with manual data entry and comparison from approximately three…
Read MoreBoeing records thirty-five 777 freighter deliveries in 2025
Boeing recorded a total of fifteen 777 freighter orders and thirty-five 777 freighter deliveries last year as it seeks an emissions exemption to enable it to continue selling 777 freighters beyond the end of 2027, as per a report.
Read MoreBlue Dart Express posts ₹70 crore profit after tax in Q3
Blue Dart Express Ltd, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation and distribution company, recently announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company posted ₹70 crore profit after tax for the quarter ended December 2025. Revenue from operations for the period stood at…
Read MoreAmazon to operate air cargo hub at Jacksonville International Airport
Amazon Air has reached an agreement with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority to operate an air cargo hub at Jacksonville International Airport, with operations expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Plans call for Amazon to lease the 50,000-square-foot Air Cargo Building Four at 14200 Pecan Park Road…
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