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Air India and Saudia’s codeshare agreement to take effect in February
Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, have signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect in February. The agreement introduces a range of benefits for Air India’s and Saudia’s guests, boosting connectivity, enhancing travel experience, strengthening network access, maximising flight…
Read MoreAir cargo tonnages rebound further as 2026 gathers momentum
Worldwide air cargo volumes continued to recover strongly in the second full week of 2026 from their seasonal end-of-year slump, with a further +11% week-on-week (WoW) rebound, maintaining global tonnages around +5% above the equivalent levels a year ago, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD…
Read MoreStrong tonnage rebound in the first full week of 2026; MESA market leads
Global air cargo tonnages rebounded strongly in the first full week of 2026 in a manner similar to last year, but with chargeable weight around +5% above the equivalent levels a year ago, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data. Preliminary figures for week…
Read MoreMSC Air Cargo expands long-haul capacity with 777F
MSC Air Cargo has taken delivery of its second Italian-registered Boeing 777-200 Freighter, expanding long-haul capacity, as per reports. The aircraft, registered as I-MSCB Bellatrix, was handed over by Boeing at the Everett Delivery Centre in Washington last week, strengthening the carrier’s ability to serve intercontinental trade flows. This…
Read MoreGrowing air cargo trade with Iran seen impacted by Trump’s tariff
India’s air cargo movement to Iran has surged sharply, registering nearly 200% growth over the past five years, as per reports. Data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that air cargo shipments from India to Iran stood at 563 tonnes in 2023, but jumped to nearly…
Read MoreGMR Aero Cargo & Logistics launches India’s first airside reefer truck
GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics recently announced the launch of India’s first-of-its-kind airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport, marking a transformative milestone in temperature-controlled cargo operations. The airside reefer truck has been specifically engineered to maintain cold chain integrity during the critical airside movement of temperature-sensitive cargo between the…
Read MoreFedEx announces filing of Form 10 registration statement for planned spin-off of FedEx Freight
FedEx Corp. has announced the filing of the Form 10 registration statement (the “Form 10”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the planned spin-off of FedEx Freight. A copy of the Form 10 is available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov and can also be viewed…
Read Moredeugro successfully completes global rollout of CargoWise; enhances technology to deliver consistent service standards
deugro successfully completed the global rollout of CargoWise in December 2025, featuring comprehensive technological enhancements. This marks yet another milestone for deugro in delivering consistent, high‑quality service standards worldwide. The successful go-live of CargoWise at all 70 operational offices in over 40 countries, fully equipped with the latest technological upgrades…
Read MoreBrussels Airport handles more cargo in 2025
In 2025, 795,000 tonnes of cargo were transported via Brussels Airport, an increase of 8.5% compared to 2024. Air cargo transport rose even more sharply, by 11.5% compared to 2024. Belly cargo rose by 9.2% due to the continued growth in passenger flights and new long haul intercontinental destinations….
Read MoreAirlines set to receive first carbon offsetting requirements under ICAO’s global climate agreement
Governments will soon inform airlines of their first ever requirements under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), following ICAO’s publication of a new calculation announced today. Carbon neutral growth is the primary objective of CORSIA and as of today, it…
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