Aviation News Updates

Jettainer puts the first fully certified fire-resistant containers into service for Lufthansa Cargo

Jettainer’s customers can now enjoy the benefits of using the first fully certified fire-resistant AMX unit load devices (ULDs). The global market leader in outsourced ULD management is sourcing these containers from the American ULD manufacturer Satco Inc. These fire-resistant containers (FRCs) are certified in accordance with the latest…

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Alstef Group & SACO in strategic partnership to provide innovative air cargo handling systems

Alstef Group, a leading provider of automated solutions for airports, intra-logistics and post & parcel handling, and SACO, a global leader in air cargo handling equipment, have announced a strategic partnership to provide innovative air cargo handling systems. This partnership is aimed at delivering cutting-edge solutions to increase efficiency,…

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Research reveals retailers plan to bring down the cost & environmental impact of returns

New global research from DHL Supply Chain among e-commerce decision makers in retail and consumer goods businesses reveals that the rise in returns is driving a major re-evaluation of policies and processes. Nearly half of the businesses surveyed are considering changes to returns handling processes to bring down the…

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Merlin advances the future of automated flight in air cargo

Merlin, an aviation technology company advancing the future of automated flight, has announced it successfully completed 25 test flights in Alaska following a $1 million contract with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to demonstrate a highly-automated flight control system in conjunction with a safety pilot. In partnership with…

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DHL Express opens new hub in Atlanta

DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of express shipping services, has announced the grand opening of its Americas region hub based at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). With a focus on sustainability, the $84.5 million investment further strengthens the company’s connections and service capabilities between the US and…

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Neo Air Group continues expansion with two more appointments

Neo Air Group, the fast-growing cargo charter and aviation services provider, is continuing its expansion with two further appointments – bringing to seven the total of new key recruits for 2023 to date. Nadin Schuck joins Neo as Sales Specialist, working in its recently-launched Airfreight department, which provides solutions exclusively…

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AD Ports Logistics & Acino sign global pharma freight forwarding agreement

AD Ports Logistics (ADPL), a subsidiary of the Logistics Cluster, AD Ports Group, the leading global facilitator of trade, logistics and industry based in Abu Dhabi, and Acino, a Swiss pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures well-proven and innovative medicines, have signed a milestone agreement for ADPL to provide…

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DGCA signs MoU with European Union Aviation Safety Agency for unmanned aircraft systems & innovative air mobility; to result in harmonised standards & accelerated growth of Indian unmanned aviation sector

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Innovative Air Mobility. This MoU will focus on collaboration on unmanned aircraft and innovative air mobility between the two…

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World air cargo seen sliding in June, says WorldACD

World air cargo tonnage in June saw a continuation of the flat trend since the beginning of the month, while average rates remain on a slightly sliding trend, according to WorldACD’s latest market summary. Comparing the overall global market with this time last year, chargeable weight in weeks 24…

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Indian drug exports need CRIA to enter Gambia

The Gambian drug controller has mandated that from July onwards all drugs exported to the country from India will have to undergo document verification, physical inspection and quality control testing with a Clean Report of Inspection and Analysis (CRIA) before shipment. Mumbai-based Quntrol Laboratories Private Limited has been appointed…

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