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InterGlobe Air Transport appointed as Exclusive Passenger and Cargo GSA for STARLUX Airlines in India

InterGlobe Air Transport, one of India’s largest General Sales Agents (GSA), has been appointed as the exclusive Passenger and Cargo GSA for STARLUX Airlines in India. This strategic collaboration will provide travellers and trade partners with streamlined access to the boutique airline’s premium network, marking a significant milestone in…

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IndiGo operationalises 28 bonded cargo stations to feed global air corridors

IndiGo’s cargo division, IndiGo CarGo, has expanded its domestic logistics infrastructure by deploying a network of 28 bonded trucking stations across India, designed to link regional manufacturing centres directly with major international gateways like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. By utilising bonded road transport under Customs supervision, the airline enables…

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Tonnages rebound mid-September

Worldwide air cargo tonnages have rebounded in mid-September following their usual annual dip caused by Labour Day in the US and Canada on September 7, with chargeable weight rising for the fourth consecutive week, and tonnages, rates, and capacity all up compared with this time last year, from all…

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NMIA seeing expeditious cargo growth

Four cargo stands occupied for two consecutive days is a reflection of how fast cargo volumes are scaling up at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), underscoring its growing operational capability and readiness to support evolving cargo requirements. Building a strong cargo ecosystem for the future, the airport recently added…

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Air India SATS dangerous goods training facility at Bengaluru Airport approved

The Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) Dangerous Goods (DGR) Training Facility at Bengaluru Airport has been officially approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), further strengthening its capability to deliver industry-leading training programmes that meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. This achievement…

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Air India Cargo appoints TAM Group as its Cargo GSSA in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam

Air India Cargo has appointed TAM Group as its Cargo GSSA in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The appointment strengthens Air India Cargo’s commercial presence across Southeast Asia while expanding local sales coverage and market support across these key markets. Supported by Air India Cargo’s extensive domestic and international network,…

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Blue Dart appoints R. S. Subramanian as Managing Director

The Board of Directors of Blue Dart Express Limited has announced the appointment of Mr R. S. Subramanian as Managing Director, effective 30 November 2026, subject to the requisite approvals. He will succeed Mr Balfour Manuel, who will step down as Managing Director on 29 November 2026 following an…

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GMR Hyderabad International Airport recognised as Pharma Airport of the Year

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been recognised as Pharma Airport of the Year 2026 – India at Cold Chain Unbroken (CCUB) 2026. The recognition reflects Hyderabad Airport Cargo’s capabilities in pharma infrastructure, cold chain handling and seamless cargo operations, helping ensure the safe and efficient movement of critical pharmaceutical…

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Asia Pacific witnesses surge, while global scenario remains stable

Air cargo tonnages, spot rates and capacity from Asia Pacific all rose in the second week of September, although the strong performance was partly a rebound from national holidays the previous week in Vietnam and Malaysia, within an otherwise mixed but relatively stable period for air cargo. According to…

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Congestion issues seen recently at Mumbai airport

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has recently experienced cargo congestion, as per reports and sources, creating delays across the air-freight supply chain. According to industry reports, trucks carrying cargo have been forced to wait between 24 and 72 hours outside the Air Cargo Complex before gaining access…

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