Freighter ops on the anvil at Noida Airport
GATEWAY and cargo handling services operator AISATS has said it has partnered with Chen-nai-based cargo airline Afcom for freighter operations at the upcoming Noida International Air-port, as per reports. The collaboration, reached through an initial pact with Air India SATS AirportServices’ (AISATS) wholly-owned special purpose vehicle AISATS Noida Cargo…
Read MoreThe government’s transformative vision for India’s aerospace and aviation sector
The Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Mr Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, recently set out a transformative vision for India’s aerospace and aviation sector. His announcements underscored the Central government’s commitment to building world class infrastructure, nurturing talent and creating an inclusive, globally competitive ecosystem, emphasised an official communique. Key highlights…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo increases belly-hold capacity across key routes
Qatar Airways Cargo is boosting belly-hold flight frequencies, in addition to its scheduled freighter capacity to strategic international destinations this winter to meet rising demand during the peak season. Notably, London will see a historic increase from 8 to 10 daily flights—marking the highest-ever frequency for Qatar Airways—while Zanzibar…
Read MoreIndiGo to connect Mumbai to Copenhagen from Oct. 8
IndiGo has announced the launch of flights between Mumbai and Copenhagen (Denmark), starting October 8, 2025. It will operate thrice weekly flights on the route using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, taken on wet/damp lease from Norse Atlantic Airways. With this, IndiGo further expands its international network into Northern…
Read MoreIndia to USA tonnages continue to fall despite wider volume rebound
Air cargo tonnages from India to the USA have continued to fall since new tariffs of 50% came into force on August 27, despite a wider rebound in worldwide and US volumes in the second full week of September. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD…
Read MoreFinvest@ETAF portal launched to boost decarbonisation of air transport
The recent landmark launch of the Finvest@ETAF portal by ICAO and IRENA marks a significant advancement in aviation’s journey toward net zero carbon emissions. The portal will support ICAO’s Finvest Hub, which is addressing the most critical pathway for the decarbonisation of air transport by facilitating investment in Sustainable…
Read MoreCargo Hub to be launched at Noida Airport next month
The Cargo Hub at Noida International Airport is set to be launched on the same day as the passenger terminal’s opening – October 30, 2025, it is learnt. The AISATS multimodal cargo hub, spanning 87 acres within NIA premises, will create thousands of jobs and position the region as…
Read MoreAISATS,Afcom to launch freighter ops at Noida Airport
Gateway and cargo handling services operator AISATS has said it has partnered with Chennai-based cargo airline Afcom for freighter operations at the upcoming Noida International Airport, as per reports. The collaboration, reached through an initial pact with Air India SATS Airport Services’ (AISATS) wholly-owned special purpose vehicle AISATS Noida Cargo Terminal Private Limited (ANCTPL), is aimed…
Read MoreAir India group announces flight operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport
The Air India group has announced its plans to commence commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA, IATA code: NMI), operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, starting from the airport’s first phase of operations. In the initial phase of the new airport’s operations, Air India group’s value carrier,…
Read MoreIndia targets Russia, Brazil, Netherlandsfor pharma export growth
India plans to increase pharmaceutical exports to Russia, the Netherlands and Brazil, aiming to expand its presence beyond the United States, its largest market, amid tariff-related concerns. India’s pharmaceutical industry is currently exempt from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs of up to 50% but the sector has been on…
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