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BLR Airport’s domestic agri cargo volume on the ascent
As India’s domestic agri trade continues to strengthen, Bengaluru has emerged as a key consolidation and distribution hub for time-sensitive perishables. Within this broader momentum, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has seen consistent growth in handling fresh produce, supported by expanding domestic connectivity and rising demand across consumption…
Read MoreAdani inks MoU with Embraer to build commercial fixed-wings planes in India
The Adani Group has tied up with Brazil’s Embraer to make in India the latter’s popular regional jets, which are operated on short- to medium-haul routes. Adani Aerospace signed a MoU with Embraer in Brazil for the FAL, as per reports, in the biggest boost for PM Modi’s make-in-India programme in…
Read MoreChina unveils 2-ton capacity unmanned cargo aircraft with 1,000 km range
China has completed the production of a new 2-ton cargo aircraft (drone) capable of flying over 1,000 km (621 miles), marking a significant landmark in the development of a multi-tiered aerial freight network. Shenyang Sunny Aeronautics and Space Adventure Co. has completed production of the Sunny-T2000, a large unmanned…
Read MoreHacis strengthens strategic partnership with Flexport to support Hong Kong as a regional transit hub
Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis) – Hactl’s wholly-owned, value-added services subsidiary – is elevating its collaboration with the global leader in logistics and supply chain technology, Flexport, into a strategic partnership, with the aim of establishing Hong Kong as Flexport’s transit hub. Hacis initially provided mail…
Read MoreAsyad Group successfully executes mission-critical air cargo movement
Asyad Group recently successfully executed a mission-critical transport operation for OQ Refineries and Petrochemical Industries (OQRPI). The specialised project involved rapid and secure relocation of 25 tons of essential, heavy equipment from Italy to Oman using a dedicated (Boeing F 747) cargo charter. Managed entirely by Asyad’s specialised project…
Read MoreSaudia Cargo expands cargo handling partnership with WFS
Saudia Cargo has announced the extension of its significant cargo handling partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, thereby underscoring its commitment to operational excellence and expanding its global reach. The renewed contract covers comprehensive cargo handling services at eight crucial international gateways in Europe and the…
Read MoreAEI receives India’s Director General of Civil Aviation approval for B737-800SF freighter conversion; Chennai-based Afcom Holding to operate the aircraft
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that India’s Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved AEI’s STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI currently has FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI (Cayman Islands) DCA (Guernsey), Brazilian, Argentinian ANAC and now Indian DGCA approval for…
Read MoreSpot rates rise further in first week of December; India to US volumes looking up
International air cargo spot rates have continued to rise into the first week of December, with a further +3% week-on-week (WoW) increase, thanks mainly to rate increases from Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe origins, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data. Average global spot…
Read MoreGovt slashes IndiGo’s schedule by 10 pc
There will be a lot fewer domestic flights this winter as the under-fire aviation ministry has decided to slash IndiGo’s schedule by 10%, doubling it from the 5% cut ordered earlier. The airline operated over 2,200 daily flights, and this cut translates into about 216 fewer flights. But in reality,…
Read MoreWFS leverages machine learning to accurately forecast air cargo volumes and align workforce resources
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has developed a new digital tool using machine learning algorithms trained on 10 years of operational data to deliver highly accurate forecasts of cargo volumes by flight, truck and day, providing each warehouse with precise data to align workforce and resources in…
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