Aviation News Updates

Air cargo registers a strong November; supply seen tight in early 2026

November delivered one of the strongest month-on-month (MoM) expansions of 2025, with the Baltic Air Freight Index (BAI00) rising 9.75% as peak season demand and concentrated Asia-origin flows pushed pricing higher across global lanes. Shanghai led all markets, with its outbound index (BAI80) up over 16% and North America…

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WFS cooperates with Jetpak to offer first and last mile deliveries for cargo and e-commerce across Denmark

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is expanding its specialised E-Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Denmark with the launch of a new nationwide road transport cooperation  with JetPak for shipment pick-ups and deliveries. With over 40 years’ experience in air and ground transportation, JetPak provides…

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Spot prices edge higher in end-of-year build-up

Air cargo spot rates globally, and from Asia Pacific origins, have continued to edge upwards into the second half of November, despite a slight dip in demand from China and Hong Kong to the US in the last full week before America’s 27 November Thanksgiving holiday and the associated…

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Precautionary action on in-service A320 Family aircraft almost complete: Airbus

Following the publication of an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) on November 28 calling for immediate precautionary action on a number of in-service A320 Family aircraft, Airbus is providing an update on the status of the deployment of these measures across the global fleet. Out of a total number of…

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MOVIN announces strategic expansion into India’s healthcare logistics sector

MOVIN, a logistics brand launched as a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and UPS, has announced its strategic expansion into the healthcare logistics sector with the launch of MOVIN Healthcare. This specialised vertical marks a significant new entry, poised to address the critical requirements of India’s growing healthcare logistics…

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Menzies Aviation advances transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has taken another step towards its net-zero by 2045 target, by advancing the transition from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its ground support equipment (GSE) fleet at London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) airports….

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Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo embark on a new strategic cooperation

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, the air freight divisions of Lufthansa Group, are embarking on a new strategic cooperation, deepening commercial and operational synergies to enhance customer value. While both organisations will maintain their distinct brands and strengths, they are aligning closely to lead through the ongoing changes in…

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India’s air cargo market under pressure: Report

Dimerco’s December Asia Pacific Freight Report shows India’s air cargo market under pressure from tight capacity, strong export demand and seasonal disruptions. Electronics, garments, and e‑commerce exports remain robust, but winter fog and hub congestion are limiting available space. Most US‑bound cargo is being routed via Europe, further squeezing…

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India, Afghanistan to relaunch direct cargo flights

India and Afghanistan are drawing closer once again, this time, doing so above Pakistan’s head. After months of border closures, airspace restrictions and disrupted trade routes, New Delhi and Kabul are preparing to relaunch direct cargo flights that could reopen a vital economic lifeline between the two nations. The…

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GMR Aerospace Park Hyderabad hosts World’s largest Engine MRO Facility by Safran, positioning India as a Global Aerospace Hub

GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited (GHASL), a 100% subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL), has marked a historic milestone by hosting Safran’s largest Indian Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park, Hyderabad. The upcoming facility will re-shape engine support for both commercial airlines and…

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