India to build a world class aviation, air cargo, MRO ecosystem: Minister
India is accelerating efforts to build a world class aviation, air cargo and MRO ecosystem as part of its ambition to emerge as a global aviation leader, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Mr K. Rammohan Naidu while speaking at the 11th PHDCCI Global Aviation & Air Cargo Conclave held…
Read MoreIndia plans to restart air cargo services with Afghanistan
India is planning to restart air cargo services with Afghanistan soon, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced at the time of Afghanistan’s Trade Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi’s visit to New Delhi. Following the announcement, Mr Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary at the MEA, confirmed that the groundwork for resuming cargo flight operations…
Read MoreHundreds of new air service agreements accelerate progress
ICAO Member States have now reported reaching 440 new and updated bilateral and multilateral agreements at the International Civil Aviation Organization Air Services Negotiation Event 2025 (ICAN 2025). These agreements are expected to support the implementation of the outcomes of the 42nd ICAO Assembly, which last month adopted a…
Read MoreFreighter operator Pattaya Airways joins WebCargo by Freightos’ platform
Freightos, the leading global booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, has announced that Thai freighter operator Pattaya Airways has joined WebCargo by Freightos’ platform, enabling freight forwarders to digitally book and pay for cargo capacity across Pattaya’s Southeast Asia network. Through this integration, freight forwarders on…
Read MoreEmirates inks MoU for next generation air cargo solutions
Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, to explore the development and deployment of next generation air cargo solutions. The agreement was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President and Rashid Al Manai, Chief Executive Officer of…
Read MoreDRI unravels gold smuggling syndicate in Ahmedabad after seizing nearly 1.3 kg 24K gold worth 1.62 crore from a passenger
Investigating a gold smuggling case, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) exposed a network following a seizure of gold concealed in an aircraft that had arrived at SVP International Airport, Ahmedabad. DRI had seized 1246.48 grams of 24K gold, valued at ₹1.62 crore, from a passenger arriving on a flight from…
Read Morednata bags two awards
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, was recognised with two accolades at the recent Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2025. For the 15th time now, the company was named Ground Support Company of the Year, one of the Awards’ most prestigious categories. The award was accepted…
Read MoreDHL Supply Chain invests in climate-neutral expansion: New logistics center strengthens Leipzig/Halle as Europe’s freight hub
DHL Supply Chain recently launched its newest logistics center in Halle (Saale), establishing the company’s third site in the area and further strengthening its presence in the region. Fully operational and strategically integrated into the broader DHL Leipzig-Halle Campus, the site is already serving its first customers. This state-of-the-art…
Read MoreAirlines cancel flights to Venezuela after US warning
Three international airlines recently cancelled their flights departing from Venezuela recently, the day after the US Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines of a potentially hazardous situation when flying over the country. Brazil’s Gol, Colombia’s Avianca and TAP Air Portugal cancelled their flights departing from Caracas, according to Flightradar24 and the…
Read MoreAir India reinstates codeshare agreement with Air Canada
Air India has announced the reinstatement of its codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance carrier, Air Canada, to offer more flight options and boost connectivity between India and Canada. Effective 02 December 2025, the agreement enables Air India to offer its customers convenient access to six points across Canada…
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