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Rates edge upwards, but deficit widens with last year; India to US volumes rebound

Worldwide average air cargo rates edged up slightly in week 38 as demand held steady and overall capacity remained stable, despite disruptions at several European airports. But the gap between current average air cargo prices and their equivalent level last year has widened to -5%, with a deficit of…

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport recognised as “National Energy Leader” & “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit” 2025

GMR Aero led consortium-GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) has announced that Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has been honoured with the esteemed titles of “National Energy Leader” and “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit” at the 26th National Award Ceremony for ‘Excellence in Energy Management,’ an event organised by the…

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Revamped QR Cargo Mobile App unveiled

Qatar Airways Cargo has unveiled its newly revamped QR Cargo Mobile App, offering customers a powerful digital platform to manage their shipments with ease and flexibility. The enhanced app enables users to book cargo, track shipments in real time, access flight schedules, manage e-AWBs, request quotes, receive notifications, and…

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International air cargo markets continue to expand for Asia Pacific airlines

Preliminary August 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that international air cargo markets continued to expand in August, spurred by stockpiling activity as businesses sought to mitigate tariff-related price pressures. Alongside the sustained demand for e-commerce shipments, international air cargo demand, as…

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IndiGo strengthens connectivity to Indonesia

IndiGo has announced the launch of daily flights connecting Mumbai to Denpasar in Bali, Indonesia, starting October 18, 2025. This addition marks the second route to Bali, complementing IndiGo’s existing daily flights between Bengaluru and Bali. IndiGo will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on this route as it reiterates…

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ICAO Assembly elects new Council Member States

Elections took place last week for PART I and PART II of the ICAO Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly in Montreal. All elected States will form the Council for a three-year term. The 36-member Council is the governing body of the Organization. The following Member States were…

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IATA and industry partners urge governments to expedite release of CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Specifically, the signatories call on governments to…

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IAG Cargo expands temperature-controlled shipping options with approval of SkyCell containers

The cargo division of International Airlines Group, IAG Cargo, has expanded its service offering by announcing that it has approved SkyCell’s temperature-controlled 1500X series containers for use on its network. This marks another milestone for IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate cold chain service, providing pharmaceutical customers with enhanced options for…

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Garuda Indonesia Cargo, the cargo division of Indonesia’s national airline, has joined WebCargo by Freightos

Freightos Limited, a leading global freight booking and payment platform, today announced that Garuda Indonesia Cargo, the cargo division of Indonesia’s national airline, has joined WebCargo by Freightos’ platform, bringing expanded real-time eBooking to freight forwarders worldwide. As a key carrier in Southeast Asia’s export market, Garuda Indonesia will…

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Etihad Cargo launches SmartTrack shipment visibility service

Etihad Cargo has officially launched SmartTrack, its premium shipment visibility service that enables customers to monitor their cargo in real time. Unveiled earlier this year at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, SmartTrack is now available to customers worldwide through the Etihad Cargo website, making Etihad Cargo the first air cargo carrier to…

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