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Lufthansa Cargo first airline to join the Silicon Saxony high-tech network

Since the beginning of July 2025, Lufthansa Cargo has been the first airline to become a member of the high-tech network Silicon Saxony – the largest association of companies in the microelectronics, semiconductor, and IT industries in Europe. Based in Dresden, Germany, it brings together over 600 players, ranging…

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IndiGo takes off from Hindon with direct flights to 9 Indian cities; inks codeshare agreement with Jetstar to boost connectivity across multiple international destinations

IndiGo has taken a strategic leap in strengthening its offerings from the National Capital Region (NCR) by commencing operations from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, its second airport in the NCR after Delhi. It has begun operating direct flights connecting Hindon with nine major Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa,…

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Freightos reports record transactions in Q2

Freightos Limited, the leading digital freight booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, has reported preliminary key performance indicators for the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the platform’s critical role in navigating today’s complex trade environment. Platform expansion and network growth Freightos continued to strengthen its digital…

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Emirates Courier Express expands to Australia

Emirates has expanded its groundbreaking Emirates Courier Express solution into Australia. Coming just months after launch, the expansion signals the airline’s commitment to reinventing the cross-border delivery experience, connecting businesses and their customers with a fast, reliable and flexible service. Emirates Courier Express packages will fly directly into four…

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dnata rolls out autonomous vehicles in airport operations

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next -generation technology in ramp operations.  The rollout marks a significant step in the automation of ground handling services – one of the…

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dnata named first ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Airlines Group (IAG), becoming the first ground handler selected under its Preferred Partner Programme. The MoU establishes the foundation for a broader, long-term collaboration between the companies, as IAG deepens its…

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Cathay Cargo registers volume increase in June

Cathay Cargo carried 6.3% more cargo in June 2025 than in June 2024. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 5% while load factor decreased by 1.1 percentage points year on year. In the first six months of 2025, the total tonnage increased by 11.3% compared with the same…

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Asyad Group adroitly executes two high-priority air charter flights with dangerous goods from Thailand to India

Asyad Group has announced the execution of two high-priority air charter flights transporting 31 tons of dangerous goods from Thailand to India, on behalf of a global Japanese automotive supplier. Asyad’s team expertly navigated significant cost and permit challenges for a single large aircraft, designing a tailored solution involving…

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Asia Pacific to US tonnages fall further

Worldwide air cargo rates held firm in the second full week of July, despite a second consecutive week-on-week (WoW) small drop in overall global flown tonnages, with volumes from Asia Pacific origins to the US recording further declines. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market…

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Abu Dhabi launches operations at its Regional Vaccine Distribution Hub

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the operational launch of the region’s vaccine distribution hub in Abu Dhabi, following the arrival of the facility’s first shipments. Located in Abu Dhabi and developed in…

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