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Bridges Air Cargo to operate first Embraer E-Freighter
Bridges Air Cargo has been announced as the first operator of Embraer’s E190F converted aircraft. The aircraft, which is being marketed as the E-Freighter, is owned by US lessor Regional One and is due to start operations for Bridges Air Cargo in the third quarter of the year. Bridges Air…
Read MoreAllstates WorldCargo acquires Red Arrow Logistics
Allstates WorldCargo, a leader in global logistics and freight forwarding, has announced the acquisition of Red Arrow Logistics, a Seattle-based freight forwarder. This strategic acquisition strengthens Allstates WorldCargo’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest and enhances its ability to provide customers with reliability, speed, and a high level of service….
Read MoreAir India reroutes flight paths to avoid the Gulf region
Air India is adjusting its flight paths to parts of the Middle East, Europe and North America to avoid volatile airspace in the Gulf region, it notified. The Tata-owned air carrier confirmed that it already avoids flying over Iran, Iraq and Israel, and will now progressively steer clear of…
Read MoreAir freight rates seen on a downward trajectory
Air freight rates will likely continue to face downward pressure, said Xeneta Chief Airfreight Officer Niall van de Wouw. He noted that the recent drop is a reflection of declining sentiment and concerns, particularly among airlines, over what will happen once more stability returns to international trade and there…
Read MoreAdani Airports secures USD 1 billion financing from global investors for Mumbai International Airport
Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd and India’s largest private airport operator, has successfully secured USD 1 billion financing through a project finance structure for its Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL). The transaction involves issuance of USD 750 million notes maturing July…
Read MoreWFS achieves Cargo iQ quality certification across its Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia regions; including airports in India
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has achieved Cargo iQ’s quality standards certification for its air cargo handling operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA). The accreditation covers some 50 major airport stations in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa,…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation and AHS inaugurates world class air cargo facility at Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, and its strategic partner, Aviation Handling Services (AHS), have announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art cargo facility at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan. Since beginning operations at QAIA in 2008, AHS-Menzies has played…
Read MoreIndiGo expands international connectivity
IndiGo has commenced operations on two new routes connecting Bhubaneswar with Abu Dhabi and Visakhapatnam respectively, further strengthening regional as well as international connectivity from Odisha. The newly launched flights, with support from Odisha government under New Destination Policy, offer direct international connectivity between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi, operating…
Read MoreIndian air cargo market taking flight
The IMARC Group has issued a report titled “India Air Cargo Market Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast by Type, Service, Destination, End User, and Region, 2025-2033”, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including market share, growth, trends, and regional insights. Excerpts: Size of India air cargo industry…
Read MoreIndia, China to fast-track restarting of direct air services
India and China have agreed to expedite the resumption of direct air services and will continue to stabilise and rebuild ties, according to the Indian Foreign Ministry. It came from the Ministry after a meeting of Indian Foreign Secretary Mr Vikram Misri and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong,…
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