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IndiGo, Air India among top 3 airline customers for Airbus

For Airbus, IndiGo and Air India are now among the top three airline customers globally with the maximum backlog or aircraft yet to be delivered, according to the aerospace major’s EVP (sales, commercial aircraft) Mr Benoit de Saint-Exupery. It has to deliver 916 and 344 aircraft, the majority of which…

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Hactl crowned “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year”

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has been named “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” at the World Air Cargo Awards 2025. Honouring the brightest and best of the air cargo community, the awards were held during Air…

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Global air cargo volumes up, but market sentiment brings down spot rates

While international trade continued to flow in May and global air cargo volumes rose +6% year-on-year, market sentiment and concerns over what comes next saw airfreight spot rates decline for the first time in a year, according to Xeneta’s latest market analysis. It elaborated; Midway through the month, the…

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Freightos looks to scale platform transactions with Forward Air Corporation partnership

Freightos, the leading digital freight booking and payment platform, and Forward Air Corporation, known as Forward,  a premier provider of ground transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico have announced an expanded collaboration that will enable freight forwarders to instantly book less-than-truckload (LTL) and linehaul trucking through…

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Etihad Cargo signs strategic agreement with Ezhou Huahu Airport to strengthen access throughout Asia-Pacific

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ezhou Huahu Airport during Air Cargo Europe 2025, reinforcing the carrier’s commitment to expanding access across Asia-Pacific and unlocking greater trade potential between China and global markets. The agreement was signed by…

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Etihad Airways and SF Airlines sign cargo joint business agreement to expand global air freight network

Etihad Airways and SF Airlines, China’s leading air cargo carrier, have signed a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) to enhance their cargo operations, expand network capacity and offer customers greater flexibility and service options. The agreement was signed by Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways and Li Sheng, Vice…

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Emirates SkyCargo launches dedicated solution for the carriage of aircraft engines, under new vertical: Aerospace and Engineering

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has launched Aircraft Engines, a fit-for-purpose solution dedicated to the carriage of aviation’s most critical and high-value parts. The product sits under a new vertical, Aerospace and Engineering, which meticulously balances the highest level of expertise with speed…

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DHL launches Xcelerate, a premium fast-track airport-to-airport cargo service

DHL Aviation, the aviation business of DHL Express, has launched Xcelerate, a premium fast-track airport-to-airport cargo product designed to offer customers priority shipping and superior service. This innovative offering provides the fastest available shipping options with guaranteed capacity and shorter transit times. The launch aims to meet the evolving…

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Big infra boost initiated for Jaipur Airport

Jaipur International Airport has started a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at enhancing passenger convenience and accommodating an increasing number of travellers. As many as 14 projects, cumulatively exceeding Rs 600 crore, have been launched to transform various facets of the airport to enhance efficiency and overall passenger experience. Under…

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Akasa Air inks pact with AAHL for 50 flights daily from Navi Mumbai airport

Akasa Air has announced a partnership with Adani Airport Holdings (AAHL) to operate from the conglomerate-run Navi Mumbai airport, which is set to begin operations in late August. The city-headquartered airliner will initially have 15 domestic departures from the airport, which is expected to increase to 50 by the…

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