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Adani Group enters airport ground handling sector

The Adani Group has announced its strategic entry into the airport ground handling sector, further solidifying its presence in the aviation industry. Having successfully operated eight airports, including Mumbai International Airport Limited (CSMIA) and Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Group is now poised to broaden its scope within the…

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Adani Airports clinches USD 750 mn global financing to power next phase of growth

Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator and a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited, has raised USD 750 million via External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) from a consortium of international banks. The transaction was led by First Abu Dhabi Bank, Barclays PLC and Standard Chartered Bank. The…

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Air Cargo Club of Delhi elects new Managing Committee at 48th AGM

The Air Cargo Club of Delhi (ACCD) successfully conducted its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 30, 2025 at the prestigious Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza, Mahipalpur. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of members and stakeholders from across the air cargo and logistics sector. The meeting served…

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India emerging as a leading force in the global space-aviation convergence: Prime Minister at IATA’s 81st Annual General Meeting and plenary Session of World Air Transport Summit

In line with his commitment to developing world-class air infrastructure and enhancing connectivity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the plenary session of World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi this week.  Speaking…

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Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo prepare for launch of global cargo joint business; formal launch in late 2025

At a press conference held at Air Cargo Europe in Munich, Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) discussed their intention to move forward with the launch of their Global Cargo Joint Business. Following the initial announcement in April 2025, the partnership is now targeting…

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Menzies Aviation expands air cargo network with acquisition of Spirit Cargo Handling in Norway

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the acquisition of Spirit Cargo Handling, previously owned by SAS Ground Handling Norway. The deal marks the next step in Menzies’ global strategy to expand its cargo business and marks its first air cargo operation…

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Lufthansa Cargo uses AI to process booking requests faster

Lufthansa Cargo has recently started utilizing a software solution it developed internally to automatically enter booking requests received by email into the airline’s booking system. This is made possible through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA). Consequently, requests for the desired route can be…

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IndiGo to launch direct flights to 10 int’l destinations in FY26

IndiGo is stepping up its global ambitions with plans to launch direct flights to 10 international destinations, including key European cities such as London, Athens, Amsterdam and Manchester, in the current financial year. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s growth, including its much-anticipated entry into long-haul…

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IndiGo orders 30 more Airbus A350-900 aircraft

IndiGo has announced that it will be placing a firm order for another 30 wide-body Airbus A350-900 aircraft, taking its total order size to 60 of these long-range jets to fuel its international ambitions. In April last year, IndiGo announced a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, along with…

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IndiGo and BIAL sign MoU to build a world class MRO facility for IndiGo at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) as part of the airline’s sustained commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate around 31 acres of land to IndiGo for…

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