Aviation News Updates

IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings join hands to commence operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport

India’s leading airline IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), the country’s largest operator of private-public partnership airports, have announced that the low-cost carrier will operate 18 flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to over 15 cities from day one of the start of commercial operations at the…

Read More
Global air cargo market stable, while China to USA lane recovers

The air cargo market was stable in terms of tonnages on a worldwide level in the week ending Sunday May 25 (week 21), compared to the previous week. Whereas the week-on-week worldwide figure was flat, demand was +6% higher than last year, with the largest absolute volume growth within…

Read More
GEODIS AirSmart low carbon solution launched

GEODIS has announced the launch of GEODIS AirSmart, a new low carbon solution designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air freight by leveraging performance.  By selecting the most energy-efficient aircraft and optimizing routing, GEODIS AirSmart significantly reduces GHG emissions. Leveraging external flight data and advanced analytics…

Read More
Etihad Cargo launches SmartTrack, the industry’s first real-time smart shipment tracking solution

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched SmartTrack, a game-changing premium service that gives customers real-time access to shipment location and condition data, raising the bar for transparency in global air freight. Unveiled at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, SmartTrack positions Etihad Cargo…

Read More
Emirates SkyCargo bolsters connectivity between Europe and its global network

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has bolstered freighter connectivity between European destinations and key points on its vast global network. Building on its geographic advantages, headquartered in the centre of the world, Emirates SkyCargo serves as a vital bridge between East and West,…

Read More
Delhi Airport ranked among Top 10 Hub Airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East by ACI

Delhi Airport (DEL), operated by the GMR Aero-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), is the only Indian airport to be among top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI…

Read More
China Airlines air cargo on Freightos platforms

Freightos, the leading digital freight booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, today announced that China Airlines (CAL, 2610.TW), a top-15 air cargo carrier, will be launching on Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms. As a result, thousands of freight forwarders will have instant access to China Airlines’…

Read More
Another world first as Hactl commences stage two of intelligent cargo thermal detection system implementation

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has begun Phase 2 of the implementation of its intelligent cargo thermal detection system at SuperTerminal 1. This is another important step forward in aviation security as the company continues to leverage technology to create…

Read More
Airavat and Fly Sirius unite under new brand: Transworld Jets

Airavat and Fly Sirius, renowned for their bespoke private jet charter services, have announced their rebranding to Transworld Jets. This strategic move marks a significant milestone, aligning the brands with their parent company, Transworld Group, a global leader in logistics, shipping, and integrated supply chain solutions. The rebranding is…

Read More
Air cargo demand up 5.8% in April

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: * Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations). * Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), increased by 6.3% compared to…

Read More