Aviation News Updates

Air India to restart flights to Israel amid ceasefire in Gaza

Air India has announced plans to resume flights to Israel, expanding connectivity to the war-torn region. It’s official now that flights are resuming from March 2, 2025. Several Indians staying in Israel felt a sigh of relief as the Indian carrier’s website opened bookings on the said route. Travelling to…

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Air Cargo Club of Delhi holds grand Founders Day Annual Ball

The Air Cargo Club of Delhi (ACCD) held its Founders Day Annual Ball on January 11, 2025, which was nothing short of a spectacular celebration brimming with elegance and lasting memories. Held at the prestigious Hotel Pullman Aerocity in New Delhi, the event brought together the who’s who of…

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Qatar Airways Cargo and Unilode announce a major digitalisation partnership

Qatar Airways Cargo, the leading air cargo carrier, and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, announce their partnership for the digitalisation of the airline’s fleet of over 42,000 ULDs The partnership represents the largest ULD digitalisation programme undertaken…

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Lufthansa Cargo appoints new executives for Europe and Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS regions

Lufthansa Cargo welcomes two executives to new positions at the beginning of the year: Dr. Andre Schulz, previously Head of Region Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS, took over the position of Head of Region Europe on 1 January 2025. He has thus been responsible for all…

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International air cargo ops resuming at Vizag airport

International air cargo operations are all set to resume at Vizag airport and Andhra Pradesh Trade Promotion Corporation (APTPC) has stepped forward to take charge of managing cargo operations. According to experts, pharmaceutical products, textiles, and seafood such as shrimp, which previously lacked efficient transport options due to the absence of this facility, will…

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Inaugural IATA World Data Symposium in Dublin next month

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February. Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital skies, unleashing the power of Data in Aviation”, the event will gather experts to discuss topics around data, technology and cybersecurity….

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Hactl rewards industry safety with latest competition

Teams from 10 international airlines have taken part in the fourteenth Hactl International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition, held recently at Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1 in Hong Kong. As in previous years, the forklift driving element of the event tested the ability of contestants to manoeuvre forklift trucks precisely and…

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Freightos shows continued growth in platform usage and network expansion in Q4 2024 and FY 2024

Freightos Limited, a leading, vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, today reported preliminary key performance indicators for Q4 2024 and FY 2024, showcasing continued growth in platform usage and network expansion, with the 20th consecutive quarter of record Transactions and the highest number of new…

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FedEx Surround all set to drive smart logistics in India

FedEx (Federal Express Corporation), the world’s leading express transportation company, has launched FedEx Surround in India, an advanced monitoring and intervention solution designed to redefine supply chain management. Built on near-real-time visibility, AI-powered predictive analytics and advanced handling capabilities, FedEx Surround provides businesses with unmatched shipment visibility, control and…

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Etihad Cargo operates over 300 flights from Asia’s first dedicated freighter hub in Ezhou to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has operated 329 scheduled flights and charters from Ezhou Huahu Airport to Zayed International Airport, further reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for customers across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and perishables. Since the carrier’s inaugural flight to…

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