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Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics sign historic SAF deal

Cargolux, Europe’s leading all-cargo airline, and global freight forwarding partner AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal in their history, in collaboration with Microsoft, for the transportation of their server racks (Microsoft Cloud Logistics). This groundbreaking partnership will result in a saving of 66,000…

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Blue Dart Express clocks ₹ 5,720 cr. revenue for FY25, maintains steady Q4 momentum

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, has announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025, following the conclusion of its Board Meeting which was held in Mumbai. In a fiscal year which was shaped by…

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Asia Pacific and worldwide tonnages rebound

Worldwide air cargo tonnages rebounded substantially last week with a +6% week-on-week (WoW) increase, thanks largely to a strong recovery from Asia Pacific origins linked to tariff policy reversals in the US and volumes returning following holidays in Japan and South Korea. According to the latest weekly figures and…

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Air India delivers its first airport-to-door international cargo shipment of life-saving pharmaceuticals

It’s a busy evening at Delhi airport’s cargo terminal, and Air India’s cargo team is buzzing with excitement as they gear up for something special – their first-ever airport-to-door international cargo delivery. The destination is a warehouse in Brussels – a city not directly served by Air India, and…

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BIAL partners with KPMG in India to develop an innovative Generative AI platform

The newly developed platform is poised to revolutionise airport operations Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), has engaged with KPMG in India to harness the transformative capabilities of Generative AI (GenAI). This partnership aims to redefine airport operations, enhance efficiency and…

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CISF to oversee cargo security operations at airports

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been temporarily authorised to oversee the security of cargo operations at all civil airports across the country. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)’s decision will also allow CISF to manage the In-line Hold Baggage Screening Systems (ILHBSS). According to an official…

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Qatar Airways Cargo launches “Leading Global Trade” brand campaign

Qatar Airways Cargo is making a powerful statement with the launch of its boldest brand campaign – “Leading Global Trade”. More than just a tagline, it’s a declaration of intent: to reinforce its role as a driving force behind international trade and modern living. The campaign brings to life…

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Worldwide air cargo tonnages drop

Air cargo tonnages declined steeply last week from Asia Pacific, and specifically from China and Hong Kong to the USA, ahead of the changes to US ‘de minimis’ rules on 2 May, with 1 May ‘Labour Day’ holidays and Japan’s ‘Golden Week’ holidays also contributing significantly to week-on-week (WoW)…

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Worldwide tonnages up +6% in April, year on year

Preliminary air cargo figures for April indicate that worldwide tonnages for the month were up by +6%, year on year (YoY), driven by a +10% YoY increase from Asia Pacific origins, as US importers adjust to big changes in China-US trade rules. According to the latest figures from WorldACD…

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Saudia Cargo and China Henan Aviation ink MoU

Saudia Cargo and China Henan Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two companies work to develop new cargo services. The MoU outlines a framework for collaboration, encompassing route development, including launching and scaling cargo flights between Zhengzhou and Riyadh. It also includes a…

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