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Qatar Airways Cargo named launch customer of Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF
Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five (5) aircraft with Jetran, LLC – a Horseshoe Bay, Texas-based leader in aircraft leasing, sales, and aviation services. Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo commented: “As…
Read MoreKuehne+Nagel and cargo.one enter into global partnership
Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global freight forwarder, has entered into a global partnership with cargo.one, the leading digital air freight platform, to enhance its air freight procurement and sales capabilities. By integrating cargo.one’s Offer & Book API Suite, Kuehne+Nagel gains seamless e-booking access to dozens more airlines and general sales…
Read MoreIndiGo recognised as ‘Partner of the Year’ at Changi Airline Awards 2025
IndiGo has been recognised as ‘Partner of the Year’ at the 18th edition of the Changi Airline Awards 2025, reaffirming the airline’s enduring and successful partnership with Changi Airport Group. This recognition celebrates the long-standing strategic collaboration between IndiGo and Changi Airport, built on a shared commitment to operational…
Read MoreIATA expresses disappointed at MIAL’s proposed decision on cargo freighter operations, calls for engagement with the airline industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed its deep disappointed that Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has informed airlines of unilateral cessation of cargo freighter flights, and a seemingly permanent withdrawal of historic slots beginning next season. Mr John Middleton, Head for Worldwide Airport Slots, IATA, said in…
Read MoreGlobal air cargo demand and capacity up
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing: * Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to March 2024 levels (+5.5% for international operations), a historic peak for March. * Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK),…
Read MoreFlight operations at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to be suspended for six hours on May 8 for essential pre-monsoon maintenance
Flight operations at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be suspended for six hours on May 8, 2025 due to scheduled runway maintenance, the airport’s private operator, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), announced on Saturday. The essential pre-monsoon maintenance will take place from 11 am to 5…
Read MoreDHL’s airfreight volumes marginally down in Q1
DHL’s first-quarter 2025 airfreight volumes dropped 3% year on year, although airfreight business remained “relatively stable”, the company said. DHL reported that airfreight volumes dropped to 422,000 tons in the first quarter, down from 435,000 tons in the first quarter of 2024.
Read MoreCMA CGM Group boosts its air freight operations with the acquisition of Air Belgium
The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, has announced the transfer of assets from Air Belgium, following the approval by the Brabant Wallon Commercial Court of its binding offer for the takeover of Air Belgium’s cargo operations and the conclusion of the…
Read MoreWFS bags long-term cargo handling contracts at Portland International and Dallas Fort Worth International airports from Cathay Cargo
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has strengthened its partnership with Cathay Cargo through new long-term cargo handling contracts at Portland International (PDX) and Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) airports in the US. This expansion builds upon WFS’ established cargo handling services for Cathay Cargo at Boston (BOS),…
Read MoreTrump tariffs on pharma seen hiking US drug costs by $51 bn, says EY
Trump’s tariff of 25% on pharmaceutical imports would increase US drug costs by nearly $51 billion annually, boosting US prices by as much as 12.9% if passed on, according to a report commissioned by the main US pharmaceutical lobby, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and conducted…
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