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WestJet Cargo sees revenue high in 2024
WestJet Cargo saw strong 2024 growth with a 60% revenue rise in belly cargo, expanded routes and digital innovations. A new deal with Virgin Atlantic boosts Canada-UK capacity, enhancing global connectivity. “WestJet’s belly cargo business has emerged as a key driver of success for WestJet Cargo, with a 60%…
Read MorePharma exports up by 14 pc to the US in April- Feb. FY25
The US market grew 14% despite a large base in April-February 2024-25, according to data shared by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil). The US remained the largest destination for India’s pharmaceutical (pharma) exports, accounting for a 36.6% share, or $9.8 billion, during April-February 2024-25. With the…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation strengthens position as world’s largest aviation services provider with $305m deal to acquire G2
Menzies Aviation, an Agility Global company, and the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced that it has signed a $305mUSD agreement to acquire U.S-based G2, an aviation service partner of choice for major airlines across the United States. Once the deal is completed, Menzies…
Read MoreIATA launches program to promote global air cargo career opportunities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the FACE Ambassadors Program, a new initiative under the Future Air Cargo Executives (FACE) Program, aimed at promoting air cargo career opportunities to a broader and younger audience worldwide. The FACE Ambassadors will play a key role in extending the reach of…
Read MoreHKT and Hactl collaborate to establish Hong Kong’s first 5G private network-enabled air cargo terminal
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) andHKT collaborate to establish Hong Kong’s first 5G private network-enabled air cargo terminal. This collaboration will enhance Hactl’s automation capabilities and uplift its global logistics efficiency, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a world class aviation and logistics hub. In 2024, Hactl managed…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo expands capacity to meet increasing customer demand in Greater China
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its capacity to meet increasing customer demand in Greater China. The carrier has increased its total flights to and from China from 11 in 2024 to a planned total of 18 in 2025, strengthening trade links between…
Read MoreEmirates launches Emirates Courier Express, promising to treat packages like passengers
Backed by almost four decades’ experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience. To ensure Emirates Courier Express addressed industry-wide challenges, Emirates worked with various global customers to…
Read MoreDrop in tonnages seen
The slowdown in global tonnage that began in the latter half of March accelerated in week 14 (March 31 – April 6), according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Following a -1% decline the previous week, worldwide air cargo tonnages fell by -7%, week on week…
Read MoreBLR Cargo and Shell India transform cargo management with advanced truck management system
With the launch of India’s largest Greenfield Domestic Cargo Terminal (DCT), Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) is not just expanding its cargo capabilities but also facilitating seamless logistics growth inside and outside the terminal. With increasing cargo capacity, a rise in truck movement at the airport is inevitable….
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Cargo announces summer widebody schedule
American Airlines Cargo enhances its trans-Atlantic service for cargo customers this summer with direct service from key cities in Europe to six US gateways from April onward. As the carrier prepares for the peak season, new routes and frequencies also serve Latin America, and in the Asia-Pacific region, larger…
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