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Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines ink MoU to strengthen partnership and enhance product offerings

Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines, a pioneer in Japanese aviation, to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers. This follows the announcement earlier this year that Japan Airlines passenger services started…

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Noida Airport conducts first flight validation test, launch in 2025

The Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) conducted the first flight validation test for Noida International Airport ahead of the airport’s commercial opening in April next year. An IndiGo passenger flight, with a full crew and staff from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), carried out the crucial trial run….

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GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo secures Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certification

GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) announced that it has secured the prestigious Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certification. This achievement underscores GHAC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security in its operations and enhancing the security of the global supply chain. CTPAT, a voluntary program led by…

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Global air cargo volumes see 13th consecutive month of double-digit growth; load factors at a high

Global air cargo demand showed no signs of slowing down in November 2024 as volumes recorded a 13th consecutive month of double-digit growth and load factors hit their highest level since April 2022, according to the latest market analysis by Xeneta. It elaborated in a communique: Demand rose +10% year-on-year…

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Global air cargo market surges as e-commerce booms

The boom in cross-border e-commerce has unprecedentedly lifted the global air cargo market, with China leading the way, boosted by the Air Silk Road that connects economies participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Ethiopian Airlines, the largest African carrier and the largest air carrier between China and Africa,…

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GHIAL signs MoU with Young India Skills University

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Young India Skills University (YISU) to enhance aviation skill development for the youth of Telangana. The partnership will provide various aviation training programs and certifications, specially designed to strengthen workforce skills and meet the growing demands…

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dnata Logistics setting up major new warehouse at strategic location in Dubai

dnata Logistics, dnata’s leading global freight forwarder and logistics services provider, has broken ground on a new, 57,000m² warehouse in Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate. Strategically located near Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), dnata Logistics’ expansion…

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DGCA to come out with regulations for wet-leasing of planes

Aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will soon come out with streamlined regulations for the wet-leasing of planes by Indian airlines that will also entail enhanced oversight of the aircraft, amid airlines looking to operate more planes to meet rising travel demand. With persistent supply chain woes,…

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Continuing strong annual growth in demand for air cargo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. “Air cargo markets continued their strong performance in October, with demand rising 9.8% year-on-year and capacity up 5.9%. Global air cargo yields (including surcharges) continue to rise,…

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Cargolux joins key digital marketplaces

Cargolux, the global cargo carrier, has joined the cargo.one, CargoAi and WebCargo by Freightos marketplaces to enhance its digital quote and booking offering. The marketplaces will allow Cargolux to increase its “speed to market” capabilities offering customers swift, easy and direct access to booking capabilities. “As the demand for…

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