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AEI receives India’s Director General of Civil Aviation approval for B737-800SF freighter conversion; Chennai-based Afcom Holding to operate the aircraft
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that India’s Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved AEI’s STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI currently has FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI (Cayman Islands) DCA (Guernsey), Brazilian, Argentinian ANAC and now Indian DGCA approval for…
Read MoreSpot rates rise further in first week of December; India to US volumes looking up
International air cargo spot rates have continued to rise into the first week of December, with a further +3% week-on-week (WoW) increase, thanks mainly to rate increases from Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe origins, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data. Average global spot…
Read MoreGovt slashes IndiGo’s schedule by 10 pc
There will be a lot fewer domestic flights this winter as the under-fire aviation ministry has decided to slash IndiGo’s schedule by 10%, doubling it from the 5% cut ordered earlier. The airline operated over 2,200 daily flights, and this cut translates into about 216 fewer flights. But in reality,…
Read MoreWFS leverages machine learning to accurately forecast air cargo volumes and align workforce resources
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has developed a new digital tool using machine learning algorithms trained on 10 years of operational data to deliver highly accurate forecasts of cargo volumes by flight, truck and day, providing each warehouse with precise data to align workforce and resources in…
Read MoreUAE to host newly formed GCC Civil Aviation Authority
The UAE has been selected to host the newly formed GCC Civil Aviation Authority, strengthening its leadership in regional aviation. The authority will oversee unified aviation standards, safety regulations and sector development across Gulf countries. This move highlights the UAE’s growing influence and its commitment to advancing modern aviation…
Read MoreTezJet Airlines commences direct services between Delhi and Bishkek
TezJet Airlines has officially commenced direct services between Delhi (DEL) and Bishkek (FRU), marking a significant milestone in air connectivity between India and Kyrgyzstan. The new route is expected to strengthen tourism, trade and cultural links between the two countries. Aeroprime Group will be responsible for driving TezJet’s passenger…
Read MoreQatar Airways Group appoints Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer
Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Mr Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer. Mr Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he has served as Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he was responsible for ensuring…
Read MoreNovember tonnages up +5% on last year
Worldwide air cargo tonnages in November continued their year-on-year (YoY) growth pattern with a +5% increase, slightly widening the YoY growth from the +4% recorded in October and September, indicating solid YoY growth in Q4 so far. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data,…
Read MoreMenzies Aviation first international ground handler to secure operator certificate in Argentina
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, is the first international company to be granted a ground handling operator certificate by Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC). This marks an important first step toward entering a large and dynamic market where many of Menzies’…
Read MoreGlobal air cargo volumes up in November but e-commerce growth seen slowing down
Christmas came early for global air cargo volumes in November with a further +5% year-on-year boost in demand adding to the seasonal cheer, but the industry’s e-commerce ‘growth engine’ of the past two years is slowing down, according to the latest market analysis from Xeneta. It elaborated: While the…
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