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Air India group announces flight operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport
The Air India group has announced its plans to commence commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA, IATA code: NMI), operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, starting from the airport’s first phase of operations. In the initial phase of the new airport’s operations, Air India group’s value carrier,…
Read MoreIndia targets Russia, Brazil, Netherlandsfor pharma export growth
India plans to increase pharmaceutical exports to Russia, the Netherlands and Brazil, aiming to expand its presence beyond the United States, its largest market, amid tariff-related concerns. India’s pharmaceutical industry is currently exempt from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs of up to 50% but the sector has been on…
Read MoreAir India inks codeshare pact with Kazakhstan’s Air Astana
Air India has entered into a codeshare partnership with Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana. The agreement allows cooperation on key routes between India and Kazakhstan, specifically flights between Almaty and Delhi, and Almaty and Mumbai. Under the agreement, Air India will place its AI code on Air Astana flights…
Read MoreIndiGo and Greece’s AEGEAN enter into MoU
IndiGo and AEGEAN, Greece’s flag carrier, have entered a MoU for a codeshare partnership to enable enhanced connectivity and seamless experience for customers across their joint network. The cooperation will enable both airlines to offer flights on each other’s networks, allowing AEGEAN to strengthen its connectivity into India and…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao expand strategic artnership to power global e-commerce
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading international air cargo carrier, and Cainiao, a global e-commerce logistics leader, have officially launched an expanded strategic partnership to accelerate cross-border e-commerce delivery. This long-term collaboration significantly strengthens the existing partnership, enhancing global connectivity and addressing the growing demand for fast, reliable international…
Read MoreUS tariffs significantly impact air exports from India
Air cargo exports from India to the US have plummeted since new tariffs of 50% came into force on August 27, 2025, while volumes from India to Europe have steadily risen, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data. India to USA air cargo tonnages…
Read MoreCONCOR Air connects Ludhiana ICD to New Delhi and Amritsar airports
CONCOR Air Ltd (a subsidiary of CONCOR) has commenced a new journey in air cargo operations, facilitating connectivity from CONCOR, ICD-Dhandarikalan, Ludhiana to IGI Airport, New Delhi and Amritsar Airport. The first shipment under CONCOR Air Ltd, destined for the UAE, was moved to Guru Ram Dass Jee International…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo registers strong performance across all markets in H1 2025
Etihad Cargo, the logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reported strong performance across all markets in the first half of 2025, reinforcing the airline’s agility and resilience in a dynamic global landscape. Positive performance was achieved across all regions year-on-year with the overall, cargo revenue increased 9% year-on-year, reflecting…
Read MoreChinese airlines apply for operational authorisation to restart India flights
Three Chinese airlines, including a cargo operator, have applied for operational authorisation from India’s aviation safety authority to restart direct flights between India and China. The move signals the first concrete step by Chinese carriers to re-enter the Indian market after a five-year suspension of services. It is expected…
Read MoreAugust figures point to structural shift from China-USA to China-Europe markets; imposition of 50% tariffs on US imports from India seen having significant implications for air cargo
The full-month figures for August highlight what appears to be a structural change of outbound air cargo trade flows from China and Hong Kong (China/HK). There is a clear shift from “China/HK to USA” markets to “China/HK to Europe” markets, as the impacts of this year’s new US trade…
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