Aviation News Updates

Çelebi India ranks 3rd worldwide in ground handling performance for Turkish Cargo

Çelebi India has announced that it has been ranked 3rd globally for ground handling services by Turkish Cargo, receiving the prestigious “3rd Best Ramp GHA 2024” award at the Turkish Cargo Global Operations Summit held in Istanbul. This recognition highlights Çelebi’s exceptional performance and unwavering commitment to operational excellence…

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Cargojet operates first charter flight to Mumbai

Canadian freighter operator Cargojet has carried out its first charter flight to Mumbai, following a record year for revenue in 2024, as per reports. “We marked our inaugural air cargo charter flight to Mumbai (BOM) Airport, strengthening our global network and expanding our reach into South Asia. “This mission…

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Blue Dart and DMRC introduce cargo services via metro network in Delhi-NCR

Blue Dart has partnered with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) to introduce urban freight (cargo) services via the metro network in Delhi-NCR. This first-of-its-kind initiative in the South Asia Pacific region is a major step toward sustainable logistics, reducing road congestion and emissions while enhancing delivery efficiency. Key…

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ADIO, Maqta Technologies Group collaborate with Etihad Cargo to enhance export booking process for air shipments

In line with Abu Dhabi’s ambition to digitally transform the trade and logistics sectors, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Maqta Technologies Group, part of AD Ports Group, have partnered with Etihad Cargo to introduce new features to the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP). Developed and operated…

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UDAN 2.0 to further enhance regional air connectivity

UDAN 2.0, the new version of India’s flagship programme to enhance regional air connectivity, Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN), is expected to be launched sometime in the latter half of the next fiscal year. The required budget for the modified UDAN scheme will also come up for approval…

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TIACA’s Executive Summit 2025 to be held in Hong Kong in June

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that the 2025 Executive Summit will be held in Hong Kong, June 24-26, 2025. This global event hosted by Cathay Cargo is expected to draw over 350 senior executives from across the globe for 2 full days of conference and networking,…

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South African Airways Cargo appoints Zeal Global Services as its GSA in India

South African Airways (SAA) Cargo has appointed Zeal Global Services as its general sales agent (GSA) in India. Zeal Global Services, founded in 2014, has a significant presence in key Indian cities through its passenger and cargo GSA operations. Additionally, Zeal Global operates Pradhan Air Cargo freighters between India…

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Slow recovery continues from Lunar New Year

Worldwide air cargo tonnages have continued to recover slowly from what was a shallower Lunar New Year (LNY) dip than last year, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data, although it’s too soon to get much sense of how ‘normal’ or healthy demand this year will…

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Retailers seen veering towards air freight to compete

Retailers and their suppliers are looking to rationalise traditional supply chain routes from factories to localised warehouses, and in many cases they are mixing air and sea freight solutions. Marcus Ng, regional head of air freight, Asia Pacific, at AP Møller–Maersk, notes that the sea-air option – where some…

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