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CHAMP Cargosystems streamlines air cargo booking with new Traxon Multi-Carrier API

CHAMP Cargosystems has simplified air cargo booking with the launch of Traxon Multi-Carrier API. This innovative service empowers forwarders and shippers to quickly compare availability and their rates across multiple airlines, and to then book shipments. The new service reaches over 25 of the world’s leading airlines who run…

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Boeing strike seen accentuating capacity crisis for Indian carriers

The ongoing strike at Boeing will accentuate the capacity crisis for Indian carriers, aviation consultancy CAPA India said in its mid-year outlook for FY 2025. While the strike has impacted Akasa Air’s plans for the current financial year, it will likely impact Air India Express’s growth in the next…

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Arrests made in Poland in plot to ship camouflaged explosives and dangerous materials via courier

Polish authorities have reportedly arrested four people in connection to an alleged plot to conceal incendiary devices in airfreight shipments. According to Poland’s National Prosecutor’s Office, it began an investigation in August based on information obtained by the country’s Internal Security Agency, reported media, including CBC News. A media…

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AIS event heralds accelerated growth

Over 150 UK airfreight executives attended “The Future of Airfreight Collection and Delivery at Heathrow”, co-hosted by CCS-UK User Group and BT, with the support of BIFA and Heathrow Airport Limited. Opened by keynote speaker Steve Parker, Chairman of BIFA, the event was designed to improve awareness of Advance…

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Air India, Singapore Airlines enhance codeshare partnership

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) are enhancing their codeshare partnership adding 11 Indian and 40 international destinations in a first extensive expansion of arrangement since 2010. The expansion comes in the backdrop of the impending merger between Vistara and Air India. It will give Air India better access…

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Air India mulls separate cargo airline with dedicated freighters

The Air India Group (AI) is streamlining its cargo operations across its four airlines, potentially leading to the creation of a separate entity with dedicated freighters, as per reports. This strategic move aims to capitalise on India’s expanding air cargo market, driven by economic growth and increased trade activity. The…

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Air India launches new flights to Dallas, LA

Air India (AI) is finally launching new flights to two US destinations: Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX) this winter. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has published the winter schedule and it shows these cities, reported Ishrion Aviation. The proposed Delhi (DEL)-Dallas (DFW) service, designated as AI109/110, schedules…

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Air cargo flows strained due to festival-linked passenger traffic

Air freight forwarders and shippers are reporting a severe strain on airline belly hold capacity due to festival-linked passenger traffic. Various Indian festivals run between September and November, with Diwali – the festival of lights — the biggest celebration, starting on October 31. Industry sources complain that the cargo…

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Trichy exporters urge AAI to improve facilities at the airport

The Export Import Federation Trichy (EIFT) has urged the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to enhance export facilities as the district administration completes land acquisition for the expansion of Trichy International Airport. The international airport currently exports around 20 metric tons (MT) of commodities daily, and exporters believe that with upgraded infrastructure they could double this volume within…

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TIACA works with KSIA to enhance the profile of cargo & logistics within the region and globally

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the King Salman International Airport (KSIA) to collaborate towards enhancing the profile of cargo and logistics within the region and globally by leveraging their respective strengths towards promotion, training and capacity building, innovation, and sustainability leadership. The…

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