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Envirotainer joins hands with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo for development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) to support the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF, a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuel, plays a crucial role in minimising the carbon footprint of air transport. By investing…

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Dynamatic Technologies awards Aequs for supply of complex Airbus A220 door components

Dynamatic Technologies Limited and Aequs Private Limited have announced a contract for the supply of complex structural parts for the Airbus A220 Door Program. As part of the contract, awarded by Dynamatic Technologies for the manufacture and supply of components, Aequs will leverage its end-to-end capabilities to manufacture and…

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Cathay Pacific handles 15 pc more cargo in November 2024

Cathay Pacific carried 142,601 tonnes of cargo in November 2024, an increase of 15% compared with November 2023. The month’s cargo revenue tonne kilometres (RFTKs) increased 11.9% year on year. The cargo load factor increased by 1.2 percentage points to 62.3%, while available cargo tonne kilometres (AFTKs) increased by…

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American Airlines Cargo enhances operations at London Heathrow

American Airlines Cargo has announced a large-scale enhancement in its facility and digital capabilities at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), its largest operation in Europe. The carrier has made an extensive facility expansion at LHR by moving to a new location. The move, adjacent to its two former buildings, combines…

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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo achieves record online sales and accelerates commercial transformation

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has reached a significant milestone in its commercial transformation, culminating in a record 85% of all bookings made online last month. This achievement underscores the success of its myCargo digital platform, which was developed in-house and has evolved over the past eight years…

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Supply chain issues continue to negatively impact airline performance into 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025, raising costs and limiting growth. In a release, IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply chain issues in its latest airline industry outlook: “Supply chain…

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Strengthened profitability expected in 2025 even as supply chain issues persist

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges. Highlights include: “We’re expecting airlines to deliver a global profit of $36.6 billion in 2025. This will be…

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Russia invites Indian airlines to operate domestic routes

Russia has reportedly invited Indian airlines to operate domestic routes within its territory, a move prompted by its own carriers’ inability to meet local demand. In a bid to address its aviation challenges, Russia has proposed a cabotage agreement, which would permit foreign airlines to carry passengers within its…

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Rhenus Logistics joins the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Programme

Rhenus Logistics, a globally operating logistics service provider, has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Programme, furthering its efforts to address environmental challenges in the logistics industry. The signing ceremony took place at the Rhenus offices at Schiphol. By investing in SAF, Rhenus actively supports a reduction…

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Qatar Airways Cargo first air cargo carrier to introduce interline bookings on its Digital Lounge portal

Continuing its commitment to digitalise and enhance the booking experience, Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, becomes the first air cargo carrier to offer online bookings with instant confirmations to interline partners through its innovative Digital Lounge portal.  Interline partners can now manage online bookings seamlessly,…

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