Aviation News Updates

Airbus to increase its exports from India

In a significant move to bolster its supply chain, European aerospace giant Airbus has announced plans to ramp up component sourcing from India, tapping into the country’s vast opportunities. CEO Guillaume Faury emphasised the strategic importance of India within the Airbus supply chain, highlighting the company’s robust network of…

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AAI inks MoU/agreements with Government of Madhya Pradesh for development of Shivpuri Airport under Regional Connectivity Scheme

Considering the immense potential of the civil aviation sector in Madhya Pradesh, Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development of Shivpuri Airport under RCS, and agreements for Operation & Maintenance and provision of Communication Navigation…

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Rates and demand rise further in September as strong peak looms

Worldwide air cargo rates and tonnages edged up further in the final full week of September and the month as a whole, ahead of what is expected to be a strong peak season, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data. It elaborated: After contracting…

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Ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth in air cargo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global air cargo markets showing continued strong annual growth in demand. “We continue to see very good news in air cargo markets. The sector recorded a second consecutive month of record high demand year-to-date. Even with record levels…

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MSC Air, a new name in Hactl’s customer portfolio

A new airline name is appearing in Hong Kong, with the imminent arrival of the first official flight of MSC Air Cargo, operated by MSC Air, after the purchase and rebranding of AlisCargo Airlines. The Milan-based carrier – part of the giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) empire – has…

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IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Certification Program launched

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Certification Program to strengthen aviation security. The SeMS Certification Program is open to airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, ground handling service providers, and security service providers, informed a communique. “SeMS is key to transforming global…

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Etihad Cargo completes 10 years of successful operations in Vietnam

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating a decade of successful operations in Vietnam. This milestone highlights the carrier’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s booming trade and economic growth, particularly in the high-tech and manufacturing sectors. Since the launch of freighter services in July 2014,…

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Envirotainer aims to set new standard for future of pharmaceutical cold chain logistics with completion of strategic integration with va-Q-tec

Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, is embarking on the next phase of its journey to set a new standard for the future of pharmaceutical cold chain logistics with the completion of its strategic integration with va-Q-tec. As the pharmaceutical industry faces growing demands for more reliable and…

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Blue Dart to implement General Price Increase w.e.f. January 1, 2025

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation and distribution express logistics company, part of the DHL Group, has announced its General Price Increase (GPI), effective from January 1, 2025. The average price increase will be in the range of 9% to 12%, depending on…

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Bhopal and Madurai airports commence 24-hour operations; to facilitate better cargo handling

Airports Authority of India’s Bhopal and Madurai airports commenced 24-hour operations with effect from October 1, 2024. This milestone marks a significant step towards enhancing connectivity, providing seamless travel experience and supporting the growth of regional as well as national air traffic. This will provide flexibility to airlines, non-scheduled…

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