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Emirates SkyCargo bolsters connectivity between Europe and its global network

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has bolstered freighter connectivity between European destinations and key points on its vast global network. Building on its geographic advantages, headquartered in the centre of the world, Emirates SkyCargo serves as a vital bridge between East and West,…

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Delhi Airport ranked among Top 10 Hub Airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East by ACI

Delhi Airport (DEL), operated by the GMR Aero-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), is the only Indian airport to be among top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI…

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China Airlines air cargo on Freightos platforms

Freightos, the leading digital freight booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, today announced that China Airlines (CAL, 2610.TW), a top-15 air cargo carrier, will be launching on Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms. As a result, thousands of freight forwarders will have instant access to China Airlines’…

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Another world first as Hactl commences stage two of intelligent cargo thermal detection system implementation

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has begun Phase 2 of the implementation of its intelligent cargo thermal detection system at SuperTerminal 1. This is another important step forward in aviation security as the company continues to leverage technology to create…

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Airavat and Fly Sirius unite under new brand: Transworld Jets

Airavat and Fly Sirius, renowned for their bespoke private jet charter services, have announced their rebranding to Transworld Jets. This strategic move marks a significant milestone, aligning the brands with their parent company, Transworld Group, a global leader in logistics, shipping, and integrated supply chain solutions. The rebranding is…

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Air cargo demand up 5.8% in April

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: * Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations). * Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), increased by 6.3% compared to…

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AFKLMP Cargo investing in AI-enabled tools

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is to offer a more personalised and responsive service for its customers with the launch of CRM360, a global artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform co-developed with customer relationship management (CRM) software company Salesforce. This next-generation solution is designed to ensure “consistent, efficient and…

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Transpacific air cargo faces turbulence amid regulatory shifts

The transpacific air cargo sector is facing significant disruption and uncertainty following the suspension of the US’ de minimis tariff exemption for low-value shipments from China. As of early May, shipments valued under USD 800 from China into the US are no longer exempt from import duties. According to Reuters, this policy shift…

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Qatar Airways Group announces strongest financial results in its history

Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial results in its history. Profits for the Group, which includes cargo, catering and Qatar Duty Free, reached QAR7.85bn (US$2.15bn) in the 24/25 fiscal year – an increase of more than QAR1.7bn (US$0.5bn) on the year before. Qatar Airways Cargo,…

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Paras Defence and Israel’s Heven Drones to manufacture logistics and cargo drones in India

Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited, a defence engineering company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel-based Heven Drones Ltd to establish a joint venture for manufacturing logistics and cargo drones in India. The 51:49 partnership, with Paras holding the majority stake, aims to bring Heven Drones’…

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