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AP Drone Corp and Airbound partner for 10,000-flight daily drone network
The Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation (APDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based aerospace start-up Airbound to launch a massive commercial drone delivery network across the Amaravati Capital Region. Inked in New Delhi in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, the…
Read MoreAir India Express maps Europe entry with upcoming Georgia flights
Budget carrier Air India Express is charting an ambitious international expansion, evaluating non-stop flights to Georgia as part of its upcoming winter schedule. The potential move into Eastern Europe marks a major strategic pivot for the low-cost airline, which has traditionally built its footprint around short-haul domestic routes and…
Read MoreAir cargo demand on the up
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing: * Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 6.0% compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations). * Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), increased by 1.9% compared…
Read MoreAdani Airports unveils integrated airport city development spanning more than655 acres across five states in India
Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, has unveiled an ambitious programme to develop integrated airport cities across its airport network, bringing together hospitality, retail, entertainment, convention and commercial infrastructure within seamlessly connected, walkable urban districts. The…
Read MoreAir India and Delhi Airport launch cargo transhipment trials
Air India and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) have commenced operational trials for international air cargo transhipment, aiming to capture a larger share of the global air freight market. Transhipment—the transfer of goods between different aircraft or carriers at a midway hub for onward journey—is a cornerstone of major…
Read MoreHong Kong Air Cargo names Aeroprime as GSSA for operations to and from Delhi
Hong Kong Air Cargo has appointed Aeroprime Group as its Cargo General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for India, marking a strategic move to aggressively scale its presence in the rapidly expanding Indian logistics sector. Under the definitive agreement, Aeroprime will handle all cargo sales, marketing, customer engagement and…
Read MoreIndia Post launches country’s largest drone mail network across 150 routes
In a major push toward technology-driven logistics, India Post has partnered with drone delivery start-up Skye Air Mobility to transport mail bags across remote terrains in Himachal Pradesh and Assam. Under the agreement, the entities are building India’s largest postal drone network covering 150 routes to connect 110 locations…
Read MoreAir cargo rates remain high; led by +50% YoY increase from Middle East & South Asia origins
Worldwide and regional air cargo rates have remained high despite further capacity returning to Gulf markets since the latest ceasefire and peace memorandum between Iran and the US, effective since June 17, 2026. According to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data, average global air cargo rates edged…
Read MoreAdani Mundra Airport takes flightas a fully integrated, multimodallogistics and business hub
Adani Mundra Airport on Tuesday announced the launch of its inaugural scheduled flight service connecting Mumbai and Goa. This pivotal air link, established in a strategic partnership with Star Air, is set to unlock unprecedented economic potential for the Kutch region, transforming the region into a fully integrated, multimodal…
Read MoreDrones to anchor India’s booming $428 bn logistics market
A new survey by Nexgen Exhibitions forecasts a massive 55% surge in drone deployment across India’s logistics and clean-tech sectors over the next three years. This rapid integration of aerial intelligence comes as the broader Indian logistics market is projected to nearly double, scaling from $228 billion in 2024…
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