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Manoj Singh assumes charge as CEO at MSN Air Service Inc in the US

Mr Manoj Singh has assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at MSN Air Service Inc, USA, based at New York – JFK International Airport. As per an official communique, he provides strategic direction, governance oversight and global growth leadership, driving sustainable value creation and international expansion. MSN Air…

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Mangaluru Airport cargo running at half capacity: Minister

Only about 50-55% of the installed cargo handling capacity at Mangaluru International Airport is currently being utilised, said Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mr Murlidhar Mohol in the Lok Sabha. The airport’s cargo terminal has an annual installed capacity of 9,000 tonnes. Cargo data shows steady growth, with…

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IATA’s 2026 World Cargo Symposium to be held in Lima from March 10 to 12

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS), to be held in Lima, Peru from March 10 to 12, 2026, the first time in South America, will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will…

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Global air cargo demand up in Jan., but falling e-commerce exports from China could be a dampener

An earlier Lunar New Year flattered global air cargo demand in January as the year commenced with unexpected vigour with a +7% year-on-year boost in demand and an easing of recent freight rate declines, but any early market optimism for 2026 was dampened by the first year-on-year fall in…

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Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, in partnership with Airbus, inaugurates a Centre of Excellence to drive sustainable aerospace research, innovation and skill development

Airbus earlier this month inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for aerospace studies at the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India’s unique industry-driven central university for the transportation and logistics sector, based in Vadodara, Gujarat.  The Centre marks a significant milestone in the long-term collaboration between Airbus and GSV to…

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Future of Logistics Intelligence Report comes up with notable findings

FedEx Corp. recently released its first-ever Future of Logistics Intelligence Report, amid growing supply chain pressures. The findings reveal that while most organizations have achieved end-to-end shipment visibility, far fewer can turn that data into the insights and actions needed to stay competitive in today’s environment. “Many organizations can…

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FedEx breaks ground on a fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport

FedEx and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday broke ground on FedEx’s fully automated air cargo hub, advancing capacity in India’s largest international trade corridor and strengthening its role as an integrated logistics and trade gateway for Western India. The ₹2,500 crore long-term investment by FedEx will support…

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European cargo airline buys three Jet Airways Boeing 777s for $46 million

Three Jet Airways Boeing 777 aircraft, which have been parked in Mumbai for close to six years following the airline’s closure, will finally have a new home. The aircraft were sold for $46 million to European cargo airline Challenge Group after three years of litigation. The grounded airline informed…

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dnata handles 227,530 kg of flowers in just five days

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has handled 227,530 kilograms of flowers in just five days at its dedicated facility at the Dubai Flower Centre (DFC), marking a significant surge in volumes ahead of Valentine’s Day. Between 7–11 February 2026, dnata processed 274 shipments comprising more…

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DHL targeting 30% sustainable aviation fuel usage

DHL Group has marked significant milestones in its sustainability journey across Asia Pacific by reinforcing its commitment to decarbonization and readiness to meet the region’s growing demand for emissions-reduced logistics solutions. In 2025, DHL advanced its sustainability roadmap. From this wide range of initiatives, five examples stand out, including…

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