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IndiGo connects Pune with Bangkok
IndiGo has unveiled direct flights connecting Pune with Bangkok and Thiruvananthapuram. The Pune-Bangkok flight will be IndiGo’s first direct international flight from the city of Pune, which will begin operations from November 22, 2024. Besides, IndiGo is the only airline offering direct flights between Pune and Thiruvananthapuram, which commenced…
Read MoreICAO launches air cargo economics online course
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched an Introduction to Air Cargo Economics online course that aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sector. The course costs $200 and breaks down air cargo economics into 18 focused topics, with each topic taking just 5-6 minutes to complete. …
Read MoreGovt aims for 350-400 airports by 2047
The government aims to increase the count of operational airports in the country to 350-400 by 2047, encouraged by the number of operational airports in the country that has doubled from 74 in 2014 to 157 in 2024 due to the UDAN scheme. The government will extend the regional…
Read MoreE-commerce sales seen at Rs 1.2 lakh crore in GMV
Driven by high pent-up demand and the premiumisation wave, e-commerce sales in India are estimated to reach Rs 1 lakh-Rs 1.2 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) this festive season, according to a report by Redseer Strategy Consultants. This will be a 20% year-on-year growth for the e-commerce…
Read Morednata recognised as ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ for 10th consecutive year
For the 10th consecutive year, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2024 Air Cargo News Awards, presented at a gala event in London. Over the past year, dnata continued to invest in the latest technologies to enhance its offering across its global network. It…
Read MoreDepartment of Posts starts proof of concept for transmission of mail through drone
Keeping pace with the latest developments in the Courier Express & Parcel (CEP) market, the Department of Posts started a proof of concept (POC) this month for transmission of mail through drone between Chowkham Post Office (PO) and Wakro Branch Post Office (BO) located in Namsai and Lohit district,…
Read MoreChina to Europe tonnages up; fall from MESA
Air cargo tonnages from China to Europe have broadly recovered to their levels prior to China’s Golden Week holiday at the start of October, while tonnages from Hong Kong to Europe have risen further in the last six weeks to their highest level this year, indicative of a possible…
Read MoreCHAMP Cargosystems streamlines air cargo booking with new Traxon Multi-Carrier API
CHAMP Cargosystems has simplified air cargo booking with the launch of Traxon Multi-Carrier API. This innovative service empowers forwarders and shippers to quickly compare availability and their rates across multiple airlines, and to then book shipments. The new service reaches over 25 of the world’s leading airlines who run…
Read MoreBoeing strike seen accentuating capacity crisis for Indian carriers
The ongoing strike at Boeing will accentuate the capacity crisis for Indian carriers, aviation consultancy CAPA India said in its mid-year outlook for FY 2025. While the strike has impacted Akasa Air’s plans for the current financial year, it will likely impact Air India Express’s growth in the next…
Read MoreArrests made in Poland in plot to ship camouflaged explosives and dangerous materials via courier
Polish authorities have reportedly arrested four people in connection to an alleged plot to conceal incendiary devices in airfreight shipments. According to Poland’s National Prosecutor’s Office, it began an investigation in August based on information obtained by the country’s Internal Security Agency, reported media, including CBC News. A media…
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