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US NTSB reveals fatigue cracks behind UPS jet crash
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Thursday it has found evidence of fatigue cracks in a key part of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet that crashed this month in Kentucky, an important clue into the cause of the incident that killed 14. Air safety experts said the…
Read MoreUPS, FedEx trying to secure enough freighters to enhance networks
United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx are working to secure enough freighters as they grapple with a ban on a pillar of their air cargo fleets through the crucial holiday delivery season, and potentially beyond. An indefinite grounding of the workhorse MD-11 jet is in place as investigators probe…
Read MoreRates continue rising as Southeast Asia to US demand booms
Air cargo rates have continued to rise in the lead-up to Black Friday and Thanksgiving at the end of this month, driven by further increases in spot prices from Asia Pacific to the US and Europe, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data, although there have also…
Read MoreJambojet Cargo joins WebCargo by Freightos’ platform
Freightos, the leading global freight booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, has announced that Jambojet Cargo, Kenya’s leading regional carrier, has joined WebCargo by Freightos’ platform, enabling freight forwarders to digitally book cargo capacity across Jambojet’s extensive East African network. Through this integration, WebCargo’s network gains…
Read MoreIndiGo allocates USD 820 million towards purchase of aviation assets
IndiGo has approved a capital investment of USD 820 million (~INR 72,940 million) in its wholly owned subsidiary, InterGlobe Aviation Financial Services IFSC Private Limited (IndiGo IFSC). The investment will be made through a combination of equity shares and 0.01% Non-Cumulative Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (OCRPS), in one…
Read MoreIndia to build a world class aviation, air cargo, MRO ecosystem: Minister
India is accelerating efforts to build a world class aviation, air cargo and MRO ecosystem as part of its ambition to emerge as a global aviation leader, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Mr K. Rammohan Naidu while speaking at the 11th PHDCCI Global Aviation & Air Cargo Conclave held…
Read MoreIndia plans to restart air cargo services with Afghanistan
India is planning to restart air cargo services with Afghanistan soon, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced at the time of Afghanistan’s Trade Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi’s visit to New Delhi. Following the announcement, Mr Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary at the MEA, confirmed that the groundwork for resuming cargo flight operations…
Read MoreHundreds of new air service agreements accelerate progress
ICAO Member States have now reported reaching 440 new and updated bilateral and multilateral agreements at the International Civil Aviation Organization Air Services Negotiation Event 2025 (ICAN 2025). These agreements are expected to support the implementation of the outcomes of the 42nd ICAO Assembly, which last month adopted a…
Read MoreFreighter operator Pattaya Airways joins WebCargo by Freightos’ platform
Freightos, the leading global booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, has announced that Thai freighter operator Pattaya Airways has joined WebCargo by Freightos’ platform, enabling freight forwarders to digitally book and pay for cargo capacity across Pattaya’s Southeast Asia network. Through this integration, freight forwarders on…
Read MoreEmirates inks MoU for next generation air cargo solutions
Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, to explore the development and deployment of next generation air cargo solutions. The agreement was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President and Rashid Al Manai, Chief Executive Officer of…
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