Boeing faces workers’ strike threat in the US
Boeing factory workers in the United States have voted to go on strike, rejecting a contract offer from the aviation company. The workers, who are represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751, expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed deal. The vote to reject the contract was 94.6…
Read MoreBangalore International Airport set to expand Japan Airlines Group’s flight services
Bangalore International Airport Ltd, the operator of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), has announced the expansion of Japan Airlines (JAL) Group’s flight services from BLR Airport. To accommodate rising demand, JAL will increase its operations to five flights per week on the Tokyo – Bengaluru route, up from…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Cargo expands partnership with CargoAi across Europe
American Airlines Cargo has expanded its strategic partnership with CargoAi, a leading digital enabler in the air cargo industry. The expansion aims to enhance airfreight booking capabilities on CargoMART, CargoAi’s cutting-edge platform for freight management, by integrating American Airlines Cargo’s extensive network for use. Following a successful initial launch…
Read MoreAfrica’s aviation sector projected to soar higher
Africa’s commercial airplane fleet is projected to more than double by 2043, according to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO). Deliveries of more than 800 new single-aisle jets will account for most of this growth, as predicted by the company’s long-term demand forecast for commercial airplanes and services. According to…
Read MoreAccelerated, safe and sustainable deployment of Advanced Air Mobility technologies urged
A global Call to Action for the accelerated, safe, and sustainable deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies emerged at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its first ever event wholly dedicated to the topic. Themed “Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities,” the symposium, held earlier…
Read MoreWFS bags Liege Airport cargo handling contract from Magma Aviation
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, reputation for freighter handling at Liege Airport (Belgium) has earned a new multi-year contract with Magma Aviation. Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400F flight rotations a…
Read MoreTax exemption for foreign airlines on the anvil
A panel of officials has recommended that the GST Council exempt foreign airlines from paying taxes on certain services imported from their overseas branches or related entities, when no payment is involved. This recommendation comes after extensive discussions by the fitment committee and could provide significant relief to foreign airlines…
Read MoreRolls-Royce & Partners Finance to set up aircraft engine leasing unit in GIFT City
Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (RRPF) has made a formal application to set up an aircraft engine leasing unit in GIFT City. The company, that leases out engines to various airline companies, will set up an arm, RRPF Engine Leasing (India) IFSC Pvt. Ltd, in GIFT City and will lease out…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo launches comprehensive modernisation of its central cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport
Lufthansa Cargo last week celebrated an important step in the further development of its central cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport. With an investment volume of almost 600 million euros, the cargo airline is focusing on a comprehensive modernisation by 2030, which will make the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) Europe’s…
Read MoreIndiGo to enhance cargo ops with wide-body aircraft
IndiGo intends to enhance its cargo capabilities and introduce wide-body aircraft from 2027, said CEO Mr Pieter Elbers. While the introduction of wide-body aircraft in 2027 marks a key milestone, IndiGo’s vision extends to 2030, with ambitions to double in size and compete with major global players. After 2027,…
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