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Brussels Airport cargo volumes up in April

Total cargo volumes through Brussels Airport increased by 2.9% in April 2024 compared to April 2023, totalling 62,715 tons. Flown cargo volumes were also up by 2.7%, totalling 53,143 tons.  The full freighter segment recorded an increase of 1.5%, with belly cargo growing by almost 20%, in line with…

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Vietnam Airlines’ A350 begins flights to Delhi

Vietnam Airlines has commenced commercial operations of the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 aircraft, connecting Delhi to the cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, as per a report.

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Rates and tonnages from Middle East and Asia remain high; India to Europe rates surge yoy

Air cargo tonnages and rates from key Middle East and Asian origin markets remain highly elevated, especially to Europe, as strong demand and disruptions to ocean freight services meet limited capacity on key lanes, pushing up rates dramatically on several major intercontinental routes. According to the latest weekly figures…

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Qatar Airways Cargo moves lions to their natural habitat

Qatar Airways Cargo has once again assisted Animal Defenders International, this time by transporting six young lions from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg. Known as the “Kuwait 6”, the males Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, Saif, and females Dhubiya and Aziza were either seized or…

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Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam The Hague Airport collaborate for more sustainable aviation fuel

On the first day of the recent World Hydrogen Summit in Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a letter of intent for the further development of supply chains for sustainable fuels, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and hydrogen as aviation fuel….

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Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation obtains IATA’s CEIV Pharma accreditation in Nairobi

Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation, a strategic partnership providing cargo handling services in Kenya, has announced that it has been awarded the IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation for its recently expanded facility in Nairobi, Kenya. This marks the seventh Menzies Aviation location to be awarded the prestigious certification, and its first in…

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Emirates SkyCargo’s Emirates Delivers launches in Saudi Arabia

Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery solution from Emirates SkyCargo, has launched in Saudi Arabia. Shoppers from across the Kingdom can now shop online at their favourite stores in the UK, US and the UAE and use Emirates Delivers for fast, reliable, and cost-effective international delivery. Whether saving riyals during…

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American Airlines Cargo partners with CargoAi to enhance online booking offerings

American Airlines Cargo has announced a strategic partnership with CargoAi, a leading digital enabler in the air cargo industry. This collaboration will aim to elevate airfreight booking capabilities on CargoMART, CargoAi’s cutting-edge platform for freight management with the addition of the carrier’s extensive network.  Through this partnership, American Airlines…

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Air Connectivity Ranking 2023: Delhi Airport ranked among the Top 10 airports for air connectivity

Delhi Airport’s proud moment has arrived. Securing a spot in the ACI list of Top 10 Airports in Asia Pacific & Middle East, Delhi Airport is reaching for new heights. The Air Connectivity Ranking 2023, released by ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East in partnership with PwC, provides insights into…

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Air Cargo Club of Delhi elects new Managing Committee for 2024-25 at 47th AGM

The 47th Annual General Meeting of the Air Cargo Club of Delhi was held on May 17, 2024 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Mahipalpur. The Managing Committee for 2023-24 welcomed the members and commenced the proceedings of the AGM by presenting the Annual Report along with the Balance Sheet. The…

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