Air India, India’s leading global airline, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for its Cargo business, reinforcing its commitment to delivering world-class logistics solutions for pharmaceutical products. Air India is the first and only Indian carrier, and among a few in Asia, to have achieved this global standard for excellence in handling, storage, and transportation of time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. The GDP certification validates … [Read more...] about Air India receives GDP certification for cargo business, setting new benchmark in pharma logistics
Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q1 2025
Singapore Changi Airport handled 17.2 million passenger movements from January to March 2025 (Q1), exceeding 2024 levels for the same period by 4.3%. This is 4.8% more than what was recorded in the first quarter of 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic in Q1 2020. On a rolling twelve-month basis, Changi Airport’s passenger traffic surpassed pre-Covid levels, reaching an all-time one-year high of 68.4 million passenger movements, an increase of 9.5% compared to the previous 12 months. For the … [Read more...] about Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q1 2025
Swissport expands to 13 Saudi airports
Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is expanding its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by launching ground handling operations at seven additional airports, starting on 1 June 2025. This strategic expansion will bring Swissport's network in the Kingdom to a total of 13 airports, including new locations in Hail, Al Jouf, Tabuk, Yanbu, Taif, Abha, and Jizan, alongside the existing six airports in Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah, Dammam, … [Read more...] about Swissport expands to 13 Saudi airports
TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca sign major agreement to enhance cargo operations
TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca Airlines have formed a strategic partnership in the air cargo transport sector by establishing a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA). This collaboration will significantly enhance the service offerings of both airlines by opening new markets, fostering business development, and sharing their cargo destination networks. The partnership will also provide preferential conditions and rates for their customers. The agreement will enable TAAG Angola Airlines to expand its … [Read more...] about TAAG Angola Airlines and Avianca sign major agreement to enhance cargo operations
Air Charter Service opens fourth office in Germany
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has opened a new office in Cologne, Germany, the company’s fourth in the country, complementing its charter operations in Frankfurt and Munich, and its ACS Time Critical headquarters, also in Frankfurt. Caroline Werf, CEO of ACS Germany, commented: “We have been looking for some time at opening an office in Cologne – it’s a key hub for the aircraft industry in Germany. Not only are there a great deal of professionals in charter aviation … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service opens fourth office in Germany
The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for March 2025
The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for March 2025. Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “As a Group, we are continuing to make good progress towards exceeding 100 passenger destinations within the first half of 2025, with the resumption of Cathay Pacific’s non-stop service to Hyderabad in March. In April, five new destinations are joining the Group’s global network, with Cathay Pacific launching services to Dallas and Urumqi in the coming days, and HK Express … [Read more...] about The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for March 2025
