Swissport International, the global leader in aviation services, has signed binding transaction agreements to form a strategic joint venture with UNEX Aviation Services, a Jakarta-based ground handling company with more than four decades of experience in the Indonesian market. Under the agreement, Swissport will acquire a stake in UNEX Aviation Services, marking its entry into Indonesia and strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, a key growth market for the aviation … [Read more...] about Swissport enters Indonesia’s high-growth aviation market through joint venture with UNEX Aviation Services
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Asia Pacific airlines air cargo demand rises 5.5% in first eight months of 2026
Preliminary August 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that international passenger traffic remained soft, as some airlines further rationalised capacity amid persistently elevated jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions associated with the Middle East conflict. Higher air fares also weighed on regional demand, while long-haul traffic remained relatively resilient, including on Asia – Europe routes. Overall, Asia Pacific airlines carried … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines air cargo demand rises 5.5% in first eight months of 2026
From multimodal quoting to AI workers: cargo.one prepares air cargo for the AI age
More than 30,000 users across 172 countries now book air cargo capacity through cargo.one, a figure that reflects how far digital distribution has come in an industry once built on phone calls, email exchanges and static PDF rate sheets. Real-time booking, API connectivity and digital marketplaces have become integral to modern air cargo operations, enabling airlines and freight forwarders to connect more efficiently than ever before. Since launching one of the industry's first digital air … [Read more...] about From multimodal quoting to AI workers: cargo.one prepares air cargo for the AI age
Brussels Airport and Hyderabad International Airport join forces to strengthen air cargo connectivity between Belgium and India
Brussels Airport has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad International Airport, one of the most important airports in India. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in air cargo development by sharing knowledge and improving connectivity between Brussels and Hyderabad. The partnership will also explore how Brussels Airport's expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and Hyderabad's life sciences ecosystem can complement each other and create new opportunities for … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport and Hyderabad International Airport join forces to strengthen air cargo connectivity between Belgium and India
HAECO and ANA sign new landing gear overhaul agreement
HAECO announced a new landing gear agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) through 2030. Signed at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore, the agreement covers landing gear overhaul services for ANA’s Boeing 777-300ER and 777F fleets, to be provided at HAECO’s dedicated landing gear facility in Xiamen. The collaboration between HAECO and ANA began in 1997 and spans more than three decades. Over the years, the partnership has expanded to include a wide range of airframe services, including base and line … [Read more...] about HAECO and ANA sign new landing gear overhaul agreement
IATA: Cargo screening alone cannot solve undeclared dangerous goods risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger, collaborative action across the air cargo supply chain in a multi-layered approach to counter the risks from undeclared and misdeclared dangerous goods. The call comes amid discussions among regulators on the role of existing aviation security screening processes as a key line of defence. IATA stresses that security screening is an important layer of protection, but not a primary solution. Well-established Dangerous … [Read more...] about IATA: Cargo screening alone cannot solve undeclared dangerous goods risk
