Wiremind Cargo and TAP Air Cargo have further advanced their partnership by integrating SKYPALLET with the airline’s Cargospot cargo management system from CHAMP. TAP Air Cargo, which has been a SKYPALLET customer since October 2022, recently took a step forward in embedding SKYPALLET in its capacity optimization process by implementing an API integration between SKYPALLET and CHAMP’s cargo management solution, Cargospot Airline. This enables TAP Air Cargo staff to automatically transfer the … [Read more...] about Wiremind Cargo and TAP Air Cargo connect Cargospot and SKYPALLET
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Strengthened profitability expected in 2025 even as supply chain issues persist, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges. Highlights include: Net profits are expected to be $36.6 billion in 2025 for a 3.6% net profit margin. That is a slight improvement from the expected $31.5 billion net profit in 2024 (3.3% net profit margin). Average net profit per passenger is expected to be $7.0 … [Read more...] about Strengthened profitability expected in 2025 even as supply chain issues persist, says IATA
Cathay welcomes the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition’s Policy Whitepaper to accelerate the city’s SAF ecosystem development
Cathay welcomes the release of the Policy Whitepaper on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Strategy for Hong Kong, issued by the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) under the Business Environmental Council (BEC). With a wide representation from cross-sectoral stakeholders, the analysis and recommendations outlined in the whitepaper aim to support the Hong Kong SAR Government in adopting a comprehensive SAF policy that will foster robust SAF adoption and ecosystem development in … [Read more...] about Cathay welcomes the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition’s Policy Whitepaper to accelerate the city’s SAF ecosystem development
Liege Airport achieves record cargo movements and tonnage in November 2024
The seasonal peak brought remarkable achievements for Liege Airport in 2024, setting a new record with 2,586 cargo aircraft movements in November—a 12.6% increase from the 2,297 movements in November 2023—and a significant tonnage of 112,106 tons, up 16% from 96,497 tons in the same month last year. “These are the highest levels reached in 2024,” said Torsten Wefers, VP Sales & Marketing. “Liege Airport's cargo community has demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year … [Read more...] about Liege Airport achieves record cargo movements and tonnage in November 2024
Thai Airways appoints Globe Air Cargo India for Bangalore and Cochin operations
ECS Group’s subsidiary, Globe Air Cargo India, has been appointed as the GSSA for Thai Airways in Bangalore and Cochin. This partnership, effective since September 1, 2024, aims to strengthen Thai Airways’ operational capacity and connectivity in India, facilitating access to key markets in the Far East, Europe, and Australia. Under the new contract, Globe Air Cargo India oversees daily A350-900 flights from Bangalore, each providing a cargo capacity of 15 tons. Initially operating 3 weekly … [Read more...] about Thai Airways appoints Globe Air Cargo India for Bangalore and Cochin operations
Qatar Airways Group CEO affirms leading position at Doha Forum 2024
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, took part in this year’s Doha Forum, highlighting the airline’s commitment to sustainable growth, its strategic partnerships and focus on innovation with CNN anchor and correspondent, Ms. Julia Chatterley. The 22nd edition of the Doha Forum was held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The Forum welcomed world leaders, policy-makers, and experts to discuss innovative … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Group CEO affirms leading position at Doha Forum 2024
