Turkish Cargo is taking the next major step in expanding SMARTIST, its cutting-edge cargo hub at Istanbul Airport. With this strategic investment, annual handling capacity will more than double from 2.0 million tons to 4.5 million tons, allowing Turkish Cargo to meet growing global demand while ensuring fast, efficient, and high-quality cargo handling for its customers. The expansion consolidates Istanbul’s position as a leading global air cargo gateway. Lödige Industries, which already equipped … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo selects Lödige Industries for SMARTIST 2.0 automation
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Changi Airport Group awards contract for new office development at Terminal 3 to support air hub growth
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has awarded Nakano Singapore (Pte) Ltd a contract to construct a new six-storey office development, which will be integrated with a revamped coach stand at Terminal 3 (T3). Located at the landside of T3, the development will provide purpose-built workspace to meet the growing demand from airlines, airport partners and other businesses seeking proximity to Changi Airport. The building is Changi Airport’s first standalone office block, with a dedicated drop-off bay and … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group awards contract for new office development at Terminal 3 to support air hub growth
GA Telesis Engine Services appoints Avinash Singh to Senior Vice President of Sales – Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa
GA Telesis Engine Services ("GATES") announced the appointment of Avinash Singh as Senior Vice President of Sales – Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, effective July 6th, 2026. Since joining GA Telesis in December 2020, initially as Sales Director and later as Vice President, Avinash has played a key role in the growth of the Engine Services business. Through his leadership, strategic vision, and strong customer relationships, he has transformed GATES' commercial presence across Asia, … [Read more...] about GA Telesis Engine Services appoints Avinash Singh to Senior Vice President of Sales – Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa
Brussels Airport closes a strong first half of 2026 with 11.7 million passengers and 420,000 tonnes of cargo handled
During the first half of 2026, Brussels Airport continued to grow in both passenger traffic and cargo activities. This growth was supported by the continued expansion of its route network, with eight new destinations launched, as well as by the ongoing development of its cargo network. These solid results were achieved despite a challenging operating environment. Throughout the first half of the year, Brussels Airport faced several external events, including social actions and the conflict in … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport closes a strong first half of 2026 with 11.7 million passengers and 420,000 tonnes of cargo handled
Lufthansa Cargo, WiseTech Global, and IBS Software shape the future of air cargo with ONE Record
Lufthansa Cargo has collaborated with WiseTech Global and IBS Software to implement the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) new ONE Record unified data standard for cargo transport, successfully exchanging shipment records in a production environment. The collaboration is one of the first large-scale, multi-stakeholder implementations of the ONE Record standard. IATA introduced ONE Record in January 2026 to enable the easy and transparent exchange of data in a digital ecosystem of … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo, WiseTech Global, and IBS Software shape the future of air cargo with ONE Record
Chapman Freeborn Group supports complex movement of 121 Mongolian horses
Chapman Freeborn Group has supported a specialist live animal charter operation moving 121 Mongolian horses between Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi, delivered through close collaboration between Chapman Freeborn’s Asia Pacific team and Intradco Global, its specialist live animal transport brand. The operation involved three back-to-back B757F charter flights within a 38-hour window, moving 51 horses outbound, 20 horses home and a further 50 horses outbound as part of a single coordinated rotation. The … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn Group supports complex movement of 121 Mongolian horses
