Preliminary March 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in international passenger traffic, reflecting a healthy travel appetite. Asian carriers also benefited from an upsurge in demand on Asia-Europe routes, as travellers shifted to alternative routings following airspace closures and operational disruptions at Middle East hubs. For the month, a combined total of 33.9 million passengers flew on the region’s carriers, … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines post March traffic growth as cargo demand stays resilient
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Swissport enters Cabo Verde market by acquiring majority stake in CV Handling
Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in CV Handling, the main ground handling provider across seven airports in Cabo Verde. This acquisition enhances Swissport's presence in Africa, where it already operates 30 stations in six countries including Algeria, Morocco, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. As part of a competitive privatization process led by the Cabo Verdean government among major international … [Read more...] about Swissport enters Cabo Verde market by acquiring majority stake in CV Handling
Aurrigo International appoints aviation expert as Director of Global Airport Operations
A leading international provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms has made the high-profile appointment of Mark Gower as Director of Global Airport Operations (non-board role). This newly created role supports Aurrigo International’s next phase of growth, as it moves from proof-of-concept trials to scaled, repeatable commercial deployments of its autonomous vehicle solutions at airports. With multiple deployments already live, the company is … [Read more...] about Aurrigo International appoints aviation expert as Director of Global Airport Operations
IndiGo launches CarGo operations between Kunming and Kolkata; Inaugural ceremony held at Kunming Changshui International Airport
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, successfully launched the regular all-cargo flight between Kolkata and Kunming on 20 April 2026, with its inaugural ceremony held at Kunming Changshui International Airport. This thrice-weekly flight is operated by the airline’s A321F freighter. On the inaugural flight day, the inbound cargo consisted of 9 tons of high-quality crabs from India, while the outbound cargo was approximately 21.4 tons of general goods. The opening of this new route will significantly … [Read more...] about IndiGo launches CarGo operations between Kunming and Kolkata; Inaugural ceremony held at Kunming Changshui International Airport
B&H Worldwide unveils comprehensive online case study library showcasing global aerospace logistics expertise
B&H Worldwide, the multi-award-winning leader in aerospace logistics, is proud to announce the official launch of its new Case Study Library. Hosted on the company’s website, this dedicated resource provides an in-depth look at the complex logistics solutions B&H Worldwide delivers to the global aviation industry. The new library serves as a digital compendium of the company's specialist capabilities. It features a diverse range of real-world scenarios, including critical Aircraft on … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide unveils comprehensive online case study library showcasing global aerospace logistics expertise
Joint Cathay Cargo and GLS team wins Jettainer ULD Challenge at IATA ONE Record Hackathon
A joint team from Cathay Cargo and Global Logistics System (GLS) is the winner of the Jettainer ULD Challenge at this year’s IATA ONE Record Hackathon, securing the award with its innovative solution for tracking cool passive pallets. The hackathon took place from April 24 to 26 at Cathay City in Hong Kong. The Event gathered international teams of programmers, working on one of four challenges that aimed at advancing digital solutions for the air cargo industry. The Jettainer ULD Challenge … [Read more...] about Joint Cathay Cargo and GLS team wins Jettainer ULD Challenge at IATA ONE Record Hackathon
