Singapore Airshow 2026 will take place from 3 to 8 February 2026 at the Changi Exhibition Centre, marking its 10th edition and 20 years of contribution to the global aerospace, defence and space sectors. The event arrives as Asia-Pacific accounts for 52% of global aviation industry growth in 2025, driven by the world’s highest growth rates for passenger and cargo traffic. Demonstrating the sector's momentum, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects airline net profits of … [Read more...] about Singapore Airshow 2026 milestone edition: 20 years of shaping the aerospace landscape as Asia Pacific drives global growth
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport represents UK aviation during state visit to China as trade talks progress
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) attended a diplomatic reception hosted by the British Embassy in Shanghai as discussions continued on the future of UK-China trade. PIK was the only business in the aviation industry invited to the reception by His Majesty’s Ambassador to China, Peter Wilson, and His Majesty’s Consul-General, Matt Burney, and joined Sir Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and a small group of business leaders from the United … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport represents UK aviation during state visit to China as trade talks progress
Building a future-ready workforce: How digitalisation can help solve air cargo’s talent challenge in APAC
As e-commerce growth continues to fuel Asia-Pacific’s dominance in global air cargo, the industry faces a pressing challenge: a looming talent crisis. With rising demand, fragmented shipments, and tighter turnaround times, employees are under increasing strain — and many are questioning their future in the sector. In this Q&A, Radesh Menon, Head of Product – Cargo & Logistics at IBS Software, shares insights from the company’s latest research and explains how digital platforms like … [Read more...] about Building a future-ready workforce: How digitalisation can help solve air cargo’s talent challenge in APAC
Swissport pioneers Switzerland’s first fully electric aircraft turnaround at Geneva Airport
On 29 January, Swissport completed an e-turnaround for a Brussels Airlines aircraft at Geneva Airport. From landing to take-off, the entire Swissport ground handling operation for the aircraft was completed using fully electric ground support equipment, marking a first in Switzerland. This milestone underlines Swissport’s global commitment to decarbonising its ground operations on its pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050, including the objective to electrify 55% of its worldwide ground support … [Read more...] about Swissport pioneers Switzerland’s first fully electric aircraft turnaround at Geneva Airport
Global air cargo demand achieved record volume in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024 (4.2% for international operations). Full-year capacity in 2025, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to 2024 (5.1% for international operations). December 2025 brought the year to a close with … [Read more...] about Global air cargo demand achieved record volume in 2025
Çelebi unlocks significant operational efficiencies through CHAMP A2Z Scan
Turkish ground handler Çelebi has implemented CHAMP A2Z Scan, a smart application that automates the conversion from paper to digital Air Waybills and other documents. Using CHAMP’s first 100% AI-based product, Çelebi can dramatically reduce the time associated with manual data entry and comparison, from approximately 3 minutes to 45 seconds through CHAMP A2Z Scan. The data captured through CHAMP A2Z Scan automatically populates into Çelebi’s cargo management system, including its independent … [Read more...] about Çelebi unlocks significant operational efficiencies through CHAMP A2Z Scan
