Air India, India's leading global airline, has announced its partnership with MedAire, a premier aviation medical support provider, to ensure emergency healthcare services to its passengers and crew on board its flights. The initiative sets a benchmark in the Indian aviation sector, making Air India the first airline in the country to integrate MedAire’s advanced medical assistance across its entire fleet. MedAire, through its app Medlink, will provide round-the-clock access to a team of … [Read more...] about Air India partners with MedAire to offer enhanced in-flight healthcare for passengers
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Saudia Cargo achieves record-breaking success in the first quarter of 2024
Strategic Partnerships Boost E-commerce Logistics 38% Cargo Increase on Passenger Flights Saudi Arabia— May 2024 — Saudia Cargo continues to reach new milestones, showcasing exceptional achievements in the first quarter of 2024. These accomplishments follow a transformative success in the past year, marked by resilience and innovation, positioning Saudia Cargo as a key player in the global air cargo industry. Saudia Cargo's cargo volume jumped by 20 percent in the first quarter of 2024, a … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo achieves record-breaking success in the first quarter of 2024
Singapore Airlines announces senior management promotion
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr Leslie Thng to Executive Vice President, effective 1 July 2024. Mr Thng, 50, remains the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Scoot, SIA’s low-cost carrier subsidiary. He will continue to report to SIA CEO Mr Goh Choon Phong, as well as the Board of Budget Aviation Holdings, Scoot’s holding company. Mr Thng joined Singapore Airlines in 1999 and served as Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing at the Airline before … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines announces senior management promotion
Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations
Global and European trade associations representing shippers, forwarders, and vessel operators have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, or Northern Ireland, by sea, road, or rail to be ready for the new Import Control System (ICS2) that will start to be introduced from June this year. The World Shipping Council, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders, the Global Shippers Forum, the European … [Read more...] about Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations
Positive cargo development at Vienna Airport
Courtesy of Flughafen Wien AG The air freight business at Vienna Airport is picking up again significantly. In the first quarter of 2024, 68,058 tons of air freight were handled for import and export. This represents a year-on-year increase of 16 percent. Compared to the pre-coronavirus year 2019, the current figures represent a growth of 1,417 tons or around 2 percent. The tonnage handled in the Pharma Handling Center in the first quarter also increased by 6.9 percent to a total of 886 … [Read more...] about Positive cargo development at Vienna Airport
FedEx recognised for delivering positive impact and sustainable changes in local communities in Singapore
FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, received the Distinction Award at this year’s AmCham Corporate and Social Action: Recognition for Excellence in Singapore (CARES) Recognition Ceremony. This award recognises FedEx for its outstanding contribution to creating positive economic and social opportunities for Singaporean communities. Notably, this marks the fourth consecutive year FedEx has been honoured … [Read more...] about FedEx recognised for delivering positive impact and sustainable changes in local communities in Singapore
