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Air India has announced that its cargo capacity has been added to the digital air freight platform, cargo.one. The partnership brings the carrier’s cargo capacity within direct digital booking channels for the first time. Freight forwarders can now use cargo.one to discover, quote and book general cargo up to 2,500 kg on both Air India’s…

Thirty Newcastle College students have secured permanent roles at Newcastle Airport after graduating from the airport’s Ambassador Programme, delivered in partnership with the college’s Aviation Academy. The graduates have joined the airport in a range of frontline positions, including security and passenger services, after completing the scheme, which combines classroom learning with practical experience across…

Australian aerospace technology company MAKO has raised AU$28 million (US$20 million) in a Series A funding round to accelerate certification, manufacturing and delivery of its Flightfilm drag-reduction technology for commercial and defence aircraft. The funding round was led by Virescent Ventures, with participation from International Airlines Group (IAG) through IAGi Ventures, alongside Zero Infinity Partners,…

Preliminary May figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal that Asia-Pacific international passenger traffic edged down by 1.1% year-on-year, with regional carriers handling a combined total of 31.7 million passengers. This moderated performance reflected tactical service adjustments by some airlines, though overall available seat capacity remained stable. Demand as measured…

London-based private equity and investment firm Rcapital has completed the acquisition of Adams Aviation Supply Company Limited from Incora in a corporate carve-out transaction. The existing management team will continue to lead the business, with Rcapital providing strategic and operational support to support future growth. Based in Crawley, West Sussex, Adams Aviation is a distributor…

The global average jet fuel price fell 14% week on week to approximately $119 per barrel for the week ending June 19, yet European low-cost carriers face a delayed reduction in Jet A-1 costs due to a fragile Strait of Hormuz reopening, depleted inventories, and historically wide refining margins. The International Air Transport Association (IATA)…

Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, has announced it will integrate its services on the CargoAi platform, providing freight forwarders worldwide with enhanced access to the airline’s dedicated widebody freighter capacity. The agreement was signed by Wolfgang Meier, president of Silk Way West Airlines, and Matthieu…

Etihad Cargo has launched what it says is the air cargo industry’s first logistics training academy established by an airline. The new Etihad Cargo Excellence Hub has been created to deliver consistent operational, safety and compliance standards across the carrier’s global partner network while supporting professional development throughout the air cargo industry. Designed for Etihad…

Cathay Cargo has launched a fully integrated intermodal perishables network spanning air, land and sea, strengthening Hong Kong’s position as the international cargo gateway for the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The new network combines a refrigerated barge service linking Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with Cathay Cargo Terminal Dongguan, an expanded Air-Land Fresh Lane extending…