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Atlas Air and Etihad Cargo Announce New Long-Term Partnership

Source: Atlas Air Atlas Air to Provide Dedicated 777 Freighter Capacity to Support Etihad Cargo’s Growth Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, Atlas Air will provide Etihad Cargo with dedicated freighter capacity through the operation of a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter. Beginning in August, the aircraft will initially serve routes connecting Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid. The partnership comes at a time of growing demand for general air cargo, e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals and perishable products across Asia, the Middle [...]

2025-08-28T22:10:34+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet

Source: Boeing South Korea's flag carrier intends to buy 777-9s, 787-10s, 737-10s and 777-8 Freighters to optimize fuel-efficiency across global network Commitment will be the largest for the airline, adding to its March 2025 order for 40 Boeing widebody jets Boeing and Korean Air announced today the airline's intent to purchase 103 of Boeing's fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier's growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years. Korean Air's commitment will be the airline's largest-ever order and Boeing's largest widebody order from an Asian carrier. When finalized, the deal will mark Korean Air's first order for the 777-8F and will support an estimated 135,000 jobs across the [...]

2025-08-27T19:19:10+03:00August 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Emirates returns as Official Airline Partner at US Open for 14th consecutive year

Source: Emirates Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach via Emirates' 'Force for Good' initiative. Fans can look forward to an action-packed tournament featuring exciting moments which include: From this week and until 7th September, Emirates will once again open its doors to its signature 1,358-square-foot luxury hospitality suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. As one of the largest and most sought-after venues at the tournament, the suite provides unparalleled court views [...]

2025-08-26T01:08:16+03:00August 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

TIACA Expands Regional Presence in China

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce the appointment of Fowler Wang as its newest team member, serving as Regional Representative – China, to further strengthen the Association's presence and engagement in this critical market. With over 20 years of experience in air cargo, logistics, sales management, and event leadership, Fowler has been at the forefront of China's air cargo industry. As Founder and CEO of Summit Asia Events, he built the China Cargo Summit into the nation's most successful air cargo conference, widely recognized as a premier platform for global leaders to exchange insights, showcase innovation, and build strategic partnerships. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fowler leveraged his extensive industry network to lead the operation of over 1,000 international cargo charter [...]

2025-08-21T02:25:13+03:00August 22nd, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Signs MoU with Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI)

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) signed an MoU during the ACFI Annual Conclave 2025.  The primary objective of the MoU is to strengthen cooperation between TIACA and ACFI in promoting the role of aviation – specifically air cargo – in economic and social development within India and the broader region. Key points of this agreement: Safety Collaboration Capacity Building & Efficiency Policy Advocacy Supply Chain Safety Sustainability/ESG BlueSky Program Access Training Library Access Climate Action Platform Knowledge Exchange Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) Event / Conference Collaboration "This MoU marks a significant step in fostering closer collaboration between TIACA and ACFI, reflecting our shared commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the [...]

2025-08-13T03:04:55+03:00August 13th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Cathay Pacific Orders 14 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets

Source: Boeing Long-time 777 operator to expand and renew fleet with fuel-efficient 777-9 widebody jets Order makes Cathay Pacific the largest 777-9 operator in Asia Pacific Boeing and Cathay Pacific have announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world's largest twin-engine airplane. Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 777-9 will enable Cathay Pacific to efficiently meet growing air travel demand across key global markets. "We plan to expand and renew our fleet with the additional 777-9 aircraft, enabling us to continue our rich history of connecting the world with our Hong Kong hub," [...]

2025-08-07T00:42:13+03:00August 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Robust response to Asia-Pacific’s aviation skills shortage emerging from inaugural training symposium

Source: ICAO Over 400 stakeholders gather at inaugural training symposium to develop solutions for world's fastest-growing aviation market. Critical aviation skills shortages across the Asia-Pacific region are threatening the sustainable growth of the world's fastest-growing aviation market, prompting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to launch a coordinated regional response through the inaugural ICAO Asia-Pacific Regional Training Symposium. The two-day symposium was officially opened on 16 July 2025 in Singapore by Ms. Sun Xueling, Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Transport and National Development, and Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General. "Singapore believes strongly in investing in the next generation of aviation professionals and nurturing young talent," said Mr. Han Kok [...]

2025-07-24T06:23:10+03:00July 25th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

CANSO and ICAI sign Memorandum of Cooperation to drive innovation in Air Traffic Management

Source: CANSO CANSO and the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to strengthen collaboration on innovative solutions in air traffic management (ATM). The agreement was signed by Simon Hocquard, President and CEO of CANSO, and Patrick Ky, CEO of ICAI, during a visit by Simon Hocquard to the ICAI headquarters in Singapore. This MOC establishes ICAI and CANSO as partners in innovation.  Together, the two organisations will pursue collaborative activities focused on innovative solutions to ATM challenges, sharing of information, and supporting each another to promote best practices at regional and global forums. During his visit, Simon Hocquard received an in-depth briefing on ICAI’s ongoing developmental work and areas of research aimed at [...]

2025-07-21T00:25:27+03:00July 21st, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet

Source: Boeing Flag carrier of Bahrain to grow its all-787 widebody fleet for expanding international network Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Boeing and Gulf Air to announce the agreement Boeing and Gulf Air have announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network. Once finalized, this order will bring the carrier's firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and will support 30,000 jobs across the U.S. Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard [...]

2025-07-18T21:26:20+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Neste to supply SAF to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport in one of the largest SAF deals in the air cargo sector in Asia

Source: Neste Corporalion Photo: courtesy of DHL Supply of 7,400 tons (9.5 million liters) of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from July 2025 to June 2026 One of the largest SAF deals in Asia in the air cargo sector, and DHL's first SAF purchase for international flights from Singapore Changi Airport Neste and DHL Express, the world's leading international express service provider, have strengthened their collaboration with the supply of 7,400 tons (9.5 million liters) of neat, i.e. unblended, Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport starting July 2025. This marks one of Asia's largest SAF deals by volume in the air cargo sector and helps accelerate the joint effort of reducing greenhouse gas emissions [...]

2025-07-15T23:15:57+03:00July 16th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, SUPPLIERS|