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Europe’s SAF approach draws IATA criticism

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RELATED IATA: Air Cargo demand up by 4.4% Europe needs to realize that its approach is not working and find another way, Walsh concluded. Europe needs to realize that its approach is not working and find another way, Walsh concluded. The post Europes SAF approach draws IATA criticism appeared first on AeroTime.

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British Airways boosts ties with India for passenger and cargo services

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The airline currently operates 56 weekly flights from London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to five major Indian cities and is looking to expand both frequency and routes, in tandem with increasing cargo movement under the proposed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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Cathay Pacific ends 2024 with record rises in passengers and freight traffic

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The figures show impressive increases in both the number of passengers carried and tonnes of cargo transported in the final month of 2024, completing the carriers two-year rebuilding process after its fortunes were decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The months cargo revenue tonne kilometers (RFTKs) increased 6.5% year on year.

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Cathay Pacific continues on path to recovery with strong November 2024 results

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The results, released on December 20, 2024, show that the airline is continuing its growth momentum as 2024 ends in both its passenger and cargo businesses. Cargo The airline carried 142,601 tonnes of cargo in November 2024, an increase of 15% compared with November 2023. The cargo load factor increased by 1.2

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Natilus CEO shares details of strategic deal with logistics giant Kuehne-Nagel

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The two companies will collaborate to conduct an environmental, economic and operational assessment of the prospective introduction of Natilus future blended-wing aircraft into cargo operations. Nevertheless, it is a key player in the global air freight market as it works closely with a number of air cargo operators all over the world.

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Magma Aviation expands and enhances operations in 2024

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In 2024, Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, made significant progress. Last year the air cargo industry saw an 11.3% Cargo capacity increased by 7.4% Looking forward to 2025, growth in air cargo demand is expected to moderate but remain positive, estimated at around 5.8%.

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JetZero receives Delta Air Lines backing to develop blended-wing-body airliner 

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This innovative design approach replaces the traditional tube-shaped fuselage with protruding wings with an airframe structure in which the wings and fuselage are seamlessly merged in one piece, with the engines located on top.

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