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4 days ago | 
aircargoweek.com | Ajinkya Gurav
In a step towards digitalising air cargo infrastructure, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), in partnership with HKT, has launched the city’s first 5G private network-enabled cargo terminal at SuperTerminal 1. The deployment of the dedicated 5G network—characterised by ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and secure connectivity—ushers in a new era of smart terminal operations.
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4 days ago | 
aircargoweek.com | Ajinkya Gurav
Delta Air Lines has reported a 17 percent year-on-year increase in cargo revenue for the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$208 million. The result, though a modest proportion of the airline’s US$14.2 billion total revenue, underscores the increasingly strategic role that cargo operations are playing within the airline’s broader financial and operational planning.
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4 days ago | 
aircargoweek.com | Ajinkya Gurav
India is rapidly positioning itself as a key manufacturing and logistics hub. With growing infrastructure investment, a tech-enabled workforce, and an expanding consumer base, the country is emerging as a vital link in the future of global trade. “Even amid rising global trade tensions, India continues to emerge as a significant growth opportunity,” Senthilnathan Shanmugam, Group Chief Executive Officer of EFL Global said.
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2 weeks ago | 
aircargoweek.com | Ajinkya Gurav
With the growing demand for efficiency, transparency, and sustainability, policymakers and industry leaders must grapple with the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and automation in reshaping logistics and trade. The sector, accounting for over 35 percent of global trade by value, faces increasing regulatory scrutiny as sustainability targets become more stringent.
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2 weeks ago | 
aircargoweek.com | Ajinkya Gurav
Uzbekistan Airports has inaugurated a new cargo terminal at Tashkent International Airport, significantly enhancing the country’s capacity to serve as a key air cargo transshipment hub between China, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. With an annual handling capacity of 120,000 tonnes, this facility is a substantial upgrade from its predecessor, which could process only 30,000 tonnes per year.
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3 weeks ago | 
ibexpub.media | Ajinkya Gurav
The urgent need for scalable, cost-efficient eFuels production has become a critical point of discussion at two major aviation conferences held in Abu Dhabi – the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Global Implementation Support Symposium (ICAO GISS) and SAF MENA 2025. As the aviation sector pursues its net-zero emissions targets by 2050, the potential of eFuels—synthetic fuels generated from renewable electricity, water, and carbon dioxide—has gained substantial attention.
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4 weeks ago | 
ibexpub.media | Ajinkya Gurav
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) MENA 2025 in Abu Dhabi served as a key forum for addressing the regulatory complexities associated with the expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and regulatory authorities, the summit facilitated discussions on aligning policy frameworks, enhancing compliance mechanisms, and improving international cooperation to support SAF deployment within the aviation sector.
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1 month ago | 
ibexpub.media | Ajinkya Gurav
The financing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects has emerged as a critical concern at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Global Implementation Support Symposium (ICAO GISS) and SAF MENA 2025 held in Abu Dhabi. As the aviation industry accelerates efforts to meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050, stakeholders are grappling with how to mobilise the estimated $1 trillion in investment required to scale SAF production effectively.
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1 month ago | 
ibexpub.media | Ajinkya Gurav
The evolving role of travel agents in promoting sustainable tourism took centre stage at SAF MENA 2025, where industry experts highlighted the need for policy alignment and enhanced digital tools to drive environmentally responsible travel. The session, titled “Sustainable Tourism and the Role of the Travel Agent,” featured Tess Longfield, Head of Sustainability at Sabre Corporation, and Ajinkya Gurav, Aviation & Aerospace Journalist at the Green Mobility Magazine.
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1 month ago | 
ibexpub.media | Ajinkya Gurav
The SAF MENA 2025 summit in Abu Dhabi hosted a critical panel discussion on how airlines can accelerate decarbonisation through the integration of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The session, titled “Scaling SAF Adoption: Policy and Operational Strategies for Decarbonisation,” featured insights from Shubodeep Pal, COO of Simpliflying, and Aaron Robinson, VP of Sustainable Aviation Fuels at International Airlines Group (IAG).
