Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar will handle its first cargo flight on Wednesday, a domestic route, days after starting passenger operations. The airport aims to be a major cargo hub for northern India with advanced digital systems and significant handling capacity.
Canada plans to allow more flight connections to China, as it seeks to rebuild ties with Beijing and capitalise on rising demand for Canadian travel among Chinese tourists, but airlines may be reluctant to add new routes due to soaring jet fuel costs and a lack of access to Russian airspace. Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s transport minister, announced last week that Ottawa would permit an “incremental” increase in direct passenger combination flights to China and up to 20 cargo flights per week. The...
