Embraer is offering more options for cargo operators with the launch of its E190F and E195F passenger to freighter conversions (P2F) to cater the ongoing surge in demand for air freight driven by e-commerce. These right-sized jets, as Embraer describes, will fill the gap in the freighter market between turboprops and larger narrowbody jets. The E190F can handle a payload of 23,600 pounds or 10,700 kilos (10.7 tonnes), whilst the E195F variant can carry up to 27,100 pounds or 12,300 kilos … [Read more...] about Embraer offers ‘right-sized’ cargo jets for e-commerce
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Greater Bay Airlines snaps approval to fly on 104 routes
Hong Kong's Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) has granted startup Greater Bay Airlines a licence to operate scheduled commercial flights as travel demand in the city remains in the doldrums. The new airline is cleared to operate scheduled passenger and cargo journeys on 104 routes with unlimited frequencies to and from Hong Kong, the ATLA said in a statement on its website. Greater Bay said the routes will cover the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and destinations in the … [Read more...] about Greater Bay Airlines snaps approval to fly on 104 routes
Airbus secures more A350F orders at Singapore Airshow
The newest widebody freighter from Airbus secured more than a dozen orders at this year’s Singapore Airshow as Singapore Airlines firmed up an order for seven A350F freighters, with options for five more aircraft. The order firms up the carrier's commitment to the new generation freighter announced by Airbus in December 2021. The newly ordered aircraft will replace the carrier’s existing 747-400F fleet of seven when deliveries for the widebody freighter start in the fourth quarter of … [Read more...] about Airbus secures more A350F orders at Singapore Airshow
Unmanned cargo jet maker lists pre-orders worth US$6b
US-based Natilus has announced advanced purchase commitments of more than $6 billion for the delivery of more than 440 unmanned cargo aircraft in pre-orders. Companies that expressed interest include Volatus Aerospace, Astral Aviation, Aurora International, Dymond and most recently Flexport. Natilus, co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov in 2016, said the design of the family of cargo aircraft is democratizing freight transport, not by converting existing passenger aircraft … [Read more...] about Unmanned cargo jet maker lists pre-orders worth US$6b
Qatar Airways makes big order for Boeing’s newest freighter
Boeing earlier this week confirmed the newest addition to its 777X aircraft family as it launched the 777-8 freighter with an order for up to 50 aircraft from Qatar Airways. The Doha-based flag carrier, who will be the launch customer of the new jet, has expressed a firm order for 34 cargo jets and options for 16 more, a deal estimated to be worth more than $20 billion at current list prices. Also read: Qatar Airways switches to fire-proof cargo containers With a range of 4,410 nautical … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways makes big order for Boeing’s newest freighter
Airbus launches new cargo service with Beluga fleet
Airbus has launched a new air cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transport needs. The new service—Airbus Beluga Transport—will target a variety of sectors, including space, energy, military, aeronautic, maritime and humanitarian sectors. The first mission took place at the end of 2021 with a delivery from Airbus Helicopters’ manufacturing site in Marignane to Kobe in Japan for an … [Read more...] about Airbus launches new cargo service with Beluga fleet