The advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, which includes the use of drones to transport shipments, has witnessed heightened interest over the last two years, with US$7 billion pouring into the industry in 2021, more than double the total investment secured by the sector over the last decade. Drone service operator and infrastructure developer Skyports has been testing ship-to-shore drone delivery services in Singapore since early this year to prepare for commercial operations. In this interview, … [Read more...] about Exclusive: UK-based drone services operator Skyports
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Regional air cargo symposium series to kickstart in June
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is looking to bring the industry to discuss market issues with the launch of a regional symposium series, which it will kick-start in Amsterdam. The first regional symposium will be held on June 28th, hosted by Schiphol Airport at the Amsterdam City Centre. The event will include one day of interactive conference sessions, an evening reception and a tour of the airport on the next day. The programme will include important discussions on … [Read more...] about Regional air cargo symposium series to kickstart in June
Air Charter Service Singapore: Moving big like the locals
Payload Asia conducts an interview with Jason Bird, head of cargo at Air Charter Service Singapore, to learn more about the company’s Asia Pacific network and the length it goes to, to provide reliable service amidst cargo and supply chain disruptions. Can you describe ACS’ network in Asia Pacific? ACS has five offices in the APAC region which are Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Sydney, and Singapore. Because we have native speaking brokers in all major centres, it allows us to communicate … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service Singapore: Moving big like the locals
Drone operator Skyports raises US$23 million in funding
UK-registered air taxi and drone services provider Skyports has raised US$23 million in the first close of its series B funding round from a combination of new and existing investors. Skyports will use the funding to consolidate its position as a global leader in advanced air mobility infrastructure and drone operations. The company plans to scale its drone services operations in new and existing markets, building on active operations in the UK, Europe and Asia. Skyports … [Read more...] about Drone operator Skyports raises US$23 million in funding
Why China Airlines is ‘prioritising cargo over passengers’
Due to sharp drop in passenger numbers and jump in cargo demand, China Airlines has switched over to ‘prioritize cargo over passengers.’ In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic sent the global passenger market into a free fall. The Taiwanese carrier did not escape unscathed with a massive shift between its passenger and cargo businesses. Though passenger revenues plummeted by 78.7 percent, the global airline industry suffered total losses of more than US$100 billion in 2020. The airline relied on its … [Read more...] about Why China Airlines is ‘prioritising cargo over passengers’
‘Safety a nonnegotiable,’ says Singapore aviation authority
Singapore has launched the first ever safety charter for the aviation sector with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) taking the lead at the annual Aviation Safety Forum held on 7 March. Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS, said aviation safety is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be the top priority of the aviation sector as it tries to ‘rebuild and reclaim’ the city-state’s position as a global air hub this year. CAAS said the safety charter is the ‘first ever’ safety for the … [Read more...] about ‘Safety a nonnegotiable,’ says Singapore aviation authority
