A new investment has been made by Boeing, as they announced their investment in Matternet, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based startup pioneering safe, on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery operations in urban environments. With the aid of Boeing's expertise in complex logistics, integration and manufacturing capabilities, and Matternet's advanced logistics platform. This collaboration hopes to bring a efficient cargo air transportation. Matternet became the world's … [Read more...] about Boeing HorizonX Ventures makes new investment
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Triton Aircraft System procurement by Australia
Triton Aircraft Systems by the Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) were recently purchased by The Australian Department of Defence. This purchase is a step towards cementing the company’s commitment to a longstanding U.S. ally. An unmanned aircraft system with an autonomous capability built for maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Triton is the first Northrop Grumman-built aircraft system Australia has purchased. The system will be operated by the … [Read more...] about Triton Aircraft System procurement by Australia
Kuehne + Nagel opens Integrated Logistics Control Centre in Central America
The new Integrated Logistics Control Centre in Central America will be at Bogotá, Colombia, as Kuehne + Nagel seeks to further establish their offering of end-to-end solutions from a single source. Kuehne + Nagel unveiled its first regional Logistics Control Centre (LCC) for Integrated Logistics in South & Central America, as a nod towards the expansion of their powers in the region. Following the growing demand for integrated logistics and requirements for lean and … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel opens Integrated Logistics Control Centre in Central America
AsBAA Annual Safety Day
The non-profit representative association for business aviation in Asia, known as AsBAA recently held a Annual Safety Day. The organization invited Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and industry experts to speak on related topics. This provides a platform for key players of the industry to talk about safety, and allows deeper connection with other Asian aviation organizations. The Safety Day was held on day one of Singapore Business Aviation Week 2018, a growing programme of … [Read more...] about AsBAA Annual Safety Day
Luanda services enhanced
Starting this June, there would be two weekly flights between Luanda and Dubai. This is brought to you by Emirates, as they are looking to increase their capacity to five flights per week between these two cities. The progress will end with daily flights, by the end or Winter. These additional flights will give passengers more travel choices and address the growing demand for connectivity on Emirates’ global network, especially to destinations in Asia, USA and Europe. The … [Read more...] about Luanda services enhanced
Kuehne + Nagel partners with Zebraxx
With their new partnership with Zebraxx, Kuehne + Nagel is set to increase their global track and trace services for last minute deliveries. Kuehne + Nagel and Zebraxx, a leading application service provider of logistics solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide innovative last mile shipment visibility for Kuehne + Nagel’s customers, further enhancing Kuehne + Nagel’s eTouch capabilities. The partnership will bring the two companies into closer … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel partners with Zebraxx
