Cargo drone developer and operator DRONAMICS last week obtained the EU’s Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC), becoming the first cargo drone company to achieve such a feat. The license, granted by the Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (TM-CAD), the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, is recognised in all EU member states and allows operations in accordance with European Regulation (EU). Dronamics said the LUC is the highest authorisation currently achievable under European drone … [Read more...] about Dronamics gears up for commercial with operational license
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Etihad’s cargo booking app sees wide use in India, China
Six months after its launch, Etihad Cargo’s booking app has already attracted new users and bookings, with 45 percent of the airline’s bookings made via the app in April. According to the carrier, India ranks first with 95.8 percent adoption, followed by Hong Kong and China with 95.4 percent and 89.6 percent, respectively. Etihad said the online booking app was developed based on the evolving requirements of customers and partners, featuring booking templates and auto-suggestions that … [Read more...] about Etihad’s cargo booking app sees wide use in India, China
FIATA launches electronic bill of lading for members
Freight forwarder trade body FIATA has issued a paperless bill of lading (BL), which can be accessed via existing technology, for the use of all its members. The new FIATA BL uses blockchain technology to authenticate the documents and provide an audit trail. The freight forwarder association said the paperless FBL was designed to “answer the needs of the industry for improved access and exchange of trade documents.” The issuer can decide on the document format to be shared, … [Read more...] about FIATA launches electronic bill of lading for members
Correos starts cargo services on Madrid-Hong Kong route
Spanish postal and parcel company Correos has launched two weekly flights on the Madrid-Hong Kong route this month, as the company looks to be a leading operator in end-to-end logistics solutions. The new service, operating on Mondays and Fridays, will offer up to 50 tonnes of cargo capacity each way with the company’s Airbus A330, dubbed ‘Milana Bonita.’ Given the demand in parcel delivery thanks to e-commerce, Correos aims to become a benchmark in the America-Europe-Asia logistics hub … [Read more...] about Correos starts cargo services on Madrid-Hong Kong route
CEVA Logistics delivers life-size jet replica for film premiere
The need for speed was critical for the CEVA Logistics Showfreight team as they managed the logistics for a full-scale replica of a Typhoon fighter jet at the new blockbuster movie premiere in London’s Leicester Square. The team had seven hours to unload and install the scale model for their client, BAE Systems, who produces the real-world aircraft. Seven hours to assemble aircraft display Following months of planning and preparation, the CEVA team had just seven hours to build the aircraft … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics delivers life-size jet replica for film premiere
Challenge Group flexes its aviation and air cargo expertise
With years of experience in air cargo and dedicated assets spanning the air cargo supply chain under its belt, Challenge Group is out to make a bold statement and rightfully so. Headed by CEO Yossi Shoukroun, the group is looking to contribute proactively and tangibly to the future of the industry as a member of TIACA. Challenge Group has more than four decades of cargo airline experience and almost 25 years in cargo handling. Operating out of Liege airport, it also provides extensive road … [Read more...] about Challenge Group flexes its aviation and air cargo expertise
