In week 15 of PLA’s Global Wrap, we feature Airbus’s use of sustainable aviation fuel for its Beluga fleet, as well as the new purpose-built turboprop that FedEx deployed to carry shipments between Paris and Prague. We round up the wrap with other industry updates, including United’s new initiative, AEI’s new orders for its B737-800SF, and the French Legion of Honour making its way to Vietnam. Here’s what happened in week 14. Airbus cuts Beluga fleet’s environmental impact Airbus has taken … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 15
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Q&A with AirBridgeCargo’s Eric Lamare
Whilst global air freight capacity is nowhere near the levels seen in 2019, airlines are finding unique ways to transport cargo by converting old planes, outsourcing them or using passenger fleet. Forwarders, meanwhile, are looking for every viable modal solution to offer shippers and manufacturers who are looking to produce on schedule. With an ongoing imbalance between capacity and demand, this has resulted to higher prices to ship by air. Eric Lamare, director of scheduled cargo operations … [Read more...] about Q&A with AirBridgeCargo’s Eric Lamare
CargoFlash, EDIFly push encrypted messaging for air cargo
Software providers CargoFlash Infotech and Luxembourg-based EDIfly have teamed up to come up with an innovative solution for the aviation and logistics sector. CargoFlash has embedded EDIfly’s technology into its cloud-based platform to enable free, encrypted messaging for its air cargo management solutions. The technology adds an instant proof-of-delivery on CargoFlash communication exchanges through a digital signature, allowing complete process control for its business … [Read more...] about CargoFlash, EDIFly push encrypted messaging for air cargo
ANA, Wingcopter test drone delivery to Japan’s hinterlands
Japanese airline group ANA Holdings is collaborating with German drone manufacturer and service provider Wingcopter to accelerate the delivery of vital pharmaceuticals and other consumer products via unmanned aircraft. The two are conducting trials with the electric fixed-wing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developed by Wingcopter, with the aim of building a drone delivery network capable of delivering essential needs across Japan. “The ongoing tests of Wingcopter aircraft … [Read more...] about ANA, Wingcopter test drone delivery to Japan’s hinterlands
dnata earns IATA’s CEIV Fresh certification in Singapore
Air services provider dnata has been awarded IATA's CEIV Fresh certification at Singapore’s Changi Airport, reflecting the highest quality and standards in the handling of perishable products for air transport, including fresh fruits, meat, fish, dairy and flowers. Sam Gould, dnata Singapore's head of cargo, said: "There is an increasing demand for safe air transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. We constantly invest in infrastructure, training and process improvement to ensure that … [Read more...] about dnata earns IATA’s CEIV Fresh certification in Singapore
IAI: Independence Day flyover and ‘Big Twin’ progress
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will hold a unique ‘flyover’ to salute the state of Israel and its citizens on the country’s 73rd Independence Day, scheduled today, 15 April between 12:00 and 14:30 (local time). The company is drafting its cargo conversion prototypes for the B777 and B767, along with two G280 executive jets, which the company makes for Gulfstream. The three aircraft will fly over dozens of towns and villages from the north to south of Israel, which would be an … [Read more...] about IAI: Independence Day flyover and ‘Big Twin’ progress
