In PLA's week 23 global wrap, we feature DB Schenker's investment in robotics and AI startup Gideon Brothers, as well as the latest numbers from IATA for the month of April. We also feature orders and deliveries for Boeing and Airbus, along with the latest industry and B2B updates from carriers, forwarders as well as MRO and leasing service providers. Click here for week 22. DB Schenker bets on autonomous mobile robots DB Schenker is set to invest in Croatian robotics and AI … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 23
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Airbus deploys test aircraft to move India relief support
Airbus has doubled down on its response to the health crisis in India by delivering more than 36 tonnes of additional medical equipment to the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) and deploying humanitarian flights to move supplies from abroad as well as within the country. Airbus deployed its A350 test aircraft to transport part of the consignment loaded with oxygen concentrators and ventilators from its headquarters in Toulouse, France, on Wednesday. The remaining materials were sourced from … [Read more...] about Airbus deploys test aircraft to move India relief support
PLA Global Wrap: Week 19
In this week’s global wrap, we feature new routes to Munich by Turkish Cargo and CMA CGM’s new air cargo services to Dubai, Beirut and Istanbul. We also cover Volga Dnepr’s transport of Russian made vaccines, as well as Blue Dart’s newly formed consortium to test the viability of delivering medical supplies by drone to India’s remote parts. We round up with B2B and company updates from CEVA Logistics, Airbus, Pratt & Whitney and SpiceJet. Turkish Cargo opens new air freight link to … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 19
PLA Global Wrap: Week 18
In this week’s PLA Global Wrap, we feature the industry’s response to the ongoing health crisis in India, as well as the recent passing of an Airbus pioneer. We also feature Lufthansa’s latest solution, inspired by our finned friends from the deep, to reduce carbon emissions, as well as the B2B and company updates from Liege Airport, FedEx, DSV and CEVA Logistics. SpiceJet airlifts more oxygen supply to India In its most recent airlift, SpiceJet’s cargo arm SpiceXpress carrierd another 9,600 … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 18
ST Engineering, EFW sign A321P2F orders for Irish lessor
ST Engineering and Airbus’ joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), announced an order for four Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions from Dublin-based leasing company GTLK Europe. The aircraft lessor says the single-aisle converted freighter, is an important complement to its portfolio as it looks to meet the increasing demand in the express and e-commerce cargo market. According to its website, GTLK Europe has more than a dozen Airbus narrowbody jets in its sea and air … [Read more...] about ST Engineering, EFW sign A321P2F orders for Irish lessor
PLA Global Wrap: Week 16
In week 16 of PLA’s global wrap, we feature Lufthansa Cargo after it recently signed a contract to modernise its cargo operations at Frankfurt airport. We also have the latest on ACL Airshop as the ULD solutions company positions itself for growth, as well as B2B news from Consol Alliance, Geodis, Worldwide Flight Services, Antonov and more to round up the updates from last week. Lufthansa eyes cargo hub modernisation Lufthansa Cargo is pushing ahead with the modernisation of its logistics … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 16
