Dronamics saw the completed first flight of its flagship aircraft, the Black Swan, at Balchik airport in Bulgaria on 25 May. The company said this significant milestone is the culmination of months of ground testing and subscale flights. The Black Swan aircraft was remotely controlled by two commercial airline pilots from the ground control station. The successful flight test validates the company's licensed cargo drone technology for commercial flights in Europe, which are set to begin … [Read more...] about Dronamics’ Black Swan completes first flight
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What’s NeX for e-commerce logistics?
Neutral Air Partner has introduced a new global platform that aims to contribute to the growth of the e-commerce industry around the world. The network group, made up of air cargo architects and aviation logistics specialists, has partnered with the ATEM Group to launch the NeX e-commerce supply chain logistics network. NeX is an international group of experts focused on advancing the interests of the eCommerce supply chain logistics industry. The network is comprised of highly specialized … [Read more...] about What’s NeX for e-commerce logistics?
WFS opens new cargo terminal at Bengaluru airport
Worldwide Flight Services, a member of the SATS Group, has opened its air cargo terminal and cold chain facility at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) in India. WFS was awarded the 15-year licence to operate the international cargo terminal and cold chain facility in June 2022 by way of a partnership with Bengaluru airport operator Bengaluru International Airport Limited. WFS will be responsible for the development, operation, management, and maintenance of the international … [Read more...] about WFS opens new cargo terminal at Bengaluru airport
Qatar Airways adds Envirotainer’s Releye solution
Qatar Airways Cargo and Envirotainer have joined forces to offer the Releye solution for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals to where they are needed most. The airline said the more sustainable solution, alongside their extensive network capabilities, can help reduce CO2 emissions for shipments by up to 90 percent. The company added that the collaboration underscores ongoing commitment to investing in the latest technologies to meet the needs of the life sciences sector. The … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds Envirotainer’s Releye solution
Scan Global offers SAF option to Emirati retailer
Scan Global Logistics has partnered with real estate and retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim to launch a pilot project that will see the usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for products transported by air. The pilot project, started on 1 May 2023, aims to reduce carbon emissions from airfreight shipments of fashion brand Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle from Asia to the UAE. Scan Global said the project will continue over the next 3 months. The freight forwarder said SAF is part of its … [Read more...] about Scan Global offers SAF option to Emirati retailer
Cainiao shares RFID success in One Record trial
Cainiao Network has added a remarkable milestone on IATA’s One Record standard as it successfully tested the full-chain cargo data exchange on the air route between China’s Hangzhou and Liege airport. IATA confirmed that the Alibaba logistics unit’s Cainiao Liege eHub is the first air cargo hub in Belgium to have successfully applied the standard. Cainiao said it achieved several breakthroughs, including the first application and integration of radio frequency identification technology (RFID) … [Read more...] about Cainiao shares RFID success in One Record trial