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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Turkish Airlines announces order for three 777 freighters
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced that the carrier ordered three more 777 Freighters in December 2017. The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large cargo jets as part of its plan to further expand its freight business. "These freighter orders will surely contribute to our significant target for establishing a young and efficient cargo fleet," said M. İlker Aycı, chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines. "The new … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines announces order for three 777 freighters
Turkish Airlines’ first Boeing 777 freighter
"The delivery of our first 777 Freighter is a milestone in our cargo business," said M. İlker Aycı, chairman of the board and the executive committee of Turkish Airlines. "As a prominent sub-brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo increased its freighter destinations from 55 to 73 from the beginning of this year, reaching approximately 1 million tons of cargo with a 29 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. It is beyond doubt that this a remarkable success. We’re … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines’ first Boeing 777 freighter
Lean is in
Even as global air freight volumes continue to rise and the express and retail market balloons, freighter operators have been zooming in on converted narrowbody aircraft. Sharang G reports on the booming P2F market. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showed that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 11.4 per cent in July 2017 compared to the same period a year ago: Fourth time in five months … [Read more...] about Lean is in
Boeing to provide customized solution for Singapore Airlines Cargo
Boeing and Boeing Asia Pacific Aviation Services Pte Ltd, (BAPAS) a joint venture between The Boeing Company and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC), announced the signing of a contract for customized solutions from the Boeing Global Fleet Care portfolio–Fleet Engineering Services – with Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte. Ltd (SIA Cargo). Through the agreement, BAPAS will provide the Global Fleet Care services requested by SIA Cargo to its entire fleet of 747-400 freighters. “Boeing Global Fleet … [Read more...] about Boeing to provide customized solution for Singapore Airlines Cargo
Qatar Airways receives 747-8 freighter
Qatar Airways received its first 747-8 freighter at a delivery ceremony attended by His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways group chief executive and Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister. Boeing and Qatar Airways also announced an order for two 747-8 freighters and four 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $2.16 billion at list prices, which were previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. "The addition of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways receives 747-8 freighter
