During the TIACA Executive Summit held in San Francisco, three startups were recognised for their innovative and sustainable projects at the sustainability awards. The group’s annual event, which awarded Peli BioThermal and Nepal Flying Labs in 2020, presented United Cargo with its corporate winner award for its Eco-Skies program. In the small business category, startup XFret took home the US$10,000 cash prize for its innovative in-cabin cargo solution. Simon Foucart-Gaudy, startup co-founder, … [Read more...] about Startup XFret talks about in-cabin cargo container project
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Dutch innovation: KLM introduces cargo seat bags
Whatever you call it nowadays, cargo-only passenger flights are increasingly being operated by airlines now as a means to adapt to a new normal. Dutch airline KLM is no exception. The carrier has responded to the pandemic by operating cargo in cabin (CIC) flights with medical goods and PPE material secured with plastic sheeting and straps on seats. Initially it used three B747 combis, which have been retired since then, and is now utilising its triple sevens. “Initially, these flights (more … [Read more...] about Dutch innovation: KLM introduces cargo seat bags
