Dronamics, the world's first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, has inked an interline agreement with Qatar Airways This is the first time such a deal has been made between an international carrier and a cargo drone airline, which will expand both operators’ network to more locations. Dronamics is expected to begin commercial operations in Greece early next year, and with the interline in place, the company can transport from its initial droneport in Greece to Qatar’s … [Read more...] about Dronamics signs interline deal with Qatar Airways
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Asia Pacific airlines see cargo uptick in October
Airlines in Asia Pacific saw the second straight month of positive demand for air cargo in October, up 3.2 percent compared to the same month a year ago, according to preliminary results from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines or AAPA. Whilst this brings positive news, an uncertain outlook is clouding some growth prospects amidst moderation in trade activity in major economies. With more capacity in the market given the progressive return of belly space in passenger flights, carriers … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines see cargo uptick in October
Kerry Logistics gains traction in healthcare
Kerry Logistics Network is set to showcase its integrated logistics management services for the pharma sector after it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with publicly listed medical service provider EC Healthcare on 24 November 2023. Under the agreement, KLN will set up a ‘centralised’ warehouse to consolidate EC Healthcare’s inventory management and provide customised logistics solutions, including IT system integration and point-to-point … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics gains traction in healthcare
Aurrigo backs German air cargo project at Stuttgart
Aurrigo International PLC has announced its support to the Digital Testbed Cargo Project (DTAC) Consortium on the proposed trials of the Auto-DollyTug tractor, an autonomous electric vehicle for baggage and cargo handling, at Stuttgart Airport starting next year. Designed from the ground up to be electric and autonomous, Auto-DollyTug combines the utility of a baggage or cargo tractor can load and unload itself without driver involvement. The German project follows from successful testing at … [Read more...] about Aurrigo backs German air cargo project at Stuttgart
Swissport starts cargo operations in Australia
Swissport launched its air cargo operations in Australia in early November and is now providing a range of handling services at Sydney Airport. The new service at Sydney Airport will add to Swissport’s global network of 117 air cargo centers and will complement its current ground services business in Australia. The ground handler believes the introduction of cargo operations in Australia will help strengthen trade routes between Australia and Asia. The company is working with … [Read more...] about Swissport starts cargo operations in Australia
Singapore Airlines’ cargo volume up 7 percent in October
Singapore Airlines saw cargo loads jump 7 percent year on year in October, on the back of e-commerce flows and freighter charters, according to the company’s latest operating results. The carrier’s cargo operations posted a load factor of 56.1 percent, or 3.5 percentage points higher year-on-year, with load factors on routes to The Americas (12.5 percentage points), South West Pacific (9.5 percentage points) and West Asia and Africa (7.8 percentage points), seeing notable gains. Cargo … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines’ cargo volume up 7 percent in October