DHL Express partners with Singapore Airlines 
International express service provider DH has welcomed the arrival of its new Boeing 777 freighter at Singapore Changi Airport. The freighter, which sports a dual DHL-Singapore Airlines (SIA) livery, has a maximum capacity of 102 t. SIA will operate it on routes to USA via... mehr
IonQ’s algorithms to improve air cargo handling
IonQ, a quantum computing specialist, is launching a collaboration with Airbus to explore the potential application and benefits of quantum computing for aerospace services and passenger experiences. The quantum aircraft loading optimisation & quantum machine learning... mehr
70 years ago: air freight concept scrapped
The XC-120 packplane project was finally scrapped in August 1952. Based on a converted C-119 military aircraft ("flying boxcar"), the plane designed by US manufacturer Fairchild wanted to adopt the concept of road transport with interchangeable trailers - six years... mehr
Cargo gets new livery too
Air Canada's first newly painted B767F has rolled out of the paint shop, featuring an Air Canada Cargo design that reflects the airline's distinctive black, white and red livery introduced in 2017. Jason Berry, VP cargo: "Seeing the livery come to life on one of our ... mehr
Manston back in business soon?
After more than five long years, RSP has confirmed that it has finally received a redetermined 'development consent order' (DCO) from the UK’s department for transport, for its plans to invest up to GBP 500 million in the potential of Manston airport, Kent (UK).The DCO will make... mehr
FAA awards USD 2.7 million for drone research
The US department of transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded USD 2.7 million to support research on how drones can assist in disaster preparedness and in emergencies. The research will explore the use of drones in providing effective and efficient... mehr
Verwässerter Stoff 
Studie über die Produktion von E-Kerosin in Europa Bis 2030 könnten die Hersteller nachhaltiger Kraftstoffe in Europa 1,83 Mio. t E-Kerosin produzieren. Doch die Gesetzgeber bieten keine entsprechenden Anreize, wie Transport & Environment herausarbeitet. mehr
Sharing the dream of rebuilding AN-225
Ukrainian technology company Awery Aviation Software has pledged its support for an initiative, launched yesterday, the nation's 31st Independence Day, aimed at the protection and development of the country's aviation industry, including the rebuilding of the Antonov... mehr
LAX marks its most valuable month ever
In June 2022, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) trade by value totalled USD 8.86 billion in imports and USD 6.07 billion in exports. The total of USD 14.9 billion is a single-month record, a 22.9% increase over June 2021 (and 16.6% more than in May 2022). For H1/2022,... mehr
Mountain Air Cargo to add ATR72-600 freighters
Mountain Air Cargo (MTN, Kinston) is planning to add one ATR72-600F to its fleet for use in interstate and foreign charter cargo operations under contract with US logistics giant Fedex Express (FX, Memphis Int'l), according to a regulatory filing by the US department of... mehr