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UPS agrees to buy electric vertical aircraft

United Parcel Service is taking package delivery to new heights, literally, with the purchase of 10 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from Beta Technologies. UPS said it will test the eVTOLs for use in its Express Air delivery network, focusing on small and medium markets. The company will operate the eVTOLs under its Flight Forward division, which is also exploring drone delivery. The new type of aircraft, which looks ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo delivers 50 million doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=877uYqjykcI Emirates SkyCargo becomes first air cargo carrier to deliver 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 50 destinations [+]

SAL & Emirates SkyCargo Sign Ground Handling Agreement

The Saudi Arabian Logistics company SAL has announced the signing of Cargo Ground Handling agreement with the pioneer air cargo company, Emirates. This signing comes under the company’s strategy to logistically partner with the most reputed airlines with strong presence in the international arena. SAL’s CEO, ... [+]

CMA CGM AIR CARGO opens two new destinations in the US

Three weeks after the launch of its commercial operations, CMA CGM Air Cargo is opening two new regular destinations from Liege in the United States: New York (JFK) and Atlanta. Its new specialist air freight division is deploying four Airbus A330-200F, with two already in ... [+]

Is Covid fatigue dampening air cargo’s recovery?

The New Year recovery in global air cargo volumes stalled in March as volumes fell -3% versus comparative data for March 2019, but reduced airline capacity levels saw the ‘dynamic loadfactor’ and prices remain ‘relentlessly high,’ according to the latest market data from industry ... [+]

LCK welcomes 500th passenger-freighter since start of pandemic

In a feat of innovation, strength and flexibility, the team at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) welcomed its 500th passenger-freighter on April 1. Rickenbacker is one of the few non-passenger hub airports to accommodate these unique cargo-only flights, which began as a solution to decreased ... [+]

Amazon Air commences gateway operation at Toledo Express Airport

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority is proud to welcome a new Amazon Air gateway at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL). Amazon Air’s Toledo Gateway is anticipated to create more than 50 new jobs and will service daily flights, supporting fast, free shipping for ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo and DCAA sign MoU for transport of Dangerous Goods

Emirates SkyCargo and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority have signed an MoU to streamline processes for the transportation of Dangerous Goods (DGs). The MoU was signed by Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Executive Director, Aviation Security and Accidents Investigation Sector, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Budoor Al ... [+]

SkyTeam Cargo Launches V EXCELLENCE

SkyTeam Cargo, the global airline cargo alliance, has launched V EXCELLENCE, a dedicated program for shipping COVID-19 vaccines. Harnessing years of combined experience in shipping pharmaceuticals, the cargo alliance’s 12 members are driving service excellence to ensure the safe delivery of vital supplies as vaccination ... [+]

Turkish Cargo carries UNICEF’s Covid-19 vaccines

Holding the widest flight network in the world, Turkish Cargo undertakes an important mission within the extent of struggling the pandemic by carrying UNICEF's (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Kovid-19 vaccines and health equipment all around the world. This successful brand delivered 1.7 million ... [+]

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