FROM MAGAZINE: Pilotless planes and UAVs - the new normal

Just as defying the gravity with aircraft once seemed unimaginable but is a reality today, in the coming decade we could be equally at ease with flying on unmanned aerial vehicles. Apprehensions loom large, but the idea is not far-fetched — drones prove the technology is already here.Shreya BhattacharyaIn

Chicago Rockford Airport breaks ground on Cargo Center expansion

July 03, 2018: A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new 120,000-square-foot building expansion at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) Cargo Center. During the event, RFD also celebrated the start of construction on a new $3.5 million ramp for cargo aircraft parking.For both projects, the airport is partnering with local construction comp

Dubai Trade World to create Logistics Community System in Dominican Republic

July 03, 2018: Dubai Trade World (DT World), a subsidiary of DP World, has introduced ‘Mawani’ system that connects logistics services onto one platform, as well as management and consultancy services to DR Trade – a new joint venture company formed by DP World Caucedo and the Haina International Terminal.A new electronic trade portal launched for

Etihad Cargo launches FlightValet to transport automotive shipments with ease

July 03, 2018: Asholiday season approaches, EtihadCargo makes it easy for people to transport their luxury vehicles immediately withthe launch of ‘FlightValet’.

Eric Born to step down as Swissport’s Group President

July 03, 2018: Eric Born has informed the board of directors of his decision to step down as the Group president & CEO of ground and cargo handler giant Swissport International AG at the end of December 2018.

dnata increase stake in Milan-based ground handler Airport Handling SPA

July 03, 2018: dnata has decided to acquire an additional 40 percent share in the Milan-based ground handler Airport Handling SPA. The transaction will increase dnata’s total interest in the company to 70 percent.With majority representation on the board,

Virgin Atlantic has high hopes on ecommerce for its new Sydney-HongKong services

July 03, 2018: Virgin Atlantic Cargo anticipates high demand for its new daily Sydney-Hong Kong services as it expects growing e-commerce volumes from China to fill the cargo space on Virgin Australia’s new Airbus A330 flights.Each A330 flight from Australia, launched on July 2, is expected to offer 15-20 tonnes of cargo capacity, although Virgin Atlan

Emirates lifts record volumes of mangoes and perishables from Mumbai, India

July 02, 2018: In May, Emirates SkyCargo has transported close to 1130 tonnes of mangoes from the Indian city of Mumbai to other destinations around the world. The mangoes were uplifted both as belly hold cargo on passenger aircraft as well as on freighter aircraft.The freight div

Groundbreaking ceremony held for DHL’s new freight hub in Hanover – Langenhagen

July 02, 2018: A groundbreaking ceremony for DHL Freight’s new state-of-the-art freight hub in Hanover – Langenhagen, Germany was held recently. A modern freight center is being built on the 63,000 m² site, which not only will handle freight for DHL Freight’s Europe-wide network, but also will test innovative technologies and solutions for the te

Nepal Airlines takes delivery of its first widebody aircraft, an A330

July 02, 2018: Nepal’s flag carrier Nepal Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two A330s, which it will lease from Portuguese lessor Hi Fly. These will be in addition to its two existing A320ceos, and will be one of the larges