Collins Aerospace has launched its Powered by Collins™ Initiative to foster technology innovation with Deep Tech small- to medium-sized enterprises. Unveiled at the South by Southwest Conference, the programme aims to facilitate collaboration between Collins and Deep Tech firms on advanced technologies to rapidly field new products and services for the aerospace industry. “Deep
CargoAi has onboarded its first Australasia carrier with Air New Zealand Cargo’s capacity now live on CargoAi’s digital marketplace (CargoMART). Air NZ Cargo will be offering its capacity from USA and Canada into New Zealand and Australia. “We are proud to be the marketplace of choice that Air NZ has chosen to commence its digital
But row over Schiphol capacity limits rages on According to IATA’s global January analysis of the air transport market, the year got off to a flying start for passenger demand in 2023. Revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs rose 67.0% compared to January 2022 and globally, traffic is now at 84.2% of January 2019 levels.
Sabre Corporation has signed a new distribution agreement with Bangladesh start-up airline Air Astra. The Dhaka-based carrier has joined Sabre’s global distribution family to support its indirect retailing strategy as it plans for future growth. The new deal further expands Sabre’s footprint within Bangladesh, while enabling Air Astra to sell its domestic and future
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Aeronautical Engineers ETOPS 120 approval for its B737-400/-300SF freighter-conversion. This approval validates the AEI freighter-conversion STC on ETOPS-approved 737-400 and 737-300 aircraft. The ETOPS 120 approval allows the B737-400/-300SF freighter to fly 120-minute extended operations over water and remote regions. “This latest ETOPS approval on our B737-400SF and B737-300SF
In an attempt to get U.S. carriers to eliminate “junk fees” the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has confirmed that three airlines will not be charging family seating fees. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines will now include a guarantee in customer service plans. In so doing, they have committed in writing to eliminate
Indicating a new baseline for the cargo market Global air cargo capacity increased for the eleventh consecutive month in February, up 11% on the same period last year. The global average air freight spot rate of USD 2.73 per kg declined -35% year-on-year but remained +52% ahead of the pre-Covid level seen in 2019 according
Air cargo tonnages from Asia Pacific recovered strongly in the beginning of February from the annual Lunar New Year holiday downturn and the following three weeks have shown a worldwide market stabilisation, after months of demand and rate declines, the latest preliminary figures from WorldACD Market Data indicate. Figures for week 8 (20 to 26
Fraport AG Ground Services is currently trialling an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor. The electric vehicle will operate on an eight-kilometre-long test route within Frankfurt Airport’s secure area. The aim of the trial, which will take several weeks, is to determine whether and under what conditions an autonomous vehicle can support regular baggage and cargo
Sabre has announced a new agreement with Korean low-cost carrier (LCC) Jin Air. The deal will support Jin Air in powering future revenue growth, while enriching content for Sabre-connected travel agents around the world. Under the multi-year agreement, Jin Air will be able to put its offers and fares in front of hundreds of thousands of Sabre-connected travel agents globally, while agencies
