Emirates SkyCargo explores cargo drone delivery
Emirates SkyCargo has signed an MoU with UAE-based LODD Autonomous to explore cargo drone deployment
Cargo drone firm Windracers to conduct UK’s first civil UAS international operation
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has granted London-based Windracers approval for the country's first civil unmanned aerial system international operation
Natilus awarded US patent for its Kona cargo bay design
Natilus has been awarded a US patent for its diamond-shaped cargo bay design to be incorporated in its 3.8-ton Kona aircraft
UK has opportunity to lead cargo drone industry
The UK has the potential to lead on commercial cargo drone operations, but the current pace of legislation and lack of support is a concern
Windracers establishes Malawi hub for humanitarian air cargo missions
Windracer is establishing an operational hub in Malawi to demonstrate how its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can help in humanitarian air cargo missions
Dronamics put forward for a STEP programme equity investment
Dronamics, which designs, builds and operates the only long-range, high payload cargo drones in Europe, has been put forward for an equity investment of up to €30 under the European Innovation Council (EIC) Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) programme
Nolinor Aviation to acquire multiple Natilus cargo aircraft
Canadian charter airline Nolinor Aviation has struck a deal to acquire multiple regional cargo aircraft from Natilus
Hybrid Air Vehicles prepares Airlander production site
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has begun survey and preparatory work for the new Airlander 10 production site in the UK.
China unveils unmanned space freighter
Chinese state aerospace company AVIC has unveiled a model of the country’s first uncrewed commercial spaceplane at the Zhuhai airshow.
Air White Whale unveils biggest unmanned cargo aircraft
Chinese aerospace firm Air White Whale has completed manufacturing an unmanned cargo aircraft with a maximum payload capacity of five tons that it said is the largest of its kind.
UK to launch drone delivery trials with Amazon
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has selected six projects to test drone use in deliveries, inspections of infrastructure, emergency services and flights to remote locations.
FAA gives green light to drone flights without visual observers in common airspace
In what the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says is a first for US aviation, it has authorised commercial drone flying without visual observers in the same Dallas-area airspace.
FAA grants Amazon permission to fly drones beyond line of sight
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Amazon permission to operate parcel delivery drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS).
Reliable Robotics strikes autonomous flight system deal with ASL
Global aviation services provider ASL Aviation Holdings has placed an order for 30 units of the Reliable Robotics autonomous flight system for the Cessna 208B Caravan.
The ISO-Gruppe signs up as BARIG business partner
Nuremberg, Germany-based IT service provider the ISO-Gruppe has become a ‘Technology & Innovation’ business partner of BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany), the German airline association
Air Canada flies into Prague
Air Canada has inaugurated services linking Toronto, Canada’s biggest city and commercial and financial hub, with Prague, the capital of Czechia.