Simple Flying - Cargo

Analysis: The 5 Main Cargo Hubs In The Gulf Region

Dr. Omar Memon — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:45:12 GMT

The Middle Eastern region is home to some of the busiest airports and the most prominent airlines in the world. The geographical location allows the region to enjoy streamlined cargo services to and from Asia-Pacific and the Northern Hemisphere.

Top 6: The World's Main Regions For Global Airfreight Market Share

Dr. Omar Memon — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:45:12 GMT

Last year, Airbus and Boeing individually published a 20-year market forecast for commercial and freighter aircraft. The two aircraft manufacturing giants showed that global air cargo will double by 2040. The forecast is based on the year-over-year (y-o-y) growth and future potential.

Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines Connects Launches New Moscow-Xinjiang Route

Su Wu — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:00:12 GMT

Last week, on January 25th, an Il-76 cargo aircraft operated by Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines successfully arrived at Kashgar La'ning International Airport (KHG) from Moscow, Russia. On the following day, January 26th, the aircraft returned to Russia fully loaded with Chinese goods destined for export to Russia.

Ameriflight Beech C99 Crashes In New Hampshire

Andrew Crider — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:15:10 GMT

An Ameriflight twin-engine Beech C99 crashed in Litchfield, New Hampshire, early this morning shortly after departure from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). Local media reports that the aircraft was occupied by a single pilot, who has been rescued and is currently at a hospital in Boston being treated for injuries, according to local reports.

These Are The 5 Biggest Cargo Airlines Worldwide By Fleet Size

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:30:12 GMT

The cargo airline industry is extensive and diverse; this sector is dynamic but essential for transporting goods across continents. However, the global cargo airline industry is witnessing significant shifts due to economic conditions, changing demand patterns, and evolving market dynamics.

Panda Express: Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 Flies 2-Year-Old Bear To China

Jake Hardiman — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:12 GMT

Earlier this week, a VIP arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Southwest China's Sichuan province. While this acronym typically refers to a very important person, the passenger in this instance was, in fact, a very important panda by the name of Le Le, with the two-year-old animal flying in on a Boeing 747.

China Wants To Sell Its Y-20 Kunpeng 'Chubby Girl' Airlifter Overseas

Andrew Crider — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:08:48 GMT

The People's Republic of China has unveiled an export variant of its Y-20 airlifter. Dubbed the Y-20BE, the aircraft was shown to visiting Nigerian defense personnel in China earlier this month, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.

Struggling Amerijet Bins The Boeing 757 To Become 767 Only Operator

Andrew Crider — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:01:12 GMT

Florida-based Amerijet will continue its operations with a widebody-only aircraft fleet after returning its six 757-200PCFs to their respective lessors. The news comes after the company completed a restructuring process and infused nearly $55 million of new capital from the airline's existing lenders.

IATA: Air Cargo Demand Spiked By 8% In November

Justin Foster — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:00:14 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its air cargo data for November 2023. On January 9, the IATA revealed that air cargo demand was up 8.3% in November 2023 compared to November 2022. This was registered as the strongest year-over-year growth since the COVID-19 pandemic subsided.

Check Out This Awesome ‘Pilot Pod’ Concept For Remotely Operating Aircraft

Justin Hayward — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:27:52 GMT

One of the most exciting and potentially disrupting changes in aviation is for remotely piloted (and even fully autonomous) aircraft. This is, of course, not likely any time soon in passenger commercial aviation, but developments are underway in other areas, such as cargo and military. US-based UAV developer Natilus is working on a series of remotely operated cargo aircraft and has just released a design for a remote pilot control station to work with these.