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UATP Airline Distribution: Aviation should expect disruption from outside the industry
The aviation, payments and distribution sector can expect more disruption from outside of the industry, UATP president and chief executive Ralph Kaiser told the UATP Airline Distribution 2026 conference. In his welcome address, Kaiser said all companies in aviation must be “passenger centric” in a digital world where companies like Uber are setting the standards…
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RFD: Built for what cargo needs now
In air cargo, growth is not driven by branding alone. It is driven by infrastructure, speed, trust, and the ability to solve real operating problems for carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers. That is where Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has carved out its place in the air cargo industry. Zachary D. Oakley tells us more.…
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Global GSA Group wins Asiana Cargo GSSA role in France and Germany
Global GSA Group has been appointed General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for Asiana Airlines Cargo in France and Germany, expanding the carrier’s commercial presence in two of Europe’s most important export markets. The agreement is intended to support sales continuity and operational stability as Asiana Airlines continues its integration within the wider Korean Air…
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Air China Cargo increases Chengdu service to daily flights from Glasgow Prestwick
Air China Cargo has increased its cargo service between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China from four flights per week to a daily service. PIK said the expansion strengthens Scotland’s direct cargo connectivity with a major cargo hub serving the southwestern regions of China, and provides a key entry point…
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport moves closer to reopening
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has reached a significant milestone in its reopening strategy following the publication of Airspace Change Proposal documents by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The progression through stages one and two of the regulatory process allows the airport to refine its requirements for controlled airspace. Securing dedicated airspace is seen as a vital…
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Israel Says it Destroyed Iran’s Air Force One
The Israeli Air Force claims it has destroyed the Airbus A340-313 used by Iranian officials, including Khamenei, which was at Tehran’s Mehrabad airport. The Israeli Air Force says it has destroyed Iran’s “Air Force One” aircraft, an Airbus A340-313 which was used by senior Iranian officials and military leaders to travel both domestically and internationally.…
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AV Acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (“ESAero”), a
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Planning approval clears way for EirTrade facility expansion at Knock
Global aviation asset trading and material management company EirTrade Aviation has received full planning permission to expand its facility at Knock, Ireland West Airport, in a move that will significantly increase its capacity for engine and airframe disassembly as well as EASA Part 145 line maintenance services. Approved by Mayo County Council, the project will…
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Anduril’s Lattice Platform Integrates K1000ULE for Autonomous Operations within Army NGC2
With the K1000ULE participating at both U.S. Army ‘Ivy Sting 4’ and ‘Ivy Sting 5’
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Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos for first flight with a European mission system
Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed
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