After about a year of trials and thousands of test rides, Singapore's Changi Airport has begun operating its first fleet of driverless baggage handling vehicles between terminals. Dubai launched a similar system last summer
Danger at sea: According to an official report, about 15 small boats attempted to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The ship's armed security team returned fire, preventing a takeover
Emirates' cargo arm has partnered with autonomous aircraft company LODD to test the use of advanced drones in Emirates' global delivery network; the two companies will study VTOL cargo tech after Hili's successful tests
Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter
Cargo flight UAE9788 from Dubai to Konh Kong crashed into the sea after losing control on landing. Four crew survived; two security staff in patrol car lost their lives
Poland's Massive Leap: For the first time in its history, Warsaw surpassed 2.5 million passengers in a month. Krakow shows double-digit growth, with these airports pushing Poland to the top of Europe's aviation growth. Additionally, Polish airline LOT marks a particularly impressive milestone
Worker Struck by Heavy Vehicle at Cargo Terminal
After about five years of intense work, the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority and the FAA approved the engineering conversion project led by IAI, increasing the cargo capacity of the aircraft up to 100 tons. Transportation Minister: "A national achievement illustrating Israel's advanced capabilities in civil aviation."
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Significant 16.5% increase in cargo transported via passenger flights alongside a 9% rise in cargo planes. El Al continues to lead in cargo transport on passenger flights, followed closely by a U.S. airline. All the details inside
The NTSB investigation determined that the left engine and wing attachment system separated seconds after takeoff due to severe fatigue cracks in a critical component. The cracks had previously been identified but were not considered a safety hazard, and they spread across 75% of the surface in the pylon's rear attachment bearing, leading to the separation of the engine and pylon from the wing
