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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

Nippon Cargo Airlines has started its integration into the ANA Group and is laying out plans to expand freighter capacity using Boeing 777F aircraft. The move signals a tighter structural alignment within ANA’s logistics network alongside incremental growth of long-haul cargo lift.

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

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Blue Dart Aviation targets growth from new India cargo hubs with Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter

2026-06-22T21:05:59.666759-07:00

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DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration

2026-06-22T09:48:19.202458-07:00

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Textron Aviation debuts Cessna SkyCourier in special missions configuration at Farnborough to court international buyers

2026-06-22T12:33:23.550534-07:00

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Valour Consultancy: global commercial UAS fleet to top 5.5 million by 2050, accelerating drone-scale operations Valour Consultancy’s research forecasts the global commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) fleet will exceed 5.6 million aircraft by 2050. The projection signals sustained, long-horizon growth for commercial drone operations and the supporting ecosystem across airspace management, infrastructure, and services.

2026-06-23T00:26:23.228280-07:00

Valour Consultancy: global commercial UAS fleet to top 5.5 million by 2050, accelerating drone-scale operations

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Blue Dart Aviation targets growth from new India cargo hubs with Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter Blue Dart Aviation says it is looking to drive expansion by building and scaling operations out of new hub locations in India, supported by its Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter fleet. The plan underscores a hub-and-spoke approach to domestic cargo capacity and route flexibility.

2026-06-22T21:05:59.666759-07:00

Blue Dart Aviation targets growth from new India cargo hubs with Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion Nippon Cargo Airlines has started its integration into the ANA Group and is laying out plans to expand freighter capacity using Boeing 777F aircraft. The move signals a tighter structural alignment within ANA’s logistics network alongside incremental growth of long-haul cargo lift.

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

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Textron Aviation debuts Cessna SkyCourier in special missions configuration at Farnborough to court international buyers Textron Aviation will showcase the Cessna SkyCourier at the Farnborough International Airshow in a special-missions configuration, aiming to win international customers for the twin-engine turboprop. The display underscores how operators are evaluating platform fit as demand for light cargo and mission-capable aircraft expands globally.

2026-06-22T12:33:23.550534-07:00

Textron Aviation debuts Cessna SkyCourier in special missions configuration at Farnborough to court international buyers

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DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration DC Aviation says it is extending its executive aircraft management and MRO footprint by launching a new base in Aruba and supporting aircraft registered under the Aruba P4 scheme. The group already holds AOCs in Germany, Malta, San Marino and the UAE, and will apply that oversight model to Aruba-based operations.

2026-06-22T09:48:19.202458-07:00

DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration

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Mexico’s Aerus shelves SkyCourier order as delivery delays persist Aerus has shelved its Cessna SkyCourier order, citing ongoing delivery delays. The decision underscores how aircraft delivery timing risk can quickly force operators to revisit fleet plans and alternative procurement paths—particularly when new-build schedules slip across the supply chain.

2026-06-22T08:56:49.972214-07:00

Mexico’s Aerus shelves SkyCourier order as delivery delays persist

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Acodyne raises €2.5M pre-seed to develop autonomous, jet-speed cargo drones for defense and offshore logistics Danish startup Acodyne has secured €2.5 million in pre-seed funding to scale an unmanned heavy-lift cargo aircraft aimed at military resupply, offshore operations, and remote logistics. Its E100 prototype targets a 100kg payload at 450 km/h, with crewless operations and flight testing planned before end-2026.

2026-06-22T03:25:43.912724-07:00

Acodyne raises €2.5M pre-seed to develop autonomous, jet-speed cargo drones for defense and offshore logistics

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FedEx Express names new Chief Financial Officer FedEx Express has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, signaling a leadership change in the carrier’s finance function. The appointment is a corporate governance milestone that may affect how the company manages capital allocation, cost priorities, and financial reporting going forward.

2026-06-21T23:26:36.135582-07:00

FedEx Express names new Chief Financial Officer

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

Blue Dart Aviation targets growth from new India cargo hubs with Boeing 757-200(PCF) freighter

DC Aviation opens Aruba base to manage and maintain aircraft under Aruba P4 registration

Textron Aviation debuts Cessna SkyCourier in special missions configuration at Farnborough to court international buyers

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