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U.S. drone delivery crosses the 8-lb payload threshold; Flytrex adds heavy-duty pizza delivery

U.S. drone delivery operators are pushing payload capability past 8 lb, removing one of the core constraints tied to aircraft weight. Flytrex is also introducing a heavy-duty drone designed to drop two large Little Caesars pizzas in a single trip, extending drone food delivery toward higher-volume orders.

2026-04-25T05:05:16.713968-07:00

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Port Authority and Skyports launch yearlong cargo drone trial between Manhattan and Brooklyn (East River) starting April 27, 202

2026-04-24T05:13:02.455558-07:00

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ST Engineering launches DrN-600 large unmanned cargo aircraft to scale autonomous air logistics

2026-04-24T09:23:23.547769-07:00

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CATALYST Partners with DUAL UK to use satellite imagery and AI to assess biodiversity risk for insurance underwriting

2026-04-24T02:33:35.116988-07:00

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U.S. drone delivery crosses the 8-lb payload threshold; Flytrex adds heavy-duty pizza delivery U.S. drone delivery operators are pushing payload capability past 8 lb, removing one of the core constraints tied to aircraft weight. Flytrex is also introducing a heavy-duty drone designed to drop two large Little Caesars pizzas in a single trip, extending drone food delivery toward higher-volume orders.

2026-04-25T05:05:16.713968-07:00

U.S. drone delivery crosses the 8-lb payload threshold; Flytrex adds heavy-duty pizza delivery

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ST Engineering launches DrN-600 large unmanned cargo aircraft to scale autonomous air logistics ST Engineering has unveiled the DrN-600, positioned as the company’s largest unmanned cargo aircraft yet, as it moves to commercialize autonomous cargo operations. The announcement signals a step-change toward higher-capacity drone logistics and potentially new operating models for air cargo networks.

2026-04-24T09:23:23.547769-07:00

ST Engineering launches DrN-600 large unmanned cargo aircraft to scale autonomous air logistics

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Port Authority and Skyports launch yearlong cargo drone trial between Manhattan and Brooklyn (East River) starting April 27, 202 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Skyports Drone Services will begin a 12-month trial using small unmanned aircraft to carry light cargo between lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, starting April 27, 2026. The program is positioned to reduce urban congestion and accelerate time-critical deliveries, including medical shipments.

2026-04-24T05:13:02.455558-07:00

Port Authority and Skyports launch yearlong cargo drone trial between Manhattan and Brooklyn (East River) starting April 27, 202

SpaceWatch Global

CATALYST Partners with DUAL UK to use satellite imagery and AI to assess biodiversity risk for insurance underwriting CATALYST and DUAL have completed a pilot project that applies satellite imagery and AI to assess biodiversity risk across the United Kingdom for insurance purposes. The effort is aimed at translating remote-sensing signals into a risk solution that can support underwriting decisions.

2026-04-24T02:33:35.116988-07:00

CATALYST Partners with DUAL UK to use satellite imagery and AI to assess biodiversity risk for insurance underwriting

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China's Air Central gets US DOT nod for cargo flights

2026-04-23T12:34:54.685235-07:00

China's Air Central gets US DO

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Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond China’s Air Central (China) secured an exemption from the US Department of Transportation authorizing it to operate both scheduled and non-scheduled freight services. The approval covers cargo flying from China into the United States and further onward, expanding direct airfreight connectivity under a specific US regulatory carve-out.

2026-04-23T12:34:54.685235-07:00

Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond

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Ukraine and Saudi alliance debuts Antonov 132 light multipurpose cargo aircraft at Paris Air Show The Paris Air Show debut spotlights the Antonov 132, a light multipurpose transport aircraft backed by Ukraine and Saudi Arabia as they seek new market share. The pitch centers on low operating costs, positioning the type for cargo and other utility missions.

2026-04-23T07:50:38.698577-07:00

Ukraine and Saudi alliance debuts Antonov 132 light multipurpose cargo aircraft at Paris Air Show

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BGS extends LOT Polish Airlines ground handling and fueling footprint across Central and Eastern Europe Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has extended its cooperation with LOT Polish Airlines at multiple stations across Central and Eastern Europe, expanding both ground handling and aircraft fueling. The update adds Tallinn to BGS’s fueling network and extends coverage in Riga, Ostrava and Vilnius.

2026-04-23T04:50:14.329345-07:00

BGS extends LOT Polish Airlines ground handling and fueling footprint across Central and Eastern Europe

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U.S. drone delivery crosses the 8-lb payload threshold; Flytrex adds heavy-duty pizza delivery

Port Authority and Skyports launch yearlong cargo drone trial between Manhattan and Brooklyn (East River) starting April 27, 202

ST Engineering launches DrN-600 large unmanned cargo aircraft to scale autonomous air logistics

CATALYST Partners with DUAL UK to use satellite imagery and AI to assess biodiversity risk for insurance underwriting

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