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Emirates SkyCargo and Saudia Cargo add Boeing 777 freighters, including 777-300ER special-freighter conversion Emirates SkyCargo has introduced A6-EBK, a Boeing 777-300ER converted from a passenger aircraft into a “special freighter,” detailing the conversion approach to support fleet growth amid rising global cargo demand. Separately, Saudia Cargo plans to expand with Boeing 777-200 freighters, adding four 777-200C/–200F aircraft to bolster its international cargo network.

2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

Emirates SkyCargo and Saudia Cargo add Boeing 777 freighters, including 777-300ER special-freighter conversion

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TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics TransMedics, the US medical technology firm, has completed its previously announced strategic investment into Germany-based private aviation operator PAD Aviation. The deal supports creation of a dedicated air-and-ground organ transplant logistics network across Europe, expanding rapid organ transport capability beyond traditional ground-only routes.

2026-07-07T13:45:23.362220-07:00

TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics

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Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has signed an MOU with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV-Signature to build the infrastructure platform for point-to-point regional travel. The plan centers on next-generation vertiports and a global network of private aviation terminals, supporting Electra’s eSTOL aircraft designed for takeoff/landing in 150 feet.

2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility

Inflight Online

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Air India Cargo partners with cargo.one for instant digital bookings and global forwarder sales Air India Cargo has gone live with cargo.one, adopting the digital platform to enable instant digital booking and expand sales reach with freight forwarders on key international routes. The airline says cargo.one is the first digital channel it has selected for this collaboration.

2026-07-07T04:17:39.240522-07:00

Air India Cargo partners with cargo.one for instant digital bookings and global forwarder sales

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Philippines’ SBMA advances PHP6.2B plan to revive Subic airport as international cargo hub The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is moving ahead with a PHP6.2 billion (USD101 million) project to transform Subic Bay into a modern, high-capacity international cargo hub. The initiative is outlined in Public-Private Partnership Center tender documents.

2026-07-06T20:52:10.866522-07:00

Philippines’ SBMA advances PHP6.2B plan to revive Subic airport as international cargo hub

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Philippines advances revival of Subic airport as cargo hub

2026-07-06T20:52:10.866522-07:00

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Neo Space Group and Hughes Network Systems deploy three Hughes ground gateways for in-flight connectivity using Jupiter 3 in Sau Neo Space Group (NSG) and Hughes Network Systems have deployed three new Hughes ground gateways to support NSG’s in-flight connectivity. NSG announced sites in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Sintra, Portugal; and the Canary Islands, all using the Jupiter 3 ground system.

2026-07-06T13:18:31.128796-07:00

Neo Space Group and Hughes Network Systems deploy three Hughes ground gateways for in-flight connectivity using Jupiter 3 in Sau

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Lithuania weighs Siauliai International Airport’s civilian future as passenger terminal lease ends in March 2027 Lithuania’s defense minister said no civilian flights will operate from Siauliai after the passenger terminal building lease expires in March 2027. Robertas Kaunas framed the priority as keeping the airport up to NATO standards, citing sufficient alternative civilian airport capacity in Lithuania.

2026-07-06T06:00:21.761634-07:00

Lithuania weighs Siauliai International Airport’s civilian future as passenger terminal lease ends in March 2027

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Emirates SkyCargo and Saudia Cargo add Boeing 777 freighters, including 777-300ER special-freighter conversion

Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility

Air India Cargo partners with cargo.one for instant digital bookings and global forwarder sales

Philippines’ SBMA advances PHP6.2B plan to revive Subic airport as international cargo hub

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