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AutoFlight completes autonomous cargo eVTOL flight at Shanghai Pudong airport

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AutoFlight has successfully completed a flight test of its V2000CG Carry All, the autonomous cargo version of the two-ton Prosperity eVTOL. Although the test involved a cargo aircraft, AutoFlight is pitching transfers between the airport and the city center, a journey that takes about 10 minutes by air, as the primary use case.

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The Biggest Planes in the World: Exploring the 15 Largest Aircraft Ever Built

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In 2024, the race to build the biggest planes in the world continues, pushing the boundaries of aviation technology. From massive cargo carriers to military bombers to the largest passenger aircraft, these giants rule the skies.

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Rotor Technologies launches world’s largest commercial drones 

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The drones, named Airtruck and Sprayhawk, are both based on the Robinson R44 helicopter airframe, which has been adapted to perform a number of tasks, such as lifting cargos or spraying crops, while remotely operated.

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Awery becomes preferred software provider for NAV AERO

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Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has partnered with cargo GSSA and brokerage network, NAV AERO (NAV), to become its preferred aviation technology platform for its members. Partnering with Awery will provide our GSSA members with a trusted provider for a multitude of processes across air cargo.”

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United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024  

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billion, and cargo revenues $414 million. United Airlines can now send passengers live weather radar maps via text Airlines Aviation Technology and Innovation by Luke Peters 2024-07-04 The post United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024 appeared first on AeroTime.

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EVA Air to add AeroSHARK technology to its Boeing 777F fleet

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Lufthansa Technik AG has announced EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign for modifications with its drag-reducing and, hence, fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. Closely guided by Lufthansa Technik, the modification was executed by EVA Air’s affiliate, Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

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So for companies, like us, trying to innovate in hydrogen-electric aviation, it’s an important geography,” ZeroAvia told Aerotime. For now, ZeroAvia will continue working towards certification from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with passenger and cargo flights scheduled in the next couple of years. “We

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