Latvian RAF-Avia commences operations and Frankfurt-Hahn

Latvian cargo-oriented airline RAF-Avia has stationed a second aircraft at the Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, further establishing the carrier’s presence in Germany. Not to be confused with the British defense organization, RAF-Avia was established in Latvia in 1990 and is based out of Riga, the country’s capital. Six Antonov An-26 aircraft comprise the backbone of the fleet,[…]

UPS, pilots ratify long-awaited labor agreement

After five years of negotiations, UPS pilots have ratified a new labor agreement that will put their wages near the top of the airline and airfreight industries. Key components of the agreement include immediate increases of 14.65 percent and a signing bonus in place of retroactive pay to the tune of US$60,000 for captains, and[…]

IAG Cargo inaugurates London-Tehran service

Tehran’s re-integration into the global economy is driving demand for air cargo, said IAG Cargo, which today launched six flights per week to and from Iran. The route will be served by a British Airways 777-200 aircraft, with belly-hold capacity for six pallets and up to 20 tonnes of lift on each flight. IAG Cargo[…]

Workhorse beats Amazon to commercial delivery

Commercial drone deliveries could be closer than anticipated, according to Cincinnati-based Workhorse Group, which operates an eight-rotor “octocopter,” also called “HorseFly.” The delivery drone is designed to be used in tandem with electric package delivery trucks, some of which are already deployed in FedEx and UPS fleets. The latest Workhorse drone weighs 15 pounds, empty,[…]