Air

Airobotics Ltd. (Airobotics), a subsidiary of Ondas Holdings Inc. (Ondas), and HHLA Sky GmbH (HHLA Sky), a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), have announced a strategic partnership to enhance terminal operations, critical infrastructure, and industrial operations in Germany using advanced drone services. This collaboration aims to merge Airobotics’ autonomous drone technologies with HHLA Sky’s Integrated Control Center (ICC) and UTM platforms, bringing unprecedented automation and precision to drone operations.

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), a leading provider of aviation services, has extended its contract with Freebird Airlines, a leisure airline registered in Turkey and Malta. Under the renewed agreement, BGS will continue supplying aviation fuel to Freebird at airports in Tallinn (Estonia), Kaunas (Lithuania), and Ostrava (Czech Republic) for another year, effective from April 1, 2024.

Kazakhstan became the first CIS country to sign an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and join the ACT-SAF program. The initiative aims to help achieve the goal of net zero emissions from international flights by 2050. 

Zurich Airport is expanding its runways and building a new cargo terminal. In January and February, 65,988 tons of cargo were handled, up 9.8% year-on-year and approaching pre-pandemic levels (71,508 tons in 2019).

Swiss WorldCargo has expanded its global network by inaugurating a new route linking Zurich and Seoul, South Korea, effective May 7, 2024. This strategic move establishes a vital connection between Switzerland and one of East Asia’s pivotal economic centers, renowned for its thriving electronics and high-tech industries. 

As a result of the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Armenia, key documents were signed aimed at strengthening transport cooperation between the two countries. Air carriers of both countries can now operate mutual flights without restrictions, which helps strengthen air ties and exchange passengers.

DACHSER’s air and sea freight division is undergoing a significant expansion, introducing new fixed Less than Container Load (LCL) connections between the port of Rotterdam and various Asian ports with scheduled departure times. Since late 2023, DACHSER has been establishing weekly LCL export connections from Rotterdam to ports in Shanghai, Nhava Sheva, and Dubai, alongside LCL import connections from Shanghai and Shenzhen to Rotterdam. The company plans to further augment these LCL connections throughout 2024, utilizing its own consolidated containers for the service.

The new airline Bees Airlines from Romania has successfully carried out its first flights after receiving all the necessary certificates and permits to begin operations. According to data from Flightradar24, the company’s only aircraft, an Airbus A320, made several flights between Bucharest and Craiova between March 19 and March 25.

AsstrA Deutschland has proudly announced its recent induction into the esteemed International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a significant milestone for the company’s air freight services. This strategic alliance underscores AsstrA Deutschland’s unwavering dedication to excellence and global connectivity within the aviation industry. As a prominent trade association, IATA serves as a pivotal platform for major airlines and air cargo carriers worldwide, advocating industry standards and facilitating collaboration among members.

On February 21, 2024, Koerschulte Group successfully launched Germany’s inaugural fully automated drone delivery service in Lüdenscheid. Developed over two years, this pioneering B2B courier delivery system utilizes automated flying drones, supported by HHLA Sky, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, which operates its integrated drone control center.