The cargo and logistics industries are suffering many issues at the moment. The pandemic has brought huge increases in prices, problems with availability and on-time delivery, and staff shortages in many areas. Airport congestion is also having an ongoing impact,…

As we start a new year, it's natural to wonder what changes it will bring. Coming out of such a difficult last two years, the aviation industry is undoubtedly hoping for improvement. While COVID-related challenges remain dominant, there are many…

Global supply chains are under pressure as we enter the busy Christmas season. There have been ongoing issues for some time, with the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changing both customer demand and available cargo space. Other issues are now making this…

Rapid developments in IT, AI and automation are making big differences in the cargo and logistics sectors. Air cargo has to date lagged behind the wider sector, largely due to the nature of cargo, the complex supply chains, and the…

Many things are changing in UK and European aviation these days. The slowdown, changing restrictions, and financial difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic may be the most noticeable at the moment, but longer-term Brexit will have a lasting impact. It will…

There is a lot involved in the operation and planning of any flight. Of course, preparing the aircraft to fly and creating the flight plan is very important, but so too are all the tasks needed on the ground. Many…

There is plenty of preparation and logistic work involved in any flight operation. Long before any flight, private or commercial, takes off, flight planning needs to be carried out. Permits obtained and appropriate authorities notified. This is a complex but…

As anyone involved in international trade or logistics will be well aware, cargo and freight shipments are much more difficult and more expensive currently. This has been a problem over the pandemic with lower capacity and remains so now as…

Corporate travel is a necessary and, hopefully rewarding, part of many business activities. It is not without its challenges, though. Organizing flights and other logistics can be complex and time-consuming. Visas and entry requirements are some of the more challenging…

When looking at the future development of aircraft engines and fuel, the infrastructure to deliver it is as important as the technology. There are some options for SAF as usage increases, but significant changes are needed if the industry is…