Air Cargo

Company aims to build its first production-intent Chaparral aircraft in 2026 before ramping up to high-rate production.

Developer’s uncrewed Air One is designed to carry up to 550 pounds of cargo for logistics, defense, and humanitarian applications.

Company makes public debut with the announcement of a hybrid-electric model for up to 100 passengers.

State Department’s $150 million pay-for-performance agreement with Zipline is the ‘first-of-its-kind.’

Ryan Air will deploy Beta’s Alia in rural areas to improve accessibility of cargo and medical services.

Father of the air express industry remembered as hands-on executive who traded wide range of aircraft.

Fred Smith’s company generates $88B in revenue after starting as an air-ground network with handful of aircraft.

U.S. aerospace companies worry import duties and a broader trade war could dim their prospects.

Weak demand and operational complexity prompt manufacturer to exit project cargo market.

Agency faces attrition of air cargo security experts if employees are forced to return to the office.