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A United Airlines jet, with white fuselage and blue tail, lifts off from runway under bright blue sky with clouds.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, July 13, 2021

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Long-haul narrowbody, supersonic jets could threaten air cargo

Greater fuel efficiency is allowing airlines to downsize to smaller aircraft on trans-Atlantic routes. That’s bad news for cargo shippers that need wide aircraft.

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A white plane with no markings and an outline for cutting a large cargo door in side.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, May 10, 2021

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Trans-Atlantic rivalry brews over Airbus A321 converted freighter

Airbus is competing not only against Boeing to sell small converted freighters, but it now has a new U.S. competitor in retrofitting A321s.

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The aviation hydrogen market could reach $174 billion by 2040.

Alyssa SporrerThursday, May 6, 2021

$174B hydrogen aircraft market by 2040, Avia Solutions Group chairman says

As economies of scale make hydrogen production more affordable, the aviation industry’s interest in hydrogen-powered aircraft is growing.

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A big, big Emirates A380 jumbo jet lifts off with front wheels off the runway.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, April 5, 2021

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Exclusive: Airbus floats concept for A380 freighter conversion

The A380 has mostly been a bust as a giant passenger plane. Now Airbus is trying to salvage some value by offering to convert passenger…

Sustainability

Climate Action 100+ released climate assessment results.

Alyssa SporrerFriday, March 26, 2021

Latest corporate climate progress: Plenty of work remains

Investor-led climate change initiative Climate Action 100+ assessed 159 corporations that contribute most to global industrial GHG emissions to evaluate progress.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, February 15, 2021

FreightWaves Flashback: A380 takes airplane competition to next level

2005: Airbus is ready to break Boeing’s 30-year monopoly on making large passenger aircraft.

Infographics

Emily RicksThursday, January 14, 2021

Daily Infographic: ZEROe concept aircraft

Airbus sets sights on zero-emission aircraft powered by hydrogen

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Green hydrogen is gaining ground despite facing obstacles.

Alyssa SporrerTuesday, January 12, 2021

Green hydrogen: The future of fuel?

As more modes of transportation are experimenting with the use of hydrogen fuel solutions, there are still major challenges that green hydrogen production and adoption…

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Yellow planes from Spirit Airlines parked at airport with engine covers because they are not being operated.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, November 1, 2020

Airbus, EU flag battery issue with parked aircraft

Aircraft stored away because of the pandemic still receive equipment checks and each battery reconnection drains capacity on some Airbus aircraft, which could lead to…

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