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Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

Robotics Business Review

has demonstrated fixed-wing cargo-carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. In air freight alone, just under 16 million metric tons of cargo was flown worldwide in 2023. For many airlines, cargo represents up to one-third of revenue.

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Ringtons receives first ID. Buzz Cargo

SMMT

Buzz Cargo van, adding to its existing 250-strong Volkswagen fleet. Buzz Cargo will deliver high-quality Ringtons produce to customers across the UK. Buzz Cargo can accommodate two Euro pallets loaded sideways, with an overall volume of up to 3.9m3. Buzz Cargo since it was first announced a couple of years ago. “I

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Miele acquires Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans

SMMT

Buzz Cargo vans, which will be used as part of its customer service and aftercare fleet in the UK. Buzz Cargo, which was recently named ‘International Van of the Year 2023’, is the workhorse of the ID. Buzz Cargo vans to our fleet of over 2,700 service vehicles worldwide. “We The post Miele acquires Volkswagen ID.

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MGI engineering launches cargo eVTOL UAV development programme with autonomous technology demonstrator

MEM

Specialist consultancy company MGI Engineering has launched its Cargo UAV technology demonstrator programme. MGI CEO and Founder Mike Gascoyne officially unveiled its fully functional technology demonstrator at the eVTOL Insights’ London Conference on Wednesday 19th April 2023.

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Two-wheeler (2W) Cargo Bikes Gather Speed in Europe, Driven by Progressive Regulation, Lower Ownership and Operational Costs, and Superior Environmental Profile

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Electric two-wheeler (e2W) cargo bikes gain appeal for personal use and last-mile delivery services, even as advanced connectivity and braking technologies enhance overall safety, efficiency, and performance. Two-wheeler (2W) cargo bikes are gaining significant traction in Europe for both commercial as well as personal mobility purposes.

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Victoria showcases future of aviation at Avalon 2023

AU Manufacturing

Victoria has unveiled its advanced aviation technologies at the Australian International Airshow, exhibiting the latest electric aircraft, aerial taxis, and cargo drones developed by the government’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) hub. Furthermore, the government is a major sponsor of the Avalon Airshow 2023, which runs from 3 to 5 March.

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Virtual Incision’s mini surgical robot arrives at ISS

Robotics Business Review

A screen grab from a NASA broadcast shows a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station on Jan. The company said its spaceMIRA device sat aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Virtual Incision then raised $30 million more in September 2023.

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