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AMSL Aero makes history by completing first free flight of VTOL aircraft

Manufacturer's Monthly

This year, AMSL Aero received deposits for 26 Vertiia aircraft orders from civil customers including 20 from Aviation Logistics, which operates the Air Link, AirMed and Chartair brands covering passenger services, aircraft charter, air freight and aeromedical flights across Australia.

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Cargojet partners with Great Vision HK for $160M air freight deal

Canadian Manufacturing

Great Vision HK provides China-to-Canada-to-China end-to-end integrated logistics supply chain solutions, including pick-up, pre-sorting, international air freight, customs clearance, distribution, last-mile delivery and after-sales services.

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AMSL Aero signs another international partnership

Manufacturer's Monthly

Max York, CEO of AMSL Aero, said the partnership with BCDA has the potential to help drive the future of aerospace and clean energy production. AMSL Aero is an Australian-based sustainable development aerospace technology company that produces a long-range hydrogen-electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, the Vertiia.

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Dovetail Electric Aviation secures major investment from Rex

Manufacturer's Monthly

In addition to the airline Rex, the Rex Group comprises wholly owned subsidiaries Pel-Air Aviation (air freight, aeromedical and charter operator), the Australian Airline Pilot Academy with campuses in Wagga Wagga and Ballarat, and propeller maintenance organisation, Australian Aerospace Propeller Maintenance.

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Sydney SME slashes H135 helicopter repair time for Boeing

AU Manufacturing

This increased to 24 weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic due to border closures and freight delays. . Ian Gibney, Boeing’s HATS program manager, said the aerospace giant is working towards bringing more rotary-wing component repair work and boosting the number of Australian small-and-medium enterprises that supply Boeing programs. .

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DANX CAROUSEL JOINS FORCES WITH ELECTRON TO DEVELOP ZERO-EMISSION ELECTRIC CARGO PLANE

MEM

DANX Carousel is investing in the Dutch aircraft manufacturer as the “Founding Logistics Partner” for the project, which aims to revolutionise the air freight industry. DANX Carousel’s investment in ELECTRON aerospace is part of the group’s mission to cut carbon emissions by 40 percent before 2035.

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector. Componentry built on 3D printers has earned its stripes many times over, with AM products widely used across industry, from aerospace to agriculture, and it has passed many extreme tests.