Aviation

The Indian carrier IndiGo has broken its own record of uplifting the highest ever tonnage carried on an Airbus A320

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National, May 13, 2020: Keeping its commitment to support the nation and the government, IndiGo has exceeded its own record by uplifting the highest ever tonnage carried on a passenger flight in ‘freighter mode’. The IndiGo CarGo team set another record by uplifting 20,212 kgs on its Kochi-Abu Dhabi freighter flight 6E 9014 on May 12, 2020 by outpacing its last record of 19,193 kgs on an Airbus 320 Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight. The CarGo team of the airline transported total 70.27 CBM of fruits and vegetables by following all safety measures in the flight.
Mr. Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “We have been successful in yet again raising the bar by uplifting 20.21T CarGo on 6E 9014 from Kochi to Abu Dhabi while using our A-320 passenger aircraft in a ‘freighter mode’. We are proud to play a part in maintaining and supporting supply chains in and out of the country at this critical time. I would like to congratulate the CarGo team on their consistent efforts to enhance efficiencies. At IndiGo, we are pleased to contribute in the nation’s time of need as well as adapting our business with innovative solutions”.
Mr Dutta further added, “We are grateful to the government for allowing us to carry cargo in the cabin, which has enabled these operations during the lockdown period

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”