The On Air with Air Cargo Next podcast explores air cargo operations and logistics. The podcast delves into topics such as air cargo integration into the logistics supply chain, new technologies, and operational strategies, especially for freight forwarders. On Air with Air Cargo Next is brought to you by Air Cargo Next, the leading air cargo magazine.
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Israeli aircraft developer Air has one rule when it comes to electric aviation: Keep it simple.
The startup’s Air One (https://aircargonext.com/news/cargo-drones/rising-up-air-evtol-simplifies-cargo-deliveries/) electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is simple, comfortable and efficient, with eight motors and a user-friendly control system, Air Chief Executive and co-founder Rani Plaut tells Air Cargo Next in this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo Next.”
“The core of the design is trying to keep things as simple as possible,” he said. “We don’t have any moving parts. Our solution is based on smart compromises and a little bit of aerodynamic trickery versus high complexity.”
Air One, capable of traveling up to 150 miles per hour with a payload of 550 pounds, debuted in 2022, and Air joined the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program in 2023 to expand technology transition paths for electric aircraft manufacturers.
The eVTOL, which is intended to optimize last-mile cargo deliveries, can also be used recreationally and seats two people, Plaut said.
“The cargo unit is the same unit, simply without the seats and the avionics,” he said. “And since we have started testing the aircraft, as all the individual companies are doing by remotely piloting or autonomous piloting (https://aircargonext.com/news/cargo-drones/aam-industry-keen-to-bridge-infrastructure-gap-for-cargo-ops/), it is already set for cargo use cases (https://aircargonext.com/news/cargo-drones/flytrex-hits-milestone-100k-drone-deliveries/). So far, we have $17 million in purchase orders for cargo units.”
Air generated more than $1 million in revenue in 2023 and, this year, that number is expected to reach $7 million, Plaut said.
In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo Next,” the CEO discusses how the company was founded, why eVTOL designs should remain simple and Air’s next moves.
18 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
AI tools broaden Alibaba's network
AI, which is increasingly improving operations in the supply chain, may also be a gamechanger for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) looking to broaden their networks, Yikun Shao, head of North America supply chain at Alibaba, told Air Cargo Next.
24 May 2024TRANSCRIPT
Digital twin applications for air cargo
Digital twin technology allows air cargo operators to visualize how new technologies will integrate into operations in real time while reducing overall costs and improving efficiency — all within a highly accurate and immersive digital space.
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Air One cargo eVTOL nabs $17M in orders
Published 30 Aug 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Last year, we finished, we delivered the first one in 23. Revenue in 23 went over 1 million, 1 .1. This year, we're going to finish the year, probably in the vicinity of $67 million, and we have visibility to 10 or more next year at this point in time. Now, again, we don't care so much what comes first. […]
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