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Cargo airline AirRajasthan plans market launch

An Indian cargo airline currently in development aims to connect India, the UAE/GCC, Africa and international markets. AirRajasthan has not announced a specific launch date, according to its LinkedIn profile. "Introducing AirRajasthan - the upcoming First Air Cargo Airline of Rajasthan, bringing a new vision of air cargo connectivity, international trade and logistics excellence," said the airline in a post on the professional networking platform. The airline said on its profile that it will establish hubs in Jaipur and Rajasthan in India, plus Fujairah in the UAE "With Jaipur, Rajasthan, and Fujairah, UAE, as our strategic hubs, we aim to develop an integrated aviation and logistics network that brings together air cargo, charter operations, freight management, ground transportation and end-to-end cargo solutions under one commercial platform," added AirRajasthan. Air Cargo News has requested more information about AirRajasthan's planned launch date, network and fleet. India's air cargo market is expanding, supported by growth in e-commerce, express logistics, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and international trade. According to provisional figures from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), scheduled airlines carried approximately 3.11m tonnes of cargo in financial year 2025/26, comprising 978,000 tonnes of domestic freight, up 24% year on year, and 2.13m tonnes of international cargo, an increase of 20.6%. Bengaluru-based Quikjet Cargo Airlines operates domestic and international flights and recently launched flights to Dubai, as well as a Delhi-Guwahati-Hanoi route on behalf of Amazon. Fellow India-based express carrier Blue Dart Aviation offers scheduled domestic freighter flights.

Natilus cargo aircraft wings build project gets underway

US aerospace manufacturer Natilus has commissioned Composites Universal Group to build wings for the full-scale prototype of its 3.8-ton Kona optionally autonomous feeder cargo aircraft. Composites Universal Group has established a streamlined tooling process to reduce costs and expedite the build timeline, with delivery anticipated in spring 2027, said Natilus. KONA's wing relies on a conventional layout with spars and ribs. Rather than aluminium wings, Composites Universal Group will use carbon fibre, which offers several benefits such as reduced corrosion rates and fatigue resistance over time. Additionally, it requires fewer parts and fasteners to join the wing, minimising the need for individual riveted panels and thousands of drilled holes. The construction of the wings will be based on the production of traditional tube-and-wing builds of the Beechcraft King Air series of aircraft at Textron Aviation alongside other certified aircraft within the cargo market. The wing will incorporate FAA-standard aerospace materials and will use a cable and pulley system for flight controls. The wings will be 'dry' meaning they won't contain fuel tanks that would introduce additional complexity. "Natilus is pushing the envelope by designing an aircraft that offers impressive reductions in fuel consumption and operational costs, but our disciplined approach and vast expertise in building next-gen aircraft - from eVTOLs to unmanned systems - makes us a strong partner for this endeavour," said Steve Ruege, co-founder, president and chief executive of Composites Universal Group. Once on site at Natilus's San Diego hangar, the wings will undergo coupon and bond joint testing and then limit load testing to validate the physics and ensure durability ahead of the full-scale demonstration flight. "KONA's blended wing may look different than any plane on the market today, but we are utilizing off-the-shelf technology for the wing build," said Aleksey Matyushev, chief executive of Natilus. "At Natilus, we are committed to building an aircraft that delivers on the quality standards that our freighter customers and the U.S. Air Force expect and require." As well as securing a wings manufacturer, Natilus has accrued substantial funding this year. Last month, Natilus secured $3.5m in research and development funding to accelerate the development of KONA toward full-scale flight testing. In February, Natilus also announced it had secured $28m in funding. Initial flight testing for the Kona subscale prototype began in 2023. In July last year, Natilus was awarded a US patent for its diamond-shaped cargo bay design to be incorporated in the Kona. In addition to the Kona UAV, Natilus is also developing Horizon, a 200-seat passenger plane that rivals Boeing's 737. Previously, Natilus had also planned to develop Alisio - a 60-ton payload medium/long range cargo aircraft, and Nordes - a 100-ton payload long-range cargo aircraft. Natilus now has more than 570 aircraft pre-orders valued at $24bn.

ATSG completes sale of Omni Air to focus on air cargo

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has completed the sale of Omni Air International to enable it to focus more on air cargo and related aviation services. US-based ATSG, which provides aircraft leasing, air transportation, and aviation support solutions, had announced the sale of Omni in September. The provider of passenger ACMI and charter services has been sold to OAI Holdings, a private company with aviation expertise. ATSG's portfolio will now be centred on air cargo transportation, aircraft leasing, and related maintenance, ground and logistics services. "We are pleased to have completed this transaction after having explored strategic options for Omni for some time. We are confident Omni has a bright future ahead as it continues to serve its customers under OAI," said Greg Mays, president and chief executive of ATSG. "ATSG is now sharpening its strategic focus on the significant opportunities in air cargo and related aviation services. "This milestone allows us to accelerate our investment in our core markets and meet the evolving needs of our air cargo and related customers. "We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing to execute on our strategy and deliver for our customers." Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.