World's largest cargo drone packs a 50-foot wingspan and 4,000lb payload - no human required

Former Amazon and Lockheed engineers build 50-foot cargo drone in a warehouse — now preparing for historic US flight ...
Military

Boeing to tackle electronics obsolescence in upgrades to C-17A cargo jet cockpit avionics upgrade

This project seeks to replace several obsolete cockpit line-replaceable units (LRUs) on the C-17A with open-architecture commercially based avionics. ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – U.S. Air Force cargo ...
Military

Navy surveys industry for companies to build prototype uncrewed cargo aircraft for battlefield resupply

Navy wants large uncrewed cargo aircraft with 1,300-pound payloads. UAV will deliver JLTV tires, generators, and medical equipment to Marines on the front lines. Submit 20-page capability statements ...
Engineering

USAF and Xwing demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

A joint program by the U.S. Air Force and Xwing Corporation has demonstrated fixed wing cargo carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B ...
Business Insider

The e-commerce boom fueled by Amazon has led to the creation of the world's largest twin-engine cargo plane — meet 'Big Twin'

The booming e-commerce industry is fueling a need for more cargo aircraft to carry packages around the world. Instead of buying new aircraft, many cargo carriers are choosing to purchase former ...
Aviation Week

Boeing Fielding Increasing Interest Abroad In Cargo Role Of KC-46

SEATTLE—Boeing has been fielding increasing interest abroad in its KC-46A tanker, although several nations are inquiring about the aircraft’s ability to carry cargo, not fuel. The increased interest ...