Tag: cargo

11 APR

Take a Look at Royal Jordanian’s Camel Cargo

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01 APR

‘Cargo’ Trailer: Martin Freeman vs. The Zombie Apocalypse

Martin Freeman had a quick cameo in Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead, but now he’s headlining his very own zombie movie. We’ve been writing about the Australian film Cargo for years, and this new trailer tells us when we’ll finally get to see Freeman brave a zombie apocalypse in an attempt to save his character’s […]

30 MAR

Qantas announced plans for cargo class passengers – would you travel in the hold?

Qantas, the flagship carrier for Australia has floated the idea of launching a cargo ticket for passengers. The proposed plans would have passengers placed in a hold with room to exercise and sleep. The new zones would be fitted with exercise facilities and sleeping booths that would provide luxurious respite for passengers on long-haul flights. […]

15 MAR

A plane lost $368 million worth of cargo after its door flew open — and now gold and diamonds are scattered everywhere

A Russian plane was flying out of Yakutsk airport carrying tons of gems and precious metals. Issues began at takeoff, when the plane’s door immediately fell off, showering the runway with gold, platinum, and diamonds. The aircraft continued to lose its cargo until it performed an emergency landing 16 miles away from its original location. Now, […]

07 MAR

Flowers to Ferraris: A Tour of American Airlines’ London Heathrow Cargo Operations

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22 JAN

TSA issues emergency order on cargo from 5 majority-Muslim countries

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued an emergency order for more intense scrutiny on air cargo flights bound for the US. Specifically, Monday’s order will focus on flights departing from five majority-Muslim countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). TSA says the changes are being implemented based on threat […]

20 DEC

Land Rover Discovery Goes Commercial with Cargo Variant

– As a Land Rover, the Discovery is already a versatile package. It’s capable on the street or in the dirt, it has a family-friendly three-row package, and it offers luxury appeal. But Land Rover also has been known to expand beyond the typical use case for the Discovery, first as a drone-equipped disaster relief vehicle, then as […]