Source: CargoAi Wisor.AI, the AI-powered freight automation platform transforming shipment planning for freight forwarders, has partnered with CargoAi, the fastest-growing digital enabler in airfreight, to integrate its Quote & Book API from the CargoCONNECT suite. This strategic integration enables Wisor users to instantly access live airline pricing and booking capabilities—directly from within Wisor’s intelligent freight management platform. Seamless airfreight booking with CargoCONNECT By embedding CargoAi’s Quote & Book API, Wisor.AI enhances its AI-driven transport planning capabilities, empowering freight forwarders to streamline procurement and accelerate air cargo operations. Key benefits of the integration: Quote & Book API Real-time access to 105+ airlines, 680+ schedules, and 2.5M dynamic rates Instant booking capabilities, eliminating manual quote requests FlyWindow support for bookings with non-API [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Milestone is a testament to the engine's reliability and performance IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) today announced that the V2500® engine has surpassed 300 million engine flight hours of operational experience. IAE is a multinational consortium comprised of Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG. Powering approximately 2,800 aircraft and serving more than 150 operators, the V2500 engine operates passenger, cargo, and military missions around the world. The engine currently powers the Airbus A320ceo family, including A321F passenger-to-cargo conversions, as well as the Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft. IAE celebrated 40 years of collaboration and innovation in [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Entry into service expected in 2025 Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that it has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certification for the GTF engine that will power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The engine type certificate, granted on December 12 and applicable to the PW1100G-JM engine, was updated to include the A321XLR. "This is an important milestone for the GTF engine program, which was the first engine to power the A320neo aircraft family," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The longer range and higher payload capability of the Airbus A321XLR aircraft will provide customers with expanded route flexibility to more destinations. A321XLR operators will benefit from the GTF's best-in-class [...]

Source: SITA The expanded collaboration builds on their initial agreement to improve border management, now focusing on baggage management and operational efficiency in airports. Following the recent announcement of their collaboration to enhance digital travel credentials and biometric solutions in border management, SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and IDEMIA Public Security, a world leader in computer vision & digital technologies, biometrics, and security, are expanding their partnership to tackle key challenges in baggage handling and airport operations. Leveraging IDEMIA’s expertise in computer vision, combined with SITA’s expertise in baggage processing, improves operational efficiency and provides a smoother experience for both travelers and airlines. With global air travel recovering strongly – passenger numbers soared to 5.2 billion in [...]