Beyond the airplane

Last year, on-demand air cargo operator Alpine Air Express( Alpine) signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 75 new ERA aircraft from French aerospace group AURA AERO, placing focus on how emerging technologies can solve transportation challenges more effectively. Rather than simply adding more aircraft, the organization has been asking the following question: will it improve reliability, expand access, or create better solutions for the people who depend on it? Over the past 12 months, Alpine has continued a trajectory of steady progress, delivering dependable service to clients, while investing in capabilities that will shape its future. We catch up with Chief Operating Officer Bob Frisch to find out more about the group’ s recent operations, fleet expansion, and his observations on wider trends across the air freight industry.