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Boeing 737-400F destroyed after inflight fire and emergency landing in Brazil   

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The aircraft, operated by all-cargo airline Total Linhas Aereas was operating a domestic cargo flight from Vitoria to Sao Paulo when the crew received a cargo fire warning, forcing the emergency landing. This action occurred once all the remaining cargo had been removed from the aircraft.

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Five crewmembers dead after Kenyan cargo plane crashes in Somalia

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On March 22, 2025, a Kenyan-registered De Havilland Canada DCH-5D Buffalo cargo plane crashed as it prepared to land at Mogadishu-Aden Abdulle International Airport (MGQ) in Somalia. That aircraft (5H-BAF) was subsequently repaired and resumed flying duties for the airline. The aircraft was subsequently written off.

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Hong Kong Airport Parallel Takeoff Leads To Very Close Call

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While air traffic controllers instructed them to maintain vertical separation, that wasnt realistic given the limited departure separation. Fortunately, as usual, TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) saved the day. Did the air traffic controllers actually clear both planes at virtually the same time?

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The controversial push for AI single-pilot ops: Airbus vs. Pilot associations

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A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a master’s in Blockchain. The British Airline Pilots Association ( BALPA ) has also voiced strong opposition to reduced crew operations.

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DHL Boeing 767 freighter twice returns to Amsterdam with flap issue

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On the day in question, DHL Air (Austria) Boeing 767-300ER freighter was operating a routine cargo flight from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport to London-Luton Airport as flight QY6700. The flight landed safely on runway 06 at 15:02, just twenty minutes after take-off, and returned to its stand on the cargo apron.

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From albatrosses to slimy eels: Aircraft design and concepts inspired by nature 

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But when in October 2024, SWISS became the first to fly a Boeing 777-300ER covered with the new film it was sharks, and specifically their skin, that the airline industry had to thank.

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Impact of automation, AI, and emerging technologies on aviation career

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As reported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.2 Cargo volumes are also projected to reach 72.5 With the increasing number of air passengers and airlines adding further new routes in more areas, the aviation industry is facing a lack of aviation specialists.