Airline Economics

JUNE 21, 2024

Air cargo rates have been kept stable in week 24 of the year – a typically quiet period for the market – driven largely by continuing strong demand and high spot rates from Asian and Middle Eastern origins, according to WorldACD market data. Rates had stabilised at $2.51 per kilogram, up 8% year-on-year (YoY) as […]

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. However, as economic conditions fluctuate and airlines reassess their staffing needs, some have paused or reduced hiring. Why Are Airlines Reducing Hiring?

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Space Shuttle Carriers are easily recognizable from the extra stabilizers placed on the tail of the 747s as well as the struts on top (where the orbiters were attached). Perhaps the most striking converted 747s are the Boeing Dreamlifters (747-400 Large Cargo Freighter) built from the Boeing 747-400 airliner.

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Northstar VFR

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI The pilot shortage has made headlines for several years, and the result has been a record number of young people going into flight training and other adults making a career change for the allure of becoming an airline pilot. This goes for airline carriers as well. No new planes = No pilots needed.

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WayMan

AUGUST 4, 2024

Edited with Afterlight A career as a cargo pilot offers numerous opportunities and rewards, including a competitive salary. Understanding the factors that influence a cargo pilot’s earnings can help you navigate your career path effectively. What is the Average Cargo Pilot Salary?

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2024

As the freighter market has begun to stabilize after the return of passenger aircraft belly capacity, the drop in demand for narrowbody freighters and the corresponding decrease in supply could result in capacity shortcomings in the near future.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 9, 2024

Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has upgraded Etihad Airport Services Cargo’s hub in Abu Dhabi to the latest version of its Hermes cargo management system (CMS). The upgrade follows a contract renewal that will also see the airline utilise the Hermes Business Intelligence add-on.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 2, 2025

Major airlines like Delta and United, alongside regional carriers, are actively recruiting, offering competitive salaries, signing bonuses often exceeding $20,000, and attractive benefits packages. Competitive Salary and Benefits Financial stability is a critical factor in any career change, and aviation delivers a compelling proposition.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 4, 2024

Onno Pietersma has been announced as the new chief operating officer of Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region. Pietersma said: “Strengthening the stability of the network is essential for elevating our service delivery.

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Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Swiss WorldCargo has resumed its dormant contract with ECS Group general sales and service agent (GSSA) Globe Air Cargo Bulgaria. The Bulgarian GSSA will carry out sales, booking, messaging, operational supervision, post-flight activities and claims, on behalf of Switzerland’s national air cargo carrier. That is the credo we follow.”

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Modern commercial airliners have complicated cabin air conditioning systems , as well as other electrical cabling and pipework that keep all the systems on the aircraft functioning. EQRoy / Shutterstock This is a regular source of passenger frustration on certain airlines. All of this hardware needs to be accommodated somewhere.

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World Airline News

MAY 9, 2024

The airline will operate three weekly flights between Seoul Incheon and Lisbon on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. These flights will make a total of 20 round trips during the two months, serviced by the airline’s Boeing 787-9 fleet. Cargo business revenue in the first quarter declined slightly year-on-year to KRW 996.6

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Learn to Fly

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Large primary structures on military aircraft such as the wing and cargo doors for the Airbus A400M transport, fuselage/wing for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, rotor blades and aft fuselage for the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor, as well as the most of the fuselage and wings for the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (Figure 4).

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World Airline News

APRIL 30, 2024

But many airlines have further increased their capacities. We have also seen a sizeable weakening in our air cargo business, which benefited from particularly strong tailwinds during COVID times.” Last year we were Europe’s stablest airline,” CEO Dieter Vranckx explains. Demand for travel remains high.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many airlines actively recruit pilots in their late 20s and 30s, valuing the maturity and stability that older candidates often bring. Furthermore, career paths like cargo piloting, flight instruction, or private aviation offer opportunities for individuals who start their journey later in life.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

billion euros Unit revenues stabilize compared to the first half of the year thanks to high seat load factor Lufthansa Technik at previous year’s record level, significant earnings improvement at Lufthansa Cargo Demand remains high, bookings for Q4 up compared to last year Full year guidance confirmed at 1.4–1.8 billion euros).

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Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Aviation fuel is a major cost for airlines and other aviation businesses, accounting for up to 30% of total operating expenses (Source: IATA ). As a result, aviation fuel suppliers play a key role in helping airlines and other aviation businesses reduce costs. Some airlines even declared bankruptcy.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Its design plays an integral part in keeping the flight crew, cargo, and passengers safe because it can withstand changes in atmospheric pressure. All of these primary control surfaces serve as a horizontal stabilizer for the plane. You’ll find a horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, elevator, and rudder pedals here.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Managing these elements requires continuous adjustments by the pilot to maintain stability and control. Anti-torque pedals manage the tail rotor’s thrust, countering the main rotor’s torque to maintain directional control and stability. Coordinating these controls demands continuous input and attentiveness from the pilot.

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World Airline News

APRIL 30, 2024

In addition, Lufthansa Cargo’s result declined now that the logistics industry has returned to normal after the pandemic-related exceptional economic situation. A total of 24 million passengers flew with the airlines of the Lufthansa Group, an increase of 12 percent compared to the previous year (Q1 2023: 22 million).

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key Takeaways Commercial pilots are responsible for the safe transportation of passengers and cargo, requiring extensive skills such as self-confidence, situational awareness, and communication abilities. This careful planning helps in choosing the most efficient and safe routes, ensuring a smooth journey for passengers and cargo.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

However, it does not qualify the pilot for a job at a major airline, which requires an airline transport pilot (ATP) license. Cargo Pilot As a cargo pilot, you’ll be responsible for hauling loads of stuff from point A to B. Aspiring pilots can consider the following salaries for some common aviation jobs.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. However I would be flying Economy Class so will I be impressed with the airline? Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! Read on to find out.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 21, 2024

said: “ Wizz Air is not only the biggest carrier at Katowice Airport when it comes to the number of handled passengers, but also the biggest lessee of hangars at our airport, which shows the stability of our partnership, which began in May 2004. Artur Tomasik, the president of the board of the Upper Silesian Aviation Group (GTL S.A.),

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Professional Pilot

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Given the massive hiring surge in aviation over the past decade largely driven by major airlines replacing retirees and expanding this is a likely outcome for those holding a new commercial or ATP license. In the US, the Lockheed L-188 Electra, which entered service in the late 1950s, became the first US commercial turboprop airliner.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Chinese aerospace firm Air White Whale has announced the roll-out of its first fully assembled W5000 unmanned cargo aircraft. The world’s first large cargo drone made its maiden flight in China in 2017. Founded in 2021, Air White Whale is backed by the Changzhou-based Jinlong investment firm. Wingspan: 22.7 Wingspan: 22.7

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Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

There are numerous jobs in aviation besides just airline pilot. Career opportunities include business aviation pilot, flight instructing, cargo airlines, military flying, law enforcement and many more. You can set your own schedule, use airports that airlines don’t serve and leave the hassles of security lines behind.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Over the decades, autopilot systems grew more advanced, evolving from basic stabilizers to complex setups capable of managing nearly every phase of flight, from cruising at altitude to executing precision landings. Airlines spend heavily on pilot salaries, training, and benefitsexpenses that could shrink with autonomous aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

From simple mechanical linkages in small aircraft to high-tech fly-by-wire systems in airliners, ailerons have evolved with aviation itself. What Is Aircraft Stability? Stability is the aircrafts tendency to maintain its attitude or orientation. Lateral stability depends on the aircrafts design.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

More than 200 of those aircraft remain in service as cargo carriers, and around 50 are still flying passengers today. RELATED Pure power: The worlds largest aircraft engine manufacturers General Electric uses a Boeing 747-400 registered N747GF, a 30-year-old airframe originally delivered to Japan Airlines in 1994.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The demand for air travel has never been higher than it is today, and consequently, the need has never been greater for airlines to equip their fleets, meet that demand and capitalize on it. Safety should underpin any commercial airline’s operation, from the smallest air taxi operator to the largest intercontinental mega carrier.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

It was to be a medium-range airliner that could comfortably seat over 100 passengers on two decks inside the fuselage. There, the dimensions of the two vertical stabilizers were increased, and a third stabilizer with no rudder was added to the tail to counteract yaw instability.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 16, 2024

Exploring the Rich History of Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines, founded as McGee Airways in 1932, has a rich and transformative history of Alaska Airlines in aviation. This article charts the major milestones from its early days to becoming one of America’s prominent airlines.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

As commercial air travel after World War II reached a peak, airlines needed an aircraft that provided a greater range, passenger capacity, and cargo capabilities. Apart from structural enhancements, airlines also needed an efficient and cost-saving design that provided a lower seat-per-mile operating cost than existing models.

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Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Delta on Collision Course With Itself…Literally Delta Air Lines suffered significant damage on two airplanes Monday when a Delta Connection CRJ-900LR owned by subsidiary Endeavor Air had its vertical stabilizer lopped off in a taxiway collision with a Delta A350 in Atlanta. LATAM Cargo is growing its weekly frequencies to Brussels.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, there can be little doubt that, over the course of the year, airline safety has continued to reach new levels, with fewer accidents, fewer aircraft being written off, and fewer fatalities. This list is not exhaustive, however.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 22, 2025

2024 was a record year for United Airlines United has revealed the details of its 2024 financials, and it was a blockbuster year for the carrier, as the company had both record revenue revenue and income. Speaking of Kirby, during todays earnings call, he once again made the point that United is the best airline in the history of aviation.

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