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Boeing predicts fourfold growth in India, South Asia’s airplane fleet by 2043

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Boeing predicts that the number of commercial airplanes in India and South Asia will almost quadruple over the next 20 years, following steady growth during the past 10. The post Boeing predicts fourfold growth in India, South Asias airplane fleet by 2043 appeared first on AeroTime.

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Bering Air Cessna Caravan departed overweight before fatal accident: NTSB

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The wreckage of the airplane was found two days after the crash in which all nine passengers and the sole pilot lost their lives. About that time, the airplanes airspeed began to decrease and was accompanied by a reduction in engine power. At about 15:15, the airplane leveled at 6,000 ft. NTSB The airplane came to rest upright.

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EVA Air continues to see strong growth, to begin direct Dallas flights in 2025

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The route will also facilitate onward connections via DFW to destinations across Central and South America, which according to the carrier, should “ensure strong passenger and cargo load factors.” The carrier also operates a fleet of nine 777-200F freighters as part of its cargo division, EVA Air Cargo.

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Low-Time Pilot Jobs and How to Build Airplane Hours

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Aerial surveying and pipeline patrol offer stable work, using both drones and airplanes. Part 135 charter and air cargo jobs provide varied flying but often require more hours. Banner towing airplanes is a more common job. The goal is for people on the ground to see the advertising, so airplanes fly at a slower speed.

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Emirates SkyCargo places $1 billion order for extra five Boeing 777 Freighters

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Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo segment of the Dubai flag carrier, has placed a $1 billion order for an extra five Boeing 777 Freighters with delivery expected between 2025 and 2026. The new Boeing 777 Freighters will see the airline’s available main deck cargo capacity increase by 30%.

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From crop dusting to global megacarrier: Marking 100 years of Delta Air Lines

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In 1942, Delta assisted in modifying 916 aircraft, overhauling over 1,000 aero engines and cockpit instruments, as well as training US Army pilots and mechanics and operating cargo supply routes for the US military. By 1970, Delta operated an all-jet passenger airplane fleet with all its piston-engined airplanes retired.

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Air Canada to lease two Boeing 767 freighters to Ethiopian Airlines 

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Air Canada has leased two Boeing 767-300 freighters to Ethiopian Airlines Cargo, with the first already being prepared to join the African carrier. Both are factory-built 767-300F cargo variants rather than passenger-to-freighter conversions.

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