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Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error

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The Transport Accident and Incident Investigations Division of Lithuanias Ministry of Justice has published an interim report regarding the safety investigation into the crash of a DHL cargo aircraft in Vilnius in late November 2024. At 03:26:15, the aircraft entered the final approach phase.

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Cathay Pacific ends 2024 with record rises in passengers and freight traffic

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The figures show impressive increases in both the number of passengers carried and tonnes of cargo transported in the final month of 2024, completing the carriers two-year rebuilding process after its fortunes were decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The months cargo revenue tonne kilometers (RFTKs) increased 6.5% year on year.

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Magma Aviation expands and enhances operations in 2024

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In 2024, Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, made significant progress. Last year the air cargo industry saw an 11.3% Cargo capacity increased by 7.4% Looking forward to 2025, growth in air cargo demand is expected to moderate but remain positive, estimated at around 5.8%.

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Cathay Pacific continues on path to recovery with strong November 2024 results

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The results, released on December 20, 2024, show that the airline is continuing its growth momentum as 2024 ends in both its passenger and cargo businesses. Cargo The airline carried 142,601 tonnes of cargo in November 2024, an increase of 15% compared with November 2023. The cargo load factor increased by 1.2

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JetZero receives Delta Air Lines backing to develop blended-wing-body airliner 

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This innovative design approach replaces the traditional tube-shaped fuselage with protruding wings with an airframe structure in which the wings and fuselage are seamlessly merged in one piece, with the engines located on top.

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Bering Air Cessna Caravan departed overweight before fatal accident: NTSB

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As the aircraft approached Nome, air traffic controllers informed the pilot of flight 445 that Nomes runway was being de-iced and was temporarily closed, and that flight 445 could expect a 10 to 15 minute delay in landing clearance to be given. Indications show that its speed dropped from around 160 knots to 110 knots.

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Blockchain takes flight: Transforming aviation with cutting-edge technology

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This comprehensive approach promises to improve management and verification processes for aircraft component certifications. Cargo Tracking Accurate tracking of cargo is essential in aviation logistics. This ensures accurate records of flight hours and qualifications, while also simplifying regulatory compliance and audits.

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