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Onboard the SkyLady: Comlux Aviation CEO on operating the world’s largest VIP jets 

Aerotime

This aircraft [The SkyLady], for instance, has eight tons of capacity for cargo, some 300 suitcases. The Middle East is very well placed to serve the African countries, and not too many countries in Africa can invest in this type of equipment, so they prefer to charter, which is a very sensible approach and very efficient for them.

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Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber

Vintage Aviation News

” As part of VP-13, DeLorenzos next two years were a mix of patrol missions and frequent long-range cargo and VIP passenger flights no other Navy aircraft could match the combination of its 2,370-mile range, 140mph cruising speed (15mph faster than the PBY Catalina) and passenger comfort. 5 and Guroaitei No.

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This 1947 Stinson 108-2 Is a Well-Supported Antique ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

You stand a pretty good chance of spotting a Stinson 108 at a vintage fly-in, on the ramp at a rural airport, or even peeking out of a neighbor’s hangar at your local field. Today’s Top Pick is a 1947 Stinson 108-2. Even though they are antiques, these handsome, substantial airplanes are not as rare as you might think.

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Cargo Airports – Executive Interview Series: Bettina Kunz, Zurich Airport

Aviation Bussiness News

Zurich Airport, a key hub for air cargo operations in Switzerland, is navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing global economic landscape. For Zurich Airport, this means adopting a flexible approach and working closely with our partners and customers to respond effectively. This segment is growing steadily, Bettina says.

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Palm Springs Air Museum Brings a SAAB 35 Draken Home

Vintage Aviation News

One month later, the Madame Butterfly arrived at Port Hueneme, California, and its cargo of Drakens were then brought to Inyokern Airport for reassembly and certification. Upon entering a 300-knot glide, the pilot of N156XD was cleared to land at NAS Oceana, but realized during the last phase of his approach that he would not make the runway.

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White-Knuckle Affair

Plane and Pilot

entered WWII, Nolde joined the CAP, ferrying cargo and personnel around the country. Hearing no other traffic in the area, Wilkins opted for a relatively straight-in approach to Runway 22, once again dancing on the rudder pedals and wrestling the ailerons as the gusty winds threatened to shove us off the pavement.

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Navigating growth and transformation

Aviation Bussiness News

While it presented unprecedented challenges, it also catalysed a surge in e-commerce, driving increased demand for air cargo. Soon after, we began to witness the rapid growth and expansion of the cargo sector there. To meet these evolving needs, we embarked on a pivotal endeavour – the construction of a new hangar facility.

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