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Avia Solutions Group grows to 222 aircraft, eyes 700 aircraft by 2030

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Meanwhile, the demand for widebody cargo aircraft is on the rise, fueled by the expansion of Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress. For 2025, the board and management have set a goal of expanding the fleet to 240 aircraft while being mindful of high lease rates and taking a cautious approach to growth.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

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We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

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Harlow PJC-2

Plane and Pilot

This version was equipped with modified flight controls based on lessons learned from the initial prototype, had a larger vertical stabilizer, and several other minor improvements. Post-WWII, it took iconic designs such as the Beechcraft Bonanza to approach the speed and comfort of the Harlow PJC-2.

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Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber

Vintage Aviation News

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Breguet Deux-Ponts

Vintage Aviation News

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. At the end of its lease, Silver City Airways returned F-BASL to France, where it was later flown as a cargo transport for the French Air Force ( Arme de lAir ).

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Is Flying a Helicopter Harder Than Flying a Plane? A Comparative Analysis

Pilot's Life Blog

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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The Real Reasons Airlines are Facing a Pilot Shortage Right Now

Northstar VFR

Airlines have been more cautious in their approach to hiring to help defray these costs. More people means more people traveling, and more cargo to be shipped. 4) Stabilization of hiring trends. Hiring should stabilize to pre-Covid normal within the next year or so, if not slightly higher numbers. but worldwide.

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