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KLM operates sustainable Amsterdam to Singapore flight for SkyTeam challenge

Aerotime

Concerning air cargo transport, KLM hopes to eventually replace all metal cargo containers and pallets with lightweight cardboard alternatives. This change, says the carrier, could save 150kg of material per flight needed for cargo transport. KLM hopes to save nearly 0.05% CO2 (6 kilotons) annually through this measure.

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

Aerotime

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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United 767 diverts to Ireland after laptop becomes stuck under business class seat 

Aerotime

The aircraft, registered as N663UA, departed from Zurich Airport’s runway 16 at 10:08 local time. EQRoy / Shutterstock According to local media reports, the cabin crew had earlier reported the issue to the pilots flying UA12, but despite further efforts, they had been unable to release the laptop from beneath the seat.

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Enjoying Club J cabin with Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 From Okinawa to Tokyo Haneda

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

This airline along with J-Air, JAL Cargo, Japan Air Commuter, Japan Transocean Air, Hokkaido Air System and Ryukyu Air Commuter are managed by the JAL group and the subsidiaries (excluding JAL Cargo) operate on domestic feeder services, while for JAL Cargo, it operates both domestic and international routes.

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Intercontinental KLM Flight for The Aviation Challenge to Singapore

World Airline News

In terms of cargo transport, KLM hopes to eventually replace all cargo pallets with lightweight cardboard alternatives. This change saves 150kg of material per flight needed for cargo transport. Additionally, as many electric ground processes as possible are used, and the aircraft is towed to the runway, saving 400 kg of fuel.

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Flying the Golden Falcon Way Home With Gulf Air! (Part 2: BAH-SIN Boeing 787-9)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

It is possible for the Airbus A321neo-LR to fly from Bahrain to Singapore but fortunately, that won't happen because of the healthy load and cargo of this route which the A321 might struggle especially flying through headwind and besides the 787 Dreamliner is better suited for 7 hour flights and longer. Rolling down the way, off we go!

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From Gliders to Jumbos: How Much Do Airplanes Cost?

Pilot Institute

Twin-engine turboprop aircraft, such as the ATR series and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 (DHC-8), are also used similarly, often for shorter routes or short/remote runways. Crew Crew costs can represent a significant portion of the total cost of owning and operating an aircraft, especially for larger and more complex aircraft.