Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 23, 2024

Redesigned passenger interfaces are integrated into the ceiling, featuring intuitive pictograms for placards and new cabin window bezels that allow more light to fill the cabin. These improvements allow operators to transport more passengers or cargo per flight, maximizing efficiency and operational capacity.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 9, 2024

Key Takeaways The Boeing 777, a versatile twin-engine aircraft, has been pivotal in long-haul travel and is known for its capacity to efficiently transport both passengers and cargo. Its ability to carry both passengers and cargo efficiently has made it a favorite among airlines and passengers alike.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It was a follow-up to the earlier Cierva designs combined with the desire to build a more robust and versatile twin-engine helicopter capable of carrying passengers and cargo efficiently. It was designed to carry up to 5 passengers or light cargo up to 450 kilograms.

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Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 23, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or just starting out in the industry, you’re likely wondering if there’s an age ceiling in this exciting profession, and if you can enjoy early retirement or work well into your sunset years. is required to retire at the FAA-mandated age of 65.

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Pilot Cockpit Ceiling Cargo 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aircraft departing runway 22 have a take-off run towards a ravine, with no lights or landmarks ahead, only cargo ships and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. Weather reports from the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field on the island warned of a low cloud ceiling, overcast at 700-800 feet.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2024

Currently this airport is a hub for Air China, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, DHL Aviation, FedEx, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Suparna Airlines and UPS Airlines. Personally I don't like the "spikes" attached to the ceiling. This is the arrival hall The departure hall.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Cruising at 356 kts with a ceiling above 70,000 ft and 6000-nm-plus range, the U-2 Dragon Lady can remain aloft for more than 12 hours. With 2 pilots, a combat systems officer, and a tactical systems operator, it cruises at 253 kts with a 1500-nm range and 30,000-ft ceiling. Twenty-eight are on active duty. OA-1K Skyraider II.

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Ceiling Payload Pilot Jet 40

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 22, 2024

From Saigon, my crew and I routinely hauled critical cargo all over South Vietnam. Photo via USAF Archives During preflight, I noticed the ground crew spreading hay and straw on the cargo bay’s floor. Our massive passenger was bellowing loudly, accompanied by a cacophony of hooves stomping on the cargo bay’s metal floor.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2024

Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA) PA.I.C.K2c c. Securing items and cargo PA.II.B.R3 Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP) PA.I.C.K2b b. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) PA.I.C.K2d d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) PA.I.C.K2e e. Inflight intercept procedures PA.I.H.R4

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Checkride Weather Pilot Flight Plan 83

Airspeed Junkie

OCTOBER 1, 2024

C-2A Greyhound The C-2A Greyhound is specifically designed for carrier onboard delivery missions, capable of transporting cargo and personnel between ships and shore. With a wingspan of 42 feet 10 inches, a service ceiling of 37,300 feet, and a maximum speed of 391 mph, the Hellcat was a formidable presence in the skies.

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Pilot Ceiling Cargo Jet 52

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The recovery team arrived at the crash site with hand and power saws to cut the Lightning into manageable sections to push into cargo pallets and be pulled with a cable and pulleys onto a landing craft-style barge. He had agreed to the Foundation’s invitation to join them on their recovery mission to retrieve the P-38. Ernest “Pappy” Pruett.

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Weather Tail Drag Ceiling 124

Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

More than 200 of those aircraft remain in service as cargo carriers, and around 50 are still flying passengers today. Officially known as the 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF), the Dreamlifter is an extensively modified Queen with an immense cargo volume of 65,000 cubic feet.

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Cargo Ferry Flight Tail Horizontal Stabilizer 269

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 4, 2024

For example, Lufthansa’s “cargo hold” bathrooms on the A340-600 don’t have any flight attendant jump seats and there are several lavatories, so I’d say that’s probably the lowest risk place one could do that. This is much easier on wide body jets than narrow body jets.

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Ceiling Airplanes Cockpit Jet 111