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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 03:09:56, the captain made another attempt to contact Vilnius ACC.

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Robinson Helicopters launches new R88, company’s first new aircraft in 15 years

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A fold-down, truck-bed style rear door simplifies cargo loading and can also accommodate a full-sized patient stretcher when operating in air medical roles. Robinson Helicopters The R88 will be available with standard skids or optional high skids for increased ground clearance and compatibility with a firefighting water tank.

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Abu Dhabi Airports saw passenger numbers rise by 28% to 29.4M in 2024

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Etihad Abu Dhabi Airports also saw substantial growth in cargo traffic, handling 678,990 tonnes in 2024, representing a 21% increase compared to 560,434 tonnes in 2023. These achievements highlight our commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global aviation hub.

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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. The outboard portion of the right wing was rotated aft and partially separated.

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Kale automates customs clearance operations at Kansai International Airport

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Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has automated the customs clearance operations of CKTS Company Limited (CKTS), a major ground handler at Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan. Kansai International Airport is hub for major airlines in Japan, with CKTS alone handling 140,000 tonnes of air cargo annually.

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Hong Kong Airport Parallel Takeoff Leads To Very Close Call

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With how tight Hong Kongs departure path is into the east, Im puzzled as to how they can issue near simultaneous clearance for jets. Its normal to provide clearance with a bit of spacing, but one wonders what exactly happened here. I guess at least a close call wasnt in the United States, for once?

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DHL Boeing 767 freighter twice returns to Amsterdam with flap issue

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On the day in question, DHL Air (Austria) Boeing 767-300ER freighter was operating a routine cargo flight from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport to London-Luton Airport as flight QY6700. Having received clearance to do so, the plane turned south and began its descent back towards Schiphol.