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Australian regional carrier Skytrans prepares to receive first Airbus A319 

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The carrier, formerly an all-turboprop operator, will introduce its newest aircraft by the end of 2024, following the aircraft completing maintenance checks and a ferry flight from Europe to Australia scheduled to happen sometime in November 2024, according to ch-aviation.

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TAAG Angolan Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A220: pictures 

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Airbus The latest addition to the airline’s fleet is set to depart Canada in the coming days for its ferry flight to its new base at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda. According to ch-aviation, TAAG Angola Airlines currently operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, in a mix of jet and turboprop-powered planes.

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Awesome at 80: Europe’s last Catalina flying boat remains air show favorite 

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In the main, the type carried on its role of maritime patrol, characterized by long, monotonous sorties without sighting land or enemy, although others were used as patrol bombers (primarily to destroy enemy submarines), reconnaissance and surveillance, coast guard duties, general cargo transport, and troop relocation missions.

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Sun Country Airlines to launch two international routes from Milwaukee, reports a profitable first quarter

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Both cargo block hours and charter block hours declined in the first quarter by 1.1% Cargo block hours were influenced by scheduled maintenance in the quarter while charter block hours were optimized to minimize non-productive ferry flights. In the first quarter of 2024, cargo revenue was $24 million, a 2.5%

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Unlocking Borders: The Critical Role of Landing Permits in Global Air Travel

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Flightworx Aviation , with its expertise in flight planning, overflight and landing permits, fuel comparisons, commercial operations, and ferry flight & delivery, emerges as a pivotal ally for dispatch teams and crew members. Aviation Guides What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

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Air India B777 flight to SFO diverts to Russia due to ‘potential issue’ in cargo

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An Air India B777-200ER aircraft bound for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was required to divert to Russia due to a “potential issue” in the cargo hold area. Flight AI 183 departed Delhi International Airport (DEL) at around 15:44 local time. The airline arranged a ferry (or rescue) flight the following day on June 19, 2024.

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Rare C-49 ‘WildKat’ Makes First Appearance at Reading World War II Weekend [NEEDS PHOTO SWAP]

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Given the nomenclature ‘C-49,’ it’s service with the USAAF included ferrying VIPs, troops, and cargo throughout the United States. The C-47 also had an astrodome positioned in the cabin roof, strengthened floor components, a double cargo door and a shortened tail-cone for glider-towing shackles, all of which the C-49 did not have.

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