Cargo, Final Approach and Weather

Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error

Aerotime

APRIL 2, 2025

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 03:12:43, the crew talked about activating anti-ice systems due to the weather conditions.

Cargo

Cargo Air Traffic Control Final Approach Descent

Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

” As part of VP-13, DeLorenzos next two years were a mix of patrol missions and frequent long-range cargo and VIP passenger flights no other Navy aircraft could match the combination of its 2,370-mile range, 140mph cruising speed (15mph faster than the PBY Catalina) and passenger comfort. The planes did see combat, however.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway

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

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This will generally convey information about the flight time remaining, the weather at the destination, and the flight crew thanking you for choosing their airline and wishing you a safe onward journey once on the ground. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold.

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach

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

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

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.

Airline

Airline Airlines Cabin Crew Descent

Flying on (Former Malindo) Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 from KUL-SIN

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The KLIA1 terminal was opened in June 1998 and is a hub for Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, MASKargo, Raya Airways, World Cargo Airlines, Air Asia and Air Asia X. On final approach to SIN. While for KLIA2, this terminal was built to replace the previous LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) and started operation in May 2014.

Runway

Runway Descent Airline Airlines

DHL 737 crashes short of Vilnius runway

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. The 31-year-old cargo aircraft, registered in Spain as EC-MFE, was operated by Swiftair on behalf of the German logistics group DHL for a routine cargo flight from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Runway Approach UTC Knot

My Birthday Flight With EVA Air's Boeing 787-10

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 13, 2025

The Captain made his announcement and gave us update on the weather on route and for the announcments by the cabin crew, it was done in 5 languages including the Taiwanese dialect. Take off was slightly turbulent but eventually the weather improved after flying out of Japan. The approach and landing in Taipei was a smooth affair.

Weather

Weather Cabin Crew Threshold Turbulence

My Tribute to Vistara Part 2: Flying Vistara's Airbus A321neo From New Delhi To Singapore

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At least when we started our descent, the weather was much better, descending and landing in smooth condition. We were flying in good weather at this point. Once we were cleared of the dark clouds, the weather was better. At this point, we were on final approach as landing gears were deployed and flaps were set.

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Weather Descent Turbulence

Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

This was my flight's final assigned gate. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. Finally we reached the threshold and we were on our way.

Airline

Airline Airlines Weather Turbulence

Flying Sky Express Airbus A320NEO From Athens to Thessaloniki!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

It operates both cargo and passenger transport. For the cargo side, Sky Express aircargo was established at a later date, joining venture with Finaval Group and established routes between Europe and the Far East. Rolling down the runway in this beautiful weather. We are on final approach on runway 34 at SKG.

Runway

Runway Descent Turbulence Cockpit

Flying the Latest Airline In Taiwan, Starlux (Part 1: SIN-TPE Premium Economy)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

On that day, there were three commercial flights and a cargo flight flying from Taipei to Singapore and would return to Taipei after a short layover. However, he mentioned that there was turbulence along the way, not a surprise especially June to October period is usually the typhoon season and bad weather is quite common.

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Airline Airlines Turbulence Weather

Squawk Ident

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. First of all, proper fuel, route and weather planning are key. All of my diversions were weather-related, mostly to thunderstorms. Santos Walter ATP/CFII/Helo. Jeff Jones ATP.

Weather

Weather Approach Descent Runway

Flying China Airlines A350-900 Economy Class From Taipei to Singapore

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 30, 2025

For the cargo, the airline is operating 8 Boeing 747-400F and 9 Boeing 777F. This is EVA Air's Boeing 777-300ER Starlux A350-900 China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400F China Airlines Airbus A321neo It's time to board! On final approach We touched down after 4 hours and 1 minute in the air. Goodbye Taiwan, I'll be back soon.

Airline

Airline Airlines Descent Cargo

Update: DHL Boeing 737 accident in Vilnius, Lithuania – what we know so far

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

2024, a Boeing 737-400 freighter operated by Swift Air of Spain on behalf of global logistics giant DHL crashed on final approach into Vilnius Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, the aircraft’s intended destination. The aircraft involved in the Vilnius incident was operated by Spanish all-cargo airline Swift Air under contract to DHL.

Final Approach

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway

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Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error

Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber

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

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

Flying on (Former Malindo) Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 from KUL-SIN

DHL 737 crashes short of Vilnius runway

My Birthday Flight With EVA Air's Boeing 787-10

My Tribute to Vistara Part 2: Flying Vistara's Airbus A321neo From New Delhi To Singapore

Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Flying Sky Express Airbus A320NEO From Athens to Thessaloniki!

Flying the Latest Airline In Taiwan, Starlux (Part 1: SIN-TPE Premium Economy)

Squawk Ident

Flying China Airlines A350-900 Economy Class From Taipei to Singapore

Update: DHL Boeing 737 accident in Vilnius, Lithuania – what we know so far

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