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

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The aircraft involved in the Vilnius incident was operated by Spanish all-cargo airline Swift Air under contract to DHL. The aircraft was converted into an all-cargo variant in 2014 and was delivered to Swift Air in February 2015. Poor weather conditions do not appear to be a factor. The aircraft, registered EC-MFE, was 31.1

Final Approach

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway

Differences Between FAA Part 91, 121, and 135 in Aviation

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Another example is weather minimums. A part 121 or 135 crew cannot legally initiate an approach if the weather is below minimums. Think of regional and major airlines such as Delta, Southwest, American, SkyWest, and large cargo aircraft operated by FedEx or UPS. Under part 91, however, they are free to do so.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Federal Aviation Regulations Pilot Instrument Landing System Approach

Aviator Connection

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

Differences Between FAA Part 91, 121, and 135 in Aviation

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