Aerotime

OCTOBER 23, 2024

At 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas on October 22, 2024, the FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced the introduction of the ‘powered-lift’ category, thus paving the way for the qualifications and training that instructors and pilots must hold in order to fly eVTOL aircraft. leading the way in commercializing UAM.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Lift Approach Pilot 294

Aerotime

AUGUST 13, 2024

The drones, named Airtruck and Sprayhawk, are both based on the Robinson R44 helicopter airframe, which has been adapted to perform a number of tasks, such as lifting cargos or spraying crops, while remotely operated.

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Lift Cargo Aviation Technology 286

Aerotime

JUNE 30, 2024

Video captured by an eyewitness shows the test stage igniting and lifting off. Its performance aims to rival SpaceX ‘s Falcon 9, a partially reusable medium-lift launch vehicle capable of transporting cargo and crew into Earth orbit. miles (approximately 1.5 kilometers) away, breaking into pieces.

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Lift Thrust Cargo 269

Aerotime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In any case, Udvar-Hzy did not sound too upbeat about the prospects of the production constraints being lifted anytime soon. The C390 [a multirole military cargo aircraft ed. I think we’ll get better, but not much better, he said. Look, Airbus set some ambitious goals, 75 narrowbodies a month.

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Airplanes Lift Jet Airlines 246

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Mars fleet produced between 1942 and 1947, originally flew cargo missions between Hawaii and the Pacific Islands in support of the U.S. After the war, the aircraft was used for medical air transport and cargo lifts between Hawaii and California during the Korean War before being decommissioned in 1956.

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Cargo Lift Weather Airplanes 126

Aerotime

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Concerning air cargo transport, KLM hopes to eventually replace all metal cargo containers and pallets with lightweight cardboard alternatives. This change, says the carrier, could save 150kg of material per flight needed for cargo transport. KLM hopes to save nearly 0.05% CO2 (6 kilotons) annually through this measure.

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Cargo Cabin Crew Runway Lift 300

Aerotime

MAY 17, 2024

Video clips shared by airline crash data evaluation company JACDEC on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) show that one of the aircraft’s four engines started emitting flames as the plane lifted from the runway. All passengers were provided accommodations before boarding a replacement flight on another B747 aircraft the following day.

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Pilot in Command Runway Lift Cargo 278

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Mars fleet produced between 1942 and 1947, originally flew cargo missions between Hawaii and the Pacific Islands in support of the U.S. After the war, the aircraft was used for medical air transport and cargo lifts between Hawaii and California during the Korean War before being decommissioned in 1956.

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Cargo Lift Airplanes 105

Aerotime

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Super Heavy booster lifted off at 7:25 a.m. The company’s ultimate goal is to transport cargo to orbit, ferry humans to the Moon for NASA, and eventually achieve a manned mission to Mars. CT (12:25 GMT) from SpaceX’s Boca Chica launch site.

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Descent Lift Cargo 258

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Yet, improvements in vertical-lift technology are still coming fast. AutoFlights Prosperity and CarryAll variants all carry 13 propellers 10 for lift and 3 pushers. The CarryAll V200CG cargo version received its TC in March 2024. The rear props are strictly for lift. Cruise speed is 108 kts with a range of 135 nm.

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Lift Payload Cargo Pilot 68

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 4, 2025

There is also a passenger door on the aircraft instead of the standard cargo door, as the main use of the C-49 variants was troop transportation and training rather than hauling cargo. The moment we lifted off, I could almost hear the echoes of the past, imagining the generations before me who had flown in this aircraft.

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Cargo Lift Weather Pilot 105

Aerotime

JULY 5, 2024

One of the main technologies developed and used during this time was the hybrid assisted limb (HAL) worn by baggage handlers and cargo loaders at the domestic terminal in Haneda Airport. The Japan Times YouTube Channel Airport employees wore three kilogram robotic suits around their waists to help with lifting heavy objects.

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Lift Cargo Weather Hangar 278

Simple Flying

MAY 13, 2024

The H2 Clipper plans to return airships to the age of hydrogen not only for lift but also for propulsion and as the cargo they carry. The vision is for the airship (called the H2 Clipper) to be a pipeline in the skies and make hydrogen practical and the fuel of the future.

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Lift Cargo 122

Simple Flying

AUGUST 17, 2024

Nearly 60 years ago, on January 5th, 1964, the Short Belfast first took to the skies. This unique heavy air freighter was powered by four turboprop engines and was among the largest propellor aircraft ever to enter service with the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force.

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Lift Cargo 111

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 25, 2024

” Produced between 1942 and 1947, the Mars fleet flew cargo between Hawaii and the Pacific Islands to support the U.S. After the war, they supported the Korean War with medical air transport lifts between Hawaii and California, later transitioning to cargo lift work between Hawaii and California before being decommissioned in 1956.

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Lift Cargo Airplanes 142

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The helicopters, cargo planes, and airborne electronic support planes do heavy lifting and support not only the sailors and ships but also the strike fighters and guided missiles. The US Navys carrier strike groups (CSG) revolve around the fixed-wing and rotary-wing squadrons that compose its carrier air wing (CVW).

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Lift Cargo Jet 105

Aviation News

JULY 2, 2024

New order will triple carrier’s 777 Freighter fleet and add 408 metric tons to cargo lift ISTANBUL, July 2, 2024 Boeing and Turkish Airlines today.

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Lift Airlines Airline Cargo 98

Simple Flying

AUGUST 14, 2024

The JRM Mars flying boat was a very well engineered aircraft, and it had the greatest lift capacity of any flying boat of the war. Martin Company and could have had a great career as a cargo hauler. It was built by the Glenn L.

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Lift Cargo 105

Simple Flying

JULY 12, 2024

The first variant - the C-141A - didn't have enough internal volume relative to its lifting capacity. To make full use of the payload capacity, the C-141A variant was enlarged and stretched into the C-141B variant to enable the aircraft to carry more cargo.

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Payload Lift Cargo 105

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

For now, ZeroAvia will continue working towards certification from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with passenger and cargo flights scheduled in the next couple of years. “We Hybrid Air Vehicles The Airlander 10 relies on a combination of proven aerospace technologies such as traditional cylindrical airships and helium for lift.

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Lift Aviation Technology Cargo Drag 278

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 23, 2025

It was capable of carrying up to 200 passengers or 110,000 pounds of cargo. This particular aircraft set a world record by lifting a 117,900-pound payload to an altitude of 10,000 feet. The Cargomaster operated with a five-person crew: two pilots, a navigator, a flight engineer, and a loadmaster.

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Payload Lift Cargo Jet 52

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Flaps, which help to lower an aircrafts speed while providing additional lift at those lower airspeeds, are lowered in stages, as adding too much flaps at once can upset the aerodynamics and thus stability of the aircraft. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 269

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will start using back-assist exosuits to assist personnel in roles that involve regular, heavy lifting. In 2014, Japan’s Haneda Airport (HND) tried the use of a wearable hybrid assisted limb for baggage handlers and cargo loaders at the domestic terminal.

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Lift Cargo Aviation Technology 258

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 2, 2024

Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 freighters, adding 408 metric tonnes to its cargo lift. Ali Türk, chief cargo officer of Turkish Airlines, said: “This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air freight services.”

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Payload Cargo Airlines Airline 64

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

The 206 brought two additional seats, double doors on the right rear to ease cargo and passenger loading, more horsepower, and a high-lift wing for hauling heavy loads from short strips. The aircraft for sale here retains the traits that have made 206s popular since their introduction in the 1960s.

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Transponder Lift Cargo Airplanes 105

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 26, 2024

This innovative aircraft was designed as a heavy-lift helicopter, powered by two turboshaft engines that drove a single, five-bladed rotor. Origins and Design Westland Aircraft embarked on the Westminster project as part of its efforts to develop a gas-turbine-powered heavy-lift helicopter, a groundbreaking concept for the era.

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Lift Gross Weight Cargo Approach 95

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 2, 2024

Eventually, the video shows the Boeing gain enough airspeed to lift off and climb away. This transition of lifting off is called rotation. Under normal circumstances, the Boeing 777 takes off with a pitch angle from 7 to 9 degrees, with the tail lifting off at around 8.5°. The pitch angle looks closer to 10° in the video.

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Tail Lift Runway V Speed 98

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

Employees at the airline love him, as one of his first orders of business at the airline was eliminating restrictions on staff, including lifting curfews in Doha and ending the social media ban while in uniform. My little sister flys standby around the world for dirt cheap cause our father worked at Eva Air Cargo for 20+ years.

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Cargo Lift Airlines Airline 120

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The company on Tuesday said it completed a crewed, full transition flight of its Alia-250 (A250) eVTOL, shifting from vertical lift to forward cruise on fixed wings during the same flight. Beyond the military, Beta expects its eVTOL to be used by cargo carriers and passenger-carrying operators.

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Runway Lift Pilot Cargo 103

Aviation Bussiness News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Mike Parr, chief executive for UK & Ireland at PML Seafrigo, has hopes for a brighter 2025 for the air cargo logistics industry amid unresolved challenges. We can hope… PML Seafrigo provides logistics and supply chain solutions for perishable goods The post Hopes for air cargo logistics in 2025 appeared first on Aviation Business News.

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Cargo Lift Airlines Airline 40

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

After lifting off Runway 27 at 10:44am, they headed out to sea, having secured permission to fly within naval airspace off the southern California coast between Point Mugu and San Diego, followed by two chase Lockheed planes (a T-33 and a Super Constellation).

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Cargo Pilot in Command Lift Pilot 98

Ask the Pilot

MAY 28, 2024

Just as the plane lifted off, its left engine broke loose. As the engine ripped away, it severed hydraulic lines, releasing the hydraulic pressure that held the wing’s leading edge slats, deployed to provide critical lift during takeoff, in place. The slats then retracted, causing the left wing to stall.

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Lift Tarmac Airplanes Runway 101

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Electra’s innovative EL9 hybrid-electric propulsion system with blown lift technology enables ultra-short takeoffs and landings in soccer field-size spaces previously limited to helicopters and eVTOLs, but at one-third the cost and with the improved safety and reliability of a fixed-wing aircraft.

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Lift Cargo Payload Knot 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 7, 2025

The Airtruk can lift nearly 200 gallons (or 2,000 pounds) of dry chemicals all day long and land on rough outback strips very near the job site. A PL-12 U (for utility) variant was adapted for air ambulance, surveying, and general passenger and cargo transport. Of course, speed is not the goal of this kind of aircraft.

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Tail Horizontal Stabilizer Gross Weight Pilot 53

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 9, 2025

Cathay Pacific business class seat console A321neo Cathay Pacific business class seat controls A321neo If you lift the leather panel to the side of the seat, youll find the entertainment controller, though I dont find that to be needed, since the monitor is also touchscreen. Underneath this area is some exposed storage space.

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Approach Wide-Body Aircraft Runway 108

Aerotime

DECEMBER 26, 2024

New air freight and air cargo aircraft concepts are being driven by the need to find cheaper ways to move goods and a desire to use more eco-friendly ways to transport products from A to B in a world where e-commerce is booming. AeroTime takes a look at some of the companies looking to disrupt the market with their innovations.

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Cargo Payload Pilot Drag 317

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 19, 2024

Over the past days and weeks, the cargo transporter has put 11 electric tractors (which can tow up to four cargo containers) and 13 electric container lifts, belly loaders and pushbacks into operation at the airport. The cargo transporter’s crew buses and tarmac cars are already 100% electric.

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Tarmac Cargo Lift Airlines 52