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K-Mile Asia to operate Thailand’s first Boeing 767-300BCF from October 2024

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The cargo airline K-Mile Asia will begin operating Thailand’s first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter after welcoming the new jet at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The Boeing 767-300BCF is also the first time that K-Mile Asia has flown a widebody freighter with the cargo airline currently relying on a fleet of five Boeing 737Fs.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket breaks up upon ascent, cargo of Starlink satellites lost 

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Approximately one hour after the Falcon 9 had lifted off from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United States, on the night of the launch, the rocket’s second-stage booster failed to reignite, which led to the loss of the rocket and its payload of 20 Starlink satellites.

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Airbus Unveils The Worlds Largest Main Deck Cargo Door With A350F Mock-Up Display

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Indeed, it is hoped that this full-scale immersive installation will help to drive sales of the variant, as it will have the world's largest main deck cargo door. The Airbus A350F, which has been adapted from the A350-1000, will have a range of up to 8,700 kilometers / 4,700 nautical miles and an incredible 111-tonne payload capacity.

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Airbus Unveils The Worlds Largest Main Deck Cargo Door In A350 Freighter Mock-Up Display

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This full-scale immersive installation is expected to entice more customers to order the variant, which will have the world's largest main deck cargo door.

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Airbus's Beluga Super Transporter Flies 2 H175 Helicopters To China

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The Airbus Beluga Super Transporter, a modified version of the Airbus A300-600 which is more commonly known as just the "Beluga," has made a name for itself by transporting impressively large cargo loads.

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Atlas Air secures three Boeing 747-8 Freighters in response to e-commerce boom

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US cargo airline Atlas Air has secured the services of three Boeing 747-8 Freighters through a long-term finance lease agreement with lessor BOC Aviation. The 747-8F is a purpose-built freighter rather than a reconfigured passenger jet.

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Turkish Airlines orders four Boeing 777Fs in response to growing global demand

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Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 Freighters with the airline citing a growing global demand for cargo services as the catalyst. “The 777 Freighter’s payload capacity, range and flexibility will enable Turkish Airlines to deliver exceptional customer service while maximizing operational efficiency.”

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