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Textron delivers first new Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi plane  

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Textron Aviation has delivered its first new Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi plane just two months after the utility turboprop was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Previously the Cessna SkyCourier was only operable as either a freighter or passenger aircraft with a gravel kit option available too.

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Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters

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All of the ten freighters on order will be operated by the company’s dedicated freight division, STARLUX Cargo, on some of the worlds busiest freight routes, according to the carrier. This second order from this fast-growing airline is another endorsement of the all-new A350F as the future game-changer in heavy lift markets.

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Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi option receives FAA approval

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The new combi interior conversion option allows for both passengers and cargo to be flown simultaneously, marking the Cessna SkyCourier as a truly versatile aircraft. Textron Aviation, which owns the Cessna brand, announced on May 20, 2024, that the new option will allow operators to transport nine passengers and cargo at the same time.

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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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FAA certifies Embraer’s E-190 passenger-to-freight conversion 

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Alongside the E-190F, the FAA has also certified a cargo loading system (CLS), developed by North Carolina-based U.S. Cargo Systems for use on this aircraft. ton payload, the E190F offers a 40% volume capacity increase, even when compared with the largest turboprops.

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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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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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