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Boeing forecasts need for 2.4 million new aviation personnel by 2043

Aerotime

Predictions indicate that most new aviation crews will operate single aisle aircraft. Meanwhile, wide-body aircraft will be the primary choice for flying operations in Africa and the Middle East. The company forecasts that, within 20 years, the global air cargo fleet will have increased by two thirds to support 4.1%

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Ouch: American Boeing 787 Engine Ingests Cargo Container

One Mile at a Time

While taxiing to its arrival gate at Terminal 5, the aircraft somehow ingested a cargo container into its number two (right side) engine, destroying the container, and damaging the aircraft. It would appear the the container sucked into the engine was a standard unit load device, commonly used to transport cargo, bags, etc.

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Most Paid Airline Pilots

WayMan

For aspiring pilots, the dream of flying high comes with another important question: what carrier do the most paid airline pilots fly for? Factors like aircraft type, seniority, and the routes flown all influence a pilot’s earning potential. The post Most Paid Airline Pilots first appeared on Wayman Aviation.

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Top 10 Largest Airplanes in the World

Pilot Institute

Military giants like the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy are essential for global cargo and troop transport. In the context of aircraft, size can be interpreted in various ways. Are we talking about length, wingspan, height, passenger capacity, or cargo volume? Its built to carry large, heavy cargo over intercontinental distances.