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

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Etihad Abu Dhabi Airports also saw substantial growth in cargo traffic, handling 678,990 tonnes in 2024, representing a 21% increase compared to 560,434 tonnes in 2023. These served to further enhance operational efficiency and the overall passenger experience at Zayed International Airport.

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Cargo Clearance Runway Airline 243

AV Web

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The two crew members aboard a Total Cargo Boeing 737-400 RS managed to get the burning aircraft on the ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil early Saturday before rappeling to safety from a window using the emergency escape rope. The crew declared an emergency on final and controllers said flames were visible after the plane stopped on the runway.

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Cargo Pilot Runway 98

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In 2025, it will be served by almost 70 different passenger carriers and over 20 cargo airlines. Kansai International Airport statistics Airport codes IATA: KIX, ICAO: RJBB, WMO: 47774 Operator Kansai Airports (Orix-Vinci consortium) Runways Runway A: 3,500mRunway B: 4,000m Passengers (2023) 25.9

Cargo 258

Cargo Runway Airline Airlines 258

Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

The incident, which was categorized as serious by the Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) , resulted in the closure of a runway at HKG for eight hours. There were four crew members and one passenger on board the cargo jet. The crew dumped fuel and made a PAN-PAN call, before the aircraft made an ILS approach back to runway 25R.

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Pilot in Command Runway Cockpit Cargo 278

Aerotime

AUGUST 26, 2024

A Garuda Indonesia flight was grounded after it suffered a fuel leak on the runway while departing from Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK). The incident occurred on August 24, 2024. All passengers were rebooked on a different aircraft that departed Jakarta at 14:00 local time.

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Pilot in Command Cargo Runway Pilot 306

Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

The system will reduce the takeoff distance and increase the takeoff weight, allowing aircraft to fly further, particularly from airports with short runways such as London-City Airport (LCY). The E-Freighter marks Embraer´s first step into the cargo market.

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Cargo Weather Runway Pilot 278

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

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

However, after takeoff, passengers and crew in the cabin heard loud sounds coming from the cargo hold, with the belief being that there was someone in there who was trying to make themselves known. Authorities on the ground in Argentina were told of a possible security threat in the cargo hold, and prepared accordingly.

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Cargo Jet Runway Pilot 108

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

On Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, a runaway dog successfully escaped an aircraft at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), requiring officials to shut down multiple runways as an indirect result.

Runway 111

Runway Cargo 111

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Air traffic controllers then vectored the aircraft towards Schiphol where the aircraft landed on runway 18C at 15:14 local time. The aircraft was designed and built by Airbus to transport outsized cargo such as fuselage sections and wings between manufacturing plants across Europe and its final assembly plans in Toulouse and Hamburg.

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Air Traffic Control Transponder Payload Descent 286

Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

The aircraft, registered as N663UA, departed from Zurich Airport’s runway 16 at 10:08 local time. Subsequently, airport ground workers removed cargo from the forward cargo hold and removed floor panels to retrieve the device. The flight initially routed northwards over Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the North Sea.

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Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew Cargo Runway 258

Aerotime

JANUARY 6, 2025

The aircrafts two Rolls Royce RB511 engines allowed the plane to operate from shorter runways, while it also met increasingly stringent ICAO Stage 3 noise regulations making it attractive to airlines and passengers alike. There are, however, still around 270 that continue to operate cargo-only flights.

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Cargo Cockpit Weather Runway 269

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It was also enjoying its first full year of operating with a long-awaited runway extension which it had been lobbying for for years. With a thriving competitor in the form of Bournemouth Airport (BOH) just 30 miles along the south coast, Southampton will have a battle on its hands to replace the lost services.

Cargo 278

Cargo Runway Airline Airlines 278

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On Tuesday, November 19th, a Cargojet Airways Boeing 767 overran a runway at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The aircraft touched down at a higher speed than intended, which eventually caused the aircraft to overrun the airport's runway. The runway excursion caused both of the Vancouver airport's runways to close.

Runway 89

Runway Air Traffic Control Cargo 89

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The 31-year-old cargo aircraft, registered in Spain as EC-MFE, was operated by Swiftair on behalf of the German logistics group DHL for a routine cargo flight from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius, Lithuania. The airport has a single north-south asphalt runway (01/19) of 2,515 metres (8,250 feet). Descend to altitude 4,000 feet.

Runway 87

Runway Approach UTC Knot 87

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Given that a single runway can only accommodate around 40 movements per hour, the designers knew they would have to build an airport with at least four runways for the anticipated growth in air traffic. The airport’s original plans called for five similar terminal buildings, all built in the central area between the runways.

Runway 269

Runway Jet Threshold Crosswind 269

Aerotime

JANUARY 14, 2025

image_title Including its cargo division, Cathay operates 180 aircraft. On the cargo side, it operates a fleet of 20 747 freighters, although it also has orders in for the forthcoming A350F. image_title That incident occurred in August 2016, when a Boeing 777-300 impacted the runway during an attempted go-around in Dubai (DXB).

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Airline Airlines Runway Turbulence 278

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The airport covers an area larger than Manhattan and utilizes seven runways. Though American Airlines is by far the largest operator at DFW, a total of thirty passenger airlines and twenty cargo airlines serve the airport. In fiscal year 2024, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) served 86.9

Cargo 105

Cargo Runway Airline Airlines 105

Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

We are expecting it to have five runways, in addition to an independent runway for training. Most freighters already land at Al Maktoum International Airport and cargo is then moved between the two airports through a land bridge: two trucks every hour move cargo between DXB and DWC connecting the two systems.

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Approach Jet Runway Cargo 254

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The touchdown speed will have already been calculated using a combination of aircraft weight, length of runway in use, and prevailing conditions. If you are traveling towards the front of the cabin on an Airbus aircraft, you may also hear three ‘bleeps’ emanating from behind the flight deck door as the plane approaches the runway.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 269

AV Web

JULY 11, 2024

Everts Air, a part 135/121 operator based in Alaska, accepted the utility turboprop twin to serve its passenger, cargo and charter customers throughout the state. The so-called “gravel kit” option further enables operations from unimproved runways. Textron considers the versatility as a strong selling point throughout the world.

Cargo 105

Cargo Runway 105

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

While the aircraft was being given taxi clearance, there was a minor misunderstanding, which wasn’t a big deal (but I still think it’s important context, since the Aeromexico pilot is in the wrong here): ATC: “Aeromexico 401, cross runway 31R at echo, follow the 777 ANA on charlie.” ATC: “It’s not 13R, it’s 31R or 13L.”

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance Runway 124

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

One year after making history as the first Dreamliner to land on Antarctica’s unique blue ice runway at Troll Airfield, Norse Atlantic Airways has successfully completed its second charter for the purpose of scientific research on the continent. Volume 6 is available on Amazon: Screenshot

Cargo 105

Cargo Runway Pilot 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 6, 2024

Companies find the utility aircraft to perform well at airports with short runways while still retaining a larger load for passengers or cargo. However, several airlines and charter companies have utilized Tecnam aircraft for both scheduled and chartered operations.

Cargo 89

Cargo Runway Airline Airlines 89

Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It’s a lot of fun to see the empty insides of a cargo aircraft, but also, I had never seen the new Delta First Class, so this was a nice surprise. Of course, the real action was on the flight line, where people grabbed spots as close as possible to the runways to get some good views, like this 747 that was taxiing out.

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Airplanes Runway Cargo Airline 208

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A DHL Boeing 737 freighter traveling from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius Airport (VNO), has crashed near Liepkalnis Hill, located along the approach path to the airport's runway.

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Runway Approach Cargo 138

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The incident previously resulted in the closure of two runways at the airport.

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Runway Cargo 126

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 26, 2024

LATAM Cargo Group has announced the expansion of its Miami to São José dos Campos cargo route, increasing from two to three weekly flights operated by Boeing 767-300Fs.

Cargo 40

Cargo Runway Airlines Airline 40

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

airBaltic Cargo, the cargo division of Latvia’s national airline, has joined forces with digital air freight platform cargo.one to enhance its global presence and streamline its booking process. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in airBaltic Cargo’s expansion strategy and commitment to digital transformation.

Cargo 40

Cargo Runway Airline Airlines 40

Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For Air Cargo Management , Zachary Oakley, executive director at Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) shares insights on the airport’s strategic initiatives to enhance its role in international cargo transport, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, while maintaining a commitment to sustainability.

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Cargo Runway Approach 45

World Airline News

MAY 8, 2024

FedEx Express Boeing 767-300F N110FE operating cargo flight FX 6238 from Paris (CDG) to Istanbul today (May 8) landed safely on runway 16R at Istanbul after the nose gear failed to deployed.

Cargo 64

Cargo Runway 64

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The transition took place a few feet above the runway, with the aircraft relying solely on its fixed wings for cruise. The runway-independent aircraft will first be deployed by the U.S. 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

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Silk Way Group, an Azerbaijani conglomerate focused on freight transportation, has unveiled plans for a new cargo airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone. The project is not only envisioned to enhance the transportation capabilities of the country but also to stimulate the comprehensive economic development of the surrounding region.

Cargo 40

Cargo Air Traffic Control Runway Airline 40

Cranky Flier

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Hawaiian 10 September 10, 2024 From Honolulu ➤ Scheduled Departure: 755a ➤ Actual Departure: 815a, returned 838a, out again 1126a, returned 1157a, gave up ➤ From Gate: D2, returned to A12, moved to A6, returned to C3 ➤ Wheels Up: don’t care ➤ From Runway: ?? To Los Angeles ➤ Wheels Down: a couple hours after I got back ➤ On Runway: ??

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Airplanes Runway Cargo Ceiling 130

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The little plane leapt into the air almost immediately as the wind seemingly swirled from every direction along the 5,000-foot runway. entered WWII, Nolde joined the CAP, ferrying cargo and personnel around the country. She was completely seduced by aviation, and when the U.S. Such would be our routine for the next three hours.

Runway 98

Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

NYC Aviation

AUGUST 30, 2024

Arrivals on Runway 24R are nearly level with you as they approach the runway. You also have an excellent overhead view of Runway 24L and can see down the length of the runway. The Flight Path Museum on Imperial Highway near Qantas Cargo is open from noon until 4:00pm. This is a ticketed event that is sold out.

Runway 93

Runway Cargo Approach Airline 93