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Robinson Helicopters launches new R88, company’s first new aircraft in 15 years

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A fold-down, truck-bed style rear door simplifies cargo loading and can also accommodate a full-sized patient stretcher when operating in air medical roles. Optional equipment to be offered with the R88 will include a 3,000-pound HEC-rated cargo hook, utility basket, wire strike protection kit, and pop-out floats.

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IATA publishes air safety report for 2024, overall situation worse versus 2023

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Background to the report Tail strikes and runway excursions were the most frequently reported accidents in 2024. The most common accident types in 2024 were tail strikes, followed by runway damage and runway excursions. The largest proportion of accidents were related to tail strikes, followed by runway excursions.

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The Convair XC-99: A Forgotten Giant at Davis-Monthan AFB

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In modern aviation, military cargo aircraft adhere to well-established design principlestypically featuring high wings, T-tails, and undercarriage mounted below the fuselage. However, Convair sought to redefine the cargo aircraft concept by dramatically scaling it up. The single U.S. USAF – National Museum of the U.S.

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Departures and arrivals: the world’s airline casualties and startups of 2024  

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Skycolors / Shutterstock Note: This article will be limited to major passenger and cargo airlines and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. A mix of cargo and passenger carriers, these airlines originated in Gabon, Brazil, Cyprus, Malta, and the Caribbean. The 767, tail number Z-WPF, still spots its name Chimanimani.

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Unintended Tail Dragger: Prolonged Tail Strike at Milan

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I’ve never seen a tail strike quite so… prolonged. The nose is high in the air with the Boeing’s tail scraping along the runway as a grey plume of smoke forms. There are a number of tail strike incidents caused by the take-off weight being logged as lower than it actually was.

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Qatar Airways Cargo boosts AOG support with priority transport

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Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced AEROSPACE, a specialised logistics solution designed to tackle Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations by ensuring fast and secure transport of critical parts. With global air travel and cargo demand rising, quick access to replacement parts is more crucial than ever.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of a Commercially Certified Helicopter

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Early helicopters required pilots to manually synchronize engine RPM with both main rotor and tail rotor collective pitchesa complex and demanding task. Designed for cargo transport, sightseeing, and general aviation use, it proved to be a reliable and versatile rotorcraft.

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