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Air cargo demand slightly declines in February, IATA reports

Aviation Bussiness News

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its February 2025 data on the global air cargo markets, noting a slight decline in demand overall, although some regions saw improving figures. Capacity, measured by available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), also saw a decrease of 0.4% in air cargo demand, and 0.6%

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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: DOT Implements Loyalty Tests, AA’s AAdditions

Cranky Flier

Elliott Passes 10% Threshold The latest in the saga between Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines is that Elliott has now acquired enough shares of the carrier — 10% — to call a special meeting, which it plans to do if Southwest’s leadership does not meet its ransom demands desired changes.

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“Robot dog” patrols Munich Airport to showcase digital cargo handling capabilities

Aviation Bussiness News

A “robot dog” has been going for walkies autonomously through Munich Airport’s cargo warehouse as part of a project that aims to explore the potential of digital technologies in shaping the future of air cargo handling. This is particularly important in the air cargo industry.

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50 years and counting – marking half a century of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport  

Aerotime

million passengers and 131,000 tons of cargo. To combat this issue, the airport devised a revolutionary new method of fog dispersal using a series of Mistral fighter jet engines dispersed along the threshold and touchdown zones of one of the runways. Over its first year of operations, the airport handled 2.5 million passengers.

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White-Knuckle Affair

Plane and Pilot

entered WWII, Nolde joined the CAP, ferrying cargo and personnel around the country. Not knowing the B-52 had arrived ahead of schedule, the four minutes that passed during the 5-mile final seemed like an hour, and when the mains touched down just inside the threshold, we both let out a sigh of relief. Images By Gary Figgins.

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My Birthday Flight With EVA Air's Boeing 787-10

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Photo: EPS1) After 10 minutes of taxi, we were near the threshold of the runway. At the threshold, we were cleared to depart. Passing by one of JAL's aircraft in the special livery. This is the special livery 787-8 (Expo 2025 - JA823J) aircraft. Take off was slightly bumpy due to the cross wind. Goodbye Japan, thanks for the memories.

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FAA Medical Certificate Requirements Made Easy

Pilot Institute

Unaided, with thresholds no worse than listed below: Sound Levels Ear Condition 500 Hz 1,000 Hz 2,000 Hz 3,000 Hz Better Ear 35 dB 30 dB 30 dB 40 dB Worse Ear 35 dB 50 dB 50 dB 60 dB Ear, Nose, and Throat The applicant must not have throat issues that could cause a speech problem. These are pilots carrying passengers or cargo for hire.

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