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Boeing 737-400F destroyed after inflight fire and emergency landing in Brazil   

Aerotime

The aircraft, operated by all-cargo airline Total Linhas Aereas was operating a domestic cargo flight from Vitoria to Sao Paulo when the crew received a cargo fire warning, forcing the emergency landing. This action occurred once all the remaining cargo had been removed from the aircraft.

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Airbus BelugaXL forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam 

Aerotime

However, as the aircraft crossed the border between France and Belgium, the crew set 7700 on the aircraft’s transponder (indicating an inflight emergency) and requested an immediate descent and diversion to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands, some 90 miles (144km) off the aircraft’s nose.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1963 Cessna 336 Skymaster

Plane and Pilot

With six seats and a massive useful load of over 1,400 pounds, this Skymaster can move people or cargo with ease. A Garmin GNX 375 GPS/transponder has also been added, introducing ADS-B in and out functionality. Exterior paint and interior upholstery and trim are both well-used but perfectly functional.

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This 2019 Cessna T206H Is an Ultra-Utilitarian ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

The 206 brought two additional seats, double doors on the right rear to ease cargo and passenger loading, more horsepower, and a high-lift wing for hauling heavy loads from short strips. The aircraft for sale here retains the traits that have made 206s popular since their introduction in the 1960s.

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This 1961 Aero Commander 500A Is a Historically Significant ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Aero Commanders also excel at carrying cargo and are renowned for their versatility and user-friendly handling and systems. Today pilots find the airplane ideal for transporting family members, friends, and business associates comfortably on long trips traversing multiple states.

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White-Knuckle Affair

Plane and Pilot

entered WWII, Nolde joined the CAP, ferrying cargo and personnel around the country. Without a transponder, we were hiding in plain sight, all other aircraft oblivious to our presence, a sobering fact that became all too apparent when we noticed the KC-135 passing 3 miles in front of us as we circled counterclockwise around the town.

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Inside an Air Traffic Control Room: Navigating the Skies from the Ground

Flightworx

Secondary Radar : This radar is more advanced and it involves sending out a signal that is received by a transponder on the aircraft. The transponder then sends back a signal containing specific information such as the aircraft’s identity and altitude.