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Embraer releases multiple updates at FIA, includes plans for auto-takeoff system

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These include larger overhead bins allowing each passenger to have space for their carry-on luggage, mood lighting, multi-band satellite connectivity, an option for Recaro seating and next generation weather and data avionics. The E-Freighter marks Embraer´s first step into the cargo market.

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UK bids farewell to Boeing 757 passenger flights after 42 years of service

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There are, however, still around 270 that continue to operate cargo-only flights. The Boeing 757 -era began in the UK when British Airways operated its first commercial service using the type on February 9, 1983, relacing Hawker Siddeley Tridents on UK domestic shuttle services. According to the UKs Civil Aviation Authority, across 3.1

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United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024  

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billion, and cargo revenues $414 million. United Airlines can now send passengers live weather radar maps via text Airlines Aviation Technology and Innovation by Luke Peters 2024-07-04 The post United Airlines reports strong growth throughout 2Q24, expects more in 2024 appeared first on AeroTime. per gallon.

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Asia Pacific airlines remain focused on resolutions amid continued growth

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According to AAPA, the industry has seen a strong passenger and cargo demand rebound, with many airlines returning to profitability. APAC airlines’ future: ‘broadly positive’ As of September 2024, it is reckoned that air travel demand in the Asia Pacific region has recovered to 97.5% of 2019 levels.

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Mars Makes It To Arizona

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Thanks to some forecast weather, the Philippine Mars headed straight to Arizona today from San Francisco rather than flying to San Diego for some public appearances and media flights. They were mostly used for shuttling cargo and personnel from San Francisco to Hawaii until they were retired in the 1950s.

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NAVBLUE to power Hong Kong Air Cargo’s digital transformation

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Hong Kong Air Cargo has signed a partnership with flight operations solutions and services provider, NAVBLUE, to integrate a suite of cutting-edge solutions aimed at streamlining and improving its flight operations. ” Capt. . ” Capt.

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Martin Mars To Visit San Francisco, San Diego On Final Flight

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The flying boats were deployed at California Navy bases to fly cargo and troops to Hawaii. 18 but that’s dependent on weather and paperwork for the export permit. Philippine Mars is the sister ship to Hawaii Mars, which flew demonstration firefighting water drops at AirVenture in 2016.

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