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Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error

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The Transport Accident and Incident Investigations Division of Lithuanias Ministry of Justice has published an interim report regarding the safety investigation into the crash of a DHL cargo aircraft in Vilnius in late November 2024. At 03:12:43, the crew talked about activating anti-ice systems due to the weather conditions.

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The Douglas DC-3 Cargo Workhorses Of DesertAir Alaska

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The weather on that day, September 12, 2024, was rather miserable, but not atypical for Alaska with fall a few days away45 degrees F, ceiling less than 500 feet, and a cold, steady rain. In 2001, the company began year-round charter air freight cargo service to rural villages across Alaska. “We haul everything.

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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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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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From crop dusting to global megacarrier: Marking 100 years of Delta Air Lines

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In cold weather, the cabins are warm and comfortable and with the interesting feature of scenic observation of the surrounding country, afford the ideal means of modern travel.” Known as the Limousine of the Air, the Travel Airs could carry five passengers and a single pilot.

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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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Qatar Airways Cargo launches TechLift to improve semiconductor transport

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Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its latest product, TechLift, which it hopes will greatly enhance air cargo transportation for the full spectrum of the semiconductor industry. Their transport is best carried out by established cargo professionals, as it demands absolute precision, expertise, and highly trained staff.

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