Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Glamorous though the Staggerwing was, Beech realized that a design that could carry more passengers and cargo than the single engine Staggerwing would be needed. This led to the design of a twin engine, all-metal transport with fabric-covered control surfaces and a twin tail configuration. Peyton at the controls.
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Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 22, 2024
From Saigon, my crew and I routinely hauled critical cargo all over South Vietnam. Photo via USAF Archives During preflight, I noticed the ground crew spreading hay and straw on the cargo bay’s floor. Otherwise, our maintenance guys’ corrosion control team would rip me a new one. THE THREAT INSIDE MY AIRCRAFT By William B.
AeroSavvy
MARCH 26, 2022
Passenger and cargo aircraft look the same when flying over head. Most of the popular Boeing and Airbus passenger jets, like the 767, 747, A330, and A350, have cargo counterparts. Most dedicated cargo aircraft are military transports, e.g., C-17 Globemaster, C-130 Hurcules, Antonov’s heavy-lift family.
Pilot Job Central
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The low cost carrier (LCC) business model is continuing to grow in Europe and pilot job locations are shifting to where the low cost carriers are based. The cargo airplane fleet in the United States is expected to increase from 1,728 airplanes in 2012 to 3,198 airplanes by by 2031. Mid-tier position.
Universal Weather
JANUARY 29, 2024
Still, separate aircraft parking areas are assigned based on aircraft weight. According to EU regulation, there’s no requirement for departure screening or passport control for departing aircraft under MTOW of 45 tons. Be aware that CBP pre-clearance at EINN is not available for cargo, government, diplomatic, and/or military flights.
Aviation Bussiness News
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
In a highly competitive market, what differentiates Finnair Cargo from other major players in the industry? We differentiate ourselves through our strategic hub location, state-of-the-art infrastructure, focus on sustainability, digital innovation, and commitment to high-value cargo. That is why customers continue to trust us today.
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