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Boeing forecasts need for 2.4 million new aviation personnel by 2043

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Predictions indicate that most new aviation crews will operate single aisle aircraft. Meanwhile, wide-body aircraft will be the primary choice for flying operations in Africa and the Middle East. The company forecasts that, within 20 years, the global air cargo fleet will have increased by two thirds to support 4.1%

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Ouch: American Boeing 787 Engine Ingests Cargo Container

One Mile at a Time

While taxiing to its arrival gate at Terminal 5, the aircraft somehow ingested a cargo container into its number two (right side) engine, destroying the container, and damaging the aircraft. It would appear the the container sucked into the engine was a standard unit load device, commonly used to transport cargo, bags, etc.

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Virgin Atlantic Launching Cargo Flights To… Brussels?!?

One Mile at a Time

However, if you’re a passenger, you’re out of luck… Virgin Atlantic adds London to Brussels cargo flights For the upcoming winter season, Virgin Atlantic plans to operate dedicated cargo flights between London (LHR) and Brussels (BRU). This is exclusively a cargo service, which we don’t otherwise see Virgin Atlantic do a whole lot of.

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Alaska Turns Seattle Into Global Hub: 12 Long Haul Routes By 2030

One Mile at a Time

Alaska Air Group is also planning on improving aircraft utilization for Hawaiians Airbus A321neos and Boeing 787-9s. My gosh, a Hawaiian A330 flying between Seattle and Anchorage? What a time to be alive!

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Restoration of full network sees Vietnam Airlines increase revenues and profits

Aviation Bussiness News

Cargo volumes were 226,000 tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 42%. It has also started using wide-body aircraft on routes connecting Vietnam with India, Singapore and China. Service revenue grew by 17.34%, contributing an additional 3,055.7 billion VND compared to the same period last year.

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Most Paid Airline Pilots

WayMan

These airlines operate large fleets and fly long-haul international routes, often using wide-body aircraft. Most pilots start with regional airlines or smaller cargo operations before moving to major airlines. The post Most Paid Airline Pilots first appeared on Wayman Aviation.

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Vietnam Airlines produces a strong performance in the third quarter

World Airline News

Cargo throughput reached 226,000 tons, reflecting a remarkable year-on-year increase of 42%. Furthermore, Vietnam Airlines is deploying wide-body aircraft on routes connecting Vietnam with India, Singapore and China. Notably, its service revenue grew by 17.34%, contributing an additional 3,055.7