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Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters

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The yet-to-be-certified A350F, based on the A350-900 passenger variant of the widebody family of jets, will carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and offer a range of 4,700 nautical miles (8,700 km).

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Turkish Airlines orders four Boeing 777Fs in response to growing global demand

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.” Boeing said in a statement that the new order was reflective of the “rapid growth of e-commerce and the need for efficient and reliable transportation across the globe” and that the extra freighters will provide Turkish Airlines with an additional 408 metric tons to its cargo lift.

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Pitching In On The Airlift: A First Timer’s Account

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Continuing to operate in this challenging environment with janky communications wasn’t the greatest idea to begin with, and as I studied the ramp it was apparent that my Mooney was outclassed in terms of payload, and there was certainly no shortage of pilots participating.

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How Fast Is a Private Flight?

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Various factors affect the swiftness and efficiency of private jets, such as weight, altitude, and temperature. Explore how fast private jets fly and the factors influencing their speeds. Flying on a private jet could help you save time when taking your next business trip or holiday. How Fast Are Private Jets?

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F4 Phantom: A Legend in Aerial Combat History

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The F-4 Phantom is a supersonic, multi-role fighter jet developed by McDonnell Aircraft in the late 1950s. A significant innovation in the Phantom’s design was the tandem seat layout for its crew, a first in fighter jets. the Phantom II showcased its supersonic capabilities, making it one of the fastest fighter jets of its era.

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The aircraft concepts reimagining the future air cargo industry 

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ton payload aircraft Kona, the 60-ton payload aircraft Alisio and Nordes, a 100-ton payload aircraft. As well as the Pelican Cargo drone, which is being developed to transport 400-pound payloads up to 200 miles, the startup has already tasted success with its Pelican Spray aircraft which is used for crop protection.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

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More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift. As altitude increases, air molecules spread out, resulting in less power and lift. Our family of four packed less than 50 pounds of luggage.