Aerotime

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The plan envisages the VX4 gaining certification in 2028 and then re-certifying the first major upgrade towards 2030, which may expand its payload capacity from four to six passengers. In this report, the advanced air mobility startup outlined its business development plan for the next few years.

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Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

“GTF engines offer unmatched payload and range, enabling Air Niugini to open new routes internationally, while benefiting from industry-leading fuel efficiency, and we look forward to supporting the airline’s fleet in the years ahead,” Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney said in a statement.

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Aerotime

JULY 11, 2024

The new aircraft can be operated by a single pilot and can carry up to 19 passengers without cargo onboard while as a freighter the Cessna SkyCourier can transport up to three LD3 shipping containers with a 6,000 pounds of payload capability.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This hybrid-electric aircraft, which is still under development, is expected to be able to carry between 25 and 30 passengers on distances of between 400 and 800 kilometers, depending on payload.

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Aerotime

MAY 21, 2024

The aircraft can be operated by a single pilot and can carry up to 19 passengers without cargo onboard while as a freighter the Cessna SkyCourier can transport up to three LD3 shipping containers with a 6,000 pounds of payload capability. The SkyCourier has a 900 nautical-mile maximum range.

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Aerotime

JULY 5, 2024

This aircraft has a 450 kg payload and boasts a number of features that are optimized for its use by emergency services operators. On July 4, 2024, ERC System, a German advanced air mobility startup that until now had operated in stealth mode, unveiled an eVTOL aircraft designed specifically for the emergencies market.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The aircraft stretches over 50 meters and is capable of carrying payloads of up to 51.7 Owned by ASL Aviation , K-Mile Asia positions itself as an express cargo airline capable of moving both small and large cargo quickly up to 3,300 nautical miles. The Boeing 767-300BCF is aimed at airlines operating in the general and express cargo markets.

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Aerotime

JULY 11, 2024

The already announced next cell generations will be capable to increase the range or payload capabilities. .” The manufacturer uses off-the-shelf lithium-ion battery cells with such energy densities (cell levels), that are sufficient to cover a good percentage of short-range travel demand.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Musk admitted that the technology to achieve a permanent base on Earth is not there yet with it costing “about a billion dollars per ton of useful payload to the surface of Mars”. That needs to be improved to $100k/ton to build a self-sustaining city there, so the technology needs to be 10,000 times better.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

If combining capacity under the floor and main deck, the maximum structural payload of the E190F is 13,500 kg (29,700 lbs). Embraer claims the E190F offers over 40% more volume capacity, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and up to 30% lower operating costs than larger narrowbodies.

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Aerotime

JULY 2, 2024

“The 777 Freighter’s payload capacity, range and flexibility will enable Turkish Airlines to deliver exceptional customer service while maximizing operational efficiency.” ” With more than 265 deliveries, the 777 Freighter is Boeing’s best-selling freighter airplane of all time.

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Cargo Airline Airlines Payload 304

Aerotime

JULY 17, 2024

The second core stage holds the rocket’s payload, upper stage and crew spacecraft. Additionally, it supports the thrust of the four RS-25 engines and the two five-segment solid rocket boosters attached to the engine and intermediate tank sections.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

We filmed the @Boeing Starliner undocking before its final journey to Earth from our 4K camera payload on the International Space Station. NASA confirmed that the spacecraft landed at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico at 00:01 Eastern Time on September 7, 2024.

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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2024

According to Coulson Aviation, the Next Gen FIRELINER features a 5,000 US gallons (19,000 liter) payload, reduced fuel consumption, extended range, and higher speed. This places the aircraft in the higher range of the LAT class.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The aircraft offers a total capacity of 50,500 kg (111,333 lb) payload and can carry outsized and other unusual cargoes on short and medium-length flights. It has been a busy week for the BelugaXL fleet.

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Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

NASA The mission was part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) launch which delivers science and technology to the lunar surface on behalf of companies. NASA said that the continuation of VIPER would result in an “increased cost that threatens cancellation or disruption to other CLPS missions”.

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Aerotime

MAY 21, 2024

According to Von Boxberg, the A321neo is preferred over the A321XLR due to the limited cargo payload offered by the latter, which is restricted due to the presence of additional fuel tanks. Cargo is a key revenue earner for the carrier, particularly to many cities in Africa that receive regular Brussels Airlines scheduled services.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Designed to carry up to 57,000 lbs (26,000 kg) of payload, the aircraft boasts technologically advanced avionics, including radar, communication, and navigation systems. The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium-sized military transport aircraft developed by the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer.

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Payload 124

Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

Since its introduction in 1997, the B-2 has played a pivotal role in US air power by offering unprecedented stealth, payload flexibility, and operational capabilities. To this day, the B-2 Spirit remains an indispensable asset in US defense, continuing to provide vital strategic capabilities that are essential for global military operations.

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Payload 111

Aerotime

JULY 15, 2024

Approximately one hour after the Falcon 9 had lifted off from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United States, on the night of the launch, the rocket’s second-stage booster failed to reignite, which led to the loss of the rocket and its payload of 20 Starlink satellites.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Specifically, ZeroAvia because to my mind, Hydrogen presents a more sound and bankable opportunity for Operators from a payload point of view as batteries are still very heavy and cumbersome for the aircraft,” Siddharth Verma, Managing Director at Mehair, told Aerotime.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2024

These aircraft deliver massive payloads and demoralize the enemy psychologically by showcasing how much damage they can inflict. Bombers serve a specific purpose: to find a target and erase it from the face of the earth with awe-inspiring firepower. Sometimes, the latter is more important.

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Payload 122

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In addition to the Boeing 737-700, the airline recently also added the 737-800 to its cargo fleet, offering more payload and range. With only 11 Boeing 737-700s left in the fleet, the airline prides itself on connecting small communities and providing essential air services within its domicile.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Its powered by a robust engine that delivers payload capabilities and is fuel efficient. The Cessna Caravan is a powerful, versatile, and uniquely designed aircraft.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The launch was also the final flight of the original Vega rocket, which first flew over a decade ago and carried the previous two Sentinel-2 payloads into space. The third Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite has successfully launched from Europe's Spaceport in French Guyana.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Navys F-14 Tomcat fighter , promising increased speed, range, and payload capacity. The F-14 Super Tomcat 21 was an ambitious upgrade for the U.S. Powered by F110-GE-429 engines, the revamped jet had the potential to achieve supercruise at Mach 1.3.

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Simple Flying

JULY 30, 2024

Unlike the smaller 787-8 and 787-9, it can carry the highest payload but has the shortest range because of its higher weight. The Boeing 787-10 is by far the least popular Dreamliner variant. The first aircraft was delivered to Singapore Airlines in March 2018.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, with a 1,000-pound payload and quiet flight at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour, it offers military operators unique capabilities. The US Air Force has taken delivery of an Archer Midnight eVTOL for flight testing.

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Payload 119

Simple Flying

JUNE 7, 2024

DARPA is working to develop an ekranoplan called the Liberty Lifter with a payload capacity similar to the C-17 Globemaster. Ekranoplans (or ground-effect vehicles (GEVs)) are among the most interesting vehicles and combine a boat with a seaplane.

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Simple Flying

JULY 17, 2024

The Airbus A350F, which has been adapted from the A350-1000, will have a range of up to 8,700 kilometers / 4,700 nautical miles and an incredible 111-tonne payload capacity. Indeed, it is hoped that this full-scale immersive installation will help to drive sales of the variant, as it will have the world's largest main deck cargo door.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 20, 2025

It offers a large payload and room for up to 19 passengers, allowing for efficient operations. The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine aircraft developed for versatility and reliability. The aircraft is available in Freighter and Passenger variants, with a Combi configuration or gravel kit for flexibility.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2024

In April 2024, the newest variant, the CH-47F Block II, took its first test flight (it provides increased range and payload over earlier variants). While the Boeing Chinook first flew in 1961, it has been constantly evolved and updated. Boeing also stated earlier this year that the new variant is almost ready for deliveries.

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Payload 119

AV Web

JANUARY 5, 2025

According to its web site , the manufacturer says it has a 2778 pound maximum takeoff weight with a payload of about 680 pounds. This milestone marks a new era for sustainable aviation, paving the way for commercialization of electric aircraft in the advanced air mobility (AAM) market. Top speed is about 156 knots and stall speed is 54 knots.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The aircraft, which was designed to carry oversized cargo that otherwise would be impossible to move by air, has continued to succeed in its mission by delivering larger and heavier payloads.

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Simple Flying

JULY 31, 2024

Unlike the smaller 787-8 and 787-9, it can carry the highest payload but has the shortest range because of its higher weight. Singapore Airlines only operates one Boeing 787 variant: the 787-10. It is one of 10 airlines that use the least popular Dreamliner variant. The first 787-10 was delivered to Singapore Airlines in early 2018.

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Payload Airline Airlines 111

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

When considering the purchase of a short-haul light turboprop aircraft, several important factors include performance, payload capabilities, and passenger capacities. None, however, could be more important than range, as the ability to fly further in a lighter, more affordable, and easy-to-fly airplane cannot be understated.

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Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

Well, that depends on a multitude of factors, including aircraft's empty weight, carried payload, efficiency of the engines, flight path, and weather conditions. So, how much fuel does an airliner consume during flight?

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