Air Traffic Control, Cargo and Knot

DHL Boeing 767 freighter twice returns to Amsterdam with flap issue

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

On the day in question, DHL Air (Austria) Boeing 767-300ER freighter was operating a routine cargo flight from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport to London-Luton Airport as flight QY6700. The flight landed safely on runway 06 at 15:02, just twenty minutes after take-off, and returned to its stand on the cargo apron.

Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control Cargo Runway Descent

Beta Completes Historic Passenger-Carrying Flight at JFK Airport

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

Jack Daleo/FLYING] Typically, Clark said, Beta does not need to alert air traffic control (ATC) about demonstration flights. But controllers were expecting Tuesdays flight because the Port Authority informed them. Beta Technologies Alia, tail number N916LF, taxis on the runway at Modern Aviations JFK FBO terminal.

Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control Airplanes Lift Runway

The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part two

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Depending on other traffic ahead, not least at the destination, air traffic controllers (ATC) will clear the flight to descend in stages, to be level at certain waypoints on the arrival route. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold.

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach

PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster Provides Radial Engine Thrill

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

However, the DC-6 offered airlines increased range, higher cruising speed, and cruising altitudes of up to 25,000 feet (depending upon payload and fuel load) in pressurized comfort for a full 3,000 miles, making it a versatile hauler of both passengers (DC-6B) and cargo (DC-6A).

Flight Deck

Flight Deck Descent Airplanes Pitot Tube

Bering Air Cessna Caravan departed overweight before fatal accident: NTSB

Aerotime

MARCH 20, 2025

As the aircraft approached Nome, air traffic controllers informed the pilot of flight 445 that Nomes runway was being de-iced and was temporarily closed, and that flight 445 could expect a 10 to 15 minute delay in landing clearance to be given. Indications show that its speed dropped from around 160 knots to 110 knots.

Knot

Knot Air Traffic Control Gross Weight Airplanes

How to Become a Pilot: Your Complete Guide to Learning to Fly

Flight Training Central

MAY 11, 2025

Career opportunities include business aviation pilot, flight instructing, cargo airlines, military flying, law enforcement and many more. maximum weight and 120 knots maximum speed (a Cessna Skycatcher, for example). Some people start flying to make a career out of it, eventually working as a professional pilot.

Pilot

Pilot Pilot in Command Airplanes Air Traffic Control

How to get started learning to fly

Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

Career opportunities include business aviation pilot, flight instructing, cargo airlines, military flying, law enforcement and many more. maximum weight and 120 knots maximum speed (a Cessna Skycatcher, for example). Some people start flying to make a career out of it, eventually working as a professional pilot.

Pilot in Command

Pilot in Command Pilot Airplanes Air Traffic Control

Air Atlanta 747 freighter rejects takeoff from taxiway at Riyadh Airport

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2024

On April 22, 2024, an Air Atlanta Europe Malta Boeing 747-400 freighter operating on behalf of Saudi Arabian Airlines was scheduled to depart from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and fly to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya. This runway has a total length of 13,796 feet (4,205 meters).

Tarmac

Tarmac Runway Cargo Air Traffic Control

Clear Air Turbulence: How It Happens and How to Handle It

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

Even in less intense turbulence, parts inside the aircraft can sustain damage, especially if loose cargo or luggage crashes into them. Causes of Clear Air Turbulence How does clear air turbulence even happen in the first place? Jet Streams Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) often happens near something called jet str eams.

Turbulence

Turbulence Wind Shear Weather Jet

Rotation Gone Wrong: The Critical Error Behind LATAM’s Milan Tail Strike

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The crew gives the final fuel figures to the load controller. The load controller also verifies whether all planned passengers are accounted for and receives the final baggage and cargo weights from the airline staff. About 40 seconds later, when the aircraft was travelling 153 knots, a pitch-up command was recorded.

Tail

Tail V Speed Knot Runway

The Captin is Lying and We can Prove It

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Naturally, my first officer and I got a good laugh from this as our 757 was cruising along effortlessly at about 300 knots indicated airspeed, and was not yawing towards the supposedly dead engine. This was done to save fuel and to allow the rampers to open the cargo doors on the right side sooner.

Indicated Airspeed

Indicated Airspeed Air Traffic Control Airplanes Descent

Pilot’s Guide to Part 107 Drone Operations

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 19, 2024

Maximum speed is 100 mph (87 knots). Your drone can carry an external load if it is securely attached and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft. AIRSPACE AUTHORIZATIONS Operations in Class G airspace are allowed without air traffic control (ATC) permission.

Pilot

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Update: DHL Boeing 737 accident in Vilnius, Lithuania – what we know so far

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The aircraft involved in the Vilnius incident was operated by Spanish all-cargo airline Swift Air under contract to DHL. The aircraft was converted into an all-cargo variant in 2014 and was delivered to Swift Air in February 2015. The aircraft, registered EC-MFE, was 31.1

Final Approach

Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway

Archer Raises $850M After Trump Boosts Electric Air Taxis

Flying Magazine

JUNE 13, 2025

Another defense contractor, Palantir, is helping Archer develop AI software to improve air traffic control, route planning, and its manufacturing facilities. The model is not particularly fast (about 130 knots cruise speed) or high endurance (expected range of about 87 nm). Cecutta said that partnership may also benefit.

Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control Lift Knot Pilot

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DHL Boeing 767 freighter twice returns to Amsterdam with flap issue

Beta Completes Historic Passenger-Carrying Flight at JFK Airport

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Air Atlanta 747 freighter rejects takeoff from taxiway at Riyadh Airport

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