Aerotime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Udvar-Hzy was also critical of Boeings decision not to pursue a New Midsize Airplane (NMA). The C390 [a multirole military cargo aircraft ed. And, you know, they invested a lot of money in the 777X which, in retrospect, will turn out to be an expensive judgment error. They have a good engineering capability.

Airplanes

Aerotime

MAY 6, 2025

The C-47/R4D differed from the civilian DC-3 in numerous ways, including being fitted with a cargo door, hoistattachment, and reinforcedfloor, along with a shortened tail cone for glider-towing shackles, and an astrodome in the cabin roof.

Ferry Flight

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

We’re like, this is an all-electric airplane. And most people don’t believe you because sometimes they look at it, and they’re like, You came from hundreds of miles awaywhat do you mean that’s an electric airplane? According to Clark, the configuration makes for a really slippery, efficient airplane.

Air Traffic Control

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The next step was to gather a team of students to turn this paper airplane into a full-scale flying prototype. Before we get into the production, service, and variants of the PJC-2, lets take a look at this remarkable airplane. This rapid progress is quite remarkable when compared to the snails pace of current aircraft certification.

Airplanes

Aerotime

MAY 26, 2025

In 1938, in a bold move that would propel TWA ahead of its competitors in terms of range and comfort levels, Frye placed an order with the Boeing Airplane Company for its long-range Boeing 307 Stratoliner. Fryes previous career was as a stunt pilot working in Hollywood before taking up the position with TWA.

Turbulence

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Mars fleet produced between 1942 and 1947, originally flew cargo missions between Hawaii and the Pacific Islands in support of the U.S. After the war, the aircraft was used for medical air transport and cargo lifts between Hawaii and California during the Korean War before being decommissioned in 1956. Photo by Janine Linning.

Cargo

Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Alaska will move Hawaiian’s Tokyo/Narita slot to point airplanes toward Seattle instead of Honolulu in May. Of everything we discussed, what caught my attention the most was just how much combining these two airlines will enable Hawaiian’s fleet of just over 60 passenger airplanes to be better utilized.

Airplanes

Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

Cargo volumes are also projected to reach 72.5 While not easy to implement, new technologies are becoming cost-effective and delivering benefits in key areas, such as improved efficiency and safety, professional training, automation in air traffic management, and performance optimization. billion in 2025, marking a 6.7% rise from 2024.

Aviation Technology

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 16, 2025

This section was the roughest part of the aircraft, as the large cargo door here made it structurally weak. This airplane did have a bomb bay. It wasnt just a cargo plane, which is a common misconception. This airplane is part of history. Its going back to its original RAF bomber configuration, Miller confirmed.

Hangar

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 23, 2025

Navy as a long-range cargo transport. The second airplane is Marianas Mars, Bu. The Navy’s focus shifted, and the Mars evolved into a dedicated cargo transport aircraft capable of hauling vast amounts of supplies across the Pacific. On June 23, 1942—83 years ago today—the Martin JRM Mars took to the skies for the first time.

Cargo

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The goal is that by 2035, Hong Kong Airport will increase its annual passenger capacity to 120 million (from 80 million) and increase annual cargo capacity to 10 million tons (from five million tons). Runway capacity is increasing by around 48% I’m a huge fan of Hong Kong Airport, and it’s one of my favorite airports in the world.

Runway

Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 11, 2024

(Actually, it may be the uncool kids who know that… ) This panel will specifically be filled with those who make the airplanes — or at least those who take all the airplane pieces and put them together. Lucky for us, he knows a lot about airplanes. If that’s still not clear, let me use a visual aid.

Airplanes

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Mars fleet produced between 1942 and 1947, originally flew cargo missions between Hawaii and the Pacific Islands in support of the U.S. After the war, the aircraft was used for medical air transport and cargo lifts between Hawaii and California during the Korean War before being decommissioned in 1956. Navy during World War II.

Cargo

Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Are you a young dreamer whos fascinated by airplanes and the idea of flying? A discovery flight is a short, introductory lesson where you get to sit in the cockpit, operate the controls under the guidance of an instructor, and experience what its like to fly an airplane. Who Can Take One? Why Take One? Is Flying Safe for Kids?

Pilot

Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

In commercial aviation, rules about what supplies have to be on board an airplane are highly regulated. Essential Items When deciding what to include in your airplane emergency kit , keep in mind what makes the most sense for the type of flying you’re doing. Your airplane emergency kit is like an insurance policy.

Weather

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 13, 2025

The airplane immediately after arriving at the Windsor International Airport. The twin-engine turboprop was known for its rugged performance in some of the harshest flying conditions in Canada, connecting remote communities across Quebec and Ontario with essential passenger and cargo service.

Cargo

Learn to Fly

JULY 30, 2025

LSA include a huge variety of aircraft, from airplanes and gliders to balloons and gyroplanes. In place for nearly two decades, the LSA category has shown a lower accident rate than experimental amateur-built airplanes, leading the FAA to expand the definition of LSA with MOSAIC.

Lift

Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

Heres a rundown of what youll need (based on single-engine airplane): Age Requirement: At least 18 years old. 10 hours of instrument training (5 hours in a single-engine airplane). 10 hours of instrument training (5 hours in a single-engine airplane). You can also work for private, charter, and cargo companies.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Subscribe Now Carsons argument began with the familiar observation that because airplanes need to climb, their engines are more powerful than they would be if they were sized solely for most efficient cruising. So, since these are all naturally aspirated airplanes, I looked at their performance at 8,000 feet.

True Airspeed

Aviation News

JULY 14, 2025

Boeing has officially kicked off production of its next-generation freighter aircraft — the Boeing 777-8 Freighter (777-8F) — marking a significant milestone in the evolution.

Cargo

World Airline News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group, the leading passenger and cargo airline group in South America, today announced the purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group today announced the purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes.

Airplanes

AV Web

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

They were mostly used for shuttling cargo and personnel from San Francisco to Hawaii until they were retired in the 1950s. It and sister ship Hawaii Mars spent the last 65 years in British Columbia, 50 of them fighting forest fires. Hawaii Mars was donated to a museum in B.C. The planes were built by Martin for the Navy in the late 1940s.

Weather

Plane and Pilot

MAY 12, 2025

If asked to name one GA single-engine airplane that claims the roles of ultimate bushplane , STOL champion, military workhorse, movie star, arctic explorer, and even a little CIA intrigue thrown in for effect, the de Havilland Beaver comes immediately to mind. This is an airplane that means business. Air Force and Army.

Gross Weight

Flying Magazine

JUNE 27, 2025

Pilotless cargo carriers are being developed. 2 engine had destroyed all three of the airplane’s hydraulic systems, disabling its flight controls. Kneeling on the floor, he controlled the airplane by manipulating the thurst of the two remaining engines. Flying an airplane is largely a rule-based activity.

Pitot Tube

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Or how do modern airplanes reduce dangerous effects like aileron flutter or adverse yaw? Unstable aircraft designs are better suited for high-maneuverability aircraft like aerobatic stunt airplanes or military fighters. But theres much more to ailerons than just rolling left or right. How Does The Autopilot Control The Ailerons?

Aileron

Professional Pilot

JULY 2, 2025

PRESS RELEASE D aher Aircraft’s turboprop-powered TBM airplane family marked a new milestone with today’s delivery of the 600th aircraft in the TBM 900-series, which was provided to its customer at the Paris Air Show. The global TBM fleet has logged more than 2.6 million flight hours in service around the world.

Airplanes

iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 1, 2025

But for experienced pilots, especially those who file IFR or fly high-performance airplanes, the Flights tab offers a wealth of powerful features. Maximum fuel is a great option: it will show the most fuel you can take without going over max gross weight, given the people and cargo you entered in the Payload section.

Pilot

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 20, 2025

13, the first all-metal transport airplane to enter mass production and operational service around the world. Last February, we reported HERE on the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada’s efforts to restore a rare example of a Junkers F.13, 13 named City of Prince George is being reassembled for display in the museum.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

Subscribe Now While still in production in limited numbers by Textron as the G36, refurbished A- and B36-series models with new avionics, aesthetic and creature improvements, and low airframe and engine time are good alternatives to high-dollar, later-model G36 airplanes. Bonanza pilots learn early on to use the electric pitch trim.

Gross Weight

Cranky Flier

MAY 30, 2025

WestJet will eventually modify the Sunwing airplanes to match the interior on the rest of its B737 fleet which will including premium seating up front, economy in the back, and a vat of maple syrup replacing the window seat every third row. IAG Cargo is joining forced with Qatar Cargo and maskargo.

Cargo

AV Web

MAY 18, 2025

They were mainly used to carry cargo and personnel between Hawaii and California. It will join about 400 other aircraft in the collection. Philippine Mars was one of seven built for the Navy near the end of the Second World War.

Tail

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

Its maximum takeoff weight of 9,300 pounds and large cabin space made it suitable for cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment. With 10 passengers and luggage on board the airplane, it was well under gross weight, but it soon became apparent we could not out climb the ice buildup.

Weight-Shift-Control

Air Facts

JUNE 9, 2025

Note: Effective briefings require the crew to be well-prepared and knowledgeable of current weather and forecast, NOTAMS, mission requirements, aircraft status, technical requirements, passenger requirements, and cargo. Do it even when you are tired, want to get the airplane bed-down, and want to get home or to the hotel.

NOTAMs

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In this article, well take a tour of the top 10 largest airplanes in the world. Key Takeaways The Antonov An-225 Mriya held the title of the largest airplane ever built. Military giants like the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy are essential for global cargo and troop transport. The A380, though, is more than just a big airplane.

Airplanes

AV Web

APRIL 21, 2025

China says the plane is a water bomber but there is widespread belief that it will be used to carry cargo and personnel to the far-flung islands in the South China Sea where the country has imposed its sovereignty in disputed territory. Its development has prompted the U.S. Air Force to dust off plans for a float-equipped C-130.

Tail

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The ADS-B data showed the airplane continued a slight descent after takeoff followed by a right turn until the data ended about 0.6 The airplane impacted the east face of a ridgeline about 0.7 They were likely unaware of the cloud layer below, obscuring even the lights of the cargo ships.

Runway

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

It differentiates it from its sistership the 747-8F, a large cargo hauler which sold twice as many units as the passenger version. The first routes are set to launch in mid-2026, and the airplanes will feature wellness zones as well as an extra fuel tank to make these 20-hour-plus trips.

Jet