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Experience in the Chair: Guiding a Twin Beech Home

Air Facts

Its maximum takeoff weight of 9,300 pounds and large cabin space made it suitable for cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment. The longest runways had front course and back course ILS (Instrument Landing Systems) and an on-field VOR that provided navigation and approach capabilities for aircraft on instrument flights.

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Differences Between FAA Part 91, 121, and 135 in Aviation

Pilot Institute

Think of regional and major airlines such as Delta, Southwest, American, SkyWest, and large cargo aircraft operated by FedEx or UPS. Another example would be the ability to use CAT II Instrument Landing System (ILS) approaches, allowing less visibility during landing than CAT I ILS approaches. What Is FAR Part 121?

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Two injured as Southwest Airlines flight dives to avert a ‘midair collision’ (click photo for details)

World Airline News

I have been photographing airplanes since 1965. June 21, 2025 Kalitta Air’s Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, registered N780CK, is part of a groundbreaking new chapter in large twin-engine cargo aircraft. About Bruce Drum I have started the ultimate digital photo library of the fascinating world of airliners and airlines. 27 Fokker F.28

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Transavia Netherlands takes delivery of a new Airbus A321neo in its original 1966 Transavia Holland livery to mark its 60th anniversary

World Airline News

I have been photographing airplanes since 1965. June 21, 2025 Kalitta Air’s Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, registered N780CK, is part of a groundbreaking new chapter in large twin-engine cargo aircraft. About Bruce Drum I have started the ultimate digital photo library of the fascinating world of airliners and airlines. 27 Fokker F.28

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Coming Soon in Atlanta

World Airline News

I have been photographing airplanes since 1965. Air China Cargo added a new cargo route on June 3 from Guangzhou to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. About Bruce Drum I have started the ultimate digital photo library of the fascinating world of airliners and airlines. Join us in this adventure. to 2:00 a.m., 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114