Fear of Landing

MARCH 7, 2025

It had a complicated history, starting in 1930s Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as a cargo airline. Everything was normal until they were approaching New Orleans at FL350 (35,000 feet). Their radar weather map showed heavy rain storms, and the crew selected a route round the worst areas, marked in red on the map.

Flight Deck

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The KLIA1 terminal was opened in June 1998 and is a hub for Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, MASKargo, Raya Airways, World Cargo Airlines, Air Asia and Air Asia X. On final approach to SIN. While for KLIA2, this terminal was built to replace the previous LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) and started operation in May 2014.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

This airline along with J-Air, JAL Cargo, Japan Air Commuter, Japan Transocean Air, Hokkaido Air System and Ryukyu Air Commuter are managed by the JAL group and the subsidiaries (excluding JAL Cargo) operate on domestic feeder services, while for JAL Cargo, it operates both domestic and international routes.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JUNE 3, 2025

Air France, Air France Cargo and FedEx Express use this as a hub for its operation. Anyway, for the rest of the flight, the approach and landing was a smooth affair. Look at how lovely the weather was that morning. The view is certainly breathtaking especially in good weather. We were on final approach into runway 06L.

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World Airline News

APRIL 16, 2025

Other revenue streams such as cargo and loyalty remained resilient and were up 9.7% The airline expects to continue this approach into the fourth quarter of 2025. Premium cabin revenue rose 9.2%, business revenue was up 7.4% and revenue from Basic Economy was up 7.6% year-over-year. and Pacific RASM up 8.5% year-over-year.

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Aerotime

MAY 15, 2025

As the first anniversary of SAS joining the SkyTeam alliance approaches, AeroTime spoke with Van der Werff about what this pivotal change has meant for the historical airline and what’s in store for the future. We do cargo on widebodies and long-haul. I think there’s a different composition. Hats off to them.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo, you must have completed at least three takeoffs and landings within the last 90 days. As you return to the traffic pattern, focus on short and soft field approaches and landings. Weather Weather is no small factor in flying, and it has caused many accidents.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Another example is weather minimums. A part 121 or 135 crew cannot legally initiate an approach if the weather is below minimums. Think of regional and major airlines such as Delta, Southwest, American, SkyWest, and large cargo aircraft operated by FedEx or UPS. Under part 91, however, they are free to do so.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 18, 2025

As he approached the Union Air Terminal, the main landing gear failed to extend on approach. For nearly an hour and a half, Hughes went through practice runs over the 3-kilometer course, taking mental notes on the local landmarks, terrain, and weather, all factors that could impact the actual speed runs in NR258Y.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 21, 2025

A crowd favorite is always the “dirty pass” or “carrier approach,” in which the gear, flaps, and tailhook are deployed for a slow, dramatic flyby. It was then that air raid sirens sounded, and aircraft began to approach from behind the crowd. But despite the weather, the “Greatest Show on Turf” once again lived up to its name.

Approach

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 30, 2025

For the cargo, the airline is operating 8 Boeing 747-400F and 9 Boeing 777F. This is EVA Air's Boeing 777-300ER Starlux A350-900 China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400F China Airlines Airbus A321neo It's time to board! On final approach We touched down after 4 hours and 1 minute in the air. Goodbye Taiwan, I'll be back soon.

Airline

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 24, 2025

Army request for a tactical airlifter capable of transporting troops and cargo into unprepared, rugged terrain—ideally with a payload comparable to that of the CH-47 Chinook. Beyond military use, many DHC-4s transitioned to civilian life, hauling cargo in remote regions across the globe.

Center of Gravity

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, the T129 ATAK is a twin-engine, tandem seat, all-weather attack helicopter designed for armed reconnaissance and attack missions in hot and high environments, and rough geography in both day and night conditions. In recent days, Aknc drones were sent to the Somali army, which is known to use TB2s.

Weather

Flying Magazine

JULY 15, 2025

Engine enhancements include a SureFly electronic ignition system for consistent starts, GAMIjectors for optimal lean-of-peak operation, and Reiff preheat system built for cold-weather reliability. Avionics are centered on a Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck with dual GNS 530W navigation units providing WAAS enabled GPS approaches.

Gross Weight

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 6, 2025

Far from the passenger terminals on the north side of the airport, the aircraft has nonetheless often looked small in comparison to the cargo-carrying Boeing 747s parked within a few hundred feet of the aircraft. TWA DC-3 NC1944 departs Lunken Airport, Cincinnati, OH, June 30, 1941.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 22, 2025

Choosing the right path begins with a basic understanding of the different approaches to becoming a pro pilot. At a basic level, this means that they have much more flexibility in how they approach the training of each of their students. He works at Mountain Air Cargo flying for FedEx in ATRs.[I Its a double-edged sword.

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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). livery pack available for purchase from the MSFS marketplace.

Flight Deck

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 24, 2025

It took quite a while before we were finally out of the clouds and by then we were on final approach into Taipei Taoyuan Airport. Usually the landing light is turned on during take off and on final approach into the arrival airport during night time. At this point, we were on final approach into Taipei Taoyuan Airport.

Final Approach

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

During the fall of 2024, I planned a flight to Massey Aerodrome (MD1) in Maryland that I cancelled due to weather. I departed the Williamson-Sodus Airport solo at 8:00 am and picked up my instrument clearance in the air from a Rochester Approach controller with a familiar voice. In other words, it seemed to be my kind of destination.

Runway

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

Cabin Crew

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Liege Airport (LGG) has reported a strong performance in October 2024, with notable increases in both cargo aircraft movements and tonnage handled. Compared to October 2023, which saw 2,120 cargo aircraft movements, LGG recorded a 20% increase in October 2024, reaching 2,553 movements.

Cargo

World Airline News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Natilus’s regional cargo aircraft, KONA, is capable of navigating extreme weather conditions and landing on short, gravel runways in the Arctic North. The B737-200 allows for greater cargo capacity and requires fewer trips to transport essential cargo making it particularly suited for deliveries to the northern regions.

Cargo

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the 25th of November 2024, a Boeing 737-400 crashed on final approach to Vilnius airport with one fatality. The 31-year-old cargo aircraft, registered in Spain as EC-MFE, was operated by Swiftair on behalf of the German logistics group DHL for a routine cargo flight from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

Miquel Ros // AeroTime Saudi Arabia also aims to play a larger role in global logistics, with the air cargo sector being another object of a thorough growth and development plan. Following this success, the visitor figure target for 2030 has been revised upward, to 150 million, of which 70 are expected to be international. he said.

Fixed Base Operator

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

As I passed Atlanta, the skies went from sunny to cloudy, which was as advertised, but as I neared the South Carolina state line, the weather wasn’t lifting. I flew my first LPV approach to near-minimums in the Mooney, which was a bit of a gut check. Three hours came and went.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 17, 2024

Let me start by acknowledging that many contracted airline employees working at airports have tough jobs — they’re under time pressure, their jobs are physically demanding, they work in some extreme weather conditions, and they’re certainly not the best paid people in the airline industry. That’s the baggage handling hero we need.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

This includes checking the weather, creating flight plans, and communicating with pilots. It assesses your understanding of regulations, weather, navigation, and decision-making. Aircraft dispatchers work for passenger and cargo air carriers. A flight dispatcher’s day begins with checking the weather. Reputation.

Weather

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The weather briefing we had reviewed a half hour earlier promised a 20-knot headwind that would require two fuel stops on the 130-mile trip from our home airport in Kennett, Missouri (KTKX), to Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF) in Arkansas. entered WWII, Nolde joined the CAP, ferrying cargo and personnel around the country.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. Touchdown in Europe is planned somewhere between Scotland and Norway as you approach the Netherlands and Germany from the North Sea.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. Touchdown in Europe is planned somewhere between Scotland and Norway as you approach the Netherlands and Germany from the North Sea.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

There are 2 terminals, one for cargo and the other for passengers. Once we were cleared of the gloomy weather, it was smooth for the rest of the flight. The weather was certainly better than the western part of the country at that time. On the day of departure I called for an Uber ride to the airport early in the morning.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key Takeaways Commercial pilots are responsible for the safe transportation of passengers and cargo, requiring extensive skills such as self-confidence, situational awareness, and communication abilities. Prior to takeoff, pilots scrutinize weather conditions and other pertinent data to foresee potential in-flight challenges.

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Flightworx

MARCH 11, 2024

This approach distinguishes successful airlines in the competitive aviation market. This critical process involves: Route Selection : Choosing the most efficient path, considering weather, airspace restrictions, and fuel use. Weather Analysis : Using forecasts to avoid adverse conditions and optimise routes.

Flight Plan

Northstar VFR

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In most cases its not a traditional 9-5 job, and no matter what type of flying you do, theres usually an on-call aspect, and you may have some nights and weekends when you need to work around you clients schedule and good weather. I have several friends who have a career with a both/and approach to flying.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

With over 350 days of perfect VFR weather annually, you can train consistently without weather-related delays. Benefits of Flight Training in Tucson Ideal Weather Conditions: Over 300 Sunny Days Annually Tucson boasts an impressive climate, with over 300 sunny days each year. Start your flight training in Tucson with us today!

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Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. The flight today is a special training flight, without delivering any cargo. After all preparations are done, we go out to pass security, and a bus takes us to the cargo apron of Hong Kong airport. We are approaching Clark airport.

Jet

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Benefits of Flight Training in Mesa Ideal Weather Conditions Mesa boasts over 300 sunny days each year, providing consistent flying opportunities. This abundance of clear skies allows student pilots to schedule lessons without frequent weather-related cancellations, facilitating steady progress in their training.

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