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AIR demonstrates successful uncrewed eVTOL night cargo flight: video  

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The company added that, The demonstrations further advance the companys efforts to bring its cargo-focused eVTOL and the piloted AIR ONE to market for both consumer and commercial logistics use, showcasing its suitability for diverse applications.

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Departures and arrivals: the world’s airline casualties and startups of 2024  

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Skycolors / Shutterstock Note: This article will be limited to major passenger and cargo airlines and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Air taxi operators and private jet/general aviation companies are not included, nor are companies that have been incorporated but have not yet operated their first commercial service.

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What Was The Largest Twin-Engine Cessna?

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The legendary manufacturer of ubiquitous general aviation models Cessna, has decades of experience developing reliable and efficient small planes. The Cessna 404 Titan holds the unique title of the largest twin-engine piston aircraft produced under their brand name.

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Deserted: 5 once-promising airports left abandoned – and the stories behind them

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This madeit suitable for widebodied, cargo-carrying or long-haul aircraft. Around the same time, local media reported that a group of drug traffickers had attempted to rent or buy the airport’s cargo terminal in order to smuggle cocaine from South America and Africa, with a plan to transport up to 10 tons of cocaine every month.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of a Commercially Certified Helicopter

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Designed for cargo transport, sightseeing, and general aviation use, it proved to be a reliable and versatile rotorcraft. Carlson demonstrates the stability of the Model 47 by taking his hands off of the flight controls during a hover.

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June Air Cargo Demand Surges 14.1%, Boosting Strong First Half Performance

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. This contributed to.

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Cessna SkyCourier Awarded Type Certification By Transport Canada

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Textron Aviation, the parent company of Cessna, revealed that the first SkyCourier that is scheduled to be delivered is to Air Bravo Corporation. This company, which offers passenger, cargo, and air ambulance services, will soon take delivery of a freighter variant to begin extensive cargo operations throughout North America.

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