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. 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.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
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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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
World Airline News
JULY 26, 2025
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. The first of these jets, registered. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114 114 Heron de Havilland DH.106 27 Fokker F.28 28 Fokker 50 (F.27
World Airline News
JULY 25, 2025
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. The first of these jets, registered. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114 114 Heron de Havilland DH.106 27 Fokker F.28 28 Fokker 50 (F.27
World Airline News
JUNE 10, 2025
Air China Cargo added a new cargo route on June 3 from Guangzhou to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Wizz Air has been facing significant issues with its Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan (GTF) engines, leading to widespread aircraft groundings. The problem stems from powder metal. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114 27 Fokker F.28
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