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 equipment was often not much modernized from the military days so the pilots likely hoped for good weather as they filed their flight plans. Such it was in those days. The Tower had no radar.

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Weight-Shift-Control VOR Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

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. Poor weather conditions do not appear to be a factor. The aircraft, registered EC-MFE, was 31.1

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Final Approach Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 337

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.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Instrument Landing System Pilot General Aviation 72

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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Cargo Airlines Airline Jet 52