Cargo Instrument Landing System Weather 
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.
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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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
World Airline News
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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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