Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 23, 2025

US-based lessor Regional One has doubled its order of E190F passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions from two to four and named Bridges Air Cargo as the launch operator. Bridges Air Cargo plans to introduce the first of the jets into its fleet in Q3 2025. The company announced the expansion at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Military giants like the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy are essential for global cargo and troop transport. Are we talking about length, wingspan, height, passenger capacity, or cargo volume? MTOW is the heaviest weight at which an aircraft is certified to take off, encompassing the weight of the airplane, passengers, crew, cargo, and fuel.

Airplanes

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Part 135 only applies to aircraft with 30 or fewer seats or a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds, including commercial helicopter operations (other than external loading (i.e., Think of private jets, charter flights, small turbo-propeller aircraft, and commercial helicopters these are usually part 135 operation aircraft.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

However, in an aviation sector still recovering from the devastation of WWII and becoming the scene for the rise of jet aircraft, the Deux-Ponts became one of the rarest planes in the world when it was active. This aircraft was among the first large aircraft built in France following the Second World War.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 24, 2025

Within just a decade, technological advances revolutionized flight, with the jet engine gaining dominance and nearly every imaginable aircraft configuration being explored. Beyond military use, many DHC-4s transitioned to civilian life, hauling cargo in remote regions across the globe.

Center of Gravity

Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

PARIS—French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation, maker of the popular Rafale series of twin-engine fighter jets, is planning to go orbital. The partners will study what that might entail—and explore what kinds of payloads it could launch to LEO. Early specifications include a large payload bay. Can Dassault Pull It Off?

Payload

Aerotime

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Alongside the E-190F, the FAA has also certified a cargo loading system (CLS), developed by North Carolina-based U.S. Cargo Systems for use on this aircraft. ton payload, the E190F offers a 40% volume capacity increase, even when compared with the largest turboprops.

Cargo

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The cargo airline K-Mile Asia will begin operating Thailand’s first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter after welcoming the new jet at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The Boeing 767-300BCF is also the first time that K-Mile Asia has flown a widebody freighter with the cargo airline currently relying on a fleet of five Boeing 737Fs.

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Aerotime

JULY 2, 2024

Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 Freighters with the airline citing a growing global demand for cargo services as the catalyst. “The 777 Freighter’s payload capacity, range and flexibility will enable Turkish Airlines to deliver exceptional customer service while maximizing operational efficiency.”

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Aerotime

AUGUST 23, 2024

US cargo airline Atlas Air has secured the services of three Boeing 747-8 Freighters through a long-term finance lease agreement with lessor BOC Aviation. The 747-8F is a purpose-built freighter rather than a reconfigured passenger jet.

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

Some of Britain’s greatest aviation feats include the evolution of the jet engine, the first aircraft with an enclosed cabin, the development of Concorde and the de Havilland Comet – the first commercial jet airliner to enter service. Aerospace is undergoing its biggest revolution since the jet engine era.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

These jets are most in need of a refresh, as the cabins on them are quite outdated. As part of the plan to reconfigure these jets, SWISS intends to introduce a single row of first class, featuring three(ish) seats — this includes two single seats at the windows, plus a double suite in the center.

Center of Gravity

World Airline News

JULY 12, 2024

Maersk Air Cargo Boeing 777F OY-MAC (msn 67867) PAE (Nick Dean). Maersk Air Cargo (MAC) on July 11 took delivery of its first of two new Boeing 777F. Maersk Air Cargo is a part of the global integrator of logistics, A.P. With this step we are entering the premier league of cargo aviation. Image: 963678. Image: 963678.

Cargo

World Airline News

JULY 22, 2024

Currently the longest-range twin-engine freighter with unrivaled payload capacity, the 777 Freighter will help maximize the airline’s commercial cargo service and boost market share across its global operations. This capability enables operators to fly more freight on more nonstop routes with better operating economics.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet airliners in aviation history, helping make overseas transit faster and more affordable to the general public. On this day in aviation history, December 20, 1957, the first production Boeing 707 made its maiden flight over Seattle.

Weather

World Airline News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, have received the certification by FAA in September 2024. The aircraft was developed to fill a gap in the air cargo market and to replace older, less efficient models.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The line of volunteers queued up at my cargo door and a lady reached in, grabbing the first box, and handing it to the volunteer behind her. Several critics have posted that bigger airplanes were the proper tool for an airlift, and if these communities had runways to support the quad-jet cargo birds, that’d be all well and good.

Airplanes

Aerotime

DECEMBER 26, 2024

New air freight and air cargo aircraft concepts are being driven by the need to find cheaper ways to move goods and a desire to use more eco-friendly ways to transport products from A to B in a world where e-commerce is booming. ton payload aircraft Kona, the 60-ton payload aircraft Alisio and Nordes, a 100-ton payload aircraft.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 9, 2024

Key Takeaways The Boeing 777, a versatile twin-engine aircraft, has been pivotal in long-haul travel and is known for its capacity to efficiently transport both passengers and cargo. Its ability to carry both passengers and cargo efficiently has made it a favorite among airlines and passengers alike.

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Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has fully certified Embraer’s passenger to full cargo conversion aircraft, the 190F E-Freighter (E190F). “With our E-Jet footprint across the US and worldwide, we are offering optimum cargo solutions to our customers for this connected world.”

Cargo

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

In 2024 alone, Lilium declared 2 of its subsidiaries insolvent and faced shuttering the business completely until a last-moment promise of investment allowed it to continue work on a factory for its eVTOL electric jet. The CarryAll V200CG cargo version received its TC in March 2024. It can carry up to 882 lb of payload.

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 25, 2025

Jet Freight Logistics, a listed Mumbai-based cargo service provider with extensive experience spanning over four decades, will be the launch customer and the first Indian cargo airline to operate the widebody Airbus P2F platform.

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Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The E190F program began in May 2022 to fill a gap in the air cargo market and to replace older, less efficient models. E-Jets converted to freighters will have over 40% more volume capacity, three times the range of large cargo turboprops, and up to 30% lower operating costs than larger narrowbodies.

Payload

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 15, 2024

Maersk Air Cargo has taken delivery of the first of two new Boeing 777 freighters – the first Boeing 777 owned by a Danish airline. The aircraft arrived at Billund in Denmark, its home airport, on July 13 and plays a role in increasing Maersk’s cargo capacity between China and Northern Europe with up to six direct weekly flights.

Cargo

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 24, 2024

Embraer’s passenger to full cargo conversion, the 190F E-Freighter, has been certified by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC). The aircraft is also due to receive EASA and FAA certification later this year and for the Cargo Loading System shortly after.

Cargo

Latatuide 33 Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Various factors affect the swiftness and efficiency of private jets, such as weight, altitude, and temperature. Explore how fast private jets fly and the factors influencing their speeds. Flying on a private jet could help you save time when taking your next business trip or holiday. How Fast Are Private Jets?

Drag

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 12, 2025

The 777-8 freighters will bolster China Airlines growing cargo operations. With this move, China Airlines joins a select group of global carriers investing in both the passenger and freighter versions of Boeings advanced widebody jet family.

Airlines

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Horizon Aircraft Specifications Capable of carrying out stage lengths of up to 500 miles (800km) while cruising at a speed of up to 250 knots (450kph) the Cavorite X7 can carry payloads up to 680kg (1500lbs) if operating in vertical flight mode. Only the Lilium Jet can compete in terms of having the capacity to carry seven people.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

At the top tier of the executive jet market, new aircraft orders rarely come in batches. Thats why Abu Dhabi-based RoyalJets announcement during the MEBAA executive aviation show in December 2024, that it was acquiring up to nine Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) ACJ320neos [the executive version of the popular A320 airliner ed.

Jet

Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Boeing 747 is an icon of the jet age, a giant aircraft that democratized air travel for the masses and shrank the world throughout the latter 20th century. More than 200 of those aircraft remain in service as cargo carriers, and around 50 are still flying passengers today. In commercial service, it flew more than 2.5

Cargo

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 26, 2024

This guide covers the essential aircraft of the US Air Force, including fighter jets like the F-22 Raptor and bombers like the B-2 Spirit, offering a clear understanding of their capabilities and missions. The B-1B Lancer’s payload capacity allows it to deliver a wide array of ordnance, ensuring mission adaptability.

Cargo

World Airline News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Air Bravo is a passenger, cargo and air ambulance flight service company based in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie and Meaford, Ontario. The aircraft a freighter variant will be used to transport cargo throughout the region. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and produced by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. a Textron Inc.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

As commercial air travel after World War II reached a peak, airlines needed an aircraft that provided a greater range, passenger capacity, and cargo capabilities. The reason behind this was the high fuel consumption of jet engines and the time required to develop a whole new model. The last L-1049 passenger flight in the U.S.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

Whisper on Tuesday pulled back the curtain on a pair of Collaborative Logistics Aircraft (CLA) concepts, designed to carry 500 pounds (CLA Light) or up to 3,000 pounds (CLA Heavy) of cargo while operating from austere or degraded runways. Its nose opens easily for cargo loading and unloading. Like this story?

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World Airline News

MAY 8, 2025

The first carrier in Taiwan to order the fuel-efficient 777X, China Airlines will leverage the widebody jet’s added capacity and range on long-haul routes to North America and Europe. This is a significant investment toward our future, and we will rely on the new 777X family to help realize our long-term sustainability goals.”

Airlines

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Boeing airliners and executive jets from Bombardier form the backbone of the fleet, customized into some of the best intelligence-gathering machines in the world. More efficient engines extend range and endurance, keeping ISR jets on station longer. It is a rare airplane that can handle more than 2 such tasks well.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

“The 767-300 production and converted freighter provides the lowest trip costs of any widebody freighter in production today while simultaneously allowing service to smaller markets where 50 metric tons of payload, or more, simply isn’t needed,” Crabtree said. Boeing stopped making the 767 as a passenger jet many years ago.

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