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FAA seeks to develop better practices for human organ transport on airliners

Aerotime

The decision to permit organ or biological material in the cabin or the cargo hold, along with any related policies or procedures, is left to the discretion of each individual airline. Under the FAA and TSA regulatory frameworks, organs are considered cargo whether they aretransported in the cabin or in the cargo hold of a plane.

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Preflight Briefing and Postlfight Debriefing Guidance

Air Facts

As an example, weather, NOTAMS and aircraft status might be assigned to the PM. Note: Effective briefings require the crew to be well-prepared and knowledgeable of current weather and forecast, NOTAMS, mission requirements, aircraft status, technical requirements, passenger requirements, and cargo.

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Caribbean Business Aviation Guide: 2024-2025 Peak Season Planning Tips

Universal Weather

This information is typically available via NOTAM. Thus, non-commercial aircraft and non-cargo vessels generally will be prohibited from going to Cuba.” Temporary Hours Adjustment (NOTAM A1515/24): Aug 26 – Nov 23, 2024 : Airport hours are temporarily reduced to 12:00 – 23:59.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo, you must have completed at least three takeoffs and landings within the last 90 days. You need to show your ability to read weather charts and NOTAMs. Under these rules, there are specific requirements youll have to meet.

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White House Unveils Package of Drone Measures in Executive Order

Flying Magazine

About 420,000 of these are commercial drones that perform inspections, transport cargo, and deliver food, drinks, prescriptions, and medical equipment for compensation. The White House on Friday unveiled a sweeping set of measures designed to secure U.S. airspace as uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations grow increasingly complex.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

Pilot Institute

So, taking information from multiple sources, such as NOTAMs and SIGMETs, is important. Once the route and cruising altitude have been decided, the dispatcher will focus on the aircraft’s payload, including the passengers’ weight, luggage, and cargo. You will then focus on fuel requirements.

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A dream comes true: flying the jumbo jet

Fly with Eva

I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. The flight today is a special training flight, without delivering any cargo. After all preparations are done, we go out to pass security, and a bus takes us to the cargo apron of Hong Kong airport. There she is.

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