Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 23, 2025

The Cargomaster operated with a five-person crew: two pilots, a navigator, a flight engineer, and a loadmaster. It was capable of carrying up to 200 passengers or 110,000 pounds of cargo. This particular aircraft set a world record by lifting a 117,900-pound payload to an altitude of 10,000 feet.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

First published 45 years ago, Carsons essay became a point of reference for the wonkier class of pilot, to whose vocabulary it contributed a couple of novel phrases: Carson Speed and the least wasteful way of wasting. Carsons approach was mathematically elegant but assumed that time and fuel were of equal value to a hypothetical pilot.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 23, 2025

Airbus has played, and continues to play, an active role within the air cargo market as the overall demand for air freight remains high. As such, Airbus’ freighter offering is complete, catering for all cargo segments. Air France-KLM has confirmed orders for four A350Fs.

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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.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The F70 and F100 shared a large degree of commonality, with many of the flight systems allowing for a common type rating for the pilots that flew them. year-old 737-200C, registered as C-GNLK, with the youngest being C-GNLW, a 737-200QC (a quick-change passenger/cargo variant) at a spritely 40.3 This group of aircraft includes a 50.1-year-old

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Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

Todays heavy-lift UAVs can carry weighty cargo, multiple passengers, and even small vehicles. Drones are no longer just for photography, as they can now carry heavy payloads essential for key market sectors. Drones are no longer just for photography, as they can now carry heavy payloads essential for key market sectors.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

To a pilot, however, aviation laws are the rules by which they operate to ensure the highest level of safety. Despite us pilots considering ourselves the epitome of human perfection, few are bar-certified lawyers. General aviation operations fall into this categorythink of a private pilot flying with his friends or family.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

Eventually, though, the 10-ton payload model could be the smallest in the Airlander family. Simultaneously, the firm is developing the even larger Airlander 50—and potentially, an Airlander 200 with a 200-ton payload. The design also boasts a 4,000 nm ferry range, dropping to 2,000 nm at full payload.

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Plane and Pilot

APRIL 2, 2025

ATEC 321 Faeta NG RT Aviation co-owner Robert Harris says theyre trying to provide aircraft that appeal to both conventional and adventurous pilots. Additionally, Harris says they can build the planes to fit a wide variety of pilot needs and desires, with avionics, engines, interiors, and other options.

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

After several taxi tests, the Breguet 761 prototype took the skies for the first time on February 15, 1949, with test pilot Yves Brunaud at the controls, escorted by a Nord NC.701 At the end of its lease, Silver City Airways returned F-BASL to France, where it was later flown as a cargo transport for the French Air Force ( Arme de lAir ).

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 16, 2025

Flight time, payload capacity, and sensor options are key factors when selecting a drone. Flight time, payload capacity, and modularity are key factors when selecting a drone. Aircraft intended for consumers and photographers typically have a set payload and a great camera.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

Payload swaps were graded by time and docked points if people needed to step in. The team with the fastest time across all three domains will take the crown, but there will also be awards for Best in Air and Best at Payload Transfer. The aerial portion of the challenge is the most extensive, traversing about 58.5

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Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

However, the DC-6 offered airlines increased range, higher cruising speed, and cruising altitudes of up to 25,000 feet (depending upon payload and fuel load) in pressurized comfort for a full 3,000 miles, making it a versatile hauler of both passengers (DC-6B) and cargo (DC-6A). Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) in New York City.

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Aerotime

JULY 11, 2024

Textron Aviation has delivered its first new Cessna SkyCourier passenger and cargo combi plane just two months after the utility turboprop was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Previously the Cessna SkyCourier was only operable as either a freighter or passenger aircraft with a gravel kit option available too.

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Aerotime

MAY 21, 2024

The new combi interior conversion option allows for both passengers and cargo to be flown simultaneously, marking the Cessna SkyCourier as a truly versatile aircraft. Textron Aviation, which owns the Cessna brand, announced on May 20, 2024, that the new option will allow operators to transport nine passengers and cargo at the same time.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Hong Kong Air Cargo has signed a partnership with flight operations solutions and services provider, NAVBLUE, to integrate a suite of cutting-edge solutions aimed at streamlining and improving its flight operations. ” Capt. ” Capt.

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

For now, ZeroAvia will continue working towards certification from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with passenger and cargo flights scheduled in the next couple of years. “We So for companies, like us, trying to innovate in hydrogen-electric aviation, it’s an important geography,” ZeroAvia told Aerotime.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB-1 Conestoga took its first flight, achieving a remarkable milestone in aircraft design by being one of the first cargo aircraft to be made of stainless steel. However, it did inspire future American cargo aircraft, including the modern military cargo airlifters. Navy but never saw combat.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

With civilian and military customers seeking more payload capacity, the fuselage was widened to 144 inches for five-abreast seating, but Boeing’s main rival in the airline industry, Douglas Aircraft, promised six-abreast seating for their upcoming DC-8 jetliner which was to have a fuselage width of 147 in.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Since we last looked at this field (Pro Pilot, Feb 24, p 28), helicopters have grown sleeker and more efficient, incorporating new materials and using advanced manufacturing methods. The HC50 is intended for commercial users, while the HX50 is targeted at private pilots and homebuilders. Compound helicopters are making progress.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I smiled and started to brag about being part of the Tetris generation, but then I realized she probably said that to every pilot who flew supplies in. 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. How did you get this all to fit?”

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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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Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Electra) today revealed the design of its groundbreaking EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric product aircraft, a nine-passenger piloted aircraft built for the electric future that redefines air travel without airports, emissions, or noise. PRESS RELEASE E lectra.aero, Inc.(Electra)

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 19, 2025

International air cargo conglomerate, Challenge Group, has officially launched its Boeing 777-300ERSF conversion programme, marking a significant step forward in its fleet modernisation and growth strategy. With a payload capacity of nearly 100 tonnes, the 777-300ERSF is particularly well-suited for high-volume and complex cargo operations.

Cargo

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Dispatchers are often called pilots on the ground. Dispatchers are often considered “pilots on the ground” and play an important part in airlines. In smaller operations, the pilots plan the entire flight. In an airline environment, pilots have many responsibilities. What Does a Dispatcher Do?

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 19, 2024

Using the Flights tab in ForeFlight—pro tips iPad Pilot News ForeFlight’s Maps page can be a pilot’s best friend since it’s packed with visual planning tools and helpful information. The post Using the Flights tab in ForeFlight—pro tips first appeared on iPad Pilot News. Here are six that are often overlooked.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Here are a few reasons why private jets are faster: Reduced payload: Light private aircraft are smaller to accommodate fewer travelers per flight. Faster ascension: The reduced payload on private jets allows the aircraft to ascend faster than a commercial flight since there is reduced drag.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Chinese aerospace firm Air White Whale has announced the roll-out of its first fully assembled W5000 unmanned cargo aircraft. The world’s first large cargo drone made its maiden flight in China in 2017. The aircraft offers a maximum payload of five tonnes (11,023 lbs) and a maximum take-off weight of 10.8 Wingspan: 22.7

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

During a vibrant launch event at the ME London hotel, UK-based cargo developer Windracers has introduced its newest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), ULTRA MK2. AeroTime The ULTRA MK2, which was developed at Southampton University, has a 10m-wingspan, travelling up to 1,000 km at 77 knots with a cargo capacity of 150kg.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot. The fans are exposed by way of slidable surfaces that retract into the wing structure when commanded by the operating pilot.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

It can also be configured for mixed, passenger-cargo and only cargo missions, providing a remarkable amount of optionality. The BBJs can fly for nine to 14 hours, depending on payload and weather. There’s peak season coming up here and we’re seeing some demand for this aircraft.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 26, 2024

The legacy of fighter pilots has shaped the culture of the Air Force, evolving from a focus on bombers to the agile and versatile fighter jets we see today. This stealth capability is complemented by its advanced avionics, which significantly enhance situational awareness for pilots during combat operations.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

More than 200 of those aircraft remain in service as cargo carriers, and around 50 are still flying passengers today. The pilot would bank the 747 away from the rocket, and after five seconds, it would ignite and take the payload the rest of the distance into orbit.

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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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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 19, 2024

RULES FOR RECREATIONAL FLYERS NEW PILOTS OPERATING UNDER PART 107 EXISTING PILOTS OPERATING UNDER PART 107 PART 107 OPERATING RULES AIRSPACE AUTHORIZATIONS FAA DRONE ZONE TRAINING RESOURCES RULES FOR RECREATIONAL FLYERS The exception for recreational drone flyers is found in USC 44809.

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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.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Operating at up to 50,000 ft with a 3900-nm range, each aircraft carries 3 pilots, 2 navigators, at least 3 electronic warfare officers, 14 intelligence operators, and 4 maintenance technicians. With 2 pilots, a combat systems officer, and a tactical systems operator, it cruises at 253 kts with a 1500-nm range and 30,000-ft ceiling.

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