One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

However, after takeoff, passengers and crew in the cabin heard loud sounds coming from the cargo hold, with the belief being that there was someone in there who was trying to make themselves known. The pilots were alerted of the situation, and they made the decision to discontinue the flight, and return to Buenos Aires.

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Cargo Jet Runway Pilot 109

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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Cargo Payload Pilot 291

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

The Prosecutor Generals Office of Lithuania has stated that the crash of a DHL cargo aircraft in Vilnius in late November 2024 was likely due to human error, based on all currently available evidence. One pilot, a Spanish citizen, was killed in the crash.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2001, the company began year-round charter air freight cargo service to rural villages across Alaska. We only fly cargo, no passengers, so they take a charter and then they’ll meet us there. All of the staging and ground handling of cargo is handled within a TSA-controlled area at Anchorage for maximum security.

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Cargo Runway Ceiling Weather 116

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When it comes to the sky, it is usually the pilot and flight attendant roles that get romanticised. Gile highlights the growing demand for passenger service agents, as well as cargo and baggage handlers. The post Beyond pilots: Unconventional paths to a successful aviation career appeared first on AeroTime.

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Pilot Cargo Airlines Airline 130

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

Aviation is not short of contentious issues, but none seem to fire up passions quite like that of the implementation of single pilot commercial operations. The first is Extended Minimum-Crew Operations (eMCOs), the other Single-Pilot Operations (SiPOs). On the other hand, SiPOs are end-to-end single-pilot operations.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In terms of cargo segment, Asia-Pacific will require 250 new widebody freighter aircraft, representing 10% of global demand for new freighters. E-commerce and global trade are driving demand for efficient cargo transport, making widebody aircraft integral to reliable delivery across continents.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Pilot 186

Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2025

The journey to JFK airport lasted 45 minutes and included a pilot and four people, including Matt Koscal, President of Republic Airways, and Rob Wiesenthal, CEO of Blade Air Mobility. This series of aircraft is built for utility and efficiency and is capable of carrying a pilot along with five passengers or 1,250 pounds of cargo.

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Cargo Pilot 234

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

A lot of pilots think that once they get their Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL), they’ll immediately land a flying job. There are more opportunities than you might think for low-time pilots. Part 135 charter and air cargo jobs provide varied flying but often require more hours. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy.

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Airplanes Pilot Cargo Airlines 98

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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Cargo Payload Pilot 263

Aerotime

JULY 17, 2024

Flydubai is in the midst of a recruitment drive to support the low-cost carrier’s growth with pilots, cabin crew and engineers most in need. The airline’s workforce has ballooned to 5,800 professionals from 140 different countries, with 1,200 of them employed as pilots.

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Cabin Crew Pilot Airlines Airline 284

Aerotime

MARCH 10, 2025

A fold-down, truck-bed style rear door simplifies cargo loading and can also accommodate a full-sized patient stretcher when operating in air medical roles. Optional equipment to be offered with the R88 will include a 3,000-pound HEC-rated cargo hook, utility basket, wire strike protection kit, and pop-out floats.

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Payload Cockpit Cargo Clearance 247

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a masters degree in Blockchain. Cargo Tracking Accurate tracking of cargo is essential in aviation logistics.

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Cargo Approach Pilot Airlines 257

Aerotime

MAY 3, 2024

These are just some of the “significant and exciting” changes that Emirates is making to its pilot recruitment program. These pilots will now have the opportunity to be fully trained to fly the airline’s all-wide-body fleet of 144 Boeing aircraft across its network. Learn more about the new packages, roles, and eligibility criteria!

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Pilot Narrow-Body Aircraft Cabin Crew Flight Deck 272

Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. So, is it hard to be a pilot? Key Takeaways To become a pilot, you must invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money. Pilots face many challenges, but the rewards and incentives make them worthwhile.

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Pilot Checkride Cabin Crew Airplanes 98

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Embraer cited the ongoing scope clause in the US between airlines and pilot unions that restrict the maximum takeoff weight for aircraft with up to 76 seats in the region for the extended delay. Embraer also said the decision was taken due to global current market conditions and continuing interest in the current E175 jet.

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Cargo Jet Pilot Airlines 201

Aerotime

APRIL 14, 2025

In 2024, AutoFlight received the Chinese type certificate for its V2000CG CarryAll, an unmanned cargo eVTOL capable of carrying a payload of up to 500 kg over distances of 250 km. At the same time, AutoFlight is also working to certify its Prosperity model, a passenger eVTOL aircraft with capacity for four passengers and a pilot.

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Payload Cargo Pilot Aviation Technology 214

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Department of Labor to pay over $2 million in wages, damages, and legal fees after it was determined that the airline fired a pilot for repeatedly raising safety concerns over engine maintenance practices. Asia Pacific Airlines has been ordered by the U.S.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Cargo 126

Aerotime

MARCH 6, 2025

These include the Robinson R66 turbine-powered aircraft, which can seat up to four passengers plus a pilot. Luggage can be accommodated via a rear cargo compartment. Hoper also operates the R44 piston-powered helicopter that seats three passengers plus a pilot.

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Cargo Approach Pilot Airlines 217

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The CMO also forecasts that the cargo freighter fleet in India and South Asia, including new and converted models, will grow to five times its present size as the region expands its role in global supply chains, advanced manufacturing and e-commerce.

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Airline Geeks

JULY 29, 2024

While passenger aircraft go to a select number of popular destinations, cargo flights are often required to go into a wider array of regions.

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Cargo Pilot 109

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

According to Janukenas, the cargo market has proved challenging in 2024 due to overcapacity. However, the Group anticipates increasing activity in the cargo market in 2025. Avia Solutions Group offers its services to customers including some of the largest airlines in the world.

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Cargo Pilot Airlines Airline 144

Aerotime

APRIL 30, 2025

RELATED Containerized cargo air drop in the Falkland Islands makes RAF history: pictures The post Practice makes perfect: RAF conducts final rehearsal for VE Day London flypast appeared first on AeroTime.

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Weather Cargo Pilot 221

Aerotime

MAY 4, 2025

The strike will disrupt key services, including ground handling and cargo operations, affecting the travel plans of approximately 7,500 passengers. RELATED Finnair to furlough 36 pilots as Qantas A330 wet-lease deal scales back Another strike is planned for May 16, with further operational disruptions likely.

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Cargo Pilot Airlines Airline 146

Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

Embraer Commercial CEO Arjan Meijer lauded the new system as a first for commercial aviation with benefits available for both airlines and pilots. With the Enhanced Take Off System in place, E2 aircraft will produce a more precise and efficient rotation moment and flight trajectory, reducing the required field length and pilot workload.

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Cargo Weather Runway Pilot 283

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

If you’re a pilot considering multi-engine training or upgrading your flying experience, comparing the Piper Seneca vs. Seminole is crucial. Its larger size allows for more passengers and cargo, making it a versatile choice for longer trips. Both are twin-engine aircraft, but they cater to slightly different needs.

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Pilot Cargo Cockpit Payload 52

Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

The company forecasts that, within 20 years, the global air cargo fleet will have increased by two thirds to support 4.1% annual air cargo traffic growth. Boeing released a new forecast predicting the demand for 2.4 million new aviation professionals over the next two decades, as the global airplane fleet continues to expand.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2025

CMA CGM, the French shipping company that recently ventured into air cargo, has acquired Air Belgium and some of its assets, including four aircraft and some employees, including several dozen of its pilots.

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Cargo Pilot 115

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to AAPA, the industry has seen a strong passenger and cargo demand rebound, with many airlines returning to profitability. APAC airlines’ future: ‘broadly positive’ As of September 2024, it is reckoned that air travel demand in the Asia Pacific region has recovered to 97.5% of 2019 levels.

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Airlines Airline Weather Cargo 281

Aerotime

MARCH 24, 2025

Quite a number of the locally trained pilots are also graduates of this program, which is not just an orientation course to aviation, but also a dream factory for aviation. Over 4,400 students have graduated from the program since its inception, with many alumni already pursuing careers in aviation.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Pilot 180

Ask the Pilot

DECEMBER 22, 2024

December 22, 2024 Welcome to the 2024 installment of “An Ask the Pilot Christmas.” Other pilots wanted to be home with their kids or watching football, and so I was able to spend Christmas in Cairo, Edinburgh, Budapest and Paris. The lowest-rung pilots have their pick of the scraps. Festi-fying my hotel room.

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Pilot Cargo Airlines Airline 78

Inflight Pilot Training

JANUARY 19, 2025

Many people associate pilots with airline captains flying across the globe. While airline piloting is a rewarding and highly visible career path, it represents just one slice of the diverse aviation industry. Lets take a closer look at some of the exciting opportunities for pilots beyond the airline cockpit!

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Pilot Airlines Airline Cargo 52

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With its strategic location, Navoi International Airport serves as a vital regional land international hub for both passenger and cargo flights. SmartLynx SmartLynx Cargo plans to make several more visits through Navoi Airport while operating the current series of flights between Dakar and Lodz.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Pilot 293

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 18, 2024

While taxiing to its arrival gate at Terminal 5, the aircraft somehow ingested a cargo container into its number two (right side) engine, destroying the container, and damaging the aircraft. It would appear the the container sucked into the engine was a standard unit load device, commonly used to transport cargo, bags, etc.

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Aerotime

MAY 4, 2025

It was home to the Doncaster Sheffield School of Flying, which provided flying lessons and pilot training. This madeit suitable for widebodied, cargo-carrying or long-haul aircraft. Mirabel continued to function for cargo and other aviation purposes, while plans to convert it into a theme park were abandoned.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

Cargo volumes are also projected to reach 72.5 According to Boeing, over the next two decades there will be a need for 674,000 new pilots, 716,000 new maintenance technicians, and 980,000 new cabin crews worldwide respectively to the current global commercial fleet. billion in 2025, marking a 6.7% increase compared to 2024.

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AV Web

APRIL 15, 2025

Rather, he was assigned as a transport pilot but talked AVG leader Gen. Claire Chennault into loaning him a P-40 to help protect the cargo aircraft. The listening outposts had the P-40s location zeroed in, and the controller started to get frustrated with the pilot. Scott was not an official member of the group.

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Weather Cargo Pilot 98