Flying Magazine
JUNE 27, 2025
Pilotless cargo carriers are being developed. Air France Flight 447, for example: The first officer stalled the airplane after all three pitot tubes iced up, and it fell, still stalled, for a minute and a half without anyone figuring out what was happening. Is that a bridge too far? Pilotless aircraft are already common in war.
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).
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Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
For those with tie-down spots on the ramp, consider putting together a collection of supplies in a small tote for your cargo space or the trunk of your car. If you have the luxury of keeping your airplane in a hangar, these are items youll want to have stocked on the shelves inside. Theyll be able to tailor advice to you and your aircraft.
World Airline News
JULY 26, 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
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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