Cranky Flier

JULY 8, 2024

Sun Country is tired of carrying you self-loading cargo around for prices that are too low, so now it’s pivoting toward more cargo flying. In December 2019, Sun Country signed a deal to fly cargo around for Amazon using 12 Boeing 737-800 freighters. Next year, cargo flying will increase 61 to 63 percent for Sun Country.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 3, 2025

Carlson demonstrates the stability of the Model 47 by taking his hands off of the flight controls during a hover. Designed for cargo transport, sightseeing, and general aviation use, it proved to be a reliable and versatile rotorcraft. Bell Aircraft Corp. test pilot Floyd W.

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Payload Stability Tail General Aviation 98

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 16, 2025

This section was the roughest part of the aircraft, as the large cargo door here made it structurally weak. It wasnt just a cargo plane, which is a common misconception. One of the vertical stabilizers from Maid of Athens, still in her Morrison-Knudsen colors. This airplane did have a bomb bay.

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Airline Economics

JUNE 21, 2024

Air cargo rates have been kept stable in week 24 of the year – a typically quiet period for the market – driven largely by continuing strong demand and high spot rates from Asian and Middle Eastern origins, according to WorldACD market data. Rates had stabilised at $2.51 per kilogram, up 8% year-on-year (YoY) as […]

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 20, 2025

Vertical Stabilizer Nearing Completion The Desert Rat s vertical stabilizer has long been nearing completion, and as of this spring, its just about ready for paint. These racks were stripped out when Desert Rat was converted into a cargo transport post-war, and new racks must now be fabricated from scratch.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Space Shuttle Carriers are easily recognizable from the extra stabilizers placed on the tail of the 747s as well as the struts on top (where the orbiters were attached). Perhaps the most striking converted 747s are the Boeing Dreamlifters (747-400 Large Cargo Freighter) built from the Boeing 747-400 airliner.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This version was equipped with modified flight controls based on lessons learned from the initial prototype, had a larger vertical stabilizer, and several other minor improvements. Undeterred, Harlow and his merry band of students constructed a second prototype, the PJC-2.

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WayMan

AUGUST 4, 2024

Edited with Afterlight A career as a cargo pilot offers numerous opportunities and rewards, including a competitive salary. Understanding the factors that influence a cargo pilot’s earnings can help you navigate your career path effectively. What is the Average Cargo Pilot Salary?

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Aviation Bussiness News

APRIL 24, 2025

China-based cargo airline, SF Airlines, has awarded a contract to aircraft engineering and MRO services provider, HAECO, to provide C-checks for its Boeing 747 freighter fleet. HAECO Hong Kong has been executing C-checks for SF Airlines fleet of four widebody Boeing 747-400F freighters since September 2024. .

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 9, 2025

READ: Cargo Airports Executive Interview Series: Nico Le Roux, Glasgow Prestwick Airport Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: Unite has secured more improvements to the jobs, pay and conditions of our members at Prestwick airport. Prestwick Airport is currently subject to bids as it is up for sale.

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WayMan

MAY 25, 2025

It houses the cockpit, passenger seats (if applicable), and any cargo space. Empennage: The Tail Assembly Located at the back of the aircraft, the empennage (or tail assembly ) includes the vertical stabilizer , horizontal stabilizer , rudder , and elevator. These parts help the aircraft maintain its stability in flight.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Its larger size allows for more passengers and cargo, making it a versatile choice for longer trips. Cockpit and Flight Characteristics The Piper Seneca has a larger cockpit , offering more space for passengers and cargo, and is equipped with more complex avionics and systems. However, this power comes at a cost.

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2024

As the freighter market has begun to stabilize after the return of passenger aircraft belly capacity, the drop in demand for narrowbody freighters and the corresponding decrease in supply could result in capacity shortcomings in the near future.

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Cargo Stability Airlines Airline 130

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The industry is stabilizing, and while hiring has slowed from its recent peak, it is far from disappearing. Many airlines have scaled back hiring as a precautionary measure to ensure financial stability. Regional airlines, cargo operators, and corporate aviation still require pilots to fill essential roles.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 9, 2024

Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has upgraded Etihad Airport Services Cargo’s hub in Abu Dhabi to the latest version of its Hermes cargo management system (CMS). Yuval Baruch, chief executive of HLT, said: “We are pleased to see Etihad Airport Services Cargo going live with our latest Hermes 5 on-premises in Abu Dhabi.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 2, 2025

Competitive Salary and Benefits Financial stability is a critical factor in any career change, and aviation delivers a compelling proposition. Corporate pilots flying private jets and cargo pilots with companies like FedEx or UPS also command strong compensation, often paired with robust benefits.

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Pilot Cockpit Stability Cargo 52

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 19, 2025

By Glyn Hughes, director general, The International Air Cargo Association ( TIACA ) International trade has long been a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and global cooperation. “The air cargo sector is integral to the functioning of international trade, particularly for the shipment of perishable, high-value, or urgent goods.”

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Cargo Stability Lift Airlines 40

Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Swiss WorldCargo has resumed its dormant contract with ECS Group general sales and service agent (GSSA) Globe Air Cargo Bulgaria. The Bulgarian GSSA will carry out sales, booking, messaging, operational supervision, post-flight activities and claims, on behalf of Switzerland’s national air cargo carrier. That is the credo we follow.”

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Cargo Stability Airline Airlines 40

Northstar VFR

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

More people means more people traveling, and more cargo to be shipped. 4) Stabilization of hiring trends. Hiring should stabilize to pre-Covid normal within the next year or so, if not slightly higher numbers. That equals to roughly 18,500 new pilots to be hired. Theres more disposable income for travel than ever before.

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Pilot Airlines Airline Stability 54

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

I rolled in from 8,000 ft, and after stabilizing my dive, which was released at 6,000 ft, I launched the missile and steered it onto the spot marked by the Ravens WP. We could sometimes catch a Bonus Runner, a truck driver with a time-sensitive cargo they needed badly enough to risk getting caught out in the open during the daytime.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 4, 2024

Onno Pietersma has been announced as the new chief operating officer of Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region. In his new role, Pietersma will champion critical initiatives designed to enhance the stability and reliability of the expanding Silk Way West Airlines’ operations.

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Stability Airlines Airline Cargo 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 7, 2025

Noting that the application of fertilizer and other chemicals often corroded a conventional tail, Pellarini simply attached two tail booms that each carried its own horizontal stabilizer and elevator. A PL-12 U (for utility) variant was adapted for air ambulance, surveying, and general passenger and cargo transport.

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Learn to Fly

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Large primary structures on military aircraft such as the wing and cargo doors for the Airbus A400M transport, fuselage/wing for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, rotor blades and aft fuselage for the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor, as well as the most of the fuselage and wings for the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (Figure 4).

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World Airline News

MAY 9, 2024

On the financial side, the airline reported the following: Korean Air reported a first quarter revenue of KRW 3.8225 trillion (USD $2.8382 billion), an increase of 20% year-on-year, driven by the strong recovery in passenger traffic and robust cargo demand. Cargo business revenue in the first quarter declined slightly year-on-year to KRW 996.6

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Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

The provision of stabilizer floats at the ends of each wing, which could be retracted for streamlined flight, added to the design’s efficiency. The design, originally known as the Consolidated Model 28, featured a hull-shaped lower fuselage, with its twin piston engines mounted on the leading edge of the high wing above.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Flaps, which help to lower an aircrafts speed while providing additional lift at those lower airspeeds, are lowered in stages, as adding too much flaps at once can upset the aerodynamics and thus stability of the aircraft. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Cessna 172s speed is also well-suited to small-scale commercial operations, such as aerial surveys, flight instruction, and light cargo transport. It balances speed with stability and control. Its speed allows it to cover significant distances in a reasonable amount of time, whether for weekend getaways or business trips.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many airlines actively recruit pilots in their late 20s and 30s, valuing the maturity and stability that older candidates often bring. Furthermore, career paths like cargo piloting, flight instruction, or private aviation offer opportunities for individuals who start their journey later in life.

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World Airline News

APRIL 30, 2024

We have also seen a sizeable weakening in our air cargo business, which benefited from particularly strong tailwinds during COVID times.” Focus on stability and punctuality in the peak travel season Having delivered a solid business and operating performance over the Easter period, SWISS is now preparing for the busy summer travel months.

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Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

Its maximum takeoff weight of 9,300 pounds and large cabin space made it suitable for cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment. Once on the terminal ramp, it was time to look over the airplane and try to decide how to break off the iceas much as six inches on all the struts and even worse on the high tail and vertical stabilizer.

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Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Its design plays an integral part in keeping the flight crew, cargo, and passengers safe because it can withstand changes in atmospheric pressure. All of these primary control surfaces serve as a horizontal stabilizer for the plane. You’ll find a horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, elevator, and rudder pedals here.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Managing these elements requires continuous adjustments by the pilot to maintain stability and control. Anti-torque pedals manage the tail rotor’s thrust, countering the main rotor’s torque to maintain directional control and stability. Coordinating these controls demands continuous input and attentiveness from the pilot.

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Aerotime

JUNE 11, 2025

Its roles included providing in-flight refueling for combat jets, troop transport, and cargo delivery. The company’s outsize cargo lifter, the C-17 Globemaster, will be on static display throughout the week. Its tandem rotor design provides excellent maneuverability and stability, even in difficult terrain.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It was a follow-up to the earlier Cierva designs combined with the desire to build a more robust and versatile twin-engine helicopter capable of carrying passengers and cargo efficiently. It was designed to carry up to 5 passengers or light cargo up to 450 kilograms. This allowed for more stability and control, especially in hover.

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World Airline News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

billion euros Unit revenues stabilize compared to the first half of the year thanks to high seat load factor Lufthansa Technik at previous year’s record level, significant earnings improvement at Lufthansa Cargo Demand remains high, bookings for Q4 up compared to last year Full year guidance confirmed at 1.4–1.8

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Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impact on cargo airlines Rising fuel prices can also have a significant impact on cargo airlines. Cargo airlines typically charge their customers by the weight, and so rising fuel prices can lead to higher shipping costs. This can make cargo transportation more expensive for businesses.

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