Aviation Bussiness News
APRIL 2, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its February 2025 data on the global air cargo markets, noting a slight decline in demand overall, although some regions saw improving figures. Capacity, measured by available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), also saw a decrease of 0.4% in air cargo demand, and 0.6%
Cranky Flier
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Elliott Passes 10% Threshold The latest in the saga between Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines is that Elliott has now acquired enough shares of the carrier — 10% — to call a special meeting, which it plans to do if Southwest’s leadership does not meet its ransom demands desired changes.
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Fear of Landing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
They were likely unaware of the cloud layer below, obscuring even the lights of the cargo ships. That night on Catalina, each decision point pushed the threshold of acceptable risk a little further, until there was no margin left for error. I cannot imagine that the two students would have argued.
Aviation Bussiness News
MAY 23, 2024
A “robot dog” has been going for walkies autonomously through Munich Airport’s cargo warehouse as part of a project that aims to explore the potential of digital technologies in shaping the future of air cargo handling. This is particularly important in the air cargo industry.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 18, 2024
So long as the Western aircraft stuck to very specific routes… and there were dire consequences for any which deviated from them… the cargo planes with their precious loads were allowed through. At its peak, a cargo plane was landing in West Berlin every thirty seconds!
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. They had moved to their strategic waiting position close to the landing runway threshold. This enables the aircraft to reach a cruising speed of 190 mph with a range of approximately 1,200 miles.
Plane and Pilot
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
entered WWII, Nolde joined the CAP, ferrying cargo and personnel around the country. Not knowing the B-52 had arrived ahead of schedule, the four minutes that passed during the 5-mile final seemed like an hour, and when the mains touched down just inside the threshold, we both let out a sigh of relief. Images By Gary Figgins.
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