Cranky Flier

APRIL 25, 2025

Cathay is bracing for a drop in air cargo revenue due to the U.S. The program was established in the early ’70s to allow Canadian companies to bring temporary foreign workers into the country (that’s where it got the clever name), especially around important times of the year such as hockey season and maple syrup gathering time.

Turbulence

Fear of Landing

MARCH 7, 2025

It had a complicated history, starting in 1930s Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as a cargo airline. But the map showed only the nearest weather, and they encountered heavy rain, hail and turbulence. TACA flight 110, 24 May 1988 TACA (Transportes Aereos Centro Americanos) was El Salvadors national airline.

Flight Deck

Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

But one characteristic of the classic V-tail that isn’t really a factor in the 36 models is the notorious tendency to Dutch roll in turbulence. Also, the large cargo doors and air conditioning make it an excellent piston single for hauling passengers in comfort. That’s because the extra length seems to make for a more comfortable ride.

Gross Weight

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

This airline along with J-Air, JAL Cargo, Japan Air Commuter, Japan Transocean Air, Hokkaido Air System and Ryukyu Air Commuter are managed by the JAL group and the subsidiaries (excluding JAL Cargo) operate on domestic feeder services, while for JAL Cargo, it operates both domestic and international routes.

Airline

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

Welcome to the world of Clear Air Turbulence (CAT). Lets take a closer look at clear air turbulence, so you can anticipate where they might show up, and learn how to manage the risks involved. Lets take a closer look at clear air turbulence, so you can anticipate where they might show up, and learn how to manage the risks involved.

Turbulence

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo, you must have completed at least three takeoffs and landings within the last 90 days. At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Under these rules, there are specific requirements youll have to meet. Winds at high altitudes can be unpredictable.

Pilot

Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

2025, that full-year global air cargo demand for 2024 (measured in cargo tonne-kilometers, or CTKs), increased by 11.3% These rises set new records for the air cargo industry which has been through turbulent times both before, during, and since the COVID-19 pandemic. year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in 2024.

Cargo

Cranky Flier

JULY 25, 2025

Southwest Hits Turbulence in Q2 — Revenue Down, Hopes Packed in a Checked Bag Southwest Airlines reported Q2 net income of $213 million ($0.39 Hubei International Cargo Airlines is the new cargo carrier you didn’t know you needed. They trimmed their full-year forecast to between –$0.20 and +$0.80

Cargo

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JUNE 3, 2025

Air France, Air France Cargo and FedEx Express use this as a hub for its operation. The flying condition towards Barcelona was nice and there was hardly any turbulence on this flight. The rain got a bit heavy at one point but it was hardly turbulent. We lifted off with raindrops showering on our aircraft.

Runway

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The contents of this article have been limited to commercial aircraft performing public transport flights, whether carrying cargo or passengers (or both). As the month ended, on March 31, 2024, a Safe Air Boeing 727 operating a cargo flight from Juba to Malakal in Kenya crashed following a heavy landing at Malakal Airport in South Sudan.

Runway

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 24, 2025

David Taylor, global commercial director at Mark 3 International, said: “Our import business into the US has increased significantly over the last few years, and despite recent turbulence we have seen a surge in the number of new business opportunities. Taken together, the decision to build new capacity was easy.”

Turbulence

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While many believe that down-pull blinds are simply more susceptible to turbulence or heavy landings, making them more likely to simply drop down, there is an even more logical explanation than this. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold.

Cabin Crew

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Most 108s were called Voyagers, a name carried over from the 105s, while some carried the Station Wagon moniker because of their reinforced rear floors designed for carrying cargo.

Turbulence

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

However, it gets really heated when takeoff clearance is given: ATC: Aeromexico 401, wind 230 at 7, caution wake turbulence, runway 22R, cleared for takeoff.” ATC: “No, you said 13R, I said ‘cross 31R,’ Aeromexico 401.” Pilot: “Okay 31R or 13L, Aeromexico 401.” Pilot: “Can we wait one minute, just for caution, Aeromexico 401?”

Air Traffic Control

World Airline News

JANUARY 27, 2025

In December cargo increased by nearly 4% compared to the same month in 2023. “The managers and staff of Ontario International Airport were honored to do our part in helping to keep air travelers safe during such a turbulent time,” Elkadi said. For the year, air freight and mail combined grew by 5.5%

Cargo

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

entered WWII, Nolde joined the CAP, ferrying cargo and personnel around the country. The afternoon turbulence had subsided a bit, making it easier to maintain a holding pattern over the town of Cabot, located 6 miles from the approach end of Runway 25. She was completely seduced by aviation, and when the U.S. Images By Gary Figgins.

Runway

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. Once the route and cruising altitude have been decided, the dispatcher will focus on the aircraft’s payload, including the passengers’ weight, luggage, and cargo.

Weather

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Operational peculiarities The NAT-OTS is unique in the world, as it changes twice daily to provide optimum routes for the main traffic flows, with due regard to the winds and turbulence. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning.

Jet

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Operational peculiarities The NAT-OTS is unique in the world, as it changes twice daily to provide optimum routes for the main traffic flows, with due regard to the winds and turbulence. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning.

Jet

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Airplanes are typically used for commercial airline transport, cargo delivery, and recreational flying, offering opportunities for long-distance travel and higher cruising speeds. Does turbulence affect helicopters differently? Yes, helicopters experience turbulence differently due to their rotor system.

Torque

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key Takeaways Commercial pilots are responsible for the safe transportation of passengers and cargo, requiring extensive skills such as self-confidence, situational awareness, and communication abilities. This careful planning helps in choosing the most efficient and safe routes, ensuring a smooth journey for passengers and cargo.

Pilot

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 19, 2024

From here, you can use the slider to move through the route, and tap the menu button at the bottom left to overlay icing, turbulence, and cloud forecasts. Maximum fuel is a great option: it will show the most fuel you can take without going over max gross weight, given the people and cargo you entered in the Payload section.

Gross Weight

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

It operates both cargo and passenger transport. For the cargo side, Sky Express aircargo was established at a later date, joining venture with Finaval Group and established routes between Europe and the Far East. There was a bit of light turbulence during our descent. Beautiful, isn't it? Not long after, we started our descent.

Runway

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Electrical: generators/alternators, backup systems, power distribution systems and logic Engine, APU: main turbine engines and the auxiliary power unit (APU) Fire Protection: engine/APU fire protection, cargo fire protection, and cabin fire protection systems. Some part 135 cargo operators use turbine powered airplanes.

Pilot

Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

These systems provide real-time data on weather patterns, including wind speeds, turbulence, storms, and other critical information. Advanced Weather Systems : Air traffic control rooms are equipped with advanced meteorological systems to monitor and predict weather conditions.

Air Traffic Control

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 22, 2024

READ: Korean Air updates turbulence guidelines “The addition of the Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 aircraft marks a significant milestone in our strategic objective to expand and upgrade our fleet,” said Walter Cho , Chairman and CEO of Korean Air.

Airplanes

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. It was nice visiting this airport.

Airline

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Currently the airport has 4 terminals with 3 passengers terminals and 1 cargo complex. Blue Dart's Boeing 757-200F was being towed to the cargo hanger. We took off with a few bumps here and there and more turbulence happening when we flew through the clouds during our climb. Departure gate for the Air India's A320.

Weather

Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

The multirole aircraft is capable of quick configuration changes between airtanker, medevac, cargo, and passenger combined missions. In all, 22 of these Dash 8-400AT/MRE aircraft are operational worldwide, and Conair continues to produce 4 units a year.

Pilot

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JUNE 23, 2025

The weather in Singapore at that time was having a bit of thunderstorm so it was not a surprise that the Captain warned us of some turbulence to be expected during take off but for the rest of the flight, the weather would be fine and the most important news is that we would arrive ahead of schedule. We were out of the rainy clouds.

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For the flight itself, after take off at Delhi, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence and also more turbulence happened during the crossing through the Bay of Bengal. I slept about 2 hours but I did wake up a few times due to turbulence. But it doesn't matter as by the time I was up, the flight time was less than hour to go.

Cabin Crew

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 13, 2025

Take off was slightly turbulent but eventually the weather improved after flying out of Japan. What is missing is a proper drink holder that can hold the drink firmly especially during turbulence. The foldable tray table It is big enough for your regular size laptop or tablet.

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2025

We had a bit of turbulence during our climb and for most parts of the journey, the flight was smooth. It is a possibility but for now the airline uses its current fleet to transport cargo within the network. However, like the previous aircraft, the window was dirty! The best thing about this flight?

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

On that day, there were three commercial flights and a cargo flight flying from Taipei to Singapore and would return to Taipei after a short layover. However, he mentioned that there was turbulence along the way, not a surprise especially June to October period is usually the typhoon season and bad weather is quite common.

Airline

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It is possible for the Airbus A321neo-LR to fly from Bahrain to Singapore but fortunately, that won't happen because of the healthy load and cargo of this route which the A321 might struggle especially flying through headwind and besides the 787 Dreamliner is better suited for 7 hour flights and longer.

Cabin Crew

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

During a long-haul flight, for instance, AI might adjust the route to avoid turbulence, freeing the pilot to focus on strategic oversight. Their autonomous cargo systems allow planes to take off, fly, and land with AI at the helm, while human operators monitor remotely, ready to intervene.

Pilot

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 26, 2023

There was quite a bit of turbulence in the middle of the flight but landing in Penang was a smooth affair. The beautiful view of the city of Singapore with the cargo ships heading in different directions. Flying at this point was a bit turbulent as we flew through some unfriendly clouds. The light was turning dark fast.

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