Boeing and Oman Air have made a significant announcement at the Dubai Airshow, revealing the order and delivery of Oman Air’s first Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighter (BCF). This marks Oman Air’s entry into the dedicated cargo aircraft sector, representing a strategic expansion for the Muscat-based carrier. The decision to incorporate the 737-800BCF into its fleet […]
In a notable incident at Luxembourg Airport, a Boeing 747-400 cargo plane from Cargolux lost a part of its main landing gear during an emergency landing on Sunday evening. The aircraft, registered as LX-OCV, took off from Luxembourg airport bound for Chicago ORD. However, the pilots soon reported a malfunction. The aircraft then climbed to […]
In a strategic move, Emirates SkyCargo bolsters its fleet by leasing two Boeing 747-400 freighters. This step is part of the larger plan to amplify the SkyCargo division’s capacity and set unique precedence by being an operator of both the 747 and the Airbus A380. Boeing 747-400 Freighters: The Pillar of Resilience Despite the evolution […]
The aviation industry has been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Airbus A350 freighter, a state-of-the-art aircraft designed to revolutionize cargo transportation. However, Airbus recently announced a delay in the A350F’s entry-to-service, pushing it from late 2025 to early 2026. This news comes amid a challenging first quarter for the company, raising questions about the […]
Airbus Beluga, also known as the “Flying Whale,” is one of the most unique and recognizable aircraft in the world. With its distinctive bulging fuselage and cheerful smile, this airplane has become a symbol of the aviation industry’s innovation and creativity. In this article, we will explore the main features of the Airbus Beluga, its […]
The Air France-KLM Group has taken a significant step towards sustainable cargo operations by placing a firm order for four brand new Airbus A350Fs. These state-of-the-art widebody freighters will be operated by Martinair Holland N.V., a Dutch cargo airline headquartered in Amsterdam Schiphol airport and part of the KLM Group. The introduction of the A350F’s […]
F1 is one of the most viewed sports events across the world, with a fanbase of over 70 million people watching every Grand Prix in the 2021 season. But how do these large cars and their drivers and teams get transported across the world in the space of just a few days? Whilst air transport […]
When we talk about traveling with animals, the first thing that comes to mind is pets, especially cats and dogs. But have you ever considered any other animals, such as wild animals or birds? Why and how could we transfer these animals? For thousands of years, humans have been transporting animals for a variety of […]
Last Friday, Lufthansa announced the flights for its final remaining MD-11 freighter. The aircraft, registered D-ALCC, will perform its last flight with Lufthansa on October 15th. D-ALCC will be Lufthansa’s last MD-11 out of a total fleet of 19 throughout the years to leave the airline. For the MD-11’s last couple of flights, Lufthansa has […]
On Friday 18th June, a British Airways converted freighter 787-8’s nose gear collapsed while being loaded at Heathrow Airport’s stand 583. The aircraft, registered as G-ZBJB suffered a collapsed nose gear while being prepared for a flight to Frankfurt. The reason for the incident is being investigated by British Airways and the AAIB (The equivalent […]
A novel strategy to create planes that can fly themselves – The Wall Street Journal As the old adage goes “change is the only constant” – it only seems befitting, more so in the aviation industry now. Automation is, and has always been, inevitable with the industry trying to enhance security and reduce manual workforce which […]
The growth of air cargo, especially for e-commerce, implies a need for more than 1,500 aircrafts to be converted from Passenger to Freighter(P2F).
The Antonov 225 “Mriya” is the world’s biggest cargo plane that weighs around 285 tons when empty and is even bigger than the Airbus A380 airliner, the An-124, and the Boeing 747 Freighter. The sole purpose of the Myria is to carry cargo for large distances. It is powered by six Ivchenko Progress Lotarev D-18T […]
For years NASA has dominated delivering cargo and satellites to space, and now SpaceX seems to be doing the same almost every week. Sending cargo to space or delivering a satellite isn’t exactly cutting-edge tech these days. Liftoff usually starts with a ground-based rocket, which is expensive and time-consuming to launch. Aevum, a company launched […]
When flying, you might have observed how cargo was loaded into the belly of your aircraft. You might have seen all different types of cargo, some with special labels indicating some danger or maybe even a live animal such as a dog or a cat. Have you ever been concerned about the in-flight safety of […]
Friday, the 13th of November 2020 was not the best day in history of the Volga-Dnepr Company. The 30 years old AN-124 with the registration RA-82042 has been prepared for a flight from Seoul to Vienna with a planned stop in Novosibirsk. After lining up on runway 25 and taking off from the airport Novosibirsk-Tolmachevo […]
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