NEWSNov 01, 2024Groundstaffer Trapped in Cargo Hold of American Airlines B777 Forces Diversion to Buenos Aires An American Airlines flight took off as a grounds crew member was stuck inside the aircraft's cargo hold. See the police force that responded to the incident and whether the flight made it to New York.Read More →
NEWSOct 22, 2024Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Accidentally Shoot Down UAE Cargo PlaneA New Way Cargo Ilyushin IL-76 freighter, registration EX-76011 Hex: 601120, performing a freight flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Amdjarass, Chad, was shot down by Sudanese paramilitary forces Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Monday, October 21, 2024, near Al Mahla North Darfur, SudanRead More →
NEWSOct 19, 2024American Airlines 787 Engine Ingests Cargo Container at Chicago AirportOn Thursday, October 17th, a mishap occurred at Chicago's O'Hare International airport involving an American Airlines Boeing 787. While taxiing, a cargo container was ingested into the aircraft's number 2 (right) engine and caused substantial damage to both the engine and airframe. Read more to find out what happened.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2024Inside The DC-6 Turned Airbnb By An Alaskan Flight InstructorYou may have heard of the Jumbo Stay Hotel in Stockholm where guests can stay inside a decommissioned Boeing 747. However, you don't have to go to Sweden to rent a room inside a retired aircraft. Today, we will look at an amazing case of a former DC-6 cargo aircraft recently converted into an Airbnb. Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2024Emirates Places $1 Billion Order for Boeing 777F Cargo AircraftEmirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world-renowned international carrier, has just inked a new order for more Boeing 777 Freighters. Let's take a look at this order and explore what the future holds for Emirates SkyCargo.
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INFORMATIONALJun 13, 2024A Look Inside the World of Air FreightGlobal commerce is at an all-time high, and aviation is vital in transporting precious commodities from one end of the world to another. With this in mind, it makes sense that various cargo airlines are established globally. These carriers play a big part in helping the economies of their respective nations thrive. That said, let's further explore the world of air freight.Read More →
STORIESJun 01, 2024The World's First Scheduled Air Mail FlightThe world's first scheduled airmail flight began as a triangle between three large cities: Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. It helped facilitate increased connectivity within the North-Eastern United States by revolutionizing communication, promoting economic growth, and bringing people closer together.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 10, 2024New Technologies in Aviation: Flight Safety and EfficiencyAir transportation is commonplace these days. But what exactly makes it so convenient, fast, and safe? Read on to find out a little more about flights.
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NEWSApr 02, 2024Deutsche Post Stops Domestic Mail Flights Amid Focus on SustainabilityGerman mail carrier Deutsche Post terminated a more than 60-year practice of flying letter mail within the country. The move to train cargo transfer for mail is to reduce their carbon footprint, with an estimated 80 percent fewer emissions. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024The Unusual Things Airlines Transport Besides PassengersAviation has facilitated the transport of various commodities aside from passengers and the usual cargo. When the time comes to transport some large loads, aviation is there to help. Airlines often transport unusual items for various reasons.Read More →
