We’re not sure what was up with the two Qantas pilots who have subsequently been suspended after the Boeing 767 they were piloting came within 700 feet (200 metres) of landing at Sydney airport before they realised that... ummm, they hadn’t lowered the wheels! Ahh details, detailswe say – wheels are for wimps! Ok, we’re kidding really. Just for interest sake, our pilot friends tell us that a Boeing 767 crew on an instrument approach would normally … [Read more...] about Wheely Distracted
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Snooze Control
While we’ve always been suspicious of just how much hands-on flying pilots actually do these days with all those fancy onboard flight computers, now we’re thinking the job must have become so mundane that it’s really easy to fall asleep! Take for instance two, now instantcelebrity, pilots from Northwest Airlines who managed to miss their domestic US destination by just a little bit...like 240km! After repeated and frantic attempts by air traffic … [Read more...] about Snooze Control
Rickenbacker offers multimodal platform
Its central location in Columbus, Ohio and close proximity to an inordinate amount of distribution warehouse space means LCK has attracted an impressive network of freight forwarders and cargo airlines such as FedEx, UPS, Evergreen International, Kalitta and Atlas, as well as a US Foreign- Trade Zone. Located on 6,070 hectares, LCK’s particular advantage is its access to more than half of the US and Canadian population within 800 kilometres and its easy access to majorInterstate … [Read more...] about Rickenbacker offers multimodal platform
Global air group: Ready and diversified
Earlier this year the new name, Global Aviation Holdings, was announced for the parent company of World Airways and North American Airlines. With a fleet of 11 wide-body cargo aircraft (two converted B747-400F and nine MD11F), Global’s VP of Cargo Sales Hendrik Falk is confident the carrier has the equipment, experience and flexibility to meet the rigorousdemands of today’s marketplace. As a fully certified US Flag Air Carrier since 1948, World Airways has a long history … [Read more...] about Global air group: Ready and diversified
San Bernardino positions itself for Asia
LAX has long been a major gateway for Asia-related air traffic. But it’s a known fact that LAX is running out of cargo capacity. Meanwhile, SBD is upgrading its infrastructure and is now ready to accommodate even the Airbus A380. A couple of years ago construction was completed on a new 3,408 by 61 meters runway capable of handling 680,388 kilograms. “The runway was constructed to Group 6 category, capable of accommodating the Airbus A380,†reports Bill Ingraham, SBD … [Read more...] about San Bernardino positions itself for Asia
American Airlines Cargo focuses on quality
“The outlook for our industry remains difficult next year and recovery will likely track with the global economy,†Reedy says. “In response, our industry leaders are addressing these market challenges and turning to markets that still show promise – such as perishables andpharmaceuticals.†Air carriers have acted proactively, with many announcing temperaturecontrolled products to help maintain the efficacy of their customers’ products. … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo focuses on quality