DHL Boeing 757 Splits In Two After Emergency Landing In Costa Rica

SANTA MARIA, COSTA RICA – A DHL Boeing 757-200 cargo aircraft skidded off the runway on Thursday during an emergency landing at Juan Santamaria International Airport separating the tail, Reuters reports. The accident was filmed by airport staff and airport restaurant guests. Both pilots of the aircraft were uninjured. Less than an hour before the accident Thursday morning, the aircraft had taken off from Costa … Continue reading DHL Boeing 757 Splits In Two After Emergency Landing In Costa Rica

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022Leave a comment

RAF A400M Cargo Aircraft Conducts Spectacular Beach Landing

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VIDEO – RAF AIRBUS A400M CARGO AIRCRAFT CONDUCTS SPECTACULAR BEACH LANDING

PEMBREY SANDS, WALES – A Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M Atlas Cargo aircraft from RAF Brize Norton paid a rare visit to Pembrey Sands earlier this month to conduct natural surfaces operations. The weather was being wet prior to the aircraft’s arrival at the beach, resulting in the pilot to first conduct some low approaches and some touch and go’s, before the 76 tonne … Continue reading VIDEO – RAF AIRBUS A400M CARGO AIRCRAFT CONDUCTS SPECTACULAR BEACH LANDING

FLYHIGH.NEWSJuly 21, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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QATAR AIRWAYS CAPTAIN DIES OF COMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways Captain Wilhelm Harder from Menno, Paraguay, died last weekend in Qatar at the age of 56, due to complications of the coronavirus. In an internal memo sent to Qatar Airways staff, the pilot’s death was confirmed, but the cause of death was reported by the airline as a ‘recent illness.’ The Ambassador of Paraguay in Qatar confirmed to several media … Continue reading QATAR AIRWAYS CAPTAIN DIES OF COMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 21, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

Airbus is developing an A350 freighter variant

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AIRBUS IS CLOSE TO LAUNCHING A350 FREIGHTER PROGRAM

TOULOUSE, FRANCE – Airbus is developing a freighter version of the A350 passenger aircraft, sources said to Cargo Facts. The aircraft manufacturer is offering the A350 freighter aircraft to cargo operators. Once a charter order is secured, the new production freighter program will be launched. The market for new freighter aircraft is currently dominated by Boeing, with the B767, B777 and B747. Airbus only offers … Continue reading AIRBUS IS CLOSE TO LAUNCHING A350 FREIGHTER PROGRAM

FLYHIGH.NEWSFebruary 27, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

55 years after the Antonov AN-22's first flight

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55 YEARS AFTER THE WORLD’S LARGEST TURBOPROP AN-22 MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT

KYIV, UKRAINE – Today, 55 years ago – on February 27, 1965 – the Antonov AN-22 Antei performed its maiden flight. The aircraft was welcomed with a water salute at Kyiv-Antonov Airport to celebrate its 55th anniversary. The AN-22 was the first widebody transport aircraft in the world and the biggest transport aircraft at that time, and set 41 world records. First Flight The Antonov … Continue reading 55 YEARS AFTER THE WORLD’S LARGEST TURBOPROP AN-22 MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT

FLYHIGH.NEWSFebruary 27, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Do you ever wonder where all the roses are coming from, which you buy for a loved one on Valentine’s Day? The answer is Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, Ethiopia, India or The Netherlands. One thing is clear – the transport of flowers is big business all year round, but the demand for red roses is very high in the Valentine’s season. All these flowers are being … Continue reading LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Jerry TahaFebruary 14, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – BELUGA XL IN OPERATIONAL SERVICE – SUPPORTING AIRBUS’ PRODUCTION RAMP-UP WITH A ‘SMILE’

TOULOUSE, FRANCE – The next-generation Airbus Beluga XL begins regular operations in facilitating Airbus’ production ramp-up across the company’s commercial aircraft programmes. The Beluga XL (officially an A330-743L) is a large transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330 passenger aircraft. The #BelugaXL entered service with Airbus Transport on January 9, 2020 to replace the Airbus Beluga and made its first flight on July 19, 2018. … Continue reading VIDEO – BELUGA XL IN OPERATIONAL SERVICE – SUPPORTING AIRBUS’ PRODUCTION RAMP-UP WITH A ‘SMILE’

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 28, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

LOT Polish Airlines will convert Boeing 737-400s into cargo aircraft

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LOT WILL CONVERT 3 BOEING 737s TO CARGO AIRCRAFT

MIAMI – LOT Polish Airlines is converting 3 older Boeing 737-400s to cargo aircraft. VX Capital Partners has ordered Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) to convert the aircraft to a 737-400SF (Special Freighter) cargo aircraft, AEI announced in a media release. LOT The 3 LOT Boeing 737-400s – with registration SP-LLE, SP-LLF and SP-LLG – are still in service, with scheduled flights in Europe. They will … Continue reading LOT WILL CONVERT 3 BOEING 737s TO CARGO AIRCRAFT

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 20, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – THE BIGGEST PROP PLANE IN THE WORLD: THE ANTONOV AN-22

An amazingly rare video by YouTuber Cargospotter of the biggest prop plane in the world: the Antonov An-22 Antei (NATO name: Cock). The An-22 is a heavy military transport aircraft – powered by 4 turboprop engines and each driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers – designed by the Antonov Design Bureau from the Ukraine. It’s the first wide-body transport aircraft and remains the world’s largest … Continue reading VIDEO – THE BIGGEST PROP PLANE IN THE WORLD: THE ANTONOV AN-22

FLYHIGH.NEWSDecember 6, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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IRANIAN B747 CARGO AIRCRAFT DAMAGED IN QATAR AFTER UNLOADING ERROR

DOHA – A Boeing 747-200F (reg.no. EP-FAB) of the Iranian Cargo Airline Fars Air Qeshm was damaged on Saturday night at Doha Airport in Qatar. Reportedly, the handling agents unloaded too much cargo from the front of the aircraft, causing the center of gravity to slide backwards and the B747’s nose to tilt. It’s the only Fars Air Qeshm 747 aircraft. Western intelligence services have … Continue reading IRANIAN B747 CARGO AIRCRAFT DAMAGED IN QATAR AFTER UNLOADING ERROR