Airlines of the World; “Fly Emirates, Fly Better” Emirates Airline
As we continue our series on airlines, we'll cover Emirates Airlines, the biggest airline in the Middle East. IATA: EK, ICAO: UAE Part 5; Emirates airline: Emirates is one of the United Arab Emirates' two flag carriers (the other being…
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Airlines of the World; “Widen Your World” Turkish airlines
Continuing our airline series, today we'll go through Turkish airlines . IATA: TK, ICAO: THY Part 4; Turkish airlines: It serves as Turkey's official flag carrier airline. As well as, being the largest mainline carrier in the world by…
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Airlines of the World: “BA Better World” British airways
Continuing our airline series, we'll look at British Airways. IATA: BA, ICAO : BAW Part 3; British Airways: British Airways is the national airline of the United Kingdom. It was established on April 1, 1974. Its headquarters are located…
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Types of Aircraft Wings
We all know that an aircraft's wings are one of the most significant, if not the most crucial, components of the plane. Aircraft wings provide lift, which allows the plane to leave the ground and take off, as well as hold the fuel. As a…
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Airlines of the World; “Say yes to the world” Lufthansa
Continuing our airline series, we'll look at Lufthansa, one of Europe's most significant airlines. IATA: LH, ICAO: DLH Part 2; Lufthansa: Lufthansa, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is Germany's flag carrier and the country's largest airline.…
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Tips to learn how to fly on budget?
Lots of people would love to learn to fly, but the fact that it is expensive prevents lots from doing it. This article will provide you with some suggestions for less expensive ways to learn to fly. 1. Don’t attended a fancy flight…
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Airlines of the World; in honor of EgyptAir's 90th anniversary
ICAO codes are assigned to over 5,000 airlines. We'll go through a few of them in this series. To learn more about their history, fleet number, and so on. Part 1; Egyptair: Egypt air is the national airline of Egypt. It was established…
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What’s special about A320?
The Airbus 320 family is a line of narrow-body aircraft designed and manufactured by Airbus. In March 1984, the A320 was introduced, followed by the longer A321 in January 1994, the shorter A319 in April 1996, and the much shorter A318…
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Did you know…? “Facts about aviation“
There are several basic flying facts that some of us may overlook. If you're even somewhat interested in aviation, these facts must tickle your interest! First Commercial flight: Did you know that the first commercial flight was in 1914…
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Have you ever thought to become a flight instructor?
For many people, learning to fly is a dream come true. But have you ever considered teaching flying? To be a flight instructor? A flight instructor is someone who instructs others on how to fly planes. Specific powers allowed to holders…
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The Pathway to Heaven; Passengers Boarding Bridge
A passenger boarding bridge (PBB) is a moveable, enclosed link that connects an airport terminal gate to airplane passengers can board and disembark without having to step outdoors and risk being open to external conditions. It was…
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How many hours do pilots work and rest?
The topic of flying hours is particularly important in terms of ensuring the safety of passengers. The FAA or other national authorities set limits on how many hours a pilot can fly in a row and within specific time intervals to ensure…
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Hangars - where an aircraft rests
What is a hangar? A hangar is a closed facility that houses planes or spacecraft. Metal, wood, fibers, and concrete are used to construct hangars. The word hangar is derived from Middle French hanghart ("enclosure near a house"), which…
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Runway lights explained
When it comes to runway lighting, like with most aspects of airport design, safety comes first. Every airport that conducts aircraft operations must have a lighting system in place. Pilots can land and take off safely at night or in bad…
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History of planespotting
When we're young, we just look at a plane in the sky, and our parents tell us to wave goodbye to it. If you see a plane in the sky, you will look at it right away. Some will simply gaze, while others may find something appealing and…
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Let’s buy an airplane
Have you ever wondered about having your own private plane? In fact, a lot of people would be interested in something like this. Because, after all, it is this type of luxury that we all aspire to, in which we can travel whenever and…
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What is the Jeppesen?
Jeppesen, which is also known as Jeppesen Sanderson, is navigational information, operations planning tools, flight planning products, and software corporation based in the United States. Pilots refer to Jeppesen's aeronautical…
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Reasons to love Heathrow Airport in London
With the New Year’s vibes, Heathrow Airport is one of the most friendly and inviting airports. It has a unique ambiance and sensations. Nonetheless, their Christmas campaign, which featured teddy bears Edward and Doris, was quite…
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How do vibrations in the aircraft occur?
It is not uncommon for aircraft to vibrate sometimes during flight. Landing gear extension and retraction, an extension of speed brakes, free play in moveable surfaces, and system failures are all causes of aircraft vibration.…
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Rules of the sky above us explained
Is there a set of rules for flying? Just like anything else. So, yeah, of course. It began when Boeing manufactured the first spacecraft sent to the moon by NASA in the mid-1960s. After decades of aeronautical progress, this is a…
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The Head-up Display (HUD), What Is it?
A head-up display (HUD) is a transparent display that displays information without requiring users to shift their eyes away from their normal viewing positions. The name comes from a pilot's ability to examine the information with his…
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Aviation museums
Millions of people of all ages visit institutions such as museums and science centers each year. Many museums specialize in a particular field, such as art or natural history. The aviation industry is no exception….. An aviation museum,…
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The importance of pre-flight checks
Following the 1935 crash of the prototype Boeing B-17 (then known as the Model 299) at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, which killed both pilots, the concept of a pre-flight checklist was first introduced by management and engineers at…
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Recap of Dubai Airshow 2021 Day 2
Going through the second day at Dubai Air show; three conferences were held there: Global Air Traffic Management, Aviation Sustainability & Cyber Security. As we can all see discussing ways to establish a better, greener aerospace…
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Tips to read aeronautical charts
I've always been fascinated by how pilots navigate the skies; isn't that puzzling? Drivers use road maps, and signs along the way guide them in the right direction. But what about pilots in the air? They don't have any indications…
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Cleared for Take off | The Take Off Procedure Explained
"Cleared for Take off", a phrase that will never be heard outside of the cockpit; instead, the cabin crew will tell you to stay in your seats, secure your seat belts, and turn off all electronic devices as the plane takes off. Take off…
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The Pilot’s Office
“Best office view“, isn’t it? What would you feel when your office view is the ultimate sky? That place where all the magic happens. Most aircraft consist of 5 main components: 1) Fuselage: This is the body of the plane which holds the…
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Big animals travel too
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?…
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"The Magnificence of Daylight"
What could be a more spectacular ceiling than the sky? If you admire the sky or the link between the indoors and the outdoors, then welcome to Singapore airport, which is usually known as Changi Airport, one of Asia's most important…
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