Flight Review: Avianca Long-Haul Boeing 787-8 from Bogota El Dorado to London Heathrow
Having previously flown Avianca in Short-Haul on their Airbus A320 on a domestic flight to Bogota, whilst it was slightly overpriced for the product, My expectations for their long-haul product were not too low. A lack of in-flight…
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Average Avianca: Avianca Airlines A320-200 review from San Andres Island to Bogota
The National Airline of Colombia, Avianca, has long been servicing the Americas since 1919, making it the second oldest airline, just a few months younger than KLM, to remain in service. Although there have been problems along the way,…
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Flight Review: Excellent JetBlue Airbus A320-200 from New York JFK to Cartagena in Extra-Legroom seat
JetBlue's product can be thought of as truly unique, they are said to be a low-cost carrier and yet have a more traditional feel about them. They connect New York and The US both domestically and with destinations in Central America and…
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Flight review: Norse Atlantic 787-9 London Gatwick - New York JFK
When Norse Atlantic comes to mind, often thought of as its predecessor, Norwegian. And, despite the airline's outlasting attempts to set Norse apart from them, there’s no hiding from the fact that they are extremely similar. Similar…
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The Story of the A220, how it Came About and How it's Becoming Popular
Aside from the fact that the Airbus A220 is the only airbus aircraft to not have a 3 in its name, the A220 is special from the fact that it isn't fully made by Airbus, but instead a joint venture between them and Bombardier. This is all…
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The Rise of Emirates: Where They Came from and Where They are Now
Emirates airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world, carrying 60 million passengers in the year of 2019. To put that into perspective, that's as if every single person in the country of Italy decided to fly Emirates. But, from…
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An interview with Helvetic Airways CEO, Tobias Pogorevc
Helvetic Airways is a Swiss airline which operates its fleet of Embraer aircraft to destinations such as Greek islands and the Egyptian Red sea coast from their hubs in Switzerland. Their CEO, Tobias Pogorevc, has been in charge of the…
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Interview with PLAY airlines CEO, Birgir Jonsson
PLAY airlines is the second largest airline in Iceland and its main low-cost carrier. They offer flights to destinations including the Canary Islands and a large amount places on the east coast of the US and Canada. I caught up with…
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Cathay Pacific Chair and CEO report results from 2022, and expected recovery levels for this year
In a press conference attended by Aviation for Aviators , Top executives at Cathay pacific reported on the company's growth and recovery during the year before answering questions from the media. In the opening statement provided by the…
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An Interview with Air Astana's UK senior Regional Manager: Richard Ledger
Air Astana is Kazakhstan's national airline and the largest in Central Asia. They operate a number of routes from the Country's capital and Kazakhstan's largest city to destinations such as Seoul and London. Richard Ledger is the…
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Interview with AirBaltic's CEO: Mr. Martin Gauss
AirBaltic is one of Europe's key airlines and the flag carrier of Latvia, also serving destinations for Estonia and Lithuania. The company carries millions of passengers per year and is one of the largest operators of the Airbus A220 .…
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An Interview with the UK's Leading Regional Airline: Loganair
Loganair is the UK's largest regional airline, with destinations ranging from the infamous Beach Airport of Barra to operating the world's shortest commercial flight, taking as little as 53 seconds from the Island of Westray to…
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Discover the Airbus A321 XLR: A Next-Generation Airbus Aircraft Coming Soon to Skies!
Almost as soon as an aircraft manufacturer releases an aircraft, there is always one question. What will the next one be? With Boeing, it’s the much-awaited Boeing 777X, and with Airbus, it’s the A321 XLR. Airbus seems to be catering to…
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New Year's Predictions: What Can We Expect from Aviation in 2023?
These last three years have possibly been the worst humans have faced in a while. We've had a global pandemic, climate change becoming increasingly evident, deaths of monarchs, changes of leaders, protests, movements, stock market…
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What are the Busiest International Air Routes in the World?
There can often be several airlines flying the same route, giving passengers a large variety of airlines to choose to fly with. We all know that Jeju to Seoul in South Korea is the biggest international air route, but which route has…
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Why does London have so many airports?
London Heathrow airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, with around 220,000 passengers per day, but why does it need so many more airports? Join me as I take a look at the city's history with aviation, and why it has so…
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Brilliant or Burden | Is the A380 useful or a gimmick?
The A380 is the world's only fully double-decked aircraft, but as the pandemic left many airlines retiring them, this brings us the question, are they actually worth all the hype? Size and Capacity Everyone knows that the Airbus A380 is…
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Beyond the skies: Deutsche Bahn (DB) joins the Star Alliance
The Star Alliance is the world's largest airline alliance, with 26 airlines. However, after a recent partnership, the Star Alliance has a new member, except this time, it isn't an airline. The History of the Star Alliance The Star…
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10 Aviation facts that most people don't know (Part 1)
As an avgeek, have you ever been annoyed when one of your friends tries to show off their aviation knowledge but simply gets it wrong, I know I definitely have. Here are 10 facts about aviation that a lot of people won't know, and some…
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The Top 5 coolest airports in the world
As an avgeek, I'm sure many of us have researched the airport we are flying into before going to our destination. Haven't you just wished to go to Singapore Changi or Doha Hamad airport instead of the boring airports you tend to find in…
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King Mswati III international airport: The airport with flights to one destination
When you think of an international airport, you generally think of a place bustling with people and several flights to many destinations. I visited King Mswati III to see it empty, serving only 4 flights a day, all to the same…
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Flight review: Qatar Airways Airbus A380 DOH - LHR Economy class
When the name "Qatar Airways" is said, the immediate thing that comes into my mind is the fact that the large majority of their passengers are transferring through Doha Hamad airport instead of going to visit Qatar. This is due to the…
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Which private jet is the best to travel in?
Private jets, the transportation of the super-rich, can be luxurious or a total scam. But which private jets are the best to travel in, based on cost, comfort, and range? Please note, that this list excludes all private jets which are…
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A look inside the UK's royal plane
What is the royal plane? The UK has many aircraft, but the one which is most commonly known is the reconditioned Airbus A330, used for long-haul flights for the royal family and higher government officials. It has been fitted with 58…
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An interview with the aviation YouTuber: Dan from Dj's Aviation
Dj's aviation is a youtube channel known for its excellent coverage of aviation events and the everyday goings of the aviation world. Dan has almost 325,000 subscribers on Youtube and has reported on topics such as the up-and-coming…
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A brief history of the Star Alliance
The Star Alliance celebrated its 25th Birthday on May 14th, But why was it started and which airlines formed it? Join me as I take a brief look into the history of the alliance. Lufthansa was one of the 5 founding members (credit:…
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Narrow-body vs Wide-body: Which is better for transatlantic flights?
In recent years, we have seen many airlines such as TAP Air Portugal and JetBlue using narrowbody aircraft for their flights across the pond, but which option provides more comfort and ease when traveling? Why are Narrowbodies used?…
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The Ultimate Aviation Quiz
Want a quiz that can challenge all your fellow aviation enthusiasts? If you're stuck, some of these answers appear in AFA's other articles so look there for help! Take a look at these 20 questions and show your friends just how much you…
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Will Electric planes ever work?
In recent articles, I have talked about how the real plane of the future will be the Boeing 797, a mid to long-range, narrow-body plane that is capable of flying transatlantic, but could electric planes overtake the 797 in the running…
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What can we expect from the Boeing 777X?
The Boeing 777 X or 777-9 has been highly awaited and its service entry date delayed, but with its time of arrival looming closer, what can we expect from the aircraft? In the Dubai airshow 2021, the aircraft made a trip to Doha to…
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How is the War in Ukraine affecting commercial aviation?
The war in Ukraine has been going on for nearly 2 months now, but how is it affecting the commercial aviation industry and what does the future look like for the skies above Ukraine? How it started There are many reasons why the war in…
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Which airports have the shortest runways?
Ever been scared because you thought that your plane was going to overrun the runway? In this article, you will discover the shortest runways in commercial airports. 1. Westray airport Westray airport is situated in the northern islands…
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How are F1 cars transported by plane?
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…
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What are Spoilers and what do the Aerodynamics of the plane do?
Ever wondered what those large flaps on the wing are which often are open when the plane touchdown? These are spoilers and they work using aerodynamics. Join me as I take a look at what Aerodynamics actually does, and how spoilers help…
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Why is flying so expensive?
In my previous articles, I have talked about how Low-cost airlines make their money off of cheap, quick, non-stop flights. That all leads to the question, why do traditional airlines like British Airways and KLM need to make flying so…
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Ukraine confirms destruction of the World's biggest aircraft
After the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Ukrainian minister for foreign affairs confirmed the destruction of the Antanov AN-225 Mriya, otherwise known as the world's biggest aircraft. Days of fighting in Ukraine have led to…
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What will be the new Air Force One?
Air Force One is a plane designed for comfort, security and diplomacy. The current air force one plane has been in service for 32 years after the government used a Boeing 707. As the aircraft gets older, what will replace it? Join me as…
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Why are low-cost airlines such big money makers? | Part 2
As I mentioned in my previous article, low-cost airlines are such massive money makers, but why? Join me as I take a look into the big names including Southwest, Ryanair and EasyJet. Credit: nbcnews.com Always flying One of the biggest…
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Why are low cost airlines such big money makers?
EasyJet, Air Asia, and of course, Ryanair are examples of the world's biggest low-cost airlines, with Ryanair often selling flights for less than $15, but if their flights are so cheap, how do they make their money? The first thing you…
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What is the plane of the future?
As Boeing's 777X brings high hopes to those working at airlines, and the A350 continues to dominate the market, when will new medium-haul aircraft come into play? Join me as I discover what the plane could be. The good plane we have now…
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An interview with legendary aviation YouTuber Kelsey Hughes (74 gear)
Kelsey Hughes, known best as the man behind 74 gear, is an aviation YouTuber with nearly 800,000 subscribers worldwide (as of January 2022) and a commercial and cargo Boeing 747 pilot. Viewers can expect humorous and interesting videos…
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What are runway names?
Runway names determine where a plane lands at an airport, especially if there is more than one runway. But, why are they named after numbers and what do these numbers mean? To work out a runway name, Maths is the main tool. This is easy…
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An interview with the astonishing artist Juan Calderon
Juan Calderon paints incredible artwork as a part-time job whilst living in Costa Rica. I sent him some questions to give the viewers a great insight into the artwork that he produces. What makes you decide on what to paint next?…
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British Airways announces plans to restart London Gatwick Short haul flights
Earlier this week, British national flag carrier British Airways announced that it plans to return short-haul flying from London's second-biggest airport, London Gatwick. Gatwick has lost a lot of travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Thousands of pilots were forced into quarantine in Hong Kong
Over the past 2 months, hundreds of pilots have been forced into three-week long quarantine periods in Hong Kong's Penny's Bay facility. The rooms consisted of converted shipping containers and people staying there were allowed no…
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Recap of Dubai Airshow Day 4
Hello and welcome to today's Dubai Airshow recap. Today we saw many things such as Emirates SkyCargo signing a memorandum of agreement with Emirates Post Group. As like the other days, we continue to see many airlines and the airshow…
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A look at the incredible art of Juan Calderon
Juan Calderon is an Aviation enthusiast who has been interested in art since the age of 11. He paints incredible oil paintings of different scenes in aviation and goes into extreme detail on all his work. Join me as I take a dive into…
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The story of America's only ever unsolved hijacking
On the afternoon of November 24th, 1971, a man under the name of Dan Cooper hijacked a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 flying between Portland and Seattle. The Hijacking today remains the only unsolved hijacking in American history,…
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One year on | Why was Berlin Brandenburg Airport such a failure?
On the 31st October 2020, Berlin Brandenburg airport (Commonly known as BER) opened to the german public and international flights. This airport was internationally renowned to be a failure for years, but what caused it to get its…
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Unlimited first class flights? The story of American Airlines' "AAirpass"
If you asked me if I wanted unlimited first class flights with one of the world's biggest airlines, my response would only be two words: Hell Yeah! That's what 66 people thought when they bought American Airlines' "AAirpass", a card…
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The top 5 coolest Island Air Force Bases
Air forces need to be on alert constantly when and where the action happens. Island air bases have proved a great station to get your aircraft to where you need them, when you need them and this proved a lot in the Pacific island…
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The return of Lufthansa's 747s
The queen of the skies is returning! Lufthansa recently announced the return of their Boeing 747-400s from dessert storage and they are being used on routes across the world. Let's find out why, when, and where these beautiful aircraft…
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The rise and fall of economy airline food
We all know how it was when aviation was relatively new, with full dining service with proper tables and tablecloths, but why has it become like school food? (If you are not from the UK, and it isn't similar to how it is here wherever…
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The Top 5 Traditional Airlines
We all know of a traditional airline, no matter where you are, the country you live in will most likely have a traditional airline as it's flag carrier, but why have they taken off as well as Low-cost airlines, and why do people still…
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The top 5 most underrated low-cost airlines
When we think low cost, we think horror, delays and being cramped next to noisy passengers, where you pay for anything and everything. There's no denying that these airlines do just that, they just do it in a more comforting way! Please…
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The return of the Super Jumbo
In 2020 and 2021, we saw airlines such as Lufthansa and Air France retiring most, if not all, of their Airbus A380s; with many more airlines putting them in storage, some never to be used again. But now as the world begins to slowly…
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The Story of the World's Busiest Flight
If you were to go on a fully booked all economy flight for 4 hours straight, you would be dreading the very thought of going on it; but not the passengers of an El Al Boeing 747 on the 24th May, 1991. In fact, most of them were quite…
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The rise of airlines on social media
Credit: (Twitter.com) Over the years, we have seen many ways of advertising from airlines like EasyJet’s famous billboards campaign in which according to Easyjet’s ex-head of marketing Tony Anderson said there was an unwritten policy “…
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