Video: Is Boeing on the Brink of Bankruptcy?
Boeing announced several challenges that require structural changes to maintain its competitive edge in the aerospace market. These issues, outlined in a media release today, highlight the company’s ongoing struggles, particularly…
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Join Aviation for Aviators as a Volunteer Writer: Elevate Your Passion for Aviation
Are you passionate about aviation? Do you love researching, writing, and sharing knowledge with others? Aviation for Aviators is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for aspiring writers to join our global platform as volunteer…
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LIMA 2025 Takes Off: Malaysian Ministry of Defence and GEC Partner for Innovation in Aerospace and Maritime Industries
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Global Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn Bhd (GEC) announced a collaborative effort to host the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) in 2025.…
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Aviation for Aviators Welcomes the Arrival of the First Boeing 797 to Its Fleet
In a landmark moment for the aviation industry, Aviation for Aviators has announced the acquisition of 15 Boeing 797 aircraft . The company confirmed that the first of these state-of-the-art airplanes arrived yesterday, marking the…
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What Makes Planes Always Take "The Longer Way"?
We all have experienced getting bored on our flights, trying to pass the time on board, and playing with our stuff, you might think of looking up at the inflight map, and see that the determined route for the plane seems to be always…
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How Pilots Communicate With ATC When Flying Over the Oceans?
Ever wondered how pilots communicate with air traffic controllers on the ground when flying over the oceans? Air traffic controllers typically pick up aircraft using radar technology which is only about 200 miles off the coast. But,…
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9 Must-Subscribe Aviation YouTube Channels for Fans
Flying is fascinating for everyone. We all have childhood memories of chasing airplane shadows in the sky or experiencing our first flight. As kids, many of us dream of becoming aeronautic engineers or pilots, but only a few succeed in…
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Paris Airshow 2023: Aircraft Attending List
The Paris Air Show 2023, the 54th edition of the world's largest and longest-running aerospace trade show, is set to take off next week. This prestigious event, held at the Le Bourget is a grand spectacle that brings together the most…
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Egypt Airshow 2024: A New Gateway to Aerospace in Africa & The Middle East
We're excited to share with you the official press release for the inaugural Egypt Airshow 2024 . This groundbreaking event, supported by Egypt's Ministry of Defence, the Egyptian Air Force, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will take…
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The Top 10 Performances in Sports History
Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Owens won four gold medals in track and field, defying Adolf Hitler's notion of Aryan supremacy. Michael Phelps at the 2008 Beijing Olympics: Phelps won a record eight gold medals in swimming,…
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Living Your Best Life: Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
Living your best life is about achieving a healthy and balanced lifestyle that allows you to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Here are some tips for a healthy lifestyle: Exercise regularly: Exercise is an essential…
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The Power of Inner Beauty
Inner beauty is the essence of a person that reflects in their personality, behavior, and attitude. It is the foundation of one's confidence, which, in turn, impacts their self-esteem and self-worth. Here are some tips to help boost…
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The Evolution of Video Games
Video games have come a long way since the days of Pong and Space Invaders. Today, the video game industry is a multibillion-dollar behemoth,
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Life on the Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the most remarkable achievements of human exploration.
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Exploring the Best Laptops for Work
Laptops have become an essential tool for both work and play, providing users with the power and portability they need to get things done on the go.
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Capturing Memories in Style.
While many modern cameras are designed for specific purposes, such as sports photography or landscape photography, vintage cameras are often capable of shooting in a variety of situations.
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A Look at Vintage Cameras
Vintage cameras are more than just simple tools for capturing images. They are intricate pieces of machinery that evoke a sense of nostalgia and bring back memories of a simpler time.
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How Creativity and Originality Drive Business Success
Creativity and originality are critical factors in driving business success. Here are some ways that these qualities can contribute to a thriving business:
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Previews and Reviews of Upcoming Matches and Seasons
Here are ten previews and reviews of upcoming matches and seasons that you might find on a sports blog: "Breaking Down the NFL Draft: Analysis and Predictions for the Upcoming Season" "The NBA Playoffs: Predictions and Previews for the…
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Why your skin may not be glowing despite
We all wish for flawless and glowing skin, without any trace of acne and blemishes. As such, people stock up on cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, sunscreens, and so on, to get the desired skin. However, some continue to struggle…
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All the new fashion launches of this month
For all the shoe lovers out there, Jimmy Choo has got news for you. The global luxury brand is celebrating the festival of lights by introducing the India-exclusive Diwali edit for 2022.
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The Latest Fashion Must-Haves for
the general idea of what has been trending in the world of fashion recently:
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The Best Met Gala Beauty Looks Ever
The curiosity and speculation surrounding the looks to come and how the theme will translate onto the Met red carpet in May leave us feeling nostalgic each year as we look to the past in search of clues
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Tales of Success, Failure, and Resilience
Tales of success, failure, and resilience are essential in the world of business. Here are some reasons why: Inspiration: Success stories can inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles. Learning from…
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The Top 5 Fashion Trends for Officials
For all the shoe lovers out there, Jimmy Choo has got news for you. The global luxury brand is celebrating
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Important Update: Resolved Technical Email Issue
Dear valued subscribers and followers, We would like to apologize for the recent influx of irrelevant emails and the unusual content that appeared on our homepage. We identified that a technical error, most likely stemming from a…
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Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Advanced Self-Service Technology in Aviation
Advanced self-service in aviation is an emerging technology that offers a number of benefits to both passengers and airlines. It has the potential to significantly reduce the costs of air travel while delivering an enhanced experience…
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Ground Handling: Essential Services for Safe and Efficient Flights in Egypt and Beyond
Ground handling is a crucial aspect of the aviation industry, responsible for a wide range of services that facilitate the smooth operation of flights and the comfort of passengers. From welcoming travelers at the airport and verifying…
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Happy New Year Avgeeks!
Happy New Year, aviation enthusiasts! As we start off this new year, it's a great time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. The aviation industry has faced its share of challenges in the past year, but we've also seen…
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Weightless route flight
The earth is always pulling us to its center with its gravity, a force to which all bodies on the planet are subjected. At the beginning of the space program of the United States, reduced gravity was an important matter in the general…
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UK to change extradition deal with the Government of US
A reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here',…
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The Tragic Crash of Flight 182
“This is it, baby!” the last phrase said by the Captain of the Boeing 727 to Lindbergh tower just seconds before the catastrophe that claimed the lives of 144 people. What happened? How did it happen? And could it have been prevented?…
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The small light bulb that brought this big jet to ashes
It's the year 1972, on the 29th of December, Eastern Airlines flight 401 is flying between JFK, new york, and Miami Airport, Florida. Operated by a 4-month-old Lockheed l-1011-1 Tristar registered as N310EA which was just delivered to…
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Reverse Thrust in Airplanes and how it Functions
Used to decelerate an aircraft after landing, in the event of a rejected take-off, and/or, in some limited cases, during push-back from the gate; it is the reverse thrust . An essential deceleration mechanism in aircraft. In this…
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Women as Pilots, and what can be done to encourage more girls to become pilots?
Women have soared into the air since 1932, more specifically since Amelia Mary Earhart, the first female aviator to fly over the Atlantic. She first gained fame by being the first female passenger on a flight across the Atlantic.…
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Why most of the Planes are painted in White?
White is the color that most planes are painted with. When looking at a ramp at an airport, the fact is clearly evident. The reason airlines choose this is because of several factors ranging from the cost to operational conditions.…
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One of the Weirdest Air Crashes to Ever Happen.
Many crashes in the past could’ve been easily avoided but once it's done it's done, and the only thing we could do now is to learn from those mistakes. On February 6th, 1996, a Boeing 757-225 crashed into the open sea. Why did it crash…
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What Happened to American Airlines Flight 587
What’s the story behind the American Airlines Flight 587, the second deadliest aviation accident in the U.S.? The crash ended the lives of 265 people and 2 dogs. How did it happen? And could it have been prevented? Shortly after the…
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The Deadliest Crashes in History
Air transportation is the safest way to travel, however, our world has witnessed some terrific unforgettable air crashes. In this article, we are to list the Top 10 deadliest air disasters of all time listed in an article written by…
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The small light bulb that brought this big jet to ashes
It's the year 1972, on the 29th of December, Eastern Airlines flight 401 is flying between JFK, new york, and Miami Airport, Florida. Operated by a 4-month-old Lockheed l-1011-1 Tristar registered as N310EA which was just delivered to…
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Do You Think You Can Be a Pilot?
Let’s just say it like it is, not everyone can be a pilot. It’s not easy, there are certain requirements not everyone possess. It’s nothing personal, for example, I can’t be a pharmacist or a lawyer? It makes sense, it’s too late, I’ve…
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A Horrible crash just because of ignoring 28 seconds: Santa Barbara Flight 518
February 21st 2008, Santa Barbara Airlines, flight 518 is preparing for a flight to Carcass from Alberto Carnevalli Airport Merida, Venezuela. Aldino Garatina Gomez is today's Captain (age 36). He is a flight instructor and a senior…
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Aviation for Aviators is on Instagram again!
We regret to announce that we couldn't retrieve access to our old and original Instagram page that Instagram has deactivated for a non-clear clarification. But this won't stop us from proceeding with our journey to keep promoting the…
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B747 vs a380-How Much Are They Worth in 2022?
Brief history (B747) Credits -en.wikipedia.org After the introduction of the 707 in 1958, Pan Am wanted a jet two and half times its size, to reduce its seat cost by 30% to democratize air travel. Hence in 1965, Joe Sutter left the 737…
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Official statement from Aviation for Aviators; Regarding our Instagram Page
On Wednesday, the 15 th of December, 2021; we received a shocking email from Instagram informing us of the deactivation of our Instagram account for “violating someone else's rights”. Which we totally denounce and deny. As we at…
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Why does it feel so cold on flights?
You might have booked your flight during the sun-kissed and very hot summer season. Yet, during the flight, it starts getting so cold. Ever wondered why? Did you know that airlines actually maintain cold temperatures on flights on…
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Airbus delivers last A380
On December 16th Airbus delivered its last ever A380 (MSN 272), to its largest A380 customer: Dubai-based carrier Emirates. 251 A380's have been delivered between 2007 and 2021, with the aircraft flying across the globe and gracing the…
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Kite - the origin of our current airplane
The first powered, “heavier than air”, controllable plane took place back in 1903 whilst kites have been used for centuries and centuries, and it’s said that the first kite was launched 200 B.C in China. Kites used to have diverse uses…
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The Flying Turtle of the Sky!
Every now and then, we get to hear of new planes breaking the records in terms of how fast they are. The world is constantly in a race and is in constant need of more and more innovations that could fulfill its needs while going along…
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Honk! Honk! Can planes hoot at each other up in the air?
Do planes have horns? If they have one, why haven‘t we ever heard it? Can planes hoot at each other? In this article, we will answer every question about the plane's horns and the cases it might get used in. So first of all, do planes…
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Countries re-introduce travel bans in response to Omicron variant
Over the past few days, governments have begun closing their borders to flights originating in southern Africa due to the emergence of a potentially vaccine-evading variant of Covid-19 - the Omicron variant. With international travel…
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Are robots about to take over aviation anytime soon?
Technology is taking over many industries in our life these days and the aviation industry is known for its marvelous inventions and its ability to develop constantly which might get people to think that aviation is ready for robots to…
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DUBAI AIRSHOW 2021-THE MOST NOTABLE M0MENTS
The 2021 Dubai airshow has been the first airshow the aviation industry has witnessed since the beginning of the pandemic and, without doubt, the airshow has truly been a success with it being the largest Dubai airshow since its…
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"One olive off and thinner lime slices" - Subtle techniques airlines implement to save more money
Aviation is an expensive industry, many airlines struggle to come up with more efficient ways to cut their costs without annoying travelers or lowering their quality. The aviation industry always pays the most attention possible to…
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The “flight shame” movement and how aviation contributes to climate change
The aviation industry is growing rapidly, so does the number of aircraft in the world, and so the earth temperature is getting higher as well. We affect the climate in every visible and unnoticed way existed that we don't even know we…
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Haven't cried over "Titanic" on the ground? Try to watch it in the skies.
Are you someone that barely gets touched by a movie? Do your friends think you are an impassive person for not weeping over romantic movies with them? Well, then you should let them see you on a plane watching inflight entertainment…
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When a plane dies, where does it go? The fate of graveyard planes
Just like everything in life, airplanes also have their own ages. They retire and they move to their graveyard, the aircraft graveyard, where planes sit still and silent in a solemn scene. Why and when would an airplane move there?…
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The Fastest Airplane in the World
In the old times of war where there were no satellites to spy on the enemy regions, it was so hard to sneak through for short instances of spying. The ideal solution, back then, was the SR-71 Blackbird! Spy Plane A spy plane was the…
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Good bye Alitalia, now what?
After 74 years of being in business, Alitalia airlines dissolution left everyone feeling very emotional and touched about it. Alitalia went through some highly precarious circumstances that got the airline to its feet in the end, as for…
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Save the birds!
Many people, including me, consider flying as a part of a life adventure! Heading through the sky, the clouds, the peace you feel to take a break off the world and to isolate yourself in a separate world in the sky many feet above the…
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Why Windows Should be Opened During Take-Offs and Landings?
It's the flight attendant's typical request that you'll hear while landing and taking off. Having to wake up from a hardly-slept nap on a long tiring flight or having to pause what you're watching on screen or whatever you're doing to…
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The history of male flight attendants, where were they?
Digging through the history of aviation industry, you will find that men have monopolized the aviation career as for decades the flight attendant career was permitted for women only to occupy, which wasn't out of any logical or…
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"What would you like to drink today, sir?"
"Welcome on board", "beef or chicken?", landing and seatbelts are all parts of the flight adventure and the joy of flying that travel-holics can surely relate to. However, flights also have their own cons, but that can be easily…
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Premium Economy - The Economy Class Alternative
The aviation business is among the myriads of businesses that have been drastically affected by the pandemic. Having lockdowns implemented in almost all countries across the world and having strict travel bans have caused severe…
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What is aviophobia and how to deal with it?
Although it became very well known now that flying is the safest way to travel, yet some people prefer trains over airplanes for safety concerns they have. But if they consider these concerns from a more static and rational view they…
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The Winglets: What are they for?
The jet age which started in the 1950s has marked many transformations in the aviation industry where the aircraft have reached high speeds. This came with challenges in reaching aerodynamic efficiency. One of the parts of an aircraft…
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TRANSONIC TRUSS-BRACED WING
Based on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency design. Nasa and Boeing are studying a concept design named Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW), belonging to the Subsonic Ultra Green Aircraft Research program. Boeing has a configuration with…
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American Airlines and Pet Home Delivery Service
Traveling with pets can be stressful! Especially when you have to say goodbye to your four-legged friend to be loaded into the aircraft’s cargo hold. Airlines have varying policies on bringing your pets along for the ride (and if you…
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Tips For A HASSLE-FREE FLIGHT.
So, you have booked your vacation and guessing what type of flight better suits your plans? let's dive into the Pros and Cons of, direct, transit, and non-stop flights to help you figure out. First, you need to understand what is the…
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Personality Traits That Make For An Outstanding Pilot
While many children glorify pilots much like they do with teachers, firefighters, and police officers, the daily grind of being a pilot can be challenging. While flying a plane is an amazing feeling, doing it as a job comes with…
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Ballistic Aircraft Parachute
Also known as emergency ballistic reserve parachute, a parachute system within the aircraft systems. And here comes the question: Do all the aircraft have a parachute in their systems? Well, the answer is no. B-52 Stratofortress…
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We are on Discord!
To all our amazing audience, We are pleased to announce that Aviation for Aviators has just landed in Discord!!? Discord is a free to join communicative app and website in which communities can have conversations on relative topics. You…
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How Do Gliders Fly?
Gliders are planes without an engine. They have four forces acting on them – lift, weight (gravity), drag and thrust. Although gliders do not have their own power to provide thrust, the weight of the glider produces the thrust to keep…
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Avianca Banks Partnering with United Airlines in Bankruptcy Exit Plan
Avianca plans to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis as a smaller but stronger competitor, with partner United Airlines at its side, under a new restructuring plan that has been filed with US bankruptcy court. Credit - Vincenzo Pace The…
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What to Expect During Your First Flight
Flying on an airplane for the first time — or the first time in a long while — can be an exciting, life-changing adventure. But it can also be incredibly stressful. Don’t worry, if you are a plane virgin, we will guide you through some…
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Cirrus Vision Jet: The World’s Most Popular Private Jet
The Cirrus Vision Jet is a one-of-a-kind personal jet that doesn’t fit any of the pre-existing jet categories. It was built with the Cirrus pilot in mind, created to burn about half the fuel of a light jet and be cheaper than the…
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From Dream to Reality: The History of Aviation
Flying was an ancient dream of a man, the legend of Icarus, Pushpaka and Vimana in the epic Ramayana confirm this. You always have the desire to fly, whether you take a flight or not, but have you ever asked yourself how that miracle…
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After a Bankruptcy Lawsuit Filed against It Garuda Indonesia Reaches Agreement to Return 9 Boeing 737-800s
Indonesia's national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, has reached an agreement to return 9 Boeing 737-800s aircraft to the leasing company AerCap, the company’s chief executive Irfan Setiaputra told Reuters on 2nd August 2021. According to…
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Top 10 International Airports in the World 2021
Have you ever wondered what the world’s biggest, busiest and most beautiful airports are? In this comprehensive post, we list ten of the biggest and busiest 2021 airports, based on the actual airport size and annual passenger traffic.…
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How to Prepare for an Airplane Emergency Landing
Being a pilot, especially for private flights or even small charter companies, you’re responsible for the lives of your passengers. Keeping these things in mind, you should always be prepared for an emergency landing and should practice…
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The 7 Best Aviation Apps For Flying
If you’re looking for the best app out there to make the most of your flying, we have compiled a list of what we think are the top seven apps out there for pilots. Although most of them are subscription based, many offer trial periods…
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Traveling To Iceland - What You Need To Know About Your Next Nordic Getaway
Iceland is now open to vaccinated travelers, including Americans, with no quarantine. As of April 6, 2021, all travelers (regardless of origin) who can show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or prior COVID-19 infection now have…
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What Factors Can Prevent You from Becoming a Pilot?
Becoming a commercial pilot is an exciting opportunity for many people who find joy in flying. While nearly anyone can get a drivers’ license, a commercial pilot license has some strict stipulations. From health concerns to random drug…
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Surge in Passenger Travel Yet Slashes in Flights and Hike in airfares. Why?
Credits -cnbc.com A shortage of pilots and a faster-than-expected takeoff in passenger demand are forcing some airlines to cut back flights and retool schedules. Passengers who have already booked their summer travel should look out for…
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Airbus and Cathay Pacific Partner To Cut Pilot Staffing On Long Haul Flights
Long haul flights currently have up to four pilots Currently, all commercial flights have from two to four pilots in the cockpit. Two pilots is the absolute minimum for any length of flight Then for long haul flights there are often one…
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A 17-Year-Old Dispute Comes to an End against a Common Rival
The feud over Airbus and Boeing is one of the longest-running battles in WTO(World Trade Organisation) history. It took a common threat for the US and Europe to finally put an end to their dispute this past week, as the two sides signed…
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The Rise Of Disruptive Passengers & The “No Fly” List
Shoves, shouts, flying fists and mask defiance: Bad behaviour by air travelers is reaching new heights. Just this last week, we have heard many cases of unruly and aggressive passengers getting out of control, including one incident in…
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The only person able to fly
23 May 1848, Anklam Prussia, born and raised with his siblings, worked together on technical, social, and cultural projects. Then they started to study the flight of birds, dreaming with the idea or the fiction of human flight. After…
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Top 5 Advanced Fighter Aircrafts
Fighter aircrafts are fixed-wing military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat. In a military conflict, the role of fighter aircraft is to establish air superiority of the battlespace. Domination of the airspace above a…
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Xwing Completes Demonstration Of A Fully Autonomous Gate-Gate Cargo Flight
A novel strategy to create planes that can fly themselves - The Wall Street Journal As the old adage goes "change is the only constant" - it only seems befitting, more so in the aviation industry now. Automation is, and has always been,…
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What Does Airworthiness Mean?
A word that gathers a lot of conditions that an aircraft must meet. An official definition does not exist. However, the aviation and aeronautical regulations states the minimum requirements for which the aircraft is deemed to be…
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Secrets You Never Knew While Flying
You could be an experienced flyer, or you could just be a newbie making his/her maiden flight. Often times we think we know it all about travel and flying and most of the times we're right! Wait a minute-hold that thought.. Bottomline:…
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Float like an astronaut,fly like a superhero! - The ZERO-G experience
That's one small step for man,one giant leap for mankind NEIL ARMSTRONG Who hasn't dreamt of draping a superhero cape and flying through the sky like a superman as a child?! We all have and some of us still do. Well, it's never too late…
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World's Largest and Smartest Indoor Aerospace Facility
Strive for perfection in everything you do -Henry Royce ROLLS ROYCE has officially opened ''TESTBED 80'' with the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State for the Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy, in Derby, UK.…
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United Airlines Plans To Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel By 2029
United Airlines has announced a firm order of 15 “Overture” jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic, with an option for 35 more, contingent upon the new airliner meeting United’s safety, operating and sustainability…
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The Future of Sustainable Air Travel May Be Closer Than We Think
To invent an airplane is nothing. To build one is something. But to fly is everything OTTO LILIENTHAL The future depends on the sustainable work we do today. Growing awareness of the global climatic crisis means people around the world…
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Aerospace Medicine
Have you ever wondered about the possibility of suffering trauma or a pathology while flying? Almost everyone has experienced emotional sensations and behavior not very normal when flying by plane at some point whether on take-off or…
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How Clean Is the Air Onboard the Aircraft?
Millions of travelers are understandably concerned about flying in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the paramount issues is determining if the air on planes hastens the spread of infection. “Travel increases your chances of…
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Boeing B797 in the Making?
In 2015, Boeing determined the market was large enough to launch a new design. In 2017, multiple airlines expressed interest in a composite, seven-abreast twin-aisle with an elliptical cross-section. The new aircraft, which would likely…
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Why Airlines are Converting Passenger Jets to Freighters?
The growth of air cargo, especially for e-commerce, implies a need for more than 1,500 aircrafts to be converted from Passenger to Freighter (P2F). CREDITS : newsroom.kuehne-nagel.com P2F conversion is an engineering challenge that…
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The Puffin: A Personal Aircraft
It is “personal” because it has a crew capacity of one, only one person who is the pilot of the aircraft. Electric, low noise, capable of reaching a speed of 150 miles per hour, and how it works, it seems to be a fancy vehicle. The…
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AIRBUS A321XLR - Gamechanger in the World of Narrow Bodies
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit a severe blow to the economy worldwide and none has been hit as bad as the aviation industry. Not one to be put down, aircraft manufacturers have been looking for ways to beat around it and one such…
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The 6 Most Dangerous Airports in the World
A regular flight is scary enough for some people. While planes are still one of the safest means of travel, some airports are just more challenging than others. Here are five of the most dangerous airports in the world: 1. Lukla…
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Winglets-Just a Design Feature? What's More?
Ever look out the window and wonder why some airplanes have pointy/upward-pointing bits at the end of wings? Credits -businessinsider.com What you see are essentially known as "winglets'' and they are standard applications on most…
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COFFIN CORNER- When the aircraft's stall speed meets the critical Mach number
In aviation, coffin corner (or Q corner) refers to the point at which the Flight Boundary is defined by when a high incidence stall intersects with that defined by the critical Mach num ber. Before we dig further, what is stall and what…
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Convertiplane
As the name stands for a plane that converts, but exactly in what? First of all, the plane needs to take off vertically and landing as well, so it is VTOL (Vertical take-off and landing), specifically using a rotor, and in a normal…
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Hydrogen Fuel Vs SAF(Sustainable Aviation Fuel)
What is a hydrogen aircraft? A hydrogen aircraft is an airplane that uses hydrogen as a power source. Hydrogen can be burned in a jet engine or any other kind of internal combustion engine. It can also be used to power a fuel cell,…
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How Do Planes Stop on Landing?
'' 50..40..30....10...RETAAAAAARD" !!! Sounds familiar? Not unless you're a pilot/ have been in the cockpit right before the tires hit the runway and BOOM!. A few seconds later, the aircraft comes to a screeching halt, and off comes the…
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Top 10 Business Class Amenity Kits in the Skies
Airline amenity kits are nonetheless sought- after by Avgeeks and travel-enthusiasts alike. Like a bit of a small spa retreat in the skies, the First Class amenity kit provides travellers with all the essentials they may need in flight…
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Birds Fly in Formation. Soon Would Airliners! Read on to Know Why
WHY DO BIRDS FLY IN FORMATION? First, it conserves their energy. Each bird flies slightly above the bird in front of him, resulting in a reduction of wind resistance. The birds take turns being in the front, falling back when they get…
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Critical Mach Number
When talking about Mach, it is pretty common to relate it with supersonic aircraft, but not always. This number of airflow velocity helps to determine the limits of the aircraft performance in terms of maximum airspeed. The critical…
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VTOL - The Concept Behind It and Why It Is the FutureVtol - The Concept Behind It and Why It Is the Future
A V ertical Take-Off and Landing ( VTOL ) aircraft is one that can hover, take-off and land vertically. This classification includes a variety of aircrafts including fixed-wing aircrafts as well as choppers and other aircrafts with…
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What are ETOPS and why do they matter?
Flying over the atlantic and suddenly you go, ''What would happen if one of the engines fails?''. Just me?! Perhaps. Maybe not! Well, the civil aviation authorities have long thought about this too.And that's exactly why we have the…
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AIRCRAFT LOAD AND TRIM-WHY IS IT CRUCIAL TO A SAFE FLIGHT?
Why is it important? It is a legal requirement and crucial to the safety and structural integrity of an aircraft that it is loaded in such a way that the specified maximum allowable weights are not exceeded and that the center of…
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About the Largest Aircraft Carrier; the "Stratolaunch"
It is undoubtedly the largest aircraft in the world, working as a multi-tasking platform for research and commercial activities in aerospace. This plane allows the customers to launch their aerial projects in the hypersonic field.…
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Airbus Beluga vs Boeing Dreamlifter
Airbus Beluga Photo Credits: wikipedia.com The Airbus A300-600ST (Super Transporter), or Beluga, is a modified version of the standard A300-600 widebody airliner to carry aircraft parts and outsize cargo. It received the name ''Super…
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Airspace and its types of classification
Airspace Airspace is a portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country above its territory, including its territorial waters or, more generally, any specific three-dimensional portion of the atmosphere. This is not to be confused with…
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Are Airbus and Boeing the Only Household Names in the Aviation Industry?
Airbus and Boeing prevail possessing a vast noteworthiness in the competitive airline manufacturing industry around the globe. The duopoly owns the sky by composing 99% of global massive plane orders and those vast plane orders make up…
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The Purpose Of Jet Engine Spirals
You may have noticed those spinning white spirals in a jet engine at one point or another. But have you ever stopped to think about why they’re there? As cute and as comical as they look, those spirals on the spinner cones are more than…
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The Different Rotors (Helicopter)
The helicopter as an aircraft is not as simple as it seems, the unique flight features make the helicopter a feat of flight science. It is not just making it fly, it is making it controllable and safe. Well, this machine has a rotor…
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What Is a "Squawk" Code and Why Do We Need Them?
The use of the word " SQUAWK " comes from the system's origin in WORLD WAR II- IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE (IFF) system, which was named with the code "PARROT". The PARROT check is generally done after the aircraft is airborne or while…
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Oxygen Supplies Aboard Modern Aircraft
If a sudden decompression were to happen inflight, each passenger and crew member would have their own oxygen supply. We will take a look at the systems installed for both the passengers and flight crew! Passenger’s Oxygen Supply &…
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Wing Strakes
It is considered as another way to produce lift, and if this is attached to the wing then it is called a leading-edge extension. But, why put an extension on the wing? What kind of benefits does it bring to the plane? The leading edge…
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The Emirates First Class Experience — A Whole New Level of Luxury
Emirates claims the title of the World's Best Airline. Fittingly, the First Class cabin on Emirates Airlines is nonetheless a prestigious and luxurious flying experience - even being called the “hotel in the sky”. Emirates continues to…
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Fuel Servicing of Aircraft
Many of us have seen tanker trucks around when the aircraft is on the ground and think about the type of supply they are loading on the plane. Fueling servicing is only one part of Aircraft ground handling when the plane is at the…
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Avelo Airlines: The New U.S. Carrier To Enter The Market
From its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Avelo plans to start service on April 28 to underserved or secondary airports in the West using leased Boeing 737-800s. Tickets are now on sale at aveloair.com. Purpose & Aim Avelo has a…
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Flap Track Fairings: What Are They?
If you ask most people who have flown, they would probably say they have seen these “pod-like” structures under the wings of an aircraft. Some people assume that they hold fuel. This is not correct, but in fact, they house the workings…
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Fuel Hedging
The cost for fuel is one of an airline’s biggest cost driver. If fuel prices are getting out of control, the overall cost will be heavily affected, too. However, there are ways that an airline can protect itself against it – by hedging…
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Nemeth Parasol
An unusual prototype with circular wing in parasol configuration, built in 1934 became a successful STOL airplane, making the way to circular wing aircraft such as the Flying Pancake the AvroCar among others. Using a fuselage from an…
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Ireland: The Underrated Emerald Isle Yet To Be Explored
Even though COVID-19 may have halted our travel plans to get away from home. Nonetheless, people are exploring new destinations to escape to once travel opportunities start to recommence. This week we will be exploring Ireland! Ireland…
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What are Codeshare Agreements?
The term “codeshare” has been used over the past decades by many people, even persons not travelling too frequently. But is it known what it stands for? And what is it all about? As per definition, a codeshare agreement is a business…
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What’s behind the Murphy’s Law?
Everyone has ever heard about the Murphy’s Law or probably is familiar to people who has mentioned it. And everyone knows that this law is neither positive nor optimistic. In fact, the law says something that at first glance gives you…
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Gliding flight in a helicopter?
Many of us know about the gliding capacity of airplanes, the fixed-wing aircraft can glide without the engine power until landing safely with appropriate conditions and well aerodynamic airplane performance. However, how do the…
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Ground Operations: Aircraft Marshalling & VDGS System
You’ve probably noticed on your last flight the ground personnel walking and holding their two, red safety batons directing the movement of the plane as it pulls into the gate. This is the job of the Aircraft Marshaller. When an…
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Unusual Activities to Do at Airports
Many of you have already visited an airport, at least once. Passengers are usually there early, some even five hours before departure. Staff and managers of the airport try to make your stay as comfortable as possible, so companies come…
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Static Discharge |VS| St. Elmo’s Fire
Pilots see static discharges dancing on their windscreens fairly often. As a passenger, you might be surprised or even concerned at the display. It can be very impressive, but it’s completely harmless. Let’s take a closer look at one of…
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What Are Your Traveling Options During COVID-19?
Some of you may want to go on a vacation, because you are used to traveling. Traveling could be your passion, your favorite hobby, something you cannot give up in. We've decided to write a list of destinations, where it is possible to…
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Predictive Analytics in Airport Operations
Like in many aspects of life, looking ahead brings you further than looking back. Depending on someone’s personality, a person may belong more to the “keeper” kind of persons while others are more open for change. Some like to improve…
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Wings: Until They Break
The wings are the most relevant parts of an airplane. They maintain the flight by the reaction forces against the air. Now, talking about the wing as a structural part of a plane, this is taken to the limit. Civil structures are tested,…
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The Origins of Aviation & Airlines
For anything in this life, there is a beginning. For aviation the beginning is considered to be a little different and unique, simply because, who in the ancient times ever thought that humans can fly?! Since humans first observed the…
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The APU: The Hidden Engine
How many turbine engines are on an Airbus A320? Two, right? Would you believe three? How about a Boeing 747? Four engines? Wrong again. A 747 has Five turbine engines! Hiding inside the tail of almost every airliner is an extra engine…
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De-icing Airplanes
Airplanes are machines that need special requirements to properly work. Technicians make a lot of effort in order for every single aircraft be capable of flying, in fact, all the people on board rely on them - on their work, because…
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How Covid-19 Let The Flights Drop
Covid-19 has completely changed the world. While some industries are profiting or at least not being affected as much, aviation and tourism is suffering like nobody else. While the number of passenger flights was close to 45 million in…
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NACA
Have you ever wondered about the beginning of one of the most important aeronautical research institution? NACA, stands for: “National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics”, it's an agency founded on March 3, 1915 in the United States to…
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The Most Dangerous Airports to Land On
Have you ever thought about landings? Do you think it is complicated? Well, being it's the pilot's job, he/she should be able to handle it. As a matter of fact, landing is not that challenging, but there are some airports where you need…
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Busiest Airports in the World
This article is not covid related, maybe it's better we take a little break. Many of you have already flown, or have been to an airport not just for the intention of flying, probably for spotting or just to pick up your relatives. Have…
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Worst Airport Disaster Ever
Car accidents happen everyday, thus are quite common. But what about the most reliable means of transport - airplanes? They could crash as well, but those accidents don‘t happen as often. Let me tell you about the worst disaster in…
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What Materials Are Used In Building Aircraft?
Modern aircraft have come a long way in terms of design and building materials. Engineers have discovered new metal and carbon-based alloys that have excellent properties for uses in aviation. Let’s take a detailed look at these…
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Will You Feel Safer Knowing That the Crew on Your Flight Are All Vaccinated?
Since the first vaccine against COVID19 appeared, all countries around the world were managing to compete to vaccinate their citizens. Airlines too, some airlines thought about vaccinating all of their work force and specially those who…
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TBO: Trajectory-Based Operations
After the article about A-CDM ( A irport C ollaborative D ecision M aking), focussing on improving the overall airport performance at one specific airport, the next step is to focus on the bigger picture, away from just one single…
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What's Behind A320-xxx Model Designation?
The Airbus A320 family has undoubtedly a wide range of members, visible at any airport. Some of us can see an Airbus and easily identify it whether it's an A320, A321 or A318. They have their differences, in the structure, size, and of…
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What Happens When You Flush the Toilet
Answering this question is not that challenging, actually it is very simple. However, some people are interested to know. So, what happens? Where does it go? Does it fall down on earth or what? Well, let's keep reading. During a flight,…
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Future of A380
Airbus company wanted to respond to the B747 - queen of sky, so it tried to make a better one. On 27th of April, 2005, do you know what happened? A380 made its first flight. This new plane turned out to be a revolution for the aviation…
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How Do Evacuation Slides Work?
You’ve all been familiar with the Evacuation Slides if you’ve flown before - either presented to you by the Flight Attendant’s safety briefing or the airline’s inflight safety video. But have you ever wondered about how they work and…
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Longest Flights During the Pandemic
The whole world suffered and is still suffering from Corona virus. However, when it comes to the aviation industry, then it's definitely one of the most industries that had suffered. Many flights were rescheduled, or worse, cancelled.…
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The Experimental Aircraft Association
Founded by a dozen of aircraft homebuilders in 1953, the Experimental Aircraft Association became one of the most important forces in general aviation. It's based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin , United States. Since it's foundation, EAA has…
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ATA 100 (Aeronautical Maintenance Documentation)
As known, ATA stands for “ Air Transport Association ”, an American organization. But when talking about it now, ATA 100 refers to a methodology of reference for numbering the aircraft documentation. Allowing the ease of understanding…
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A-CDM: Airport Collaborative Decision Making
A-CDM stands for A irport C ollaborative D ecision M aking and is, in contrast to most other projects or initiatives, about more than just one airport company (airport operator, air traffic control, airline, ground handler, any other…
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What are the Types of Drag?
First of all, what is Drag? Drag is the force that resists movement of of an aircraft through the air. It slows the aircraft in flight by limiting the forward speed of the airplane. There are two main types of drag: parasite drag and…
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Airborne Observatory
It seems like an airplane to observe, that is the name and the meaning. But all the aircraft seem to work under the same? Recognizance, spy or aerial surveying aircraft for mapping, they work in different scenarios and have different…
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How Do Planes Stay in the Air?
In this article, I will be explaining how airplanes stay in the air in the simplest way possible. By explaining how the four forces work. So, have you ever wondered how planes stay in the air? No, it's not magic, it's called…
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The First Airplane
On the fateful day of December 17, 1903, the first airplane flew for a distance of 120 feet over the sands Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina. The airplane was built by Orville and Wilbur Wright in a shop not far from the place of the…
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Convair Sea Dart (The only supersonic seaplane)
Navy Strategy, the need of a supersonic interceptor plane in time when Jet engines were not as advanced as now. The need of an aircraft that could take off from the sea or a floating deck. There were many options and ideas that came up,…
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What Do You Know About the Black Box?
Did you know that it’s not even black? Or a box? What? But after you learn the reasons why it’s not, it'll make sense. Here are some interesting facts about the so-called “Black Box”. It’s not Black Why not? Because it’s already…
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Reasons Why Food Doesn't Always Taste Good on Planes
You probably wondered why airplane food is often tasteless and dull. Of course you cannot just blame every meal on board, however, it is just not the same as on land! Can you relate? There are a lot of factors that can change your sense…
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Learn about the Types of Aviation Radio Signals
What are the frequencies that pilots depend on for voice communications and navigation? We have low frequency (LF), medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF), and a very high frequency (VHF) bands. What is each one currently used for?…
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How to Read a Weather Report like a Pilot
Pilots have various resources in order to know the weather. There are 3 main aviation reports that provide information about current weather conditions. In this article, we will learn and dissect one of them. The Meteorological Terminal…
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What Are the Best Trainer Aircraft in the World?
Flight schools around the world use various types of trainer aircraft. In this article I will mention few of the best aircraft for training. Flight schools choose their aircraft according to what suits their training and vision.…
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The Story of Jessica Cox
An inspirational story about the pilot, Jessica Cox, who achieved what was thought to be impossible. She was able to fly and earn her licence despite being born without arms. Even though she had her fair share of constant…
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The Satellite That Started the Space Race
Right now, satellites surround our planet, nearly 6,000, circle the earth, with huge constellations and different features. Even some of unknown functions. However, these objects have improved the quality and technology in home as we…
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V bombers
The United kingdom ´s strategic nuclear strike force, officially known as the V-force or Bomber Command Main Force was formed by the Royal Air Force, during the 1950s and 1960s. They used the three aircraft that represented the V`s. The…
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Eating a Cessna 150 for dinner?!
Imagine your dinner is ready and a you cannot wait any longer to taste the delicious and spicy propeller of a Cessna. Mmmmh! Well, this seems strange to most of us, but not for Michel Lotito. Michel was a french artist born in Grenoble,…
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Say No to Terrain Accidents - MSAW summarized
Flying too low is dangerous, many accidents happened due to flying at unsafe altitudes. This is why the MSAW function came to life. The M inimum S afe A ltitude W arning is an automated warning system for air traffic controllers to…
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Flying Saucer “Avrocar”
A flying saucer made for the U.S. military , devised in the Cold War (period 1958-1959) by Canadian Scientists, was a completely top secret project. Avro Canada , a Canadian aircraft manufacturing company, designed and built two…
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The first woman to Fly the U-2 spy plane
Colonel Merryl Tengesdal , born in the Bronx , New York, in 1971 was the first and only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 spy plane , the unique and famous aircraft used to spy and reconnaissance flown in…
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The Flying Pancake
A weirdly shaped, not very aesthetic plane that looks like a saucer that can never fly. This is the Vought V-173, an American prototype with a circular airfoil with large-diameter propellers on the wingtips. Developed in 1940 for the…
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P-750 XSTOL
An aircraft model that with its capabilities and performance, could surprise us, The P-750 XSTOL . A not so widely known aircraft, such as cessna ´s or piper ´s. However, this plane has many things to offer because of its…
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Why Flying Is the Safest Mode of Travel
Google it, if you want. Write “What’s the safest mode of travel?”, you’ll instantly know that flying is the safest way. Some of you will think “that can’t be true”, while others will say “that makes sense”. The actual question is,…
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The first high speed frontier.
260 years of unsolved and unknown regime of high speed dynamics of gases were broken with the significant flight of the Bell X-1 research vehicle installed under the B-29 bomber of World War II vintage, on October 14, 1947 in the Mojave…
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The restrictions to UK (New Covid strain)
The new coronavirus strain is testing the borders in Europe and the world again, after the announcement made by UK's government last Saturday that a new strain appeared to be spreading 70% faster than the other variants and the minister…
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What are the functions of external aircraft lights?
Every aircraft has several external lights. Some of them blink, while others simply glow. They come in all sorts of different colors. But what do they mean? Lights that help pilots to see outside Taxi Lights These lights help the pilots…
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Do You Know the Story of "the Ghost Blimp"?
The story of the two US Navy pilots, Lt. Cody and Ensign Adams, who disappeared into thin air. After 78 years, what happened to these men remains a mystery. There were various theories and suggestions about how the scene was played in…
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Flying in an Uncontrolled Airspace
Do you know what's it like to fly without the assistance of Air Traffic Control (ATC)? If yes, then you must've flown in class G airspace, if the answer is no, this article will let you know what to expact. Photo: wikiwand Class G…
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Flight on another planet (MARS)
Flights within the earth are possible taking into account our atmosphere composed of air. But when talking about flying through outer space or even an almost non-existent atmosphere or one that is composed of other gases like the…
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Wright Brothers | The First Flight 17th December 1903
Two brothers oriville wright and Wilbur wright famously known as The Wright Brothers, were American aviation pioneers who were involved in inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. They made…
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The beginning of the helicopter era
The desire of vertical flight was always present, and it grew after the first successful flight of the wright flyer , but the technical limitations for reaching this did not give the needed result. Leonardo da Vinci illustrated a…
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Emirates A380 updates
Emirates has recently welcomed their first of the three Airbus A380's which will be joining up with the carrier's operations this month. One of them will be featuring the premium economy product. Carriers within the Gulf region have…
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The anniversary of the dream of world flight
A normal day like today, 14 december, 1986, the Voyager aircraft departed from Edwards Air Force Base in the Southern California using approximately 4.3 km of runway and a huge amount of fuel to fulfill the world record endurance…
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What Is the Sky Divided Into?
The sky is more complicated than you've ever thought. To a normal person, when they look up, all they see is the clear blue sky. But pilots, on the other hand, manage a complex 'invisible infrastructure' that allows them to operate…
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What Is the Sky Divided Into?
The sky is more complicated than you've ever thought. To a normal person, when they look up, all they see is the clear blue sky. But pilots, on the other hand,…
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Rotate! What are V-Speeds?
In today's article, we will talk about one of the most wonderful moments in aviation. Lean back, fasten your seatbelts, taxi to the runway, and enjoy your view while we take off! Have you ever asked yourself, how does a pilot know when…
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One engine rule (ETOPS)
We all wonder how a plane could fly if an engine fails, but it is more worrying if it is in the middle of miles and miles of ocean before finding a place to land safely. These same concerns were expressed by aircraft manufacturers and…
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Would You Fly Over the Bermuda Triangle?
We’ve all heard various myths, misconceptions, and conspiracy theories regarding the Devil’s Triangle. Do you believe in any of them? Personally I’ve always thought that there must be a rational reason for everything. But what makes the…
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Missile hit at Baghdad
In November 2003, Baghdad airport was the home to American troops in Iraq. The US Air force flew in daily to supply the troops and help at its best to help rebuild the country. Around and outside the airport are terrorists therefore…
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787 updates and more
For the past 24 months, the manufacturer Boeing has been consistently reducing its monthly production tally. While the reductions make sense, there is still a disappointment at the manufacturers announced later last week that in 2021…
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The flight that lasts one minute
It only takes 1 and half minute in air or even less, and definitely you spend more time buying the ticket or fasten your seat belt. This is the flight between two close islands in Scotland's Highlands and islands, exactly the Orkney…
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Different condensation scenarios
Many of us have seen smoke, gases or fumes in the sky and it is pretty common to see large trail intersections like clouds. While flying, each aircraft can experience condensation in different ways, but each is produced by conditions…
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When fighter pilots need to use the bathroom
As we all usually know that fighter pilots work in a cramped cockpit and modern fighters do not have more person space. The developers of modern fighter jets such as the F-16 and the F-35 made the cockpit extremely small and the average…
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"Climb! Climb Climb!" - TCAS explained
Imagine two aircraft at the same altitude flying towards each other. If there was no TCAS, the situation would end in a sad and tragic disaster. Unfortunately, accidents need to happen that gaps can be filled and technology further…
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Hold Fire!
Where am I going with this? Yes, Controlled Firing Area (CFA), what does it mean and what’s its purpose in aviation? Photo: Sandia National Laboratories Controlled Firing Area as defined by the FAA is a “airspace designated to contain…
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Can You Request a SVFR?
We already know what VFR stands for, visual flight rules, but what is Special VFR? First, let’s recap, visual flight rules (VFR) is a set of rules under which a pilot operates an aircraft in generally fair weather where the pilot can…
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The new prototype Irkut MC-21-310
By the beginning of November this year the first prototype of the MC-21-310 was completed and equipped with Russian engines PD-14. The introduction to the first flight will come true soon, relying on the multiple tests carried out, and…
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The smallest acrobatic microjet
It is not necessary to look like a mighty fighter to be an aviation gymnast and reach incredibly high speeds. This is a light bullet that can be manned by daredevils due to the high acrobatic performance only awarded by fighter jets.…
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Floating planes
After the Wright brothers finally took off . The engineers of that time went in a hurry to try to make a plane capable of taking off and landing on water without sinking. :Cessna Skywagon The first successful powered seaplane flight…
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Floating planes
After the Wright brothers finally took off . The engineers of that time went in a hurry to try to make a plane capable of taking off and landing on water without…
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EASA Establishes its conditions for return the 737 Max
Today on November 24, 2020 the European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a Proposed Airworthiness Directive (PAD) related to the return of the 737 Max to Europe Sky. As known by many the aircraft has been grounded for 20 months. So,…
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It Is Not Just A Duct Tape
A duct tape strip, nothing aesthetic or of the quality image on a plane. Some people have noticed these tapes on their flights, causing astonishment, and at first glance, it seems that the tape is joining paper parts, not giving…
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Remembering ALOHA Airlines
The bird paradise logo used by aloha in the 1960's Inspired by the desire to create an airline where all Hawaiians felt welcome, Aloha Airlines served the islands for nearly 62 years before ceasing operations in 2008. Aloha was the…
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Flying Over a Restricted Area
As much as we hate to admit there are certain airspaces we can't fly over. Some are considered restricted while there are others even prohibited.What’s the difference? And what happens if a pilot decides to fly over a restricted area?…
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Qatar Airways unveils new Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup livery
In the past few days, Qatari flag carrier; Qatar Airways has unveiled a new livery for the FIFA world cup which is due to be held in Doha, Qatar in 2 years time. CREDIT-QATAR AIRWAYS The FIFA world cup will begin on the 21st, November…
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The secret behind ICAO Airport Codes
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) striving for a sustainable growth of the global civil aviation since 1944. Did you ever see some 4-letter codes and wondered what…
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Australia's close call: Emirates flight 407
During the night of 20th of March of 2009, An Airbus A340 was to fly out of Melbourne to Dubai with 275 people on board. The flight was to depart Melbourne at 10:25 local time and the flight time was 14hrs 8mins. As the crew prepared…
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The longest flight on a plane
It is already hard for people to be in a confined space for a few hours, imagine now being for many days and within one-meter-wide and about three meter in length of cabin interior. This is the space where it a plane was piloted to get…
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Signal to an aircraft
It is not only about piloting the aircraft but also driving to the boarding gates, that means taxiing the plane with a safe coordination to engine shutdown. How it is performed? A tool used as a standard in many air operations, the…
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The Boeing 737 MAX will be flying again soon!
US safety regulators have cleared the Boeing 737 max to fly again, lifting grounding orders which were placed in March 2019. :boeing After a the 2 737 MAX crashes and investigations that blamed the company for their failures. Their…
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How planes live
An airplane comes into life after a phase of high technology production which includes research and engineering designs able to respond to commercial and environmental needs. Normally, it takes a long time and production can last even…
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How planes live
An airplane comes into life after a phase of high technology production which includes research and engineering designs able to respond to commercial and…
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The airport that reached Everest
Mount Everest, that mountain almost all of us know. One of the most difficult and dangerous to climb, but it is not a normal job for airplanes to carry climbers there as airport facilities are necessary. The idea of building an airport…
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Have you ever heard of the Airbus A321LR?
The A321 is a member of the A320 family of narrow-bodied, commercial passenger jet airliner with two engines. This specific type of aircraft was launched in 1994 after the A320 and carries 185-265 passengers. It has a common rating with…
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How planes became spaceplanes
After the first manned flight of the Wright brothers, it did not take more than 20 years to consider space flight, with the concepts and dreams of two men interested in reaching outer space. Herman Oberth , one of the founding fathers…
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Learn about VFR and IFR Flying
When flying you've got two rules and it's up to you to choose depending on your training and rating. You have VFR and IFR. What's difference? Why is this relevant? What are your restrictions? Photo: © Robynrg | Dreamstime.com First,…
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Emergency landing of AN-124 in Novosibirsk
Friday, the 13th of November 2020 was not the best day in history of the Volga-Dnepr Company. The 30 years old AN-124 with the registration RA-82042 has been prepared for a flight from Seoul to Vienna with a planned stop in Novosibirsk.…
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The birth of the first airline
Many of us have heard about the oldest airline or the first plane that was invented, but what about the first airline in the world, that first had a successful project. The recognition goes to DELAG , acronym for Deutsche…
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Everything you need to know about "India's air force one"
India has taken delivery of two Boeing 777-30ers. The two modified jets commonly known as India air force one are mainly meant to carry the president,prime minister and other important dignitories as they are India’s first dedicated VIP…
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The Military version of an Antonov Airliner (The An-12)
S ome airliners turn into military aircraft as well. This is the An-12 “Cub”, a military aircraft that had a version of a passenger airplane in the Soviet Union. Constructed simultaneously with the An-10 “the airliner” but with…
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Boeing 737's Latest News
On Tuesday, Boeing reported more cancellations of its grounded 737 Max jets, just as regulators wrap up their review of the planes following two fatal crashes. Boeing is now facing two critical problems, the first being that the 737 Max…
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Airbus Future eVTOL
The new Airbus eVTOL is fully generated by electric and its called CITYAIRBUS, the reason for this naming is that the eVTOL can go around a city not being used for traveling long distances. However, it can hold Four persons with a pilot…
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Airbus Foundation for Humanitarian Aid
Airbus Foundation has a world connection of airlines and other organizations to help and support youth and humanitarian Aids. Through out this Program, the Foundation services to Its customers to use the delivery of their new aircraft…
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BERLIN TEGEL:BERLIN'S MOST FAMOUS AIRPORT
Today (08/11/20) the last commercial flight will leave Berlin's Tegel Airport (TXL) as Berlin's new airport, Berlin Brandenburg (BER), is taking over as the Berlin's sole hub. INFORMATION Berlin Tegel was the primary international…
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The History of Flying Cars
I know what you’re thinking: Flying cars have a history? Do they even exist? At least that’s what I also thought, and it turns out it’s a long one. It starts in 1917 with Glenn Curtiss, who built the Curtiss autoplane, a combination…
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Boeing 787 Dream Jet
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the most popular aircraft in the world at this time, this aircraft changed airliner flights in terms of passenger comfort solutions. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner version with twin engine, is a wide-body…
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The new Airbus project for the A321(P2F)
The Airbus 321P2F (passenger to Freighter), lets talk first about the A321 before conversion project. Photo by: Airbus A321 a Single-aisle commercial aircraft with the same basic line of A320 The A321 is passenger aircraft from the A320…
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What did COVID-19 pandemic do to Airbus. ( Financially )
Airbus has today released its third-quarter financial results. Like all companies across the aviation industry, the European plane manufacturer has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to the sudden lack of demand for new…
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Boeing Financial analysis slumps this year
Boeing announced its third quarter result. The result shows a slump for the company and has made a loss of $3.502 billion in the first nine months of the year. However, the majority of this is made up of the results of previous…
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The First Forward-Swept Wing Plane to Fly at a Supersonic Speed in Level flight in the World
Instead of the normal-looking planes we have today, did you know that a forward-swept wing aircraft existed? The Grumman X-29 is an aircraft that is surprisingly easy to fly due to its extraordinary design. Photo: deviantart.com…
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Never Do These Things on a Plane
People are weird, some of the things that they've done are just downright crazy. Who even thinks to do things like this? In this article I will write about the craziest things people have actually done on a plane and I highly suggest…
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KUWAIT AIRWAYS' DOUBLE DELIVERY
Yesterday (29/10/20) Kuwait's flag carrier; Kuwait Airways took delivery of both its first and second A330-800 NEO as part of their order for eight of the aircraft.with the pandemic still ongoing ad airlines still trying to cut costs we…
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Boeing Will cut the half 737 MAX Deliveries Targeted For 2021
Boeing has decreased its ambitious plans among the 737 Max deliveries, the plan was that they were able to deliver 450 aircraft. The airline now only expects to deliver about half of that, or around 225 aircraft by the end of 2021, with…
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Turkish Airlines: New delivery schedule
Turkish Airlines agrees on the reschedule of Airbus' number of deliveries. The airline says that it adapted to the new plans according to the financial situation just to ensure “solid basis” for the future of the airline. The airline…
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Airbus released its third Beluga XL cargo Aircraft
The Beluga XL cargo Aircraft has joined its fleet! The new giant bulb aircraft flew from Airbus home, Toulouse, France to its second home in Chester, England, where wings and other parts are produced. This aircraft is the third of six…
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Boeing invented an ultraviolet wand to test surface cleaning
In cooperation with the University of Arizona, Boeing has tested out its cleaning methodologies using a live virus and a real aircraft. The manufacture tested cleaning with chemical disinfectant and Boeing ultraviolet wand therefore it…
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The Man Who Believed He Can Fly
Since the beginning of time, people have only dreamed about the idea of flying, thinking to themselves, will we ever know that feeling? Impossible. But it always goes down to one human being with a vision, with the idea that, yes, we…
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Airbus is planning to expand the A320 production next year
Airbus has issued over the planned production ramp-up of its single-aisle aircraft to 47 or more units a month, Airbus has told its supply-chain partners to be ready by July 2021 as it anticipates a strong recovery for the industry.…
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American Airlines: Planning to cut new added Fleet
American Airlines is planning to ditch the new additions to the fleet from Airbus A330-200s to the list of aircraft types. This plan comes after the event of the pandemic. The airline has already retired 150 airplanes in their fleet…
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Configuration: Tail design (V-Tail)
In the history of aircraft designs, the tail has served a main function other than the various configurations known now which is the stability. The horizontal tail provides longitudinal stability and pitch control and the vertical tail…
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Boeing on its way to produce a new aircraft, but it's not the NMA
Boeing announced in an early discussion about working on a new commercial aircraft. The United States-based manufacturer has spoken with the likes of plane leasing firms and suppliers about the prospects. This plane is not the…
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The relaunch of Flybe
Flybe is one of the airlines that suffered during the current crisis the collapse of flybe made loss of more than 2,000 jobs, this was because of the current spread of Covid-19 early this year in Europe. Flybe is one of Europe's largest…
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Learn about the Amazing Supermarine Spitfire
Even the name sounds awesome, Supermarine Spitfire, no offence Boeing, you’re still my favorite aircraft, love you. Anyway, the amazing Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft, it was used by the Royal Air Force…
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Boeing has reduced its 10-year market outlook by 11%
Boeing has reduced its 10-year market outlook for the new aircraft as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aircraft manufacturer believes that the total market value of aerospace products and services over the next 10 years will be…
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Europe’s aviation: Boeing 737 Max is safe to fly again
The EASA has accepted the further changes of 737 Max will kick start more deliveries from other regions because as the Max, the latest version of the venerable 737 narrow-body, was grounded in March 2019 upon the last two accidents that…
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BOEING 777X- WHO HAS ORDERED BOEING'S NEWEST AIRCRAFT?
The Boeing 777X is slated to be the future of air travel. The new aircraft is a more fuel-efficient variant of the traditional 777 while also carrying more passengers thus making it the ideal replacement for not only older 777's but…
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New plans form Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)
Firefly, Malaysian ATR turboprop operator, airlines will be operating 10 narrow body jets in three phases. Because the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is struggling in supplementing the international flights as the Malaysian Airlines…
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Principles: Part of Aircraft propulsion systems
As we know, the 1 st industrial revolution was mainly started because of the steam engine which started at 1760s. From this point the innovation in the steam engine made it to the ICE or the internal combustion engine. The ICE has…
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FAA Reporting on Boeing 737 Max pilot Training
Photo by:Boeing Boeing 737Max Simulator The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a report on the proposing pilot training procedures for the Boeing 737 MAX. The report could be a significant step forward for the…
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Early-stage: How aircraft is designed
The basis of designing anything comes from the goal of this product. Such as the goal of an aircraft is to transport people from point A to point B in an easy and efficient way while flying in the air. Then looking on any previous or…
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What Will I Fly?
For anyone interested in flying, this article will help you gain broader understanding of the categories, class and type of aircraft to fly. Maybe you want to fly an Airbus? Maybe you want to fly a balloon? If that’s your dream, who am…
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The New Airbus A220-100 private Business Jet
Airbus has revealed a A220 business jet, Called the ACJ TwoTwenty or 220 business jet, it is like the Gulf Stream or Bombardier. The purpose of this design was that some owners of private Jets may need a larger private jet, hence the…
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Ongoing crisis: warning from IATA on airline bankruptcies
The aviation industry has been highly affected by the ongoing crisis of Covid-19. Even after partially opening the airspace in some countries, most airlines cannot fly the aircraft with full seats occupied. Right now, the airlines are…
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A sight on Aircraft Stability
Let us breakdown this title into stability and aircraft stability. We will have a glimpse on what the meaning of stability is and apply it to the aircraft. Stability is the ability to return into equilibrium state after an excitation is…
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What’s an Important Risk Management Tool for a Pilot?
What is risk management? it is the vital process of making constructive and effective decisions. It includes two frequently-used tools: PAVE and the 5Ps. I chose to write, in detail, about the 5Ps checklist because I simply prefer it…
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Boeing Airpower Teaming System
The Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS), also known as the Boeing Loyal Wingman project, is an unnamed stealth aerial vehicle in development by Boeing Australia to perform autonomous missions using artificial intelligence. Photo by:…
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FAA Chief satisfied after testing the 737 Max
FAA chief, Steve Dickson flew alone in the 737 Max to test the aircraft and he indicated that he is very satisfied with the 737 Max but recertification is not released yet. The agency is still working with other regulators to get the…
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How tandem-rotor helicopters started
In the history of aviation, the goal to fly vertically was not far away from application. The world’s first practical vertical flight other than hot air balloons was accomplished by Igor Sikorsky who was the designer and the pilot for…
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What is the humanitarian delivery flight program developed by BOEING ?
What is humanitarian program ? The Humanitarian Delivery Flight Program was developed in 1992 as between Boeing and its customers to transport humanitarian supplies assistance around the world on newly delivered airplanes with otherwise…
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Green energy powers Malaysian Airlines
In corporation with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a multinational electricity company, Malaysian airlines Chief Financial Officer, Boo Hui Yee signed an agreement to install solar panels on four MAB’s buildings at Kuala Lumpur…
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Pilots Can Suffer From Airsickness
Motion sickness, or airsickness, is actually very common at the beginning of flight training. What is airsickness? It occurs because of the opposition between the information we receive from our eyes and the information we receive from…
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British Airways' double delivery
Today, the 2nd of October 2020, UK flag carrier;British Airways took delivery of 2 aircraft.The carrier took delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER in 6 years and its seventh Airbus A350-1000. THE DELIVERIES Yesterday, the 1st of…
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Questions Pilots Ask Themselves Before their Flights
Pilots need to have great self-awareness; they need to understand what they’re capable of. Each flight is different, so while pilots do a thorough check of their aircraft, they must also evaluate their fitness for the flight. They must…
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The Boeing 777X Engine ( GE9X ) took the certification from the FAA.
The GE9X one of the biggest and most powerful engine for any aircraft has been manufactured as well as developed by GE Aviation ( General Electric ) specially designed for the 777X, this engine type is now certified from the Federal…
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ICAO Council encourages rebuilding sustainably at ATAG
The tragic incidences that occurred in the history of aviation such as the great depression in 2008, the SARS and the MERS pandemics did not affect air transport as COVID-19 did. As many airlines landed their fleet for a long time and…
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EASA looking forward in November to release the 737 Max BAN
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, is expecting to lift the Boeing 737 MAX ban. The whole Boeing 737 MAX family has been grounded for many months after two extreme accidents. The two incidents had the same reasons for the crash. The…
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FAA advocates the Airlines to warn the pilots about a Boeing 787's ILS Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for operators of Boeing’s Dreamliner on Thursday. The bulletin applies to the three Dreamliner models, the 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10. The FAA…
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How the aviation industry influenced motorsport.
It has been obvious that motorsport, especially Formula racing cars has been technologically advanced in term of every aspect even in simplest components of the car. Then for the car enthusiasts, the modern supercars are close to a…
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Airport interior layout: Boarding Procedures.
As airports all around the globe become nearly as dense as a seaport, the layout of them has been evolved and changed to create the momentum for the passengers to travel easily and have a better experience. The layout of the airport…
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FAA administrator set to fly the Boeing 737 Max next week.
On September 30th, FAA administrator Steve Dickson is expected to pilot the 737 Max next week. Previously the FAA stated that Dickson personally will fly the plane before the type is recertified, and is now getting ready to act on that…
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FAA And EASA found a certain A320 Neo engine problem with the fuel used in the A320
Airlines use a popular fuel preservative called KATHON FP 1.5 biocide to counter microbial contamination and other operational problems in refined fuel. But according to both EASA and the FAA, it is potentially unsafe for the aircraft…
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What is BWB or HWB in aviation means?
In the design of aircraft, the configurations of the wings have been the main goal and focus for the aircraft designers to achieve the maximum aerodynamic efficiency and power reduction needed for the aircraft. The wing configuration…
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Airbus revealed three concepts plane( Zero Emission)
Photo by: AIRBUS The three aircraft are designed to run on hydrogen. Toulouse, 21 September 2020 Airbus has reveals three concepts commercial planes and the goal of these three aircraft is to celebrate zero emission which could enter…
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Why Some Pilots Can’t Enter a Cloud
If you want a quick answer, keep scrolling down untill you reach the final 2 paragraphs. But if you want to learn about the types of clouds as well, take it step by step. There are 4 cloud categories, low clouds, middle clouds, high…
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New FIRST CLASS with doors launched by British Airways Boeing 777-300ER
British Airways' new Boeing 777-300ER jets will include upgraded first-class suites with sliding doors, The move follows the launch of the carrier’s Club Suite business class product last year, which also features a sliding privacy door…
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The future of transportation: personal flying Drones
As we see the drone technology has skyrocketed the past few years. And I thinks each one of us think if this quadcopter that has been used for the modern photography can one big copter which can move me with no more traffic jams, no…
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What is the Boeing 777X current status?
There has been lot of excitement towards the 777X program since it was announced in 2013. Many airlines were looking forward to getting their hands on the 777-8 and 777-9 jets. However, there has been a twist in the industry this year,…
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Emirates to launch flights to Israel in 2021
The normalisation of UAE/Israel relations took the world by surprise and with companies looking to capitalise on this new opportunities the Dubai carrier, Emirates is the next company looking to connect the two countrie s. DUBAI-TEL…
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How to be a bad pilot?
It's not easy being a pilot, one mistake and it's game over. Studies have shown that certain attitudes can interfere with a pilot's better judgment and they are called "hazardous" attitudes for a reason. What makes them a real issue is…
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What do you know about the best AIRPORT in the Globe?
Singapore Changi International Airport, commonly known as Changi Airport is a significant civilian airport in addition its one of the largest transportation centres in Asia. It’s rated the world’s best airport by Skytrax, the airport…
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What do you know about the best AIRPORT in the Globe?
Singapore Changi International Airport, commonly known as Changi Airport is a significant civilian airport in addition its one of the largest transportation centres…
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Why flight delays and how to avoid
Most of us have faced flight delays at least once. And these delays could be one of the two situations. The first is a controllable situation which could be the performance of the maintenance team, passenger punctuality, or terminal…
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What do you know about Emirates First class?
Only 5% of the world population has ever been on a plane, so you can consider yourself lucky if you have ever taken a flight before. However, some privileged passengers take their air travel to a whole different level. In Emirates , a…
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EASA Completes Boeing 737 MAX Test Flights
EASA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency declared two days ago the completion of Boeing 737 MAX's test flights in Canada. The data will be analyzed before a meeting of the Joint Operations Evaluation Board next week. The agents from…
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De-icing : why and how
Why de-icing is important? A question that can come up to one of us. So, let us know first of all what is this process and why it is necessary. @aviationchief First and for most the aircraft is designed in a specific detailed way to…
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Runway design: between present and future.
The essential part of an airport is the runway which connects between both passengers and the airplane. And in the past several years the evolution in runway design has been for the sake of demand. Where many people travel around the…
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Boeing and FFA Reveled a new fresh problem with the 787 Dreamliner
Unimaginable, one more issue has been found in the wide-body, the 787 Dreamliner. The new problem is also related to the shimming problem this latest defect reportedly relates to the vertical stabilizer or tail fin. -CNBC.com Boeing is…
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LUFTHANSA TO RETIRE A380 FLEET
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted airlines greatly with many airlines reporting astonishing losses, with a vaccine still undergoing trials and Europe facing a second wave it seems that airlines will start to reshuffle their fleets and…
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Pilots Negotiate with Terrorists
We have all heard the phrase “we do not negotiate with terrorists”, which is the correct response in order to not give the terrorists leverage, but unfortunately a pilot cannot say that no matter how cool Jodie Dench made it sound in…
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World’s Enormous aircraft
The Antonov AN -255 Mirya (Cossak) is an strategic cargo aircraft designed by Energia rocket’s boosters and the Buran-Class orbiters for the Soviet Space program in the Ukrainian within the soviet in 1980s. It’s powered by six turbofans…
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Why do pilot eats different food than the passengers?
The life of everyone on board any aircraft all comes down to the pilots. Such as the safety and the controlled flight deck. So when pilots show up to work, they are given totally different regulations then the rest of passengers on the…
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Airbus A380s' Retirement
The Super-jet aircraft, the A380, the world's biggest passenger aircraft that is well known in making flights more comfortable and luxurious. Super-jet aircraft will be stopped in 2021 -Traveller.com It entered the service on the 25th…
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Why is the Landing gear important?
As it is an essential part of cars to have a suspension system and tires, all types of aircraft must have a landing gear system. The landing gear consists of the following Struts Tires Strong Suspension/ hydraulic system Brake system…
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Airbus 220 Family
The Airbus 220 is narrow body, medium range with twin engine (Rolls Royce) there are two categories in the A220 : A220-100 and A220-300 . In these type they upgraded specially in the technology of of the plane that it was impossible to…
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Inside: Commercial airliner interior
For the past decade airlines are competing on how to get the most from the space inside the airplane. As long as the space inside the airplane is limited and confined, airlines try to increase the seating density in each cabin starting…
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EL AL to begin cargo flights from Israel to Dubai
On August 13th 2020, The UAE and Israel announced that they would be normalising relations between the two countries. The news stated that the first commercial flight between Israel and the UAE would take place on the 31st of August,…
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The next generation of Aircraft (V-shaped)
KLM ( Royal Dutch Airlines ) CEO Pieter Elbers and Dean Of the faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delta University of Technology (TU Delft) professor Henri Werij had signed a cooperative contract by manufacturing a flight concept known…
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS OF AN AIRCRAFT
All aircraft are equipped with a variety of lights that are used for navigation, safety, and to improve visibility during flight or when taxiing on the ground. The external lights on aircraft fall into two general categories. The first…
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Airbus A350 VS. Boeing 787
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected air travel and airline industry. These effects eventually quickened the retirement of the 4 engines airliners such as the 747 and the A380. Those aircraft were always known for…
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AIRBUS A318-WHERE CAN I FLY THE BABY BUS?
The Airbus A318 is the smallest aircraft of the A320 family, dubbed "the baby bus" it never sold as well as other variants of the A320 family.With British Airways retiring their one and only aircraft, that previously operated an…
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The Queen of the Skies' Success Story
There is perhaps no other commercial airliner as iconic as the Boeing 747. A presence in our skies for over fifty years, it has transported millions of passengers across the world. Since its introduction with Pan American Airlines in…
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A supersonic tragedy: Air France 4590.
20 years ago, on the 25th of July 2000, an Air France Concorde thundered down 26R at Paris; Charles De Gaulle airport. However, what no one knew was that this flight would mark the beginning of the end of the supersonic aircraft. The…
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Is it safe to fly an airplane nowadays?
Nowadays, the globe is undergoing extraordinary conditions-ones that were never experienced before! These conditions are especially tough on the aviation and airlines industry; but with travel demand increasing day by day and as…
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QATAR A380'S. WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
During the covid-19 pandemic the majority of the airlines operating the Airbus A380, including Qatar Airways, grounded the aircraft. But with travel demand increasing day by day and as countries loosen restrictions, we will have a look…
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British Airways to retire its 747 fleet immediately.
The covid-19 pandemic has drastically reduced the demand for aircraft meaning that airlines don't particularly need their older fleets of aircraft such as the 747. This week Qantas completed its last commercial flight before the…
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A HOPE FROM MIDDLE EAST: ETIHAD PLANE LANDS IN MEXICO WITH STUCK COMPATRIOTS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
The morning of July 15th, an airplane of Etihad Airways coming from the United Arab Emirates landed at Mexico City's International Airport. The aircraft was carrying medical equipment and supplies intended to the medical authorities to…
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Subersonic flights are back!
50 years since the Concorde first took to the skies, a brand new supersonic jet is preparing for lift off. Denver's startup Company "Boom Subersonic" has announced the roll out of XB-1, a 1:3 scale prototype of its upcoming supersonic…
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC TO RECEIVE £1 BILLION BAILOUT.
Virgin Atlantic is working to secure a deal worth £1 BN. The package includes a cash injection from Richard Branson, whom has previously stated that he is not able to provide any cash support to any of his airlines. Virgin Atlantic Vs…
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"BORIS FORCE ONE"
There is no doubt that the covid-19 pandemic will have long lasting effects on the world for years to come. However in the middle of a pandemic that has proven to have the worst effect on the world's economy to date, UK Prime Minister…
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INTERJET PREPARES ITSELF TO TAKE OFF UNDER NEW NORMAL
The world finds itself in the 5th month since the massive spread of the new COVID-19 virus, and the airlines sector is taking new movements to reactivate the normal operations under the new status quo known as “the new normal”. One of…
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IS THE A380 FINALLY RETURNING TO OUR SKIES?
On the 24th of June 2020 Emirates announced that it would be restarting A380 flights to Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) and London Heathrow (LHR) on the 15th of July.With the majority of the A380's either grounded or being put into and…
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Air France and Hop! Airlines willing to reduce their workforce due to medical crisis
Two days ago on July 3rd 2020, the news was released that Air France and Hop! airlines are taking into consideration reducing their operational staff to the quantity of 7,580 workers-at least until 2022. This is considered as a possible…
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UK announces quarantine free countries
While the world is still working through the covid-19 pandemic, we are starting to make our way back to some form of normality.With that people are starting to want to travel again, so today we will be looking at the UK government's…
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The super cute "super guppy" aircraft.
The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy is a large and wide-bodied cargo aircraft that is used for hauling outsize cargo components. The aircraft is powered by 4x Allison 501-D22C turbo-prop engines. The plane has a very strange design, almost…
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UAE halts flights from Pakistan
The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates has announced that flights from Pakistan will be halted starting Monday due to the worsening covid-19 crisis faced by Pakistan. This suspension will be in place until the…
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Almost 30% of pilots in Pakistan have fake licenses, aviation minister says;
Islamabad, Pakistan - On Wednesday the 24th of June 2020, Pakistan's Aviation Ministry revealed the most extraordinary and terrible story in the aviation history: "Almost 1 in 3 of civilian pilots in Pakistan have fake licenses and are…
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SpaceX's historic crew launch.
Saturday May 31, at 10:16 a.m. EDT, a falcon 9 rocket lifted off from launchpad 39A at Kennedy space center in Florida. However, this was no ordinary falcon 9, this was the first ever one with a human crew on board! Making history for…
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Emirates Boeing 777X
At the Dubai Airshow in 2013, Emirates placed the largest order in the 777 order books for 150 Boeing 777-8 and -9's. However, we don't know too much about the aircraft so in this article we'll be taking a look at what we do know and…
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The biggest jet engine in the world.
Have you ever wondered how big the engines are while boarding an aircraft? Ever imagined yourself standing inside the engine as if it were a miniature room or car? Well, jet engines are quite the hefty big beasts as they should be able…
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Turkish Airlines to relaunch 4 US routes this month.
As countries around the world start to get the coronavirus under control, we will now start to see the slow rebound of air travel. Although airlines don’t expect that capacity will recover to pre-pandemic levels until around the middle…
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Airbus A320 Replacement by 2030
Along with the announcement of the €15 billon aid package for the French aviation sector, the French government has revealed that it will be heavily backing the development of a “zero carbon” aircraft. A replacement for the A320 by 2030…
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British Airways 747
The world’s favourite aircraft,with the world’s favourite airline With the covid-19 pandemic taking an ever increasing toll on the aviation industry and the introduction of more fuel efficient aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing…
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The 747 that carried America's space dreams
We all saw how spectacular and successful last Saturday's SpaceX launch was, as it marked the first time in almost a decade that America has launched people into space. But before the fancy new capsules and SpaceX technology came the…
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Emirates declares the Airbus A380 as "over"
The aviation industry is going through a very tough time nowadays due to the global spread of the corona virus, and with its negative repercussions on the aviation industry, demand is at an all time low for air travel. Analysts say that…
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The Antonov AN255 helping to fight the Corona virus pandemic
May 2020: The corona virus pandemic has reached more than 4 Million cases world-wide and the need for medical supplies has reached an all time peak. Correspondingly, the need for cargo flights have skyrocketed as well. Cargo companies…
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IATA Recommends mandatory face-coverings for passengers and masks for crew.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the idea of wearing face coverings for passengers and masks for crew while on board aircraft as a temporary procedure to prevent from the spread of CoronaVirus (COVID19) when…
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COVID-19 Safety Measures Now Include Compulsory Masks When Flying
COVID-19 has proven to be a tumultuous time for people worldwide. In their effort to keep people safe, certain airlines have instituted new policies which include passengers having to wear a mask when flying aboard their aircraft and…
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South African Airways Nears Collapse With Plans to Retrench All Staff
South African Airways (SAA) has been a hot topic in the will-they-won’t-they collapse conversation. The Business Rescue Partners (BRP’s) requested a ZAR 10 Billion bailout from the South African Government-which was denied. As such, the…
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Airport Runways: An Overview.
So you've boarded an aircraft, strapped yourself in, and the crew announces to the pilot saying "Cabin crew ready for takeoff". The plane then starts moving slowly for a while. The momentum pushes you into your seat and suddenly you…
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25 Million Jobs at Risk with Airline Shutdown.
On the 7th of April, Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA)-released a new analysis showing that 25 million jobs are at risk of disappearing with the plummeting demand for air travel amid the COVID-19 crisis. Global…
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A clearer look on the career of a flight engineer.
Have you ever been on an airplane and wondered how many people are needed to operate this aircraft? Perhaps a pilot, a co-pilot, flight attendants and maybe a relief pilot for longer flights? Well, there's also an unsung hero in this…
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Airlines And The Novel Corona virus.
The year 2020 has not been kind to the aviation industry so far, it's only march and aviation movement around the world is grounding to a halt due to the effects of the widely spreading corona virus (COVID-2019). Photo by Aeromanu…
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Why do we need Airports?
Imagine for a second that you live in New York city and that you need to travel Los Angeles. But here’s the catch, there is no such thing as airports. What would you do? Would you choose to hop on a train for four days, drive 3 days in…
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The Top 10 Airline Routes Ranked by Revenue
Throughout the years, many air-routes stood apart from the pool as they enjoy higher demand and more traffic for many reasons, ranging from their respective start and end points, traffic capacity and seasonal demand. Today we will…
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The Novel Corona Virus and its effect on aviation.
December 2019 marked the spread of the deadly corona virus in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Ever since, a global epidemic has began and it is affecting our beloved aviation industry. Corona virus has infected more than 40,000 people so…
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The new Boeing 777X
On the 25th of January 2020, after months of delays and issues, Boeing's newly developed 777-9X aircraft took on the sky for the first time. The 777-9X is the world's longest and largest twin engine airliner. It is also the widest twin…
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Introducing the Boeing 737-MAX 10
On November the 22nd, during a private ceremony dedicated to its employees, Boeing unveiled the newest member of it's aircraft family: The 737 MAX 10. The MAX 10 is the largest of the widely criticized 737 MAX family which has been…
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Air France Retires Its First Airbus A380
December 2019: Air France, which is France's flag carrier and one of the world's biggest airlines, have officialy retired their first airbus A380. It is only the second airline to do so, after Singapore airlines retired 5 of the…
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Emirates Breaks Guinness Records with Most Nationalities on Board
Marking the 48th UAE National Day and the Year of Tolerance, 145 nationalities came together to set Guinness World Record on Emirates flight EK2019. The flight included passengers from different backgrounds, ethnicity, religion and…
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Dubai Air Show 2019
November 2019: The Dubai airshow (DAS) ended last Thursday being a huge win for Airbus over Boeing over new orders and deliveries. In this article, you'll find a complete list of all aircraft orders at DAS as well as some analysis and…
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Boeing whistle-blower raises doubts over the 787 oxygen system.
Imagine yourself on a plane in the middle of nowhere-10,000 meters up in the air- when suddenly a window breaks and the air begins rushing out of the aircraft. What would you do then ? Well, it is most likely that you’ll find the…
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The recent election of Donald Trump on November 5th, 2024, is set to influence the U.S. aviation industry in significant ways, affecting policies on trade,…
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Sam Salehpour, an engineer at the planemaker, testified at a high profile hearing on Capitol Hill, expressing concerns of potential "physical violence" after…
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VAS Aero Services and Dr. Peters Group have entered into an agreement for the dismantling and redistribution of assets from four Airbus A380 aircraft. This…
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Several weeks ago, Boeing was reported to be considering the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems following an incident involving Alaska Airlines, with the aim of…
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According to reports, almost 67,663 unique flight paths link 10,000 airports globally. Considering commercial aviation started around 110 years ago, the expansion…
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On 13 March 2024, the Department of Defense declared the Lockheed Martin F 35 Lightning II, a cutting edge fighter jet acquired by three distinct sectors of the…
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Archive 2: American Airlines Orders Major Orders with Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer. American Airlines, currently holding the title for the largest fleet size…
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the renaming of Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sheikh Zayed International Airport, in honor of the country's…
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Alaska Airlines has initiated the process to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, offering an all cash deal of $18 per share. Additionally, the company completed the phase…
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Iran Air, the national airline of Iran, is no longer expecting to receive about 100 aircraft from Airbus. This change is indicated in Airbus' year end figures and…
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