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Everything You Need to Know About the Airbus A350
The Airbus A350 is a long-range, wide-body aircraft developed by Airbus. It was first introduced in 2014 and has quickly become one of the most popular and advanced planes in the world. In this article we will discuss all what you want…
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The Story of the Deadliest Air Crash on the British Ground: Pan Am 103
On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103, a regularly scheduled Pan American World Airways flight from Frankfurt, West Germany, to Detroit, via London and New York, operated by a Boeing 747-121. The aircraft crashed, killing all 243…
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Etihad Airways A380 Is Returning In 2023
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to reintroduce four of its Airbus A380 aircraft in the summer of 2023, supplemented by five extra A320 aircraft. In November 2020, Etihad's A380…
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Analysis: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and Air Travel
After a dramatic final match for Argentina against France, Qatar brought the curtain down on FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 last Sunday, highlighting the country’s influence on soccer worldwide and ending a tournament in which it proved…
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Boeing 777X Has Returned to the Skies Following Issues with the GE9X Engine
Boeing has resumed flight testing of its 777X airframe after Boeing and GE worked on issues with the GE9X engine reported last month. Since December 17, N779XW has been flying and has finished three days of testing from its base in…
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How Much Would It Cost to Become an Airline Pilot?
Becoming an airline pilot is a challenging and rewarding career path that requires a significant amount of dedication, hard work, and financial investment. The cost of becoming an airline pilot can vary depending on various factors,…
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The Boeing 737 MAX Vs. Airbus A320neo
The Boeing 737MAX and Airbus A320neo are two of the most popular single-aisle, narrow-body jets in the aviation industry. They are often used for short- to medium-haul flights and are widely used by commercial airlines worldwide. While…
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Non-Flying Jobs in the Aviation Industry
The aviation industry is a dynamic and exciting field that offers a wide range of career opportunities for those who are passionate about aviation industry. While many people may associate the aviation industry with pilots and flight…
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How Do Budget Airlines Keep Their Prices So Low?
Ryanair, EasyJet, and Southwest Airlines are all budget airlines. Flying with low fares and no frills, the ticket price covers only the seat. Anything else, such as in-flight meals and check-in baggage, will cost extra, often costing…
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SWISS with Changes in their Fleet
The aviation industry was deeply in shock when COVID-19 hit the world almost three years ago. This pandemic had an impact on the industry as nothing had before. Some airlines went bankrupt, and others had to fight for survival. The…
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Boeing's Final 747 Rolled Out the Production Line
After more than 50 years of manufacturing, Boeing last week, on December 6, rolled out its final 747 from the Everett-Paine Field (PAE) assembly line. With the support of Pan Am's Juan Trippe, the airliner—whose beginnings as a military…
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Rolls-Royce Tests The First Hydrogen Jet Engine
As the industry grows, the rising concern for safer and cleaner travel also rises. With the number of airplanes flying around the globe at the moment, they single-handedly contribute to damaging the ozone layer alone than any other…
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United Airlines has Ordered Up to 200 New Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 100 Additional 737 MAX Aircraft.
Recently, United Airlines announced a firm order for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and an extra 100 options for additional 787s. The -8, -9, and -10 aircraft variants may all be part of the carrier's order. The deal represents Boeing's…
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Would You Fly with Only One Pilot in The Cockpit?
“Welcome on board! I am the captain, and with me in the cockpit is my first officer”. We got used to this welcome message, but will it persist? When we watch old aviation movies, we see cockpit crews with more than today’s usual 2 crew…
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Why Does The Airbus A340 Have 4 Smaller Engines?
There is not much difference between the Airbus A330 and the A340 in terms of structure, systems, and wings. The biggest difference is the engines. The A330 is a dual-engine aircraft, while the A340, its longer sibling, is a quad-engine…
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Lufthansa Takes The First Airbus A380 Out Of Storage
Following an announcement in June that the popular double-decker would be returned from storage, Lufthansa (LH) reactivated its first Airbus A380 last Friday (2nd of December 2022). Data from flight tracking shows that D-AIMK used the…
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China Southern Retires Airbus A380 Fleet
Earlier this month, Guangzhou-based airline China Southern operated its last Airbus A380 flight from Los Angeles to Guangzhou, marking the end of an era in China for the largest passenger plane in the world. The Last Flight: On November…
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IndiGo Becoming a Global Player?
IndiGo is set to lease wide-body planes for increased capacity in the upcoming travel season. The airline has over 275 planes and operates more than 1,600 flights daily. IndiGo will soon lease Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft to cover the…
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What You Don't Know About Airline Meals
The onboard meal is something that all of us either love or hate. On a long flight, it can either be a necessity or something to look forward to (if you are lucky enough to be flying business class). Depending on the flight's duration,…
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LATAM Airlines' Airbus A320neo Collides With a Truck in Lima While Taking Off
At Peru's main airport; Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), an a320neo for LATAM Airlines, yesterday (the 18th of November) collided with a truck on the runway. Videos of the A320neo have been posted online, showing that engine…
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Why Can't an Aircraft Push Back Using Reverse Thrust?
The first procedure for an aircraft to begin its journey and depart an airport (of course after pilots' preparations) is to push back from the terminal building, a procedure that is typically done by a small but strong "tug" truck to…
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