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What are the Busiest International Air Routes in the World?
There can often be several airlines flying the same route, giving passengers a large variety of airlines to choose to fly with. We all know that Jeju to Seoul in South Korea is the biggest international air route, but which route has…
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What Makes Formula 1 Cars Similar to Aircraft
Formula 1 (F1) seems to be on the rise in terms of audiences around the globe. People love to watch the rivalry, the drivers, the tracks, and the cars. But little do they know is the amount of aerodynamics and physics that go behind an…
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EgyptAir Completes First Commercial Flight Powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
The world's attention is currently focused on Egypt, as the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) is being held from November 6th to November 18th in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh , EgyptAir recently operated a…
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Antonov An-225 to be Rebuilt After Being Destroyed in Ukraine
The world's largest plane, the Antonov An-225, known as Mriya, which was nearly destroyed by Russian forces in February at the Antonov Airport in Hostomel, near Kyiv, will be rebuilt, according to the aircraft manufacturer. What…
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Flying Cars are Not Fantasy Anymore!
The future of flying cars is no more a fantasy, the first flying car display was recently held in Dubai. A flying car built by Chinese electronic manufacturer Xpeeng Inc made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the…
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The Secret Behind Indigo's Profitability
Have you ever wondered how India’s largest airline operator IndiGo operated by Interglobe Aviation flies high despite the turbulent nature of the airline industry? Well, the answer is the business model on which the airline operates.…
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PIA - The Golden Era
Once upon a time, Pakistan International Airlines was one of the greatest airlines. They would be everywhere—in the media, around the globe, and in every airport. Starting a list of PIA's accomplishments would take an eternity. The…
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Guess the Airline! - Aviation Quiz
For the First time I would like to introduce a fun and interactive aviation fun quiz . Hope you enjoy this small activity . Feel free to give us ideas and suggestion and help us to improve our quality of our articles !
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Korean Air A330 Overruns Runway In Cebu
On October 23rd 2022, Korean Air flight KE631 suffered a runway excursion while landing at Cebu Mactan Intl Airport in the Philippines. Korean Air has not had a fatal passenger airplane crash since 1997, and has held an impressive…
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Which Is The Best Airline To Fly Direct From London To New Delhi?
As the Winter peak period rolls around, there will be many holiday seekers, trying to get away from the cold. One of those places that is quite frequently visited during this time of year is New Delhi, the capital of the Republic of…
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Why does London have so many airports?
London Heathrow airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, with around 220,000 passengers per day, but why does it need so many more airports? Join me as I take a look at the city's history with aviation, and why it has so…
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A Boeing 747 Once Flew With 5 Engines
In 2016, Qantas needed to quickly transport a new replacement engine to Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite the fact that cargo planes are frequently used to transport aircraft parts, the Australian carrier chose a different way. In…
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What Are Those Rods On The Aircraft Wing?
Have you ever wondered what those rods protruding from the trailing edge of an aircraft wing are? Some may believe they are aerials or sensors, but it is much simpler than that. These are known as static wicks, and they are critical for…
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What Do You Know About The Historical Boeing 377 Stratocruiser?
Boeing returned to the commercial aviation industry following World War II with the Stratocruiser, a new long-range airliner (Model 377). Like its military counterpart, the C-97, it was based on the B-29 bomber and was the first Boeing…
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What Do We Know About COMAC C919 So Far?
The COMAC C919 is a part of China's efforts to gain significant market share in the production of large commercial airliners. And after receiving type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) last week , we…
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How Braniff Flight 542 Disintegrated In Mid-Air Left Investigators Baffling
63 years ago, on September 29, 1959, Braniff Flight 542, traveling from Houston to Dallas, broke up in midair 41 minutes after taking off. The aircraft involved in the incident was only 11 days old, an Allison 501-D13 engine-powered…
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Airlines of the World; “A Great Way To Fly” Singapore Airlines
As we continue our series on airlines, we’ll talk about Singapore Airlines. IATA: SQ , ICAO: SIA Part 8; Singapore Air Lines: The national carrier of Singapore is Singapore Airlines, and Singapore Changi Airport serves as its primary…
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NASA's SOFIA Boeing 747's Journey Comes To An End
The S tratospheric O bservatory f or I nfrared A stronomy ( SOFIA ) telescope, NASA's flying observatory, has now retired after its last flight that took off from the Palmdale regional airport in California at 9:14 a.m IST on September…
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Airbus Delivers its 500th A350
Iberia, a major European customer with 20 A350s on order and 14 in service, recently received the 500th A350, an A350-900. Beyond being a symbol, the 500th A350 represents a significant milestone for Airbus and its expanding versatile…
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The Chinese COMAC C919 Receives Type Certification
On the 29th of September 2022, the C919, COMAC's first Chinese-produced narrowbody aircraft, received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The certification was presented at a grand ceremony at…
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Virgin Atlantic To Join SkyTeam Alliance
Virgin Atlantic has announced that the airline will join the global airline alliance; SkyTeam , as early as 2023. Delta Air Lines has a 49% ownership stake in the British long-haul carrier and joint ventures with Air France-KLM and…
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