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SUSI AIR: REACHING THE UNREACHABLE
When we think about airlines and air transportation, mainly the first thing that runs into our mind is big jets carrying over 100 + passengers flying over 36000 ft, but today we are going to discuss the history of a very unique one…
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Airlines of the World; “Fly Emirates, Fly Better” Emirates Airline
As we continue our series on airlines, we'll cover Emirates Airlines, the biggest airline in the Middle East. IATA: EK, ICAO: UAE Part 5; Emirates airline: Emirates is one of the United Arab Emirates' two flag carriers (the other being…
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Flight review: Qatar Airways Airbus A380 DOH - LHR Economy class
When the name "Qatar Airways" is said, the immediate thing that comes into my mind is the fact that the large majority of their passengers are transferring through Doha Hamad airport instead of going to visit Qatar. This is due to the…
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How SpaceX lands their Falcon 9 rockets with incredible accuracy
SpaceX is now quite used to landing their rebuilt rockets with ease. The 23 rd of July 2022, marked their 56 th first stage landing of the Falcon 9 successfully. Gone are the days of building new boosters for each new mission and here…
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Airlines of the World; “Widen Your World” Turkish airlines
Continuing our airline series, today we'll go through Turkish airlines . IATA: TK, ICAO: THY Part 4; Turkish airlines: It serves as Turkey's official flag carrier airline. As well as, being the largest mainline carrier in the world by…
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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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Delta Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 10 Planes
US-based carrier Delta airlines announced a massive order for one-hundred Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft yesterday on the opening day of the 2022 Farnborough Airshow. The news was rumored to happen after Delta CEO Ed Bastian hinted at a…
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Is this the revival of the big birds?
Only a bit more than a year ago, in May 2021, the shocking news was all around the portals. It seemed that the A380 was coming to an end of its short life as many airlines seemed unhappy with the performance and the issues caused by the…
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Here’s Why Airplane Tires Don’t Explode On Impact
The chances of a baby landing an airplane is higher than tires exploding on impact. It does make sense in expecting the tires to explode when an airplane touches the runway with the sheer amount of speed and momentum, but why don’t the…
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Can Two Airplanes Collide in Mid-Air?
Accidents involving vehicles of all sizes from bikes to trucks are something that we’ve all heard and seen. Whether it is two bikes crashing into one another or two trucks, the chances of such accidents on the road are extremely high.…
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A Battle Of Stealth: F-22 vs F-35
On one hand, you’ve got the world’s premier aircraft in air dominance, and on the other hand, you’ve got the most expensive weapons procurement program in world history. Even though the two jets have many things in common, both are…
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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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Aircraft Exterior Lighting - Explained
Every component on an aircraft holds vital importance whether it is a small landing light or a vertical stabilizer. Lights are often shadowed by the sheer brilliance of other parts of an aircraft but do not be mistaken. Without lights,…
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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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Airlines of the World: “BA Better World” British airways
Continuing our airline series, we'll look at British Airways. IATA: BA, ICAO : BAW Part 3; British Airways: British Airways is the national airline of the United Kingdom. It was established on April 1, 1974. Its headquarters are located…
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Which private jet is the best to travel in?
Private jets, the transportation of the super-rich, can be luxurious or a total scam. But which private jets are the best to travel in, based on cost, comfort, and range? Please note, that this list excludes all private jets which are…
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Asia's Oldest Airport: Bangkok's Don Muang Airport Over The Years
Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport is Thailand's longest-standing airport and Asia's oldest Airport, once a glorious gateway for tourists to enter and exit the country and formerly the 2nd busiest airport in Asia, its former…
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In-flight meals over time
Most airlines are working hard to develop and improve their services, International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted a double of airline travelers by 2035. One of the most important ways is to offer premium in-flight meals.…
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