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Was Concorde Too Ahead of Its Time? The Story of a Supersonic Icon

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For nearly three decades, the Concorde stood as a marvel of aviation, offering passengers a unique experience of luxury and speed. Its journey was filled with groundbreaking achievements but faced…

Stockport Air Disaster: A Tragic Incident in UK Aviation History

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In the late 60s, the UK witnessed a devastating aviation accident involving a British Midland Airways’ Canadair C-4 Argonaut aircraft. Although nearly six decades have passed, the tragedy remains etched…

Informative

Can We Have an Aircraft with a Panoramic Window?

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Air travel is enticing. We love to travel by aircraft because of its convenience compared to other means of transport. There are many things inside an aircraft that can intrigue…

The Secret Behind Indigo’s Profitability

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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…

How Braniff Flight 542 Disintegrated In Mid-Air Left Investigators Baffling

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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…

Aviation

The Tragic Crash of Flight 182

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“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.…

Aviation

Women as Pilots, and what can be done to encourage more girls to become pilots?

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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…

Aviation

What Happened to American Airlines Flight 587

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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…

Concorde: the Supersonic Airliner, and Why did it Stop Flying?

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Believe it or not, the world witnessed a flight between London and New York that took about three hours only! (Nowadays it takes about 8 hours to fly this flight)…

The Deadliest Crashes in History

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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…

Aviation

Do You Think You Can Be a Pilot?

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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…

A Horrible crash just because of ignoring 28 seconds: Santa Barbara Flight 518

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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…

Aviation

The Story of the World’s Busiest Flight

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If you were to go on a fully booked all economy flight for 4 hours straight, you would be dreading the very thought of going on it; but not the…

Aviation News

Which Airlines Are Evacuating People From Afghanistan?

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As people in Afghanistan scramble to Kabul Airport in a desperate attempt to escape the government takeover of the Taliban, several countries around the world have come together to form…

From Dream to Reality: The History of Aviation

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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…

Aviation

The Rise and Fall of Pan Am

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-Introduction- Pan American World Airways was seen as the United State’s unofficial flag carrier, as of its well earned reputation and fame. It was a luxury airline that celebrities flew,…

The Jet Age and Pan Am

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The 1950s saw the world’s first commercial aircraft to be powered by jet engines. This was the start of the Jet Age. It was only until the late 1960s that…

New Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Its First Flight

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Last Friday, Boeing’s newest and largest variant of the 737 took flight for the first time. The type, named the Boeing 737 MAX 10, is an extended version of the…

Aviation News

Supersonic Air Travel Returning: United Orders 15 Supersonic Jets

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This Thursday, United Airlines announced a purchase of 15 supersonic jets from the Denver-based start-up company Boom Technology. This news comes 18 years after the retirement of the Concorde and…

Why Was the Concorde Retired?

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Almost 50 years ago, the first commercial supersonic jet was introduced into the world, revolutionizing air travel and opening a new chapter in the way people flew. Flying at 2…

The Origins of Aviation & Airlines

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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…

Covid19

The Pandemic is Diminishing Pilots’ Flying Abilities

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Last year, thousands of airline pilots were furloughed and suspended from their jobs due to the novel coronavirus. Many of these employees went through hard times and struggled to make…

The Experimental Aircraft Association

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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…

How Do Planes Stay in the Air?

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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…

Covid19

Will Aviation Make a Return in 2021?

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With the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine and a possible end to this pandemic in 2021, is the aviation industry finally making a comeback in this new year? The answers…