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Aviation's Green Revolution: The Rise of Eco-Friendly Air Travel
We love to fly, but did you know that planes release gases that harm our planet? As you might be surprised to learn, air travel contributes about 2-3% of global warming . To address this, the industry is embracing a green revolution,…
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Houston's George Bush Airport Opens New International Arrivals Curb
Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas , is one of the most important hubs for domestic and international flights in the United States. As a global gateway, IAH serves millions of travelers annually. The…
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Air Canada Adds Boeing 777-300ER Flights Between Toronto and Orlando
In a move that demonstrates its commitment to enhancing passenger comfort and meeting growing demand, Air Canada has announced the arrival of its Boeing 777-300ER on the popular Toronto-Orlando route. This upgrade brings larger capacity…
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Air India-Vistara Merger Reshapes Indian Aviation
There is a buzz in the Indian aviation sector as Air India , now owned by the Tata Group, announces major upgrades in the country's international routes and services. Following its recent merger with Vistara, India's only full-service…
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The Impact of Autonomous Aircraft on the Aviation Industry
Did you know that the aviation industry faces a projected shortage of 260,000 pilots by 2025? AI-powered autonomous aircraft have gained attention as a potential solution to this expanding problem, which could completely transform the…
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The Role of Blockchain Technology in Aviation
Imagine stepping into an airport of the future. There would be no long check-in lines and no manual passport verification. Your boarding pass would be on your phone, and your luggage would be pre-checked, pre-tracked, and accounted for.…
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AI Revolutionizes Air Traffic Control for Safer Skies
Post 2019, the demand for air travel has plummeted worldwide. Air Traffic Control systems (ATC) have had to integrate AI technology in order to meet this rapid consumer demand. According to The World Airport Traffic, by the end of 2024,…
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The World’s Top 10 Safest Airlines of 2024
Flying is safer than ever, but which airlines lead the pack? The top 10 safest airlines of 2024 are setting new standards in aviation safety. These airlines have earned their spots by maintaining excellent safety records and…
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The Mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
"Good night, Malaysian three-seven-zero." These were the final words spoken by the pilots of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370) on March 8, 2014. Moments later, the Boeing 777 carrying 239 passengers and crew vanished from radar…
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Emergency Landing for American Airlines Flight After Door Warning
On December 1, 2024, American Airlines Flight AA1047 faced a significant in-flight issue that necessitated an emergency landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The Boeing 737-800, with the registration N834NN, took off from…
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EgyptAir Flight 648 was a regularly scheduled international flight between Athens Ellinikon International Airport (Greece) and Cairo International Airport (Egypt). On 23 November 1985, a Boeing 737-266 airliner servicing the flight was…
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Top 10 East Asian Airlines in 2024
With air travel poised to take new and exciting turns in 2025, East Asia remains the hub for aviation excellence, wherein a list of various airlines sets the benchmark for ultimate service, innovation, and reliability. Whether flying…
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JetBlue's Pilot Workforce to be Downgraded in 2025
JetBlue lost $60 million in the third quarter of this year . The airline will reduce their fleet from 15 to 20 Airbus A220 and A321neo in 2025 due to Pratt & Whitney engines shortages. This is a result of the ongoing issues surrounding…
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Hawaiian Airlines to End Nonstop Austin-Honolulu Route in March 2025
Hawaiian Airlines route changes Hawaiian Airlines has announced plans to discontinue its nonstop service between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu. Launched in…
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Top 10 Airlines in Central Asia in 2024
Central Asia is now an exciting, fast-growing international aviation hub. It has greatly emphasized safety, efficiency, and passenger experience. The top 10 airlines ranked by World Airline Awards by SkyTrax in this thriving region set…
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Top 10 Airlines in the Middle East
Forty years ago, most global airlines viewed the Middle East’s key markets as a purely technical stopover. They made these stops on their way from Europe to Southeast Asia. These stopovers offered cheap fuel in the early hours of the…
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Top 10 Australian Airlines in 2024
Australia's aviation industry is more than just a means of transportation; it is a lifeline that connects the diverse areas of the country. Airlines in Australia play a crucial role in bridging the distance, making air travel important.…
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Top 10 European Airlines in 2024
European airlines continue to redefine air travel. This list of the top 10 European airlines in 2024, according to the World Airline Awards by Skytrax , highlights the best in service, comfort, and innovation. Whether you are an avid…
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Top 10 Airlines in South America
Aviation in South America is divided into regions in terms of growth and development. Some regions, such as Upper South America, are witnessing strong growth, while others, such as Lower South America, are witnessing modest growth. In…
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What Are the Different Types of Airlines and How Do They Operate?
Airlines operate under various business models, each designed to cater to specific markets and operational goals. Whether it's a full-service airline offering a broad range of amenities, or a low-cost carrier cutting out extras to…
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The Curious Case of Row 13: Why Some Airlines Avoid It?
Have you ever wondered why some airplanes skip row 13 in their seating arrangements? A quick look at the seat map during your next flight selection might reveal that row 13 is mysteriously missing. This peculiar practice stems from the…
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Breaking: Airlines and Airports Globally are Down Due to IT Vulnerability
In an unprecedented event, a widespread IT vulnerability has led to significant disruptions in the aviation sector, affecting airlines and airports globally. What initially appeared to be an isolated issue in the United States has…
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Virgin Atlantic Fires Pilot for Unauthorized Dual Employment
In a significant move reflecting strict adherence to aviation safety and regulatory compliance, Virgin Atlantic has terminated a pilot discovered to be simultaneously employed by KM Malta Airlines. This action underscores the importance…
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Airlines Finance: How Airlines Pay for Their Fleets?
Imagine the price tag: hundreds of millions of dollars for a single airplane. Airlines navigate a complex financial landscape to acquire these essential assets for their operations. This article delves into the world of airlines…
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EgyptAir Sells Its Airbus A220 Fleet
EgyptAir is selling its entire fleet of 12 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to the aircraft leasing company Azorra. As EgyptAir holds full ownership of these aircraft, the sale is expected to significantly augment its financial reserves. The…
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How to Become a Flight Attendant?
Flight attendants play a crucial role in the airline industry, supporting passengers on both commercial and business flights. Their responsibilities extend from pre-flight preparations to ensuring passenger safety post-landing.…
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Interview with SWISS CEO Dieter Vranckx on Sustainability and New Routes
One of the leading airlines in the Star Alliance and Lufthansa Group, SWISS served a grand total of 12.8 million passengers in 2022. While the airline progresses on the road to recovery from the pandemic, it is continuing to expand with…
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IndiGo Announced an Expansion of its Operations Into Thailand
IndiGo, India's largest low-cost carrier, has announced significant expansions, including the introduction of a new route from Bengaluru to Phuket in Thailand and an increased frequency of services from Mumbai. Commencing operations on…
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Air India's Substantial Airbus Order Has Experienced Significant Alterations: More A350-900s and A321 neos
Air India has recently announced significant modifications to its Airbus aircraft order, signaling a strategic shift in its fleet composition. The adjustments showcase a nuanced approach, emphasizing the acquisition of more A350-900s…
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Alaska Airlines to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion
On Sunday, Alaskan Airlines announced its plans to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion. This announcement comes after a series of struggles for Hawaiian Airlines in recent years. Hawaiian Airlines has struggled to recover from the…
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Etihad and Air France-KLM Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Frequent Flyer Programs
In a significant development for the aviation industry, Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM have recently announced a strategic partnership aimed at enriching the experience of their frequent flyers. This collaboration is set to redefine…
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Riyadh Air Set to Unveil New Livery at Dubai Airshow
Saudi Arabia's national airline, Riyadh Air , is poised to present a new livery for its wide-body fleet at the much-anticipated Dubai Airshow. CEO Tony Douglas hinted at the exciting reveal, suggesting that the new design will surpass…
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The Hidden Costs and Consequences of Canceled Flights
Have you ever found yourself stranded at the airport due to a canceled flight and wondered, "What's the cost to the airline?" Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn why airlines cancel flights, the economic implications for…
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FAA Investigation on the health of 4800 Army Veteran Pilots (Including 600 Airline pilots)
FAA Medical history form. (Washington Post) An exclusive reportage from the Washington Post reveals that about 5000 pilots (including 600 airline pilots) are under investigation from the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) as they did hide…
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An interview with LATAM airlines' Chief Commercial Officer, Marty St. George
LATAM airlines is the largest airline in South America, dominating the South American aviation market with over 41 million passengers being transported by the airline between January and July this year. Their route network is extremely…
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Punctuality Report for June 2023: Avianca Emerges as Global Winner, LOT Tops Europe
Cirium, a company that provides aviation data and insights, regularly publishes a report on the on-time performance (OTP) of airlines worldwide. In this report , they define "on-time" as flights that arrive at the gate within 15 minutes…
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Aviation in Numbers: CAE, Airbus, and Boeing Projections
CAE has published its last report: 1.3 million new employees will be needed by 2032. Boeing and Airbus have done the same. According to the main stakeholders in the aviation industry, in the coming years, many jobs will be created due…
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Flight Through Time: Top 5 Airlines of the 20th Century
Air travel has come a long way since the Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903. In the 20th century, airlines played a crucial role in shaping the world of aviation. From the introduction of jumbo jets to the development of computerized…
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New Airport Technology: The End of 100ML Limit
WHAT HAS (ALREADY) CHANGED AND WILL CHANGE FOR AIR TRAVELLERS IN THE NEAR FUTURE REGARDING AIRPORT SECURITY LIMITS? When and why the 100ML was introduced: In light of the devastating events of September 11, airport security has remained…
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The Future of Flying: AI in Aviation
With the recent proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the world, such as ChatGPT and AI-generated art, how will this revolutionary technology transform the aviation industry and the way we fly? In this article,…
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IATA's Alarm: Airline Profit Margins Remain Alarmingly Thin
IATA's Director General, Willie Walsh, recently gave a wake-up call to the aviation industry about the precarious state of airline profit margins. His revelations were part of a broader discussion at IATA's 79th Annual General Meeting…
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Qatar Airways Flight Forced to Divert Due to Clear Air Turbulence
On May 10th, 2023, a Qatar Airways flight QR960 traveling from Doha to Denpasar encountered severe clear air turbulence, causing injuries to multiple passengers. As a result, the flight had to divert unexpectedly to Bangkok, where both…
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Pilot Retirements Pose Challenges for US Airlines in the Coming Years
The aviation industry is set to face a major challenge in the coming years as a significant number of pilots will be forced to retire due to age restrictions. According to the Regional Airline Association (RAA), nearly 50% of the…
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Atlanta Airport Retains Title for Busiest Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has once again been named the world’s busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic for the year 2022. According to data published by The Airports Council International (ACI) this…
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Top 10 Reasons to Consider Why Not to Become a Pilot
Becoming a pilot is a dream career for many people who are fascinated by the skies and the thrill of flying. While there are many advantages to being a pilot, such as the opportunity to see the world from a unique perspective and the…
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How Did NASA Capture This Image?
“We never dreamt that it would be this clear, this beautiful.” - said J.T. Heineck of NASA’s Ames Research Center upon taking a first glimpse at the first air-to-air images of the supersonic shockwave interaction in flight. As cool as…
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Examining the Risks of Single Pilot Operation and the Use of AI in Aviation
The aviation industry is constantly evolving, with advancements in technology and new regulations influencing how aircraft are operated. Two trends that have emerged in recent years are the use of single-pilot operations and the…
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SpiceJet: Pilots Grounded for a Coffee Cup in Cockpit
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will serve a show-cause notice to a SpiceJet pilot-in-command, seeking a response to a photograph of a coffee cup placed on a start lever inside the cockpit of an aircraft that went viral…
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Saudi Arabia Launches New National Airline, "Riyadh Air"
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new national airline named "Riyadh Air" with the aim of competing with other regional transportation and travel hubs. The kingdom's strategic location between Asia, Africa, and Europe is being leveraged to…
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Why do Airplanes Leave a White Trail of Smoke?
Is that a rocket or an aircraft? In most instances, it is an aircraft cruising between 28,000 - 45,000 feet in the air, with extremely low temperatures heading towards its scheduled destination. So, what is the white trailing smoke…
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An Interview with Air Astana's UK senior Regional Manager: Richard Ledger
Air Astana is Kazakhstan's national airline and the largest in Central Asia. They operate a number of routes from the Country's capital and Kazakhstan's largest city to destinations such as Seoul and London. Richard Ledger is the…
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Why are Most Aircraft Painted White?
You may have spent some time at an airport - admiring the view on the tarmac. For sure you have noticed, that most aircraft are painted white - with the logo and branding as the expection. Why is that so? History In the early years,…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How People Used To Book Their Flights Before The Internet?
Let's take a quick free Flight. Operated by your device, to 60 years ago, and learn how people were booking their flights at that time. We hope that you enjoy this flight with us! To book a flight nowadays, you log onto the internet and…
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Skytrax Reveals World Airline Awards For 2022
The "World Airline Awards," often referred to as "the Oscars of the aviation industry," and after being held virtually for the last two years, this year's edition, "2022 World Airline Awards," was held today, Friday the 23rd of…
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What is Windshear and How Can It Be Prevented?
There are several ways that weather might endanger an aircraft. One of the toughest situations is windshear, in which highly concentrated winds occur close to the ground. What is windshear , how can it affect an aircraft and how can it…
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Saudi Arabia to Launch a New Flag Carrier - "RIA"
Saudi Arabia is launching a new national airline that will be based at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and will most likely be named as "RIA."
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Reports: Emirates & United Airlines are Set to Announce a Codeshare Agreement
United Airlines and Emirates Airlines will announce a codeshare agreement in the coming weeks.
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"AKASA AIR": India's brand-new Airline
After the pandemic hit aviation hit all-time low traffic and made almost all airlines go bankrupt due to this unexpected pandemic but now it's time for a comeback. Indian aviation is coming back with a bang with upcoming 2 new airlines…
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Airlines of the World; “France is in the Air” Air France
As we continue our series on airlines, we’ll talk about Air France. IATA: AF, ICAO: AFR Part 7; Air France : The national airline of France, Air France, has its headquarters in Tremblay-en-France. It belongs to the Air France-KLM Group…
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Airlines of the World; “Our sign is a promise” Swiss international airlines
As we continue our series on airlines, we’ll talk about Swiss International Airlines. IATA: LX, ICAO: SWR Part 6; Swiss International Air Lines: The flag carrier of Switzerland, Swiss International Air Lines AG (short for…
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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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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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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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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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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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Airlines of the World; “Say yes to the world” Lufthansa
Continuing our airline series, we'll look at Lufthansa, one of Europe's most significant airlines. IATA: LH, ICAO: DLH Part 2; Lufthansa: Lufthansa, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is Germany's flag carrier and the country's largest airline.…
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Saudia Airlines - A New Competitor in the Market of the Top Airlines
The airlines of most of the Gulf Countries are well known and reputable with their excellent services and high luxury travel experience. As an example of this, we have Qatar Airways & Emirates Airlines , and much more! Geographically,…
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Highlights of the First Future Aviation Forum
RIYADH - To unite international leaders from both sectors; the public and private, as well as international CEOs and regulators to initialize the evolution of international air travel as well providing new solutions, Saudi Arabia's…
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Airlines of the World; in honor of EgyptAir's 90th anniversary
ICAO codes are assigned to over 5,000 airlines. We'll go through a few of them in this series. To learn more about their history, fleet number, and so on. Part 1; Egyptair: Egypt air is the national airline of Egypt. It was established…
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Concorde: the Supersonic Airliner, and Why did it Stop Flying?
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) So, how was that possible, and what kind of airplane was able to fly…
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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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Did you know…? “Facts about aviation“
There are several basic flying facts that some of us may overlook. If you're even somewhat interested in aviation, these facts must tickle your interest! First Commercial flight: Did you know that the first commercial flight was in 1914…
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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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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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The Ultimate Aviation Quiz
Want a quiz that can challenge all your fellow aviation enthusiasts? If you're stuck, some of these answers appear in AFA's other articles so look there for help! Take a look at these 20 questions and show your friends just how much you…
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Condor's New Livery Sparks Debate
Recently, German airline Condor revealed a new livery design that caused quite an uproar on social media. The new livery, featuring colorful stripes covering the aircraft, is part of Condor’s effort to rebrand themselves after the…
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The Pathway to Heaven; Passengers Boarding Bridge
A passenger boarding bridge (PBB) is a moveable, enclosed link that connects an airport terminal gate to airplane passengers can board and disembark without having to step outdoors and risk being open to external conditions. It was…
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Aviation's Controversy With 5G Networks
Early this year, the aviation industry and data companies captivated national attention when they encountered obstacles with the deployment of long-awaited 5G networks in areas in proximity to airports. 5G is the 5th and fastest…
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Why is flying so expensive?
In my previous articles, I have talked about how Low-cost airlines make their money off of cheap, quick, non-stop flights. That all leads to the question, why do traditional airlines like British Airways and KLM need to make flying so…
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Transition, recurrent training, and checks
Being a pilot isn't a skill to learn or forget. Pilots have to keep themselves and the passengers safe. Before being a pilot, the person has to get through a lot of training in several stages, which may take two years of intensive…
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How many hours do pilots work and rest?
The topic of flying hours is particularly important in terms of ensuring the safety of passengers. The FAA or other national authorities set limits on how many hours a pilot can fly in a row and within specific time intervals to ensure…
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Why are low-cost airlines such big money makers? | Part 2
As I mentioned in my previous article, low-cost airlines are such massive money makers, but why? Join me as I take a look into the big names including Southwest, Ryanair and EasyJet. Credit: nbcnews.com Always flying One of the biggest…
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What do you know about "ghost flight"?
What is the ghost flight? When we see a plane flying, we imagine it full of passengers or at least partially full. A lot of flights around the world are known as “ghost flights”. This was the result of pre-pandemic regulations which…
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History of planespotting
When we're young, we just look at a plane in the sky, and our parents tell us to wave goodbye to it. If you see a plane in the sky, you will look at it right away. Some will simply gaze, while others may find something appealing and…
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Let’s buy an airplane
Have you ever wondered about having your own private plane? In fact, a lot of people would be interested in something like this. Because, after all, it is this type of luxury that we all aspire to, in which we can travel whenever and…
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Retired Delta 777 Converted Into Sports Team Plane
A retired Delta 777-200ER has found a new life after being picked up by a new owner recently. Delta’s 777s were retired back in October of 2020 due to low usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of them were less than 20 years of…
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What is the Jeppesen?
Jeppesen, which is also known as Jeppesen Sanderson, is navigational information, operations planning tools, flight planning products, and software corporation based in the United States. Pilots refer to Jeppesen's aeronautical…
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A new partnership between Amadeus and DPO Group
While the world is looking forward to expanding the use of modern technology in every life field, this technology became an essential part of the airline industry. Most airlines showed their ability to improve services by allowing…
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British Airways announces plans to restart London Gatwick Short haul flights
Earlier this week, British national flag carrier British Airways announced that it plans to return short-haul flying from London's second-biggest airport, London Gatwick. Gatwick has lost a lot of travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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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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Recap of Dubai Airshow 2021 Day 1
The Dubai Airshow, which last took place in November of 2019, has returned this year and is taking place right now from Sunday, November 14th to Thursday, November 18th. The Dubai Airshow is one of the largest aviation events in the…
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Where Does The Crew Sleep on Flights?
On flights lasting several hours, the flight crew on the plane, just like the passengers, also needs to sleep and rest. the flight crew takes turns resting, but they are nowhere to be seen. This article will reveal precisely where these…
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What is Italy's New National Airline 'ITA'?
Italy’s new national airline ‘ITA’ recently replaced and ended the operations of Alitalia. What exactly is this new airline; is it just Alitalia under a new name? In this article, we will detail an overview of Italy’s new flagship…
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Iconic US Airlines That No Longer Fly
Many airlines roam the skies of America, there used to be a whole lot more, but what happened to these once glorious airlines? Read on to find out! 1. Pan American World Airways Credit: Code 7700 (A Pan Am 707 parked) This one is an…
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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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Qatar Airways Having Paint Issues With Airbus
A paint issue on an airplane? That is rarely ever heard of. But recently, Qatar Airways is facing a paint issue with their Airbus A350 fleet. A fault with fast deteriorating surface paint that caused the grounding of 16 of Qatar…
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The return of Lufthansa's 747s
The queen of the skies is returning! Lufthansa recently announced the return of their Boeing 747-400s from dessert storage and they are being used on routes across the world. Let's find out why, when, and where these beautiful aircraft…
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Lufthansa Retiring Last MD-11
Last Friday, Lufthansa announced the flights for its final remaining MD-11 freighter. The aircraft, registered D-ALCC, will perform its last flight with Lufthansa on October 15th. D-ALCC will be Lufthansa’s last MD-11 out of a total…
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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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Alaskan Start-up Airline 'Northern Pacific' Secures 6 Boeing 757s
Alaska-based start-up airline Northern Pacific recently acquired 6 ex-American Airlines Boeing 757s from the aircraft leasing company AerSale. Most of the aircrafts are over 20 years of age and were retired in January of last year from…
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Best Airlines in Southeast Asia
South East Asian Airlines' logos (Credit: Asian section.blogspot) South East Asia, possibly the world's most accommodating region for tourists of all kinds. It's cheap and it's attractive. Want a beach? Thailand and Indonesia. Want to…
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The Top 5 Traditional Airlines
We all know of a traditional airline, no matter where you are, the country you live in will most likely have a traditional airline as it's flag carrier, but why have they taken off as well as Low-cost airlines, and why do people still…
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Can UV Rays From Flying Hurt You?
When you are souring miles above the surface of the Earth without any cloud cover or protection, can the beaming sunlight from the windows of a plane hurt your skin? Just like a hot summer day on the ground, the strong sunlight from the…
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Essential tips for safe flying with kids
Traveling with kids can be terrifying, but if you follow the main rules and avoid mistakes you may get a happy flight with your little angels. Credit: rd.com Secrets of traveling with kids Make sure you have extra clothes on the plane…
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The top 5 most underrated low-cost airlines
When we think low cost, we think horror, delays and being cramped next to noisy passengers, where you pay for anything and everything. There's no denying that these airlines do just that, they just do it in a more comforting way! Please…
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Solo Female Travel became an essential need
According to the George Washington University School of Business, two-third of today’s travelers are women. There are uncountable advantages of woman solo travel, connected to psychological and personal aspects development, rewarding…
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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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Male or Female: You Can Be a Pilot
According to several studies, the existence of women in the workplace give positive outcomes. Many people think that only males can work as a pilot. When many women are asked why they want to be pilots, they answered that no one can…
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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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How Is the Flight Attendant Uniform Developed
The job of the flight attendant began a long time ago, with the first flight attendants, Ellen Church and Heinrich Kubis. In the beginning, men were first employed then, later on came the first woman to become a professional flight…
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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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The rise of airlines on social media
Credit: (Twitter.com) Over the years, we have seen many ways of advertising from airlines like EasyJet’s famous billboards campaign in which according to Easyjet’s ex-head of marketing Tony Anderson said there was an unwritten policy “…
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Update: Qatar Airways' A350 Dispute with Airbus
There have been further developments in Qatar’s A350 situation with Airbus, as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) issued an official directive for 13 of Qatar Airways’ A350s to remain grounded last Thursday. The 13 grounded Qatar…
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Apps For Easy Travel
Credit: appsamurai.com People who love travel, especially world travelers, need some essential tips and tricks, not only ones related to luggage but also related to phone apps otherwise for Iphone or Android. These apps may help you…
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The Best Airlines of 2021
As air travel demand continues to rebound in 2021, and as airlines have recovered from the pandemic last year, which airlines have been recognized as the best operators of this year? Airlineratings.com, a website that ranks airlines in…
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The Unknown Soldiers of Aviation
When we talk about the “flight attendant” job we will find many other names of it as” Cabin Crew” also known as Aviators, an “air hostess” is a female flight attendant . Also "Stewardess" and "Stewardesses". Flight attendants’ role…
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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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New Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Its First Flight
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 infamous Boeing 737 MAX 8, a plane that had gained a highly critical public…
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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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Iceland's New Low Cost Carrier "Play Airlines" Reveals Their First Plane
Yesterday, Icelandic startup carrier “Play Airlines” revealed several images of their freshly painted Airbus A321neo registered TF-AEW. The images showed the exterior of the aircraft sporting a vibrant red color with the word “play”…
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Supersonic Air Travel Returning: United Orders 15 Supersonic Jets
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 when commercial supersonic air travel…
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Japan's Air Do and Solaseed Air to merge by 2022
Japan has many low cost carriers, and Solaseed Air and Air Do are just two of them. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the Japanese Aviation Industry hard, aircraft have been retired and staff have been laid off. The two airlines will set up…
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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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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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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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Travel Demand Skyrockets This Summer
This summer of 2021, there has been a dramatic uptick in air travel and passenger demand in the aviation industry. Airports are much busier than they initially were at the beginning of the pandemic, and airlines are receiving…
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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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747-300 Returns to the Skies
The least popular variant of the 747 has been unexpectedly brought back into commercial service after being absent for almost 2 years. A few weeks ago, Iranian based carrier “Mahan Air” reactivated one of their old 747-300s after it had…
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Electrical Issues Found on Boeing 737 MAX
As the Boeing 737 MAX planes have been gradually reinstated into service this past year, another problem has emerged with the infamous aircraft. Just a couple of months after the FAA approved of the aircraft’s re-entry into service,…
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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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Why Was the Concorde Retired?
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 times the speed of sound and faster than the spin of 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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What Are Those Small Holes On Airplane Windows?
If you’ve ever been in an airplane, you might’ve noticed that there’s a small hole in the bottom of your window. If you haven’t noticed it before, look for it next time; it's on every plane. If you have noticed it before, you might have…
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Which Planes Are Used for Short, Medium, and Long Haul Flights?
Have you ever wondered which type of aircraft you were going to be flying on when travelling? Were you going to fly on a relatively large plane or a small one? The answer depends on the type of route you were travelling on. Aircraft are…
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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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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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Why Environmental Activists Broke Into Paris Airport and Painted a Plane Green
Overview Last Friday, a group of nine climate change activists from the organization Greenpeace broke into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and painted an Air France 777-200ER green. The activists scaled the airport fence with ladders…
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What do you know about airports?
A lot of you might think that airports are just buildings that you go through before you board your plane that operates your flight to your destination. Actually, airports are more complicated than this, in fact airports might be…
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The Functioning of PAPI Lights
At night, you might notice many lights on the tarmac of an airport. All of them have a specific function to help guide traffic on ground and/or in the air. The PAPI lights are one of these lights. What are PAPI lights? No, PAPI is not…
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Uncertain Future For The 777x
Background Information Boeing’s latest aircraft, the 777-9x, is part of the new generation of twin-engine widebody jets and was first announced in 2013 in response to the Airbus A350. The flagship aircraft is marketed as the world's…
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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 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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The Pandemic is Diminishing Pilots' Flying Abilities
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 a living during the pandemic last year. With…
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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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How Pets Travel In Airplanes?
Have you ever wondered where pets go when you bring them on an airplane? If passengers are not allowed to have pets in the main cabin, where do they go? People are usually concerned about several different things, such as the engine…
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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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Timatic - a ground handler's little big helper
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How Does WIFI Work on a Plane?
Have you ever wondered how WIFI works on a plane? How does a plane have an internet connection thousands of feet up in the sky when even a phone doesn’t have cellular data or any type of service? Furthermore, how is this connection…
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The B-2 Spirit: A spaceship made on earth.
‘Is that a UFO?’ or ‘That surely is not a plane!’ are the words coming out of almost everyone when the B-2 flew past them. Although the B-2 was not a UFO, it could disappear like one in a blink of an eye. A plane, so unmatched and…
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ValuJet Flight 592: The Crash That Changed Aviation
Photo credit: Wikepedia Commons In 1996, a Douglas DC-9 aircraft operated by ValuJet Airlines took off from Miami International Airport bound for Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Georgia. Only eight minutes later, a fire that had…
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Transportation of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Ever since the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, the aviation industry has been playing a critical role in the transportation of this valuable asset. Countries all around the world are in urgent need of this vaccine, and the world…
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Spirit Airlines Flight Skids Off Runway in Icy Conditions
Last Thursday on December 17th, 2020, a Spirit Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Baltimore skid off the runway due to icy weather conditions. The flight, NK696, was operating a daily service between Las Vegas, Nevada to Baltimore,…
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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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How Airline Food Has Been Impacted By COVID-19
This year, the airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a tough year in aviation and many things have changed. One particularly interesting change that has occurred this year is the change in the…
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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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Why Flying is Safer Than Grocery Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Yes, that title is correct. Flying is safer than grocery shopping during this global pandemic. How could flying on a plane, the main cause for the spread of COVID-19, be safer than grocery shopping? It may seem unbelievable, but it’s…
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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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