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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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Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 | The Andes Flight Disaster
On October 12, 1972, a football team was travelling on the Uruguayan Air Force flight 571, but did not know it would turn into a catastrophic disaster. Here is an account of what exactly happened. How the Crash Happened On October 12,…
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Morphing Wings: Revolutionizing the Future of Flight
In a world of constantly changing aeronautical engineering, the demand for smarter, lighter, and more energy-efficient aircraft has pushed the industry to explore groundbreaking technologies. Traditional wing designs, limited by modular…
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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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Supersonic Passenger Jets; The Future of Faster Travel
What if you could fly from New York to London in just three hours? Is the dream of supersonic travel about to become a reality? As technology advances, would faster flights transform the way we travel forever? In a world where time is…
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San Antonio Airport Begins $1.4 Billion Terminal Project
San Antonio Airport, one of the fastest-growing airports in the state of Texas, will receive a massive, US$1.4 billion brand-new terminal. This project marks a significant step forward, aiming to enhance capacity, modernize facilities,…
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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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Archer Aviation Stock Soars with Abu Dhabi Flying Taxis Deal
A joint agreement between Archer Aviation and key organizations will introduce electric flying taxis in Abu Dhabi, marking the first commercial electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations in the region. The…
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Top 10 Aviation Lease Finance Giants of 2024
The top 10 best aviation lease finance companies show that the global industry of aviation is growing. Specifically, aircraft leasing has proven to be an essential means of managing assets and capital for the carriers. Over the last…
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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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Air Traffic Controllers | The Guardians of the Sky
How is it possible for several aircraft to be present at an airport without the risk of collision? Who is responsible for this level of coordination? How do thousands of planes take off and land safely every day? The answer is simply an…
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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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Minnesota Leads the Charge in SAF Revolution
Minnesota is setting up to be at the forefront of sustainable aviation with two pioneering projects that will revolutionize the aviation sector and contribute to tackling climate change. These include the DG Fuels production facility in…
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India's Parliament Introduces Progressive Aviation Bill
India's aviation industry is gearing up for significant change with the introduction of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024. The bill, moved by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, seeks to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft…
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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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The Four Forces: Soaring to New Heights
Have you ever marveled at the sight of a colossal jetliner effortlessly gliding through the sky? Have you ever asked yourself how this bird is soaring through the sky, its wings cutting through the air, not caring about gravity? The…
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FAA Elevates Air Traffic Control Training for the Future
Air traffic control is not simply a job but the lifeline that holds together the reason for the skies to stay safe. Pressed by an increasing challenge with growing air traffic, the Federal Aviation Administration needed an urgent…
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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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How Black Boxes Revolutionize Flight Safety
In the world of aviation, one small device has played a crucial role in determining what caused an aircraft accident: the black box. The black box is an important technological device to help provide a record of flight data and cockpit…
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Sydney Airport Commits $200M for Major Terminal Transformation
Sydney Airport, Australia’s busiest domestic terminal, has started its first major redevelopment in more than three decades. With the $200 million investment, the aim is to provide a faster, smoother, and more efficient travel…
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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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The Tragic Story of the Überlingen Mid-Air Collision
On a quiet July evening in 2002, the skies above Überlingen, Germany, witnessed one of the most sobering tragedies ever recorded within aviation. Two planes on routine journeys tragically intersected in a violent mid-air collision. In…
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The Role of Drones in Modern Aviation
From a dream to a hobby to a powerful tool, drones have rapidly evolved with a wide range of applications. Drones have become an essential tool in many fields, reshaping industries and transforming the way we live through lots of…
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Boeing’s South Carolina Plant Seeks Environmental Permits to Scale Up 787 Production
Boeing ’s South Carolina plant is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s efforts to increase the 787 production. As Boeing looks to expand its production capacity, it has submitted a series of environmental permit applications for…
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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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The Potential of Data in the Aviation Industry
Data plays an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of the aviation industry. From airport operations to aircraft maintenance, pilot training, and air traffic control, data-driven technologies are transforming how air travel…
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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 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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Why the Aviation Industry in Morocco Could become Africa's Biggest
Morocco Flag Morocco's Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, announced that the aviation industry in Morocco intends to engage in sophisticated sectors within the aviation industry , emphasizing advanced digital technologies, innovation,…
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King Khaled International Airport: A Global Leader in Punctuality
King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh has recently secured the top position globally for its accuracy in flight schedules. This accolade comes from a detailed analysis conducted by aviation consultancy firm Cirium, which…
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Just Stop Oil Activists Demand an End to Fossil Fuels: Taylor Swift's Private Jet Escapes Damage Despite Vandalism by Protestors at Airport
On June 20, 2024, Just Stop Oil activists escalated their campaign for climate action by targeting London Stansted Airport. Their demand is straightforward yet ambitious: an end to all fossil fuel use by 2030. This action was part of a…
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Wings India 2024: Hyderabad Gears Up for the Largest Civil Aviation Event in Asia
Hyderabad is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host Wings India 2024, a highly anticipated aviation extravaganza. The meticulously organized event by the Civil Aviation Ministry in collaboration with the Federation of Indian…
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Japan Airlines has Received its First Airbus A350-1000
In a remarkable display of Japanese innovation, Japan Airlines (JAL) has recently taken delivery of its new A350-1000 aircraft, setting a new standard for in-flight luxury and passenger experience. Revolutionizing In-Flight…
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Why You Should Never Share a Picture of Your Boarding Pass on the Social Networks?
In the age of social media, it's become increasingly common for travelers to post photos of their boarding passes online, especially on platforms like Instagram or Facebook often accompanied by the hashtag #boardingpass. While this…
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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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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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Atea eVTOL: The Future of Clean Air Mobility
Ascendance Flight Technologies, a French-based startup, unveiled its Atea electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 2021. With plans to begin testing in 2023, followed by production in 2025, the company has been making…
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The Story of the A220, how it Came About and How it's Becoming Popular
Aside from the fact that the Airbus A220 is the only airbus aircraft to not have a 3 in its name, the A220 is special from the fact that it isn't fully made by Airbus, but instead a joint venture between them and Bombardier. This is all…
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The Caspian Sea Monster - The Fascinating Story of the Soviet Ekranoplan
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was known for developing unique and innovative aircraft designs, including the Ekranoplan, also known as the Caspian Sea Monster. This remarkable aircraft was designed to fly at low altitudes over…
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An interview with Helvetic Airways CEO, Tobias Pogorevc
Helvetic Airways is a Swiss airline which operates its fleet of Embraer aircraft to destinations such as Greek islands and the Egyptian Red sea coast from their hubs in Switzerland. Their CEO, Tobias Pogorevc, has been in charge of 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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Top 5 Lucrative Aviation Business Ideas that can Mint Money
The aviation industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry that continues to grow year after year. With the increasing demand for air travel, there are numerous business opportunities in the aviation sector. From aircraft charter and…
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Airbus Announces Plans to Develop Hybrid Electric Aircraft
Airbus and Boeing have been locked in a fierce competition in the aviation industry for many years. Recently, Airbus announced its plans to develop a new hybrid-electric aircraft that could potentially revolutionize the industry.…
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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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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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Brussels Airlines' Female Crew on International Women's Day 2023
On March 8th, International Women's Day 2023, Brussels Airlines made history by operating a flight from Brussels to Marseille with an all-female cockpit crew. This milestone marks the first time that the airline had ever flown with an…
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Cathay Pacific Chair and CEO report results from 2022, and expected recovery levels for this year
In a press conference attended by Aviation for Aviators , Top executives at Cathay pacific reported on the company's growth and recovery during the year before answering questions from the media. In the opening statement provided by the…
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From Novice to Ace: 10 Insider Tips for Excelling in Your Student Pilot Journey
Becoming a student pilot is an exciting and challenging journey that requires dedication, hard work, and a passion for flying. Learning to fly can be a life-changing experience that opens up new opportunities and adventures, but it also…
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New Year's Predictions: What Can We Expect from Aviation in 2023?
These last three years have possibly been the worst humans have faced in a while. We've had a global pandemic, climate change becoming increasingly evident, deaths of monarchs, changes of leaders, protests, movements, stock market…
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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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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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Flying Cars are Not Fantasy Anymore!
The future of flying cars is no more a fantasy, the first flying car display was recently held in Dubai. A flying car built by Chinese electronic manufacturer Xpeeng Inc made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the…
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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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Korean Air A330 Overruns Runway In Cebu
On October 23rd 2022, Korean Air flight KE631 suffered a runway excursion while landing at Cebu Mactan Intl Airport in the Philippines. Korean Air has not had a fatal passenger airplane crash since 1997, and has held an impressive…
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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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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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What is this Aircraft?
It's known as the "Sky Whale," and I can see why: it's massive. Before we even get into it, the plane's design is impressive, and more importantly, it prioritizes safety.
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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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10 Aviation facts that most people don't know (Part 1)
As an avgeek, have you ever been annoyed when one of your friends tries to show off their aviation knowledge but simply gets it wrong, I know I definitely have. Here are 10 facts about aviation that a lot of people won't know, and some…
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Flying Low Cost For 12 Hours: Scoot 787-8 London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Route London Gatwick- Bangkok Survarnabhumi Flight Number TR 753 Seat Number 37C- Aisle Seat, left side of aircraft Flight Time 12 Hours 5 Minutes Baggage Allowance 30KG (1 bag checked luggage) + 10KG (1 cabin bag) Price £773.00 GBP/…
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Rare Incident: The Pilots of Flight ET343 Slept During their Flight at FL370!
ET343's pilots were asleep on the flight deck at the time and were awoken by the aural warning associated with the autopilot disconnecting after overflying the airport.
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75 Years of Independence; Let's See Where the Indian Aviation Industry Reach so Far
Hop on a fascinating article on what Indian aviation has conquered over 75 years of independence as this article is an exceptional article dedicated to India's independence day. follow the page for more content.
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The Top 5 coolest airports in the world
As an avgeek, I'm sure many of us have researched the airport we are flying into before going to our destination. Haven't you just wished to go to Singapore Changi or Doha Hamad airport instead of the boring airports you tend to find in…
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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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SUSI AIR: REACHING THE UNREACHABLE
When we think about airlines and air transportation, mainly the first thing that runs into our mind is big jets carrying over 100 + passengers flying over 36000 ft, but today we are going to discuss the history of a very unique one…
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Airlines of the World; “Fly Emirates, Fly Better” Emirates Airline
As we continue our series on airlines, we'll cover Emirates Airlines, the biggest airline in the Middle East. IATA: EK, ICAO: UAE Part 5; Emirates airline: Emirates is one of the United Arab Emirates' two flag carriers (the other being…
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Airlines of the World; “Widen Your World” Turkish airlines
Continuing our airline series, today we'll go through Turkish airlines . IATA: TK, ICAO: THY Part 4; Turkish airlines: It serves as Turkey's official flag carrier airline. As well as, being the largest mainline carrier in the world by…
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The Tragic Crash of Flight 182
“This is it, baby!” the last phrase said by the Captain of the Boeing 727 to Lindbergh tower just seconds before the catastrophe that claimed the lives of 144 people. What happened? How did it happen? And could it have been prevented?…
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Reverse Thrust in Airplanes and how it Functions
Used to decelerate an aircraft after landing, in the event of a rejected take-off, and/or, in some limited cases, during push-back from the gate; it is the reverse thrust . An essential deceleration mechanism in aircraft. In this…
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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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A Battle Of Stealth: F-22 vs F-35
On one hand, you’ve got the world’s premier aircraft in air dominance, and on the other hand, you’ve got the most expensive weapons procurement program in world history. Even though the two jets have many things in common, both are…
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Women as Pilots, and what can be done to encourage more girls to become pilots?
Women have soared into the air since 1932, more specifically since Amelia Mary Earhart, the first female aviator to fly over the Atlantic. She first gained fame by being the first female passenger on a flight across the Atlantic.…
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Why most of the Planes are painted in White?
White is the color that most planes are painted with. When looking at a ramp at an airport, the fact is clearly evident. The reason airlines choose this is because of several factors ranging from the cost to operational conditions.…
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One of the Weirdest Air Crashes to Ever Happen.
Many crashes in the past could’ve been easily avoided but once it's done it's done, and the only thing we could do now is to learn from those mistakes. On February 6th, 1996, a Boeing 757-225 crashed into the open sea. Why did it crash…
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Airlines of the World: “BA Better World” British airways
Continuing our airline series, we'll look at British Airways. IATA: BA, ICAO : BAW Part 3; British Airways: British Airways is the national airline of the United Kingdom. It was established on April 1, 1974. Its headquarters are located…
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Which private jet is the best to travel in?
Private jets, the transportation of the super-rich, can be luxurious or a total scam. But which private jets are the best to travel in, based on cost, comfort, and range? Please note, that this list excludes all private jets which are…
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Asia's Oldest Airport: Bangkok's Don Muang Airport Over The Years
Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport is Thailand's longest-standing airport and Asia's oldest Airport, once a glorious gateway for tourists to enter and exit the country and formerly the 2nd busiest airport in Asia, its former…
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In-flight meals over time
Most airlines are working hard to develop and improve their services, International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted a double of airline travelers by 2035. One of the most important ways is to offer premium in-flight meals.…
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A look inside the UK's royal plane
What is the royal plane? The UK has many aircraft, but the one which is most commonly known is the reconditioned Airbus A330, used for long-haul flights for the royal family and higher government officials. It has been fitted with 58…
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Tara Air Flight Crashes With 22 People On Board
A Tara Air DHC Twin-Otter (Credit: Free Press Journal) On Sunday 29th May, Tara Air and Nepalese authorities confirmed that a De Havilland Canada Twin Otter flight operated by Tara Air had gone missing. The Nepalese flight was reported…
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The five generations of fighter jets
The division of fighter jets into generations is used around the world as unofficial and occult because there is no authorized classification concept based on the features and performance of aircraft. This categorization is common due…
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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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How Do World Leaders Fly?
Air Force One, the plane that carries the US President is one of the most secure aircraft in the world, equipped with heat-seeking missile decoys and extensive sets of defenses, and according to several sources, Air Force One is so…
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How do airlines deal with the death of a passenger on a flight?
Due to the importance of flying in our modern life, it’s common to witness different accidents and/or incidents during flights. Several emergencies could happen on flights such as strokes, high blood pressure, and other medical…
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A brief history of the Star Alliance
The Star Alliance celebrated its 25th Birthday on May 14th, But why was it started and which airlines formed it? Join me as I take a brief look into the history of the alliance. Lufthansa was one of the 5 founding members (credit:…
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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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A glance over business aviation
Business aviation is essential for many companies of all sizes and types. This article we will discuss some of the benefits of business aviation and its customers, and the most distinctive air jet. What is business aviation? Business…
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What’s special about A320?
The Airbus 320 family is a line of narrow-body aircraft designed and manufactured by Airbus. In March 1984, the A320 was introduced, followed by the longer A321 in January 1994, the shorter A319 in April 1996, and the much shorter A318…
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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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Why are the seat belts on airplanes different than the ones on cars?
Airplane seat belts are an important safety factor that must be in consideration on every single flight, as well as on cars during car rides, simply because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); seat belts…
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The Checks Required To Perform Aircraft Maintenance
Airplanes are one of the most complicated machines ever built by humans. People often overlook the sheer level of engineering that goes into manufacturing a metal machine that can sustain flight for several hours, cross oceans, land…
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How to Recognize the Type of Commercial Airplanes - PART#3
Today I’ll be giving some simple and easy ways to differentiate between planes, with different angles of view. In part#1 : we’ve talked about Airbus and Boeing's narrow-body airplanes, then in part#2 : we've talked about Airbus's…
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How to Recognize the Type of Commercial Airplanes - PART#2
Today I’ll be giving some simple and easy ways to differentiate between planes, with different angles of view. In part#1 we’ve talked about Airbus and Boeing's narrow-body airplanes, and today it will be all about Airbus's wide-body…
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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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Thai Airways 787's Tyre Bursts After Landing In Bengaluru
On Tuesday 26th of April 2022, a Thai Airways International 787-8 which was operating flight TG325, touched down at Kempegowda International Airport via runway 09L, at around 11PM local time. Shortly after landing, while taxiing down…
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Do You Think You Can Be a Pilot?
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 be a pharmacist or a lawyer? It makes sense, it’s too late, I’ve…
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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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How to Recognize the Type of Commercial Airplanes - PART#1
Have you ever been sitting in the airport waiting for your flight whilst watching planes of different sizes taxiing, taking - off, and/or landing in front of you? Did that ever make you wonder what type of planes are these? And how…
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Will Electric planes ever work?
In recent articles, I have talked about how the real plane of the future will be the Boeing 797, a mid to long-range, narrow-body plane that is capable of flying transatlantic, but could electric planes overtake the 797 in the running…
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What can we expect from the Boeing 777X?
The Boeing 777 X or 777-9 has been highly awaited and its service entry date delayed, but with its time of arrival looming closer, what can we expect from the aircraft? In the Dubai airshow 2021, the aircraft made a trip to Doha to…
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DHL Plane Splits In Half During Emergency Landing
On the 7th of April 2022, a DHL Boeing 757-200SF, registered as HP-2010DAE, performed an emergency landing at Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Costa Rica. The cargo aircraft had taken off from the same airport in the morning…
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How is the War in Ukraine affecting commercial aviation?
The war in Ukraine has been going on for nearly 2 months now, but how is it affecting the commercial aviation industry and what does the future look like for the skies above Ukraine? How it started There are many reasons why the war in…
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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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Which airports have the shortest runways?
Ever been scared because you thought that your plane was going to overrun the runway? In this article, you will discover the shortest runways in commercial airports. 1. Westray airport Westray airport is situated in the northern islands…
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China Eastern 737 Crashes Into Mountain - 132 Confirmed Dead
On Monday 21st March 2022, a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed into a mountain range in southern China. The flight, MU5735 originated from Kunming and was flying domestically for 2 hours with an intended destination of…
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How are F1 cars transported by plane?
F1 is one of the most viewed sports events across the world, with a fanbase of over 70 million people watching every Grand Prix in the 2021 season. But how do these large cars and their drivers and teams get transported across the world…
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Thailand Plans To Host Airshow In 2025
On Tuesday 8th of February, it was announced by the TCEB (Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau) that it had intentions to stage Thailand's first international airshow at U-Tapao Airport (UTP) in Pattaya in 2025. The airshow will…
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What are Spoilers and what do the Aerodynamics of the plane do?
Ever wondered what those large flaps on the wing are which often are open when the plane touchdown? These are spoilers and they work using aerodynamics. Join me as I take a look at what Aerodynamics actually does, and how spoilers help…
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London Southend Airport - A History Of London's Smallest Airport
Introduction Small, local, speedy service. A few words to describe London Southend Airport, passengers often remark that London Southend London Airport has a speedy process from check in to your gate because of its small size. Southend…
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Thailand's Quirky Low Cost Carrier- Nok Air
Thailand; a country is known for its stunning tropical beaches, elegant Buddhist temples, delectable street food, and exotic nightlife. When you think of Thailand in terms of budget airlines, you probably think about Thai AirAsia, but a…
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In-flight injuries
Unfortunately, in-flight injuries are common, especially on commercial airlines. While many passengers may suffer from bruises which may take a few days to heal, others may suffer more pains and are obliged to be absent from work for…
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What about delivering new planes?
Most planes are delivered to their destination by flying them directly to their destination, which requires providing them with extra fuel tanks. Also, sometimes their components are sent partially via cargo plane or boat and assembled…
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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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Aviation for Aviators is on Instagram again!
We regret to announce that we couldn't retrieve access to our old and original Instagram page that Instagram has deactivated for a non-clear clarification. But this won't stop us from proceeding with our journey to keep promoting the…
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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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Ukraine confirms destruction of the World's biggest aircraft
After the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Ukrainian minister for foreign affairs confirmed the destruction of the Antanov AN-225 Mriya, otherwise known as the world's biggest aircraft. Days of fighting in Ukraine have led to…
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The Job of the Aviation Manager
"Aviation Manager"? What's that? You might not have heard about the job of an "Aviation Manager". So what is that job and what does he/she does? Basically an Aviation Manager is an airport employee who supervises the compliance of the…
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The Miracle in the Hudson
"This is the Captain," the captain's voice said over the intercom, "Brace for impact!". A hush fell over the passengers. They thought they were going to die as the flight attendants were screaming: "Brace! Brace! Brace! Heads down! Stay…
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What will be the new Air Force One?
Air Force One is a plane designed for comfort, security and diplomacy. The current air force one plane has been in service for 32 years after the government used a Boeing 707. As the aircraft gets older, what will replace it? Join me as…
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What is "ground effect" and its causes?
What is ground effect? Technically, it is the change in the airflow around the wings when the aeroplane is near the ground. It is a phenomenon when the lift increases and the drag decrease due to wings being close to the ground. While…
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How does GPS work in aircraft? And how does WAAS improve GPS work?
What is a GPS? It’s Global Positioning System in the cockpit of every plane, the receivers provide the pilot with a huge amount of information. Receivers of GPS supply the pilot with two important advantages; the first thing is that it…
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A brief history of the AirAsia Group
The Beginning AirAsia is Asia's 5th largest airline, it was founded in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, in 1993 and on the 18th of November 1996 it made its first flight. At this time, AirAsia operated an entire fleet of 32 737-300…
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Hangars - where an aircraft rests
What is a hangar? A hangar is a closed facility that houses planes or spacecraft. Metal, wood, fibers, and concrete are used to construct hangars. The word hangar is derived from Middle French hanghart ("enclosure near a house"), which…
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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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Runway lights explained
When it comes to runway lighting, like with most aspects of airport design, safety comes first. Every airport that conducts aircraft operations must have a lighting system in place. Pilots can land and take off safely at night or in bad…
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What does it mean to work as an air traffic controller?
What is the duty of ATC? A job of responsibility for the safe and organized movement of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. The workplace of ATC's is usually stationed in air traffic control centers and control towers…
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B747 vs a380-How Much Are They Worth in 2022?
Brief history (B747) Credits -en.wikipedia.org After the introduction of the 707 in 1958, Pan Am wanted a jet two and half times its size, to reduce its seat cost by 30% to democratize air travel. Hence in 1965, Joe Sutter left the 737…
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Mayday and emergency calls during flights
What does Mayday mean? It’s a word used around the world to make an emergency call via radio communications in both a ship or a plane. The call has to be said three times in a row loudly- Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! - to confirm it as not a…
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Is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Haunted?
An Introduction to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok is the capital city of the Kingdom of Thailand. It was the most visited city for tourists for five consecutive years from 2015 to 2020. And such a popular city needs an airport…
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African Safari Flights
Tourism in Africa gives about $39 Billion industry, safari travels present over $12 Million annual revenue for many countries such as Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Ruanda, Kenia, and South Africa. Credit: go2africa.com The safari industry…
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Why are low cost airlines such big money makers?
EasyJet, Air Asia, and of course, Ryanair are examples of the world's biggest low-cost airlines, with Ryanair often selling flights for less than $15, but if their flights are so cheap, how do they make their money? The first thing you…
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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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Important points to to consider during your flight
Be ready while waiting in the security line When you wait in the security line, you can accelerate the procedures by taking off your shoes, your watch and taking out your laptop. Credit: cnbc.com Help your fellows After putting your bag…
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Flight Review: Qatar Airways A350-900 - Doha to Bangkok - Economy Class
Flight Details Route: Doha - Bangkok Flight Number: QR838 Seat Number: 23K Flight Time: 5 hours and 50 minutes Baggage Allowance: 30kg per person (economy) Price (London - Bangkok return): £1109 Honest Rating: 3/5 Taxiing past the…
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Rules you may wonder about their importance during your flight
During flights, many rules have to be applied and we as passengers might don't understand the reasons behind these rules. in addition to that, many of us may feel that these rules aren’t very important, so we may think that ignoring…
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Why are the windows of planes round or curved?
Did you ever ask yourself why the plane windows are round? Whether you prefer to sit beside a window or not in your flight, after reaching your seat and putting your belongings in the overhead bin, you look around and notice the rounded…
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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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The difference between TSA Precheck and Global Entry
TSA Precheck It allows travelers who want to accelerate TSA procedures and use more expedited security lines at airports. It was launched in 2013. Travelers who have a membership at TSA Precheck can leave their laptops and liquids in…
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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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What is the plane of the future?
As Boeing's 777X brings high hopes to those working at airlines, and the A350 continues to dominate the market, when will new medium-haul aircraft come into play? Join me as I discover what the plane could be. The good plane we have now…
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Have you ever heard of the fifth-freedom-flight?
What does fifth-freedom-flight mean? Fifth-freedom-flight means guaranteeing the right to fly between two foreign countries, this is when the plane starts or terminates its flight from its home country. This means that the plane can fly…
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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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How Covid-19 affected procedures at airports
Covid-19 made a huge and strong change in all our lives, not only during its spread but also after vaccination procedures. While the aviation is gradually returned to work which all travelers are waiting for after the pandemic. Many…
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Why flying empty makes sense at the moment
With the current spreading Omicron variant, many airlines have announced a reduced network for the upcoming weeks. Instead of slow growth, we see yet another fallback and the recovery of the industry seems still far away. In these times…
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What are runway names?
Runway names determine where a plane lands at an airport, especially if there is more than one runway. But, why are they named after numbers and what do these numbers mean? To work out a runway name, Maths is the main tool. This is easy…
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Where do some strange sounds come from during flight?
While traveling in planes, passengers may feel some strange actions and sounds during take-off, flight, and landing. Somebody may think that these sounds of rumbling, banging, and thumping mean that something is not fine, but actually,…
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How do vibrations in the aircraft occur?
It is not uncommon for aircraft to vibrate sometimes during flight. Landing gear extension and retraction, an extension of speed brakes, free play in moveable surfaces, and system failures are all causes of aircraft vibration.…
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More flexible travel with Etihad worldpass
Etihad Airways is the second flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, its main office is in Abu Dhabi near the Abu Dhabi International airport. Etihad Airways started operations in November 2003, it is also the second largest airline…
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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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Rules of the sky above us explained
Is there a set of rules for flying? Just like anything else. So, yeah, of course. It began when Boeing manufactured the first spacecraft sent to the moon by NASA in the mid-1960s. After decades of aeronautical progress, this is a…
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Official statement from Aviation for Aviators; Regarding our Instagram Page
On Wednesday, the 15 th of December, 2021; we received a shocking email from Instagram informing us of the deactivation of our Instagram account for “violating someone else's rights”. Which we totally denounce and deny. As we at…
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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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Why does it feel so cold on flights?
You might have booked your flight during the sun-kissed and very hot summer season. Yet, during the flight, it starts getting so cold. Ever wondered why? Did you know that airlines actually maintain cold temperatures on flights on…
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Airbus delivers last A380
On December 16th Airbus delivered its last ever A380 (MSN 272), to its largest A380 customer: Dubai-based carrier Emirates. 251 A380's have been delivered between 2007 and 2021, with the aircraft flying across the globe and gracing the…
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The Head-up Display (HUD), What Is it?
A head-up display (HUD) is a transparent display that displays information without requiring users to shift their eyes away from their normal viewing positions. The name comes from a pilot's ability to examine the information with his…
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Thousands of pilots were forced into quarantine in Hong Kong
Over the past 2 months, hundreds of pilots have been forced into three-week long quarantine periods in Hong Kong's Penny's Bay facility. The rooms consisted of converted shipping containers and people staying there were allowed no…
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Interesting aviation games to play right now
Due to the awesome feel while flying which everyone hopes to try. New technology makes the experiment easier and sooner, especially those games on PlayStation and Xbox. Also, the experiment of being a pilot observing fuel, taking off…
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Kite - the origin of our current airplane
The first powered, “heavier than air”, controllable plane took place back in 1903 whilst kites have been used for centuries and centuries, and it’s said that the first kite was launched 200 B.C in China. Kites used to have diverse uses…
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The Flying Turtle of the Sky!
Every now and then, we get to hear of new planes breaking the records in terms of how fast they are. The world is constantly in a race and is in constant need of more and more innovations that could fulfill its needs while going along…
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Aviation museums
Millions of people of all ages visit institutions such as museums and science centers each year. Many museums specialize in a particular field, such as art or natural history. The aviation industry is no exception….. An aviation museum,…
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Honk! Honk! Can planes hoot at each other up in the air?
Do planes have horns? If they have one, why haven‘t we ever heard it? Can planes hoot at each other? In this article, we will answer every question about the plane's horns and the cases it might get used in. So first of all, do planes…
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Countries re-introduce travel bans in response to Omicron variant
Over the past few days, governments have begun closing their borders to flights originating in southern Africa due to the emergence of a potentially vaccine-evading variant of Covid-19 - the Omicron variant. With international travel…
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Jewar Airport: The largest airport in India
The Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is ready to receive its second international airport. Jewar international airport is currently three years away from being complete, it will work with 70 million travelers in a whole capacity. On…
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Rolls-Royce release its "spirit of innovation"
Rolls-Royce is a British company established in 1904 in Manchester, United Kingdom, with the partnership of Henry Royce and Charles Rolls. It started with manufacturing cars and later aero-engines. In 1907 Charles Rolls who was…
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The importance of pre-flight checks
Following the 1935 crash of the prototype Boeing B-17 (then known as the Model 299) at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, which killed both pilots, the concept of a pre-flight checklist was first introduced by management and engineers at…
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Glances about the future of aviation
The aerospace industry became one of the important initiative sectors in the world and witnessed incredible growth especially after commercial flying became familiar from the second half of the 20 th century. According to all of these…
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Are robots about to take over aviation anytime soon?
Technology is taking over many industries in our life these days and the aviation industry is known for its marvelous inventions and its ability to develop constantly which might get people to think that aviation is ready for robots to…
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DUBAI AIRSHOW 2021-THE MOST NOTABLE M0MENTS
The 2021 Dubai airshow has been the first airshow the aviation industry has witnessed since the beginning of the pandemic and, without doubt, the airshow has truly been a success with it being the largest Dubai airshow since its…
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Recap of Dubai Airshow 2021 Day3
On the third day of the great Dubai Air Show 2021, there are many agreements between many very well-known air manufacture and airline companies. Also, new deals are made to widen the aviation world in many ways and make different…
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Recap of Dubai Airshow 2021 Day 2
Going through the second day at Dubai Air show; three conferences were held there: Global Air Traffic Management, Aviation Sustainability & Cyber Security. As we can all see discussing ways to establish a better, greener aerospace…
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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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Do pilots have fears like passengers?
What are the orders pilots may worry about? Many people could feel nervous while flying, but not only passengers do so, also pilots may have fears which differ in causes. Most pilots have fears about uncontrollable accidents as birds…
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How many pilots have to be at the cockpit?
The importance of two pilots' existence at the cockpit Technically, the captain can fly the plane himself, but the existence of another pilot is vital. At the last years, suggestions appeared about having a single pilot on the flight…
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The “flight shame” movement and how aviation contributes to climate change
The aviation industry is growing rapidly, so does the number of aircraft in the world, and so the earth temperature is getting higher as well. We affect the climate in every visible and unnoticed way existed that we don't even know we…
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The world of football and aviation
The football world is a very wide one, it has connections with everything and every place, one of these connections is with aviation directly and indirectly. T-shirts sponsorship is one of the biggest businesses in the world of football…
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Transair 737 Crash Recovered From Ocean
The wreckage from Transair Flight 810, which crashed in July of 2021, was recently recovered from the Pacific Ocean after a month-long process. The salvaged parts will later be used as important parts for a further investigation into…
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Emergency communication between cabin crew and flight crew
There are different vague emergency communications between the cabin crew and flight crew. Cases of evacuation and rapid deplaning in commercial air transport operations, some of misuse of terminologies from the side of crew members,…
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The World's Weirdest Frequently Used Airports
Around the world, there are more than 40,000 airports (as of 2020). This article will show you three of the most unique airports that are frequently used, some by the beach and some nestled in the mountains. These airports are not…
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Tips to read aeronautical charts
I've always been fascinated by how pilots navigate the skies; isn't that puzzling? Drivers use road maps, and signs along the way guide them in the right direction. But what about pilots in the air? They don't have any indications…
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The connections between aviation and tourism
Air transportation and tourism complete each other in many ways. The main way is that tourists use air transportation to arrive at their destinations, so the growth of tourism reflects on air transportation. The number of international…
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Haven't cried over "Titanic" on the ground? Try to watch it in the skies.
Are you someone that barely gets touched by a movie? Do your friends think you are an impassive person for not weeping over romantic movies with them? Well, then you should let them see you on a plane watching inflight entertainment…
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Early morning or Red-Eye Flight
Some people prefer early morning flights while air traveling, others prefer red-eye flight, and this differs from one traveler to another and everyone's conditions. A red-eye flight is scheduled to take off at night and arrive at its…
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Cleared for Take off | The Take Off Procedure Explained
"Cleared for Take off", a phrase that will never be heard outside of the cockpit; instead, the cabin crew will tell you to stay in your seats, secure your seat belts, and turn off all electronic devices as the plane takes off. Take off…
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The story of America's only ever unsolved hijacking
On the afternoon of November 24th, 1971, a man under the name of Dan Cooper hijacked a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 flying between Portland and Seattle. The Hijacking today remains the only unsolved hijacking in American history,…
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One year on | Why was Berlin Brandenburg Airport such a failure?
On the 31st October 2020, Berlin Brandenburg airport (Commonly known as BER) opened to the german public and international flights. This airport was internationally renowned to be a failure for years, but what caused it to get its…
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Max crew duty and captain's discretion
The flight crew members have to get 10-hours of rest time every 24 hours. The maximum duty day is 14 hours and has to be followed by 10-hours of rest in their hotels. While scheduling flights, the operators may arrange 12-hours of rest…
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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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ITA shut down Alitalia
Alitalia airlines were founded in September 1946 after the end of World War II operating with 4 airplanes of the model G-12 that were rented from the Italian air forces. Alitalia airline suffered from bankruptcy and made its last flight…
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Microsoft and Amadeus in strategic partnership for new future of travel
Amadeus Company Amadeus is a Global Distribution System owned by Amadeus IT group which has many headquarters around the world. Amadeus has central sites in Madrid , Spain (corporate headquarters and marketing), France (product…
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When a plane dies, where does it go? The fate of graveyard planes
Just like everything in life, airplanes also have their own ages. They retire and they move to their graveyard, the aircraft graveyard, where planes sit still and silent in a solemn scene. Why and when would an airplane move there?…
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Dark Tourism
What is dark tourism? Dark tourism, also known as black tourism, morbid tourism, thana tourism, and grief tourism, is the tourism that includes visiting historical places related to death and grief. One of the reasons for the attraction…
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Unlimited first class flights? The story of American Airlines' "AAirpass"
If you asked me if I wanted unlimited first class flights with one of the world's biggest airlines, my response would only be two words: Hell Yeah! That's what 66 people thought when they bought American Airlines' "AAirpass", a card…
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The Pilot’s Office
“Best office view“, isn’t it? What would you feel when your office view is the ultimate sky? That place where all the magic happens. Most aircraft consist of 5 main components: 1) Fuselage: This is the body of the plane which holds the…
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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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Why Were The SR-71 Engines' So Far Apart From Each Other?
The SR-71 was a marvel, a super plane that marked an era. The technology it had on it is still unmatched. One of the most impressive things about the jet was its engines. Not only the sheer power of them but their placement of them. Two…
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The top 5 coolest Island Air Force Bases
Air forces need to be on alert constantly when and where the action happens. Island air bases have proved a great station to get your aircraft to where you need them, when you need them and this proved a lot in the Pacific island…
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The Fastest Airplane in the World
In the old times of war where there were no satellites to spy on the enemy regions, it was so hard to sneak through for short instances of spying. The ideal solution, back then, was the SR-71 Blackbird! Spy Plane A spy plane was the…
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Good bye Alitalia, now what?
After 74 years of being in business, Alitalia airlines dissolution left everyone feeling very emotional and touched about it. Alitalia went through some highly precarious circumstances that got the airline to its feet in the end, as for…
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Save the birds!
Many people, including me, consider flying as a part of a life adventure! Heading through the sky, the clouds, the peace you feel to take a break off the world and to isolate yourself in a separate world in the sky many feet above the…
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Virtual Tourism vs. Traditional Tourism
How the Covid-19 impacts tourism After the pandemic has spread, the countries all over the world applied quarantine. Airport closures, the suspension of incoming and outgoing flights, and nationwide lockdowns are just some of the…
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Big animals travel too
When we talk about traveling with animals, the first thing that comes to mind is pets, especially cats and dogs. But have you ever considered any other animals, such as wild animals or birds? Why and how could we transfer these animals?…
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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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How did Aviation Changed Life?
Before inventing planes, people could only travel by foot, buggy, horses, and train or ship. Travel was taking a very long time, about weeks or months. The same in delivering and receiving goods. The invention of airplanes changed the…
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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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"What would you like to drink today, sir?"
"Welcome on board", "beef or chicken?", landing and seatbelts are all parts of the flight adventure and the joy of flying that travel-holics can surely relate to. However, flights also have their own cons, but that can be easily…
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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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"The Magnificence of Daylight"
What could be a more spectacular ceiling than the sky? If you admire the sky or the link between the indoors and the outdoors, then welcome to Singapore airport, which is usually known as Changi Airport, one of Asia's most important…
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Onboard the Concorde: Luxury at 60,000 feet
Concorde wasn't just a jet; it was an exclusive club. Imagine having the ability to get caviar on board an airplane while flying at 60,000 feet in the air. As special as Concorde was, it was limited for the elite to fly in. Concorde…
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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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What is aviophobia and how to deal with it?
Although it became very well known now that flying is the safest way to travel, yet some people prefer trains over airplanes for safety concerns they have. But if they consider these concerns from a more static and rational view they…
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The rise and fall of economy airline food
We all know how it was when aviation was relatively new, with full dining service with proper tables and tablecloths, but why has it become like school food? (If you are not from the UK, and it isn't similar to how it is here wherever…
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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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Problems You May Experience During Your Flight
With the wide use of air travel, airports can become very crowded ares, the check-in queues especially, and delayed flights also contribute to this. In this article, we will discuss some of the problems that a traveler may face in the…
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Which Major US Carrier is Best?
Delta, United and American. It's rather hard to decide which of these large, beefy airlines is best. They dominate the US skies, with Spirit, Frontier and JetBlue riding their tailcoats, as well as SouthWest Airlines. With United being…
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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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The return of the Super Jumbo
In 2020 and 2021, we saw airlines such as Lufthansa and Air France retiring most, if not all, of their Airbus A380s; with many more airlines putting them in storage, some never to be used again. But now as the world begins to slowly…
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Four brilliant films about aviation you have to watch!
Sully (Miracle on the Hdmudson) (2016) Credit: pinterest.co.uk Autobiography movie, based on the true story of US Airways flight no 1549, which took off on 15 January 2009 from LaGuardia airport in New York and made a forced landing…
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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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Measures of Best Airlines in 2021
An airline is a company that provides air transport services for passengers. The first airline company was a German one called DELAG which is founded in 1909. eDreams is one of the world’s leading online travel brands, it’s based in…
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The Story of the World's Busiest Flight
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 passengers of an El Al Boeing 747 on the 24th May, 1991. In fact, most of them were quite…
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TRANSONIC TRUSS-BRACED WING
Based on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency design. Nasa and Boeing are studying a concept design named Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW), belonging to the Subsonic Ultra Green Aircraft Research program. Boeing has a configuration with…
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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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Tips For A HASSLE-FREE FLIGHT.
So, you have booked your vacation and guessing what type of flight better suits your plans? let's dive into the Pros and Cons of, direct, transit, and non-stop flights to help you figure out. First, you need to understand what is the…
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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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All Luxuries of Air Travel in One Airport (HIA)
For most people, an airport is a place they travel to or through, spending waiting period in. The airports in the past weren’t a place for enjoying flights, or having exciting experiences. Hamad International Airport (HIA) is a…
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Ballistic Aircraft Parachute
Also known as emergency ballistic reserve parachute, a parachute system within the aircraft systems. And here comes the question: Do all the aircraft have a parachute in their systems? Well, the answer is no. B-52 Stratofortress…
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We are on Discord!
To all our amazing audience, We are pleased to announce that Aviation for Aviators has just landed in Discord!!? Discord is a free to join communicative app and website in which communities can have conversations on relative topics. You…
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The other side of being a "Flight Attendant"
The Flight attendant is a vital role, so many people have dreams of being flight attendants to make good money and have the chance to visit many countries. A Flight attendant’s job, also called “air hostess” “steward” or “stewardess”,…
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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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How to get rid of "aerophobia" and enjoy your flight
We can’t change our destiny, but we can choose how to enjoy and live our life. Travel for some people is the most interesting thing ever, for others it’s the most terrify thing to do. Air travel is the most important and safe mean of…
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How Do Gliders Fly?
Gliders are planes without an engine. They have four forces acting on them – lift, weight (gravity), drag and thrust. Although gliders do not have their own power to provide thrust, the weight of the glider produces the thrust to keep…
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Avianca Banks Partnering with United Airlines in Bankruptcy Exit Plan
Avianca plans to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis as a smaller but stronger competitor, with partner United Airlines at its side, under a new restructuring plan that has been filed with US bankruptcy court. Credit - Vincenzo Pace The…
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What to Expect During Your First Flight
Flying on an airplane for the first time — or the first time in a long while — can be an exciting, life-changing adventure. But it can also be incredibly stressful. Don’t worry, if you are a plane virgin, we will guide you through some…
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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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Cirrus Vision Jet: The World’s Most Popular Private Jet
The Cirrus Vision Jet is a one-of-a-kind personal jet that doesn’t fit any of the pre-existing jet categories. It was built with the Cirrus pilot in mind, created to burn about half the fuel of a light jet and be cheaper than the…
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From Dream to Reality: The History of Aviation
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 take a flight or not, but have you ever asked yourself how that miracle…
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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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After a Bankruptcy Lawsuit Filed against It Garuda Indonesia Reaches Agreement to Return 9 Boeing 737-800s
Indonesia's national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, has reached an agreement to return 9 Boeing 737-800s aircraft to the leasing company AerCap, the company’s chief executive Irfan Setiaputra told Reuters on 2nd August 2021. According to…
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Top 10 International Airports in the World 2021
Have you ever wondered what the world’s biggest, busiest and most beautiful airports are? In this comprehensive post, we list ten of the biggest and busiest 2021 airports, based on the actual airport size and annual passenger traffic.…
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The Rise and Fall of Pan Am
-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, it had a modern fleet with highly trained flight…
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How to Prepare for an Airplane Emergency Landing
Being a pilot, especially for private flights or even small charter companies, you’re responsible for the lives of your passengers. Keeping these things in mind, you should always be prepared for an emergency landing and should practice…
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The Jet Age and Pan Am
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 turbine-powered aircraft became a common sight, this was because Boeing, one of…
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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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First Signs of Recovery for the Aviation Industry
With the current headlines in the news where COVID19 cases are still high and new variants keep expanding, you might think this headline is unbelievable. However, society has a growing travel demand, the aviation sector itself of course…
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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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Surge in Passenger Travel Yet Slashes in Flights and Hike in airfares. Why?
Credits -cnbc.com A shortage of pilots and a faster-than-expected takeoff in passenger demand are forcing some airlines to cut back flights and retool schedules. Passengers who have already booked their summer travel should look out for…
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Airbus and Cathay Pacific Partner To Cut Pilot Staffing On Long Haul Flights
Long haul flights currently have up to four pilots Currently, all commercial flights have from two to four pilots in the cockpit. Two pilots is the absolute minimum for any length of flight Then for long haul flights there are often one…
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British Airways 787 Nose Gear Collapses
On Friday 18th June, a British Airways converted freighter 787-8's nose gear collapsed while being loaded at Heathrow Airport's stand 583. The aircraft, registered as G-ZBJB suffered a collapsed nose gear while being prepared for a…
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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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The only person able to fly
23 May 1848, Anklam Prussia, born and raised with his siblings, worked together on technical, social, and cultural projects. Then they started to study the flight of birds, dreaming with the idea or the fiction of human flight. After…
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Top 5 Advanced Fighter Aircrafts
Fighter aircrafts are fixed-wing military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat. In a military conflict, the role of fighter aircraft is to establish air superiority of the battlespace. Domination of the airspace above a…
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Xwing Completes Demonstration Of A Fully Autonomous Gate-Gate Cargo Flight
A novel strategy to create planes that can fly themselves - The Wall Street Journal As the old adage goes "change is the only constant" - it only seems befitting, more so in the aviation industry now. Automation is, and has always been,…
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What Does Airworthiness Mean?
A word that gathers a lot of conditions that an aircraft must meet. An official definition does not exist. However, the aviation and aeronautical regulations states the minimum requirements for which the aircraft is deemed to be…
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Bangkok Airways: A Silent Success Story
Credits Wikipedia. com Bangkok Airways is a Thai short-haul carrier, has had a very rewarding fifty years of the past. Winning several awards and ranking highly among Skytrax ratings. The COVID-19 pandemic has left the aviation industry…
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Secrets You Never Knew While Flying
You could be an experienced flyer, or you could just be a newbie making his/her maiden flight. Often times we think we know it all about travel and flying and most of the times we're right! Wait a minute-hold that thought.. Bottomline:…
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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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Float like an astronaut,fly like a superhero! - The ZERO-G experience
That's one small step for man,one giant leap for mankind NEIL ARMSTRONG Who hasn't dreamt of draping a superhero cape and flying through the sky like a superman as a child?! We all have and some of us still do. Well, it's never too late…
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World's Largest and Smartest Indoor Aerospace Facility
Strive for perfection in everything you do -Henry Royce ROLLS ROYCE has officially opened ''TESTBED 80'' with the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State for the Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy, in Derby, UK.…
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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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The Future of Sustainable Air Travel May Be Closer Than We Think
To invent an airplane is nothing. To build one is something. But to fly is everything OTTO LILIENTHAL The future depends on the sustainable work we do today. Growing awareness of the global climatic crisis means people around the world…
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Aerospace Medicine
Have you ever wondered about the possibility of suffering trauma or a pathology while flying? Almost everyone has experienced emotional sensations and behavior not very normal when flying by plane at some point whether on take-off or…
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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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Boeing B797 in the Making?
In 2015, Boeing determined the market was large enough to launch a new design. In 2017, multiple airlines expressed interest in a composite, seven-abreast twin-aisle with an elliptical cross-section. The new aircraft, which would likely…
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Why Airlines are Converting Passenger Jets to Freighters?
The growth of air cargo, especially for e-commerce, implies a need for more than 1,500 aircrafts to be converted from Passenger to Freighter (P2F). CREDITS : newsroom.kuehne-nagel.com P2F conversion is an engineering challenge that…
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The Puffin: A Personal Aircraft
It is “personal” because it has a crew capacity of one, only one person who is the pilot of the aircraft. Electric, low noise, capable of reaching a speed of 150 miles per hour, and how it works, it seems to be a fancy vehicle. The…
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AIRBUS A321XLR - Gamechanger in the World of Narrow Bodies
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit a severe blow to the economy worldwide and none has been hit as bad as the aviation industry. Not one to be put down, aircraft manufacturers have been looking for ways to beat around it and one such…
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The 6 Most Dangerous Airports in the World
A regular flight is scary enough for some people. While planes are still one of the safest means of travel, some airports are just more challenging than others. Here are five of the most dangerous airports in the world: 1. Lukla…
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Winglets-Just a Design Feature? What's More?
Ever look out the window and wonder why some airplanes have pointy/upward-pointing bits at the end of wings? Credits -businessinsider.com What you see are essentially known as "winglets'' and they are standard applications on most…
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COFFIN CORNER- When the aircraft's stall speed meets the critical Mach number
In aviation, coffin corner (or Q corner) refers to the point at which the Flight Boundary is defined by when a high incidence stall intersects with that defined by the critical Mach num ber. Before we dig further, what is stall and what…
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Convertiplane
As the name stands for a plane that converts, but exactly in what? First of all, the plane needs to take off vertically and landing as well, so it is VTOL (Vertical take-off and landing), specifically using a rotor, and in a normal…
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How Do Planes Stop on Landing?
'' 50..40..30....10...RETAAAAAARD" !!! Sounds familiar? Not unless you're a pilot/ have been in the cockpit right before the tires hit the runway and BOOM!. A few seconds later, the aircraft comes to a screeching halt, and off comes the…
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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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Birds Fly in Formation. Soon Would Airliners! Read on to Know Why
WHY DO BIRDS FLY IN FORMATION? First, it conserves their energy. Each bird flies slightly above the bird in front of him, resulting in a reduction of wind resistance. The birds take turns being in the front, falling back when they get…
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Critical Mach Number
When talking about Mach, it is pretty common to relate it with supersonic aircraft, but not always. This number of airflow velocity helps to determine the limits of the aircraft performance in terms of maximum airspeed. The critical…
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VTOL - The Concept Behind It and Why It Is the FutureVtol - The Concept Behind It and Why It Is the Future
A V ertical Take-Off and Landing ( VTOL ) aircraft is one that can hover, take-off and land vertically. This classification includes a variety of aircrafts including fixed-wing aircrafts as well as choppers and other aircrafts with…
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What are ETOPS and why do they matter?
Flying over the atlantic and suddenly you go, ''What would happen if one of the engines fails?''. Just me?! Perhaps. Maybe not! Well, the civil aviation authorities have long thought about this too.And that's exactly why we have the…
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AIRCRAFT LOAD AND TRIM-WHY IS IT CRUCIAL TO A SAFE FLIGHT?
Why is it important? It is a legal requirement and crucial to the safety and structural integrity of an aircraft that it is loaded in such a way that the specified maximum allowable weights are not exceeded and that the center of…
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About the Largest Aircraft Carrier; the "Stratolaunch"
It is undoubtedly the largest aircraft in the world, working as a multi-tasking platform for research and commercial activities in aerospace. This plane allows the customers to launch their aerial projects in the hypersonic field.…
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Airbus Beluga vs Boeing Dreamlifter
Airbus Beluga Photo Credits: wikipedia.com The Airbus A300-600ST (Super Transporter), or Beluga, is a modified version of the standard A300-600 widebody airliner to carry aircraft parts and outsize cargo. It received the name ''Super…
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Airspace and its types of classification
Airspace Airspace is a portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country above its territory, including its territorial waters or, more generally, any specific three-dimensional portion of the atmosphere. This is not to be confused with…
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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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The Different Rotors (Helicopter)
The helicopter as an aircraft is not as simple as it seems, the unique flight features make the helicopter a feat of flight science. It is not just making it fly, it is making it controllable and safe. Well, this machine has a rotor…
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What Is a "Squawk" Code and Why Do We Need Them?
The use of the word " SQUAWK " comes from the system's origin in WORLD WAR II- IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE (IFF) system, which was named with the code "PARROT". The PARROT check is generally done after the aircraft is airborne or while…
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Oxygen Supplies Aboard Modern Aircraft
If a sudden decompression were to happen inflight, each passenger and crew member would have their own oxygen supply. We will take a look at the systems installed for both the passengers and flight crew! Passenger’s Oxygen Supply &…
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Wing Strakes
It is considered as another way to produce lift, and if this is attached to the wing then it is called a leading-edge extension. But, why put an extension on the wing? What kind of benefits does it bring to the plane? The leading edge…
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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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Fuel Servicing of Aircraft
Many of us have seen tanker trucks around when the aircraft is on the ground and think about the type of supply they are loading on the plane. Fueling servicing is only one part of Aircraft ground handling when the plane is at 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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IATA Travel Pass - a way out of the pandemic?
While the COVID19 pandemic is still slowing down aviation and the globe in general, it is obvious (hopefully) that the travel movements will increase again. Besides the direct health status, the documentation will play a crucial role in…
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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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Whenever you check in a bag, you get a baggage tag. The baggage tag (also known as luggage tag or bag tag) with some barcodes and some more, some less encrypted information. Why do you need them? What information do you find on them?…
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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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Nemeth Parasol
An unusual prototype with circular wing in parasol configuration, built in 1934 became a successful STOL airplane, making the way to circular wing aircraft such as the Flying Pancake the AvroCar among others. Using a fuselage from an…
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Ireland: The Underrated Emerald Isle Yet To Be Explored
Even though COVID-19 may have halted our travel plans to get away from home. Nonetheless, people are exploring new destinations to escape to once travel opportunities start to recommence. This week we will be exploring Ireland! Ireland…
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Emergency calls
“Mayday mayday mayday Thomson 253H, engine failure, continuing northwesterly, inbound towards Wallasey” Flight crew of Thomson 253H This radio message was sent from Thomson253H on 29.04.2007. The aircraft had 233 persons on board. You…
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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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What’s behind the Murphy’s Law?
Everyone has ever heard about the Murphy’s Law or probably is familiar to people who has mentioned it. And everyone knows that this law is neither positive nor optimistic. In fact, the law says something that at first glance gives you…
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Gliding flight in a helicopter?
Many of us know about the gliding capacity of airplanes, the fixed-wing aircraft can glide without the engine power until landing safely with appropriate conditions and well aerodynamic airplane performance. However, how do the…
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Ground Operations: Aircraft Marshalling & VDGS System
You’ve probably noticed on your last flight the ground personnel walking and holding their two, red safety batons directing the movement of the plane as it pulls into the gate. This is the job of the Aircraft Marshaller. When an…
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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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Unusual Activities to Do at Airports
Many of you have already visited an airport, at least once. Passengers are usually there early, some even five hours before departure. Staff and managers of the airport try to make your stay as comfortable as possible, so companies come…
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Static Discharge |VS| St. Elmo’s Fire
Pilots see static discharges dancing on their windscreens fairly often. As a passenger, you might be surprised or even concerned at the display. It can be very impressive, but it’s completely harmless. Let’s take a closer look at one of…
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What Are Your Traveling Options During COVID-19?
Some of you may want to go on a vacation, because you are used to traveling. Traveling could be your passion, your favorite hobby, something you cannot give up in. We've decided to write a list of destinations, where it is possible to…
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Predictive Analytics in Airport Operations
Like in many aspects of life, looking ahead brings you further than looking back. Depending on someone’s personality, a person may belong more to the “keeper” kind of persons while others are more open for change. Some like to improve…
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Wings: Until They Break
The wings are the most relevant parts of an airplane. They maintain the flight by the reaction forces against the air. Now, talking about the wing as a structural part of a plane, this is taken to the limit. Civil structures are tested,…
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What It Takes to Land the U-2?
Ever thought of an aircraft that lands on two wheels? Well, look no further than the U-2. The Lockheed U-2 is a high altitude reconnaissance aircraft and arguably the most well-known of them. Built for one sole reason that is to fly so…
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The Origins of Aviation & Airlines
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 thought that humans can fly?! Since humans first observed the…
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The APU: The Hidden Engine
How many turbine engines are on an Airbus A320? Two, right? Would you believe three? How about a Boeing 747? Four engines? Wrong again. A 747 has Five turbine engines! Hiding inside the tail of almost every airliner is an extra engine…
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De-icing Airplanes
Airplanes are machines that need special requirements to properly work. Technicians make a lot of effort in order for every single aircraft be capable of flying, in fact, all the people on board rely on them - on their work, because…
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How Covid-19 Let The Flights Drop
Covid-19 has completely changed the world. While some industries are profiting or at least not being affected as much, aviation and tourism is suffering like nobody else. While the number of passenger flights was close to 45 million in…
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NACA
Have you ever wondered about the beginning of one of the most important aeronautical research institution? NACA, stands for: “National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics”, it's an agency founded on March 3, 1915 in the United States to…
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The Most Dangerous Airports to Land On
Have you ever thought about landings? Do you think it is complicated? Well, being it's the pilot's job, he/she should be able to handle it. As a matter of fact, landing is not that challenging, but there are some airports where you need…
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Busiest Airports in the World
This article is not covid related, maybe it's better we take a little break. Many of you have already flown, or have been to an airport not just for the intention of flying, probably for spotting or just to pick up your relatives. Have…
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Worst Airport Disaster Ever
Car accidents happen everyday, thus are quite common. But what about the most reliable means of transport - airplanes? They could crash as well, but those accidents don‘t happen as often. Let me tell you about the worst disaster in…
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What Materials Are Used In Building Aircraft?
Modern aircraft have come a long way in terms of design and building materials. Engineers have discovered new metal and carbon-based alloys that have excellent properties for uses in aviation. Let’s take a detailed look at these…
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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's Behind A320-xxx Model Designation?
The Airbus A320 family has undoubtedly a wide range of members, visible at any airport. Some of us can see an Airbus and easily identify it whether it's an A320, A321 or A318. They have their differences, in the structure, size, and of…
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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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Future of A380
Airbus company wanted to respond to the B747 - queen of sky, so it tried to make a better one. On 27th of April, 2005, do you know what happened? A380 made its first flight. This new plane turned out to be a revolution for the aviation…
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How Do Evacuation Slides Work?
You’ve all been familiar with the Evacuation Slides if you’ve flown before - either presented to you by the Flight Attendant’s safety briefing or the airline’s inflight safety video. But have you ever wondered about how they work and…
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Longest Flights During the Pandemic
The whole world suffered and is still suffering from Corona virus. However, when it comes to the aviation industry, then it's definitely one of the most industries that had suffered. Many flights were rescheduled, or worse, cancelled.…
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The Experimental Aircraft Association
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 it's foundation, EAA has…
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ATA 100 (Aeronautical Maintenance Documentation)
As known, ATA stands for “ Air Transport Association ”, an American organization. But when talking about it now, ATA 100 refers to a methodology of reference for numbering the aircraft documentation. Allowing the ease of understanding…
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Lion Air: The Low Cost Airline that Operated the 747
Lion Air, an Indonesian low cost airline used to operate the Boeing 747-400 until they were retired and sold in 2017. The jumbo jet was a regular sight at many airports across Indonesia and in Saudi Arabia. The airline operated only two…
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Understanding Aviation SSR and Why Are They Important
When reading the title of this article, you might wonder what this article is about. SSR stands for Special Service Request and covers a wide variety of different services for any passenger. These services are any information that helps…
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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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ISAGO and How It Should Work Out
A ground handler is subject of many audits. These audits are performed internally, but also from an external partner such as the regulator, the airport, syndicates, or an airline. As it is not possible (and also not wished) to avoid all…
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What are the Types of Drag?
First of all, what is Drag? Drag is the force that resists movement of of an aircraft through the air. It slows the aircraft in flight by limiting the forward speed of the airplane. There are two main types of drag: parasite drag and…
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What are the Best Mobile Flight Simulators?
It isn't common to discover that being a pilot has been numerous people's dream since they were children. The thrill of taking off within the sky and being with the clouds may be a daydream numerous still haven't overlooked as…
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Airborne Observatory
It seems like an airplane to observe, that is the name and the meaning. But all the aircraft seem to work under the same? Recognizance, spy or aerial surveying aircraft for mapping, they work in different scenarios and have different…
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How Do Planes Stay in the Air?
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 how planes stay in the air? No, it's not magic, it's called…
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The First Airplane
On the fateful day of December 17, 1903, the first airplane flew for a distance of 120 feet over the sands Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina. The airplane was built by Orville and Wilbur Wright in a shop not far from the place of the…
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The Revival of Ultralongrange Flights!
Introduction & History Since the starting days of aviation, the technology has improved and new records were often achieved; aircraft could reach higher altitudes, became faster, and could fly longer distances. When it comes to longer…
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Convair Sea Dart (The only supersonic seaplane)
Navy Strategy, the need of a supersonic interceptor plane in time when Jet engines were not as advanced as now. The need of an aircraft that could take off from the sea or a floating deck. There were many options and ideas that came up,…
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What Do You Know About the Black Box?
Did you know that it’s not even black? Or a box? What? But after you learn the reasons why it’s not, it'll make sense. Here are some interesting facts about the so-called “Black Box”. It’s not Black Why not? Because it’s already…
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Will Aviation Make a Return in 2021?
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 are uncertain right now, but in this article, we will try to…
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Reasons Why Food Doesn't Always Taste Good on Planes
You probably wondered why airplane food is often tasteless and dull. Of course you cannot just blame every meal on board, however, it is just not the same as on land! Can you relate? There are a lot of factors that can change your sense…
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Learn about the Types of Aviation Radio Signals
What are the frequencies that pilots depend on for voice communications and navigation? We have low frequency (LF), medium frequency (MF), high frequency (HF), and a very high frequency (VHF) bands. What is each one currently used for?…
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How to Read a Weather Report like a Pilot
Pilots have various resources in order to know the weather. There are 3 main aviation reports that provide information about current weather conditions. In this article, we will learn and dissect one of them. The Meteorological Terminal…
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What Are the Best Trainer Aircraft in the World?
Flight schools around the world use various types of trainer aircraft. In this article I will mention few of the best aircraft for training. Flight schools choose their aircraft according to what suits their training and vision.…
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What is a NOTOC?
When flying, you might have observed how cargo was loaded into the belly of your aircraft. You might have seen all different types of cargo, some with special labels indicating some danger or maybe even a live animal such as a dog or a…
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The Story of Jessica Cox
An inspirational story about the pilot, Jessica Cox, who achieved what was thought to be impossible. She was able to fly and earn her licence despite being born without arms. Even though she had her fair share of constant…
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The Satellite That Started the Space Race
Right now, satellites surround our planet, nearly 6,000, circle the earth, with huge constellations and different features. Even some of unknown functions. However, these objects have improved the quality and technology in home as we…
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V bombers
The United kingdom ´s strategic nuclear strike force, officially known as the V-force or Bomber Command Main Force was formed by the Royal Air Force, during the 1950s and 1960s. They used the three aircraft that represented the V`s. The…
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The Boeing 737 MAX 8 finally returns.
The 737 variant everybody feared, finally makes its return to the skies. Will it win the trust of airlines and the people back? Or will it still leave a trail of uncertainty? Let's go through what happened and why things turned out the…
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Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 missing.
Saturday, the 9th of January, a Boeing 737-500 operated by Sriwijaya Air has gone missing just four minutes after departing from Jakarta International Airport. The aircraft involved in the accident was a 26 year old Boeing 737-500 which…
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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
Source: https://ve.usembassy.gov/american-citizen-services-offer-passport-renewal-margarita-may-4-2018/
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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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Say No to Terrain Accidents - MSAW summarized
Flying too low is dangerous, many accidents happened due to flying at unsafe altitudes. This is why the MSAW function came to life. The M inimum S afe A ltitude W arning is an automated warning system for air traffic controllers to…
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Flying Saucer “Avrocar”
A flying saucer made for the U.S. military , devised in the Cold War (period 1958-1959) by Canadian Scientists, was a completely top secret project. Avro Canada , a Canadian aircraft manufacturing company, designed and built two…
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The first woman to Fly the U-2 spy plane
Colonel Merryl Tengesdal , born in the Bronx , New York, in 1971 was the first and only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 spy plane , the unique and famous aircraft used to spy and reconnaissance flown in…
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The Flying Pancake
A weirdly shaped, not very aesthetic plane that looks like a saucer that can never fly. This is the Vought V-173, an American prototype with a circular airfoil with large-diameter propellers on the wingtips. Developed in 1940 for the…
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P-750 XSTOL
An aircraft model that with its capabilities and performance, could surprise us, The P-750 XSTOL . A not so widely known aircraft, such as cessna ´s or piper ´s. However, this plane has many things to offer because of its…
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Why Flying Is the Safest Mode of Travel
Google it, if you want. Write “What’s the safest mode of travel?”, you’ll instantly know that flying is the safest way. Some of you will think “that can’t be true”, while others will say “that makes sense”. The actual question is,…
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The first high speed frontier.
260 years of unsolved and unknown regime of high speed dynamics of gases were broken with the significant flight of the Bell X-1 research vehicle installed under the B-29 bomber of World War II vintage, on October 14, 1947 in the Mojave…
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The restrictions to UK (New Covid strain)
The new coronavirus strain is testing the borders in Europe and the world again, after the announcement made by UK's government last Saturday that a new strain appeared to be spreading 70% faster than the other variants and the minister…
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What are the functions of external aircraft lights?
Every aircraft has several external lights. Some of them blink, while others simply glow. They come in all sorts of different colors. But what do they mean? Lights that help pilots to see outside Taxi Lights These lights help the pilots…
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Do You Know the Story of "the Ghost Blimp"?
The story of the two US Navy pilots, Lt. Cody and Ensign Adams, who disappeared into thin air. After 78 years, what happened to these men remains a mystery. There were various theories and suggestions about how the scene was played in…
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Flying in an Uncontrolled Airspace
Do you know what's it like to fly without the assistance of Air Traffic Control (ATC)? If yes, then you must've flown in class G airspace, if the answer is no, this article will let you know what to expact. Photo: wikiwand Class G…
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Flight on another planet (MARS)
Flights within the earth are possible taking into account our atmosphere composed of air. But when talking about flying through outer space or even an almost non-existent atmosphere or one that is composed of other gases like the…
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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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What Is the Sky Divided Into?
The sky is more complicated than you've ever thought. To a normal person, when they look up, all they see is the clear blue sky. But pilots, on the other hand, manage a complex 'invisible infrastructure' that allows them to operate…
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What Is the Sky Divided Into?
The sky is more complicated than you've ever thought. To a normal person, when they look up, all they see is the clear blue sky. But pilots, on the other hand,…
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Rotate! What are V-Speeds?
In today's article, we will talk about one of the most wonderful moments in aviation. Lean back, fasten your seatbelts, taxi to the runway, and enjoy your view while we take off! Have you ever asked yourself, how does a pilot know when…
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One engine rule (ETOPS)
We all wonder how a plane could fly if an engine fails, but it is more worrying if it is in the middle of miles and miles of ocean before finding a place to land safely. These same concerns were expressed by aircraft manufacturers and…
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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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The flight that lasts one minute
It only takes 1 and half minute in air or even less, and definitely you spend more time buying the ticket or fasten your seat belt. This is the flight between two close islands in Scotland's Highlands and islands, exactly the Orkney…
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Different condensation scenarios
Many of us have seen smoke, gases or fumes in the sky and it is pretty common to see large trail intersections like clouds. While flying, each aircraft can experience condensation in different ways, but each is produced by conditions…
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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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When fighter pilots need to use the bathroom
As we all usually know that fighter pilots work in a cramped cockpit and modern fighters do not have more person space. The developers of modern fighter jets such as the F-16 and the F-35 made the cockpit extremely small and the average…
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"Climb! Climb Climb!" - TCAS explained
Imagine two aircraft at the same altitude flying towards each other. If there was no TCAS, the situation would end in a sad and tragic disaster. Unfortunately, accidents need to happen that gaps can be filled and technology further…
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Hold Fire!
Where am I going with this? Yes, Controlled Firing Area (CFA), what does it mean and what’s its purpose in aviation? Photo: Sandia National Laboratories Controlled Firing Area as defined by the FAA is a “airspace designated to contain…
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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 new prototype Irkut MC-21-310
By the beginning of November this year the first prototype of the MC-21-310 was completed and equipped with Russian engines PD-14. The introduction to the first flight will come true soon, relying on the multiple tests carried out, and…
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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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EASA Establishes its conditions for return the 737 Max
Today on November 24, 2020 the European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a Proposed Airworthiness Directive (PAD) related to the return of the 737 Max to Europe Sky. As known by many the aircraft has been grounded for 20 months. So,…
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It Is Not Just A Duct Tape
A duct tape strip, nothing aesthetic or of the quality image on a plane. Some people have noticed these tapes on their flights, causing astonishment, and at first glance, it seems that the tape is joining paper parts, not giving…
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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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The secret behind ICAO Airport Codes
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) striving for a sustainable growth of the global civil aviation since 1944. Did you ever see some 4-letter codes and wondered what…
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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 live
An airplane comes into life after a phase of high technology production which includes research and engineering designs able to respond to commercial and environmental needs. Normally, it takes a long time and production can last even…
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How planes live
An airplane comes into life after a phase of high technology production which includes research and engineering designs able to respond to commercial and…
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The airport that reached Everest
Mount Everest, that mountain almost all of us know. One of the most difficult and dangerous to climb, but it is not a normal job for airplanes to carry climbers there as airport facilities are necessary. The idea of building an airport…
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Have you ever heard of the Airbus A321LR?
The A321 is a member of the A320 family of narrow-bodied, commercial passenger jet airliner with two engines. This specific type of aircraft was launched in 1994 after the A320 and carries 185-265 passengers. It has a common rating with…
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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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Emergency landing of AN-124 in Novosibirsk
Friday, the 13th of November 2020 was not the best day in history of the Volga-Dnepr Company. The 30 years old AN-124 with the registration RA-82042 has been prepared for a flight from Seoul to Vienna with a planned stop in Novosibirsk.…
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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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Everything you need to know about "India's air force one"
India has taken delivery of two Boeing 777-30ers. The two modified jets commonly known as India air force one are mainly meant to carry the president,prime minister and other important dignitories as they are India’s first dedicated VIP…
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The Military version of an Antonov Airliner (The An-12)
S ome airliners turn into military aircraft as well. This is the An-12 “Cub”, a military aircraft that had a version of a passenger airplane in the Soviet Union. Constructed simultaneously with the An-10 “the airliner” but with…
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Boeing 737's Latest News
On Tuesday, Boeing reported more cancellations of its grounded 737 Max jets, just as regulators wrap up their review of the planes following two fatal crashes. Boeing is now facing two critical problems, the first being that the 737 Max…
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Airbus Future eVTOL
The new Airbus eVTOL is fully generated by electric and its called CITYAIRBUS, the reason for this naming is that the eVTOL can go around a city not being used for traveling long distances. However, it can hold Four persons with a pilot…
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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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Boeing 787 Dream Jet
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the most popular aircraft in the world at this time, this aircraft changed airliner flights in terms of passenger comfort solutions. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner version with twin engine, is a wide-body…
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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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Airbus released its third Beluga XL cargo Aircraft
The Beluga XL cargo Aircraft has joined its fleet! The new giant bulb aircraft flew from Airbus home, Toulouse, France to its second home in Chester, England, where wings and other parts are produced. This aircraft is the third of six…
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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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American Airlines: Planning to cut new added Fleet
American Airlines is planning to ditch the new additions to the fleet from Airbus A330-200s to the list of aircraft types. This plan comes after the event of the pandemic. The airline has already retired 150 airplanes in their fleet…
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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 has reduced its 10-year market outlook by 11%
Boeing has reduced its 10-year market outlook for the new aircraft as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aircraft manufacturer believes that the total market value of aerospace products and services over the next 10 years will be…
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Europe’s aviation: Boeing 737 Max is safe to fly again
The EASA has accepted the further changes of 737 Max will kick start more deliveries from other regions because as the Max, the latest version of the venerable 737 narrow-body, was grounded in March 2019 upon the last two accidents that…
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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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Ongoing crisis: warning from IATA on airline bankruptcies
The aviation industry has been highly affected by the ongoing crisis of Covid-19. Even after partially opening the airspace in some countries, most airlines cannot fly the aircraft with full seats occupied. Right now, the airlines are…
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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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ICAO Council encourages rebuilding sustainably at ATAG
The tragic incidences that occurred in the history of aviation such as the great depression in 2008, the SARS and the MERS pandemics did not affect air transport as COVID-19 did. As many airlines landed their fleet for a long time and…
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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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FAA advocates the Airlines to warn the pilots about a Boeing 787's ILS Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin for operators of Boeing’s Dreamliner on Thursday. The bulletin applies to the three Dreamliner models, the 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10. The FAA…
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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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Airbus revealed three concepts plane( Zero Emission)
Photo by: AIRBUS The three aircraft are designed to run on hydrogen. Toulouse, 21 September 2020 Airbus has reveals three concepts commercial planes and the goal of these three aircraft is to celebrate zero emission which could enter…
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Why Some Pilots Can’t Enter a Cloud
If you want a quick answer, keep scrolling down untill you reach the final 2 paragraphs. But if you want to learn about the types of clouds as well, take it step by step. There are 4 cloud categories, low clouds, middle clouds, high…
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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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Emirates to launch flights to Israel in 2021
The normalisation of UAE/Israel relations took the world by surprise and with companies looking to capitalise on this new opportunities the Dubai carrier, Emirates is the next company looking to connect the two countrie s. DUBAI-TEL…
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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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EASA Completes Boeing 737 MAX Test Flights
EASA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency declared two days ago the completion of Boeing 737 MAX's test flights in Canada. The data will be analyzed before a meeting of the Joint Operations Evaluation Board next week. The agents from…
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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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Runway design: between present and future.
The essential part of an airport is the runway which connects between both passengers and the airplane. And in the past several years the evolution in runway design has been for the sake of demand. Where many people travel around the…
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Boeing and FFA Reveled a new fresh problem with the 787 Dreamliner
Unimaginable, one more issue has been found in the wide-body, the 787 Dreamliner. The new problem is also related to the shimming problem this latest defect reportedly relates to the vertical stabilizer or tail fin. -CNBC.com Boeing is…
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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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Why is the Landing gear important?
As it is an essential part of cars to have a suspension system and tires, all types of aircraft must have a landing gear system. The landing gear consists of the following Struts Tires Strong Suspension/ hydraulic system Brake system…
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Airbus 220 Family
The Airbus 220 is narrow body, medium range with twin engine (Rolls Royce) there are two categories in the A220 : A220-100 and A220-300 . In these type they upgraded specially in the technology of of the plane that it was impossible to…
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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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Airbus A350 VS. Boeing 787
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected air travel and airline industry. These effects eventually quickened the retirement of the 4 engines airliners such as the 747 and the A380. Those aircraft were always known for…
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AIRBUS A318-WHERE CAN I FLY THE BABY BUS?
The Airbus A318 is the smallest aircraft of the A320 family, dubbed "the baby bus" it never sold as well as other variants of the A320 family.With British Airways retiring their one and only aircraft, that previously operated an…
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The Queen of the Skies' Success Story
There is perhaps no other commercial airliner as iconic as the Boeing 747. A presence in our skies for over fifty years, it has transported millions of passengers across the world. Since its introduction with Pan American Airlines in…
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A supersonic tragedy: Air France 4590.
20 years ago, on the 25th of July 2000, an Air France Concorde thundered down 26R at Paris; Charles De Gaulle airport. However, what no one knew was that this flight would mark the beginning of the end of the supersonic aircraft. The…
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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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QATAR A380'S. WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
During the covid-19 pandemic the majority of the airlines operating the Airbus A380, including Qatar Airways, grounded the aircraft. But with travel demand increasing day by day and as countries loosen restrictions, we will have a look…
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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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A HOPE FROM MIDDLE EAST: ETIHAD PLANE LANDS IN MEXICO WITH STUCK COMPATRIOTS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
The morning of July 15th, an airplane of Etihad Airways coming from the United Arab Emirates landed at Mexico City's International Airport. The aircraft was carrying medical equipment and supplies intended to the medical authorities to…
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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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VIRGIN ATLANTIC TO RECEIVE £1 BILLION BAILOUT.
Virgin Atlantic is working to secure a deal worth £1 BN. The package includes a cash injection from Richard Branson, whom has previously stated that he is not able to provide any cash support to any of his airlines. Virgin Atlantic Vs…
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"BORIS FORCE ONE"
There is no doubt that the covid-19 pandemic will have long lasting effects on the world for years to come. However in the middle of a pandemic that has proven to have the worst effect on the world's economy to date, UK Prime Minister…
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INTERJET PREPARES ITSELF TO TAKE OFF UNDER NEW NORMAL
The world finds itself in the 5th month since the massive spread of the new COVID-19 virus, and the airlines sector is taking new movements to reactivate the normal operations under the new status quo known as “the new normal”. One of…
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IS THE A380 FINALLY RETURNING TO OUR SKIES?
On the 24th of June 2020 Emirates announced that it would be restarting A380 flights to Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) and London Heathrow (LHR) on the 15th of July.With the majority of the A380's either grounded or being put into and…
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Air France and Hop! Airlines willing to reduce their workforce due to medical crisis
Two days ago on July 3rd 2020, the news was released that Air France and Hop! airlines are taking into consideration reducing their operational staff to the quantity of 7,580 workers-at least until 2022. This is considered as a possible…
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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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The super cute "super guppy" aircraft.
The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy is a large and wide-bodied cargo aircraft that is used for hauling outsize cargo components. The aircraft is powered by 4x Allison 501-D22C turbo-prop engines. The plane has a very strange design, almost…
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UAE halts flights from Pakistan
The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates has announced that flights from Pakistan will be halted starting Monday due to the worsening covid-19 crisis faced by Pakistan. This suspension will be in place until the…
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Almost 30% of pilots in Pakistan have fake licenses, aviation minister says;
Islamabad, Pakistan - On Wednesday the 24th of June 2020, Pakistan's Aviation Ministry revealed the most extraordinary and terrible story in the aviation history: "Almost 1 in 3 of civilian pilots in Pakistan have fake licenses and are…
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SpaceX's historic crew launch.
Saturday May 31, at 10:16 a.m. EDT, a falcon 9 rocket lifted off from launchpad 39A at Kennedy space center in Florida. However, this was no ordinary falcon 9, this was the first ever one with a human crew on board! Making history for…
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Emirates Boeing 777X
At the Dubai Airshow in 2013, Emirates placed the largest order in the 777 order books for 150 Boeing 777-8 and -9's. However, we don't know too much about the aircraft so in this article we'll be taking a look at what we do know and…
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The biggest jet engine in the world.
Have you ever wondered how big the engines are while boarding an aircraft? Ever imagined yourself standing inside the engine as if it were a miniature room or car? Well, jet engines are quite the hefty big beasts as they should be able…
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Turkish Airlines to relaunch 4 US routes this month.
As countries around the world start to get the coronavirus under control, we will now start to see the slow rebound of air travel. Although airlines don’t expect that capacity will recover to pre-pandemic levels until around the middle…
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Airbus A320 Replacement by 2030
Along with the announcement of the €15 billon aid package for the French aviation sector, the French government has revealed that it will be heavily backing the development of a “zero carbon” aircraft. A replacement for the A320 by 2030…
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British Airways 747
The world’s favourite aircraft,with the world’s favourite airline With the covid-19 pandemic taking an ever increasing toll on the aviation industry and the introduction of more fuel efficient aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing…
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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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The Antonov AN255 helping to fight the Corona virus pandemic
May 2020: The corona virus pandemic has reached more than 4 Million cases world-wide and the need for medical supplies has reached an all time peak. Correspondingly, the need for cargo flights have skyrocketed as well. Cargo companies…
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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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Why do we need Airports?
Imagine for a second that you live in New York city and that you need to travel Los Angeles. But here’s the catch, there is no such thing as airports. What would you do? Would you choose to hop on a train for four days, drive 3 days in…
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About The Career of a Pilot
Article by Youssef Mohammed About this Story Let me tell you a little bit more about a pilot's career and how he/she progresses upon joining other pilots on a flight deck. Seniority Matters Seniority simply means how long you've been…
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