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You can save money by booking your flight on specific days of the week at specific times. And make money if you get bumped off your flight. But what about actually enjoying your flight? It all comes down to your personal preference—and your seat number. Here to help...

Everyone wants to be upgraded on a flight — except for the flight attendants, it seems. You’d think the cabin crew would much prefer working for a handful of posh people in business class or first class, instead of hundreds of flustered passengers in economy class,...

A plane passenger who spied on her husband’s phone and discovered he was having an affair mid-flight caused such a commotion the flight had to make an emergency landing. The Iranian woman, who was with her husband and their young child on a Qatar Airways flight from...

You might want to sit back, relax and zone out on your next flight. But if you’re eager to know if the pilot is expecting delays, if your plane has been hijacked or even if a member of cabin crew is being rude — listen for these key phrases. Pilotspeak is used by all...

Though you probably know a few hacks for upgrading to a better seat before you hop a plane, even savvy jet-setters might not be aware of everything you can ask for while in the air. Every plane has different amenities and what you’re offered on a 7-hour flight across...

A catchall phrase, pilot error, is assigned either as a broad cause or a factor in upwards of 90 percent of general aviation accidents. But pilot error comes in two distinctly different flavors: tactical errors, which can be attributed directly to a pilot’s chosen...

There’s virtually no substitute for Cessna’s Model 208 Caravan as an economical, high-volume utility airplane. That’s why it was a shock to the industry when the FAA considered revoking the Caravan’s "known ice" certification. After becoming indispensable as a...

Thunderstorms can impede our progress any time of the year. If we kept the plane in the hangar every time a forecast called for them, however, we’d almost never fly in the spring and summer months. To learn how to safely dispatch and conduct a flight in areas of...

There’s no going back—we are in an era of high-tech avionics and cockpit automation. Even some LSAs are sporting "glass" cockpits and simple autopilots; cross-country airplanes sport panels and equipment unheard of even in high-end turbines scant years ago, and the...

Prince William and Kate Middleton really are just like us! (Sort of.) Being a member of the British royal family certainly comes with travel benefits. Sure there are a few really strange rules they must follow when they travel. But, generally, life appears to be a...

Here are nine hacks to get you up to business or first class, and to fly better while you’re there, whether you’re buying that ticket or trying to charm your way to the front of the plane.  1- Get down to bid-ness. Airlines are getting savvier about filling those...

1. IF THE PLANE DOOR IS OPEN, WE’RE NOT GETTING PAID. You know all that pre-flight time where we’re cramming bags into overhead bins? None of that shows up in our paychecks. Flight attendants get paid for “flight hours only.” Translation: The clock doesn’t start until...

As the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic bears down on Miami (and Airways world headquarters), the impact that this superstorm will have on aviation is perhaps the last thing on the mind of the more than 20 million Americans that call the state of...

Austrian Airlines To Launch A Premium Economy Cabin! Austrian Airlines will be adding a Premium Economy cabin to its long haul product offering next spring, with bookings now open for flights beginning March 6, 2018. The move will shift Austrian to a three-class...

Boeing Confirms The Inevitable End Of An Era. We've all seen them, you've probably even flown in one of them, it's the world’s most iconic jet: the Boeing 747. Just about anybody can recognize this aircraft as it flies overhead, carrying passengers and cargo. For...

10 things air hostesses hate about passengers They might be at their politest best in spite of your arrogance and that’s only because it is their job. While we don’t give it much thought, they are the lifeline of the aviation industry. Yes, we are talking about air...

New a380 cabin squeezes 11 seats into each row in economy  Don't get stuck in the middle, middle seat! airbus reveals new a380 cabin layout that would squeeze eleven passengers into every row in economy to boost profits. if an airline adopts the seating plan, economy...

Why is fuel stored in the wings of aircraft? Fuel is stored in 3 tanks, however, contrary to popular belief, the 737–800 has 5 tanks. They are: Fuel is stored in the wings for primarily 3 reasons 1. Fuel acts as a counter stress for the wings shortly after takeoff...

An F-16 pilot flying over ISIS-held territory in 2015 suffered a malfunction of his fuel system and would have been forced to bail out if it weren’t for a KC-135 Stratotanker crew that offered to escort the jet home, the Air Force said in a press release. The KC-135...

How does the control joystick in Airbus aircraft work? Astonishing! What an easy intuitive and great way to fly that robust joystick is, called sidestick on the Airbus 320/330/340/350 and 380 models and submodels. The best thing is that it’s not in the way to install...

Reason Why The Plane's Tail Doesn't Hit The Runway Very Often   It sometimes does happen. It’s called a tail-strike where the rear end of an aircraft touches the runway. It can happen during take-off if the pilot pulls up too quickly. It can also happen during landing...

Air cargo is any property carried or to be carried in an aircraft. Air cargo comprises air freight, air express and airmail. Aircraft types Different cargo can be transported by passenger, cargo or combi aircraft: Passenger aircraft use the spare volume in the...

Aerodynamics, the study of the motion of air, particularly its interaction with a solid object, such as an airplane wing. Aerodynamics is a sub-field of fluid dynamics and gas dynamics, and many aspects of aerodynamics theory are common to these fields. The...

Aviation fuel is a specialized type of petroleum-based fuel used to power aircraft. It is generally of a higher quality than fuels used in less critical applications, such as heating or road transport, and often contains additives to reduce the risk of icing or...

Why Airplanes Are Safe Your airplane ride may be the safest part of your day. Frequent fliers, you may have heard the legend of the pilot who bid passengers farewell after landing with these words: “The safest part of your trip is now over.” That isn’t just one...

The vertical stabilizers, or fins, of aircraft, missiles or bombs are typically found on the aft end of the fuselage or body, and are intended to reduce aerodynamic side slip and provide direction stability. It is analogous to a skeg on boats and ships. On aircraft,...

China Eastern Airlines rewarded a heroic captain with £360,000 today He saved hundreds of lives from a head-on collision in Shanghai last month His plane was about to take off when another plane entered the runway The pilot, He Chao, decided to accelerate and flew...

DID YOU KNOW… 1919 KLM is the world’s oldest airline, established in 1919 1920 Qantas is the world’s second oldest airline, established in 1920 USD$40,000 In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by removing 1 olive from each salad served in first class 37 SECONDS An...

Aircraft flying in RVSM airspace have 1,000 feet of vertical separation, which can look really close. Especially when your closure rate to another aircraft is over 900 knots. Here's what it looks like from the flight...

Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the date when of one of the most influential aircraft manufacturers in the history of the world — The Boeing Company — was born. Since July 15, 1916, the Seattle-based aircraft giant has had its ups and downs, but managed to...

Piper Aircraft delivered the first M600 single-engine turboprop yesterday, handing over the keys to the airplane to its new owners a day after Flying had a chance to put the model through its paces, which was closely followed by the FAA’s final validation flight...

The Sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has finished its penultimate flight, landing in Egypt's capital, Cairo. It took off from the Spanish city of Seville at 04:20 GMT on Monday, taking just over 48 hours to make the trip. The zero-fuel aircraft is now in the home...

Pilots have many popular sayings we share among ourselves and with others. They result from a desire to impress non-pilots with our “daredevil” spirit and how we “conquer” the mystique of flying, sprinkled with a certain fatalism. I’m thinking of things like, “The...

This should have been an easy flight. As scenic trip through the mountains on a gorgeous day. And then this: Boldmethod So how did we get here? Aspen's a short flight from our home base of Denver Centennial. Driving takes 4 or 5 hours, depending on traffic. Flying...

What happens when your radios fail? 1) You call up center for your clearance on the ground at Sky Harbor airport (KDYT) and they say: "Piper 334FL, cleared to the St. Paul airport as filed, climb and maintain 4,000 expect 6,000 one zero minutes after departure,...

Nok Air’s CEO Patee Sarasin wrote an open apology to Yingluck, saying the pilot’s comments did not reflect the company’s. BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai budget airline carrier Nok Air apologised on Monday after one of its pilots joked about crashing a plane carrying ousted...

1) A marshall directing you to park 300 yards away from the FBO door. (Find out why they did that here.) Boldmethod 2) When you ask how much a passenger weighs for weight and balance and they give you a number from 20 years ago in college. Jason Pineau 3) When pilots...

Everyone agrees that legroom is a huge deal. But it’s not the only way that airplane seats come up short. Others are constantly bombarded with the scent of the airplane lavatory. Point is, there are many ways your seat can disappoint. Fortunately, you can steer clear...

So you think you're ready to land on grass? Landing on a soft-surfaced runway can be a ton of fun, but requires a few different steps compared to a conventional hard-surfaced landing. Here are a few tips to help you out. 1) The difference between a normal and soft...

Can you pass the test? Chis Saulit 1) You're a private pilot taking your friends up for a flight. You're unpacking your flight bag into the cockpit and realize you forgot your logbook at home. You do have your pilot certificate and medical. Can you fly? Night Flier...

NO ONE LIKES AIRPORTS. No one likes crappy, expensive food and seats that are specifically designed to keep you from laying down and getting a much-deserved nap. No one likes dealing with airline employees, lines, and haggard, demoralized travelers. But there are ways...

See a hyperlapse video of a Boeing 777-300 teardown by Aircraft Demolition, including dismantling of the center-section, wing and cockpit removal. httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N396FkvB4iI All video by Aircraft Demolition Edited by Jen Deglmann Song: Go On Then by...

Lately, I have received a number of questions concerning grounding or bonding an aircraft during the refueling process. The reason for using a bonding strap during refueling is that when an electrically, non-conductive fluid like Jet A or 100LL is transferred, these...

Many of my readers ask, why am I now flying a smaller Airbus A320 instead of the bigger Boeing 777? (Perhaps, I ought to have made myself clearer earlier) Well, it was basically due to the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) regulations, which state that...

The airfoils and flight control surfaces of the future might be very different than what we’re used to. Think engines, lots of them, and bird wings. If you’ve been around aviation for any length of time, you know a few stories about so-called revolutionary aircraft...

Should you be arriving or departing to Georgia's Savannah Airport via Runway 10, keep an eye on the tarmac and you might catch sight of a pair of concrete rectangles that mark the final burial place of Richard and Catherine Dotson whose bodies refused to move as the...

Pilots at a South Korean airline are suing their chairman after he claimed that “flying is easier than driving a car”. The union at Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier, has filed a lawsuit to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office against Cho Yang-Ho, who...

“AN AVIATION SERVICES CO” CELEBRATES COMPANY’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY AND ROLE IN SHAPING THE AVIATION REVOLUTION “AN Aviation Services Co” INNOVATIONS AND LEADERSHIP CONTINUE TO TRANSFORM GROUND HANDLING. “AN AVIATION SERVICES CO” EMPLOYEES CELEBRATE MILESTONE THROUGH...

Ever look out the window of a plane or watch as it pulls up to the gate? Have you ever wondered why some planes have pointy bits at the ends of the wings? What you see are "winglets," and they have essentially become standard equipment on all new airliners. Why are...

A PLANE cabin resembled a bloodstained battle zone after a particularly nasty encounter with turbulence, new photographs show. At least five crew members and one passenger needed medical treatment after their Boeing 777 ran into severe turbulence on Monday’s Thai...

Introduced in the 1970s with Pan Am, nothing has ever screamed “American prosperity” quite like a double-decker plane, the Boeing 747. Large enough to destroy even the most claustrophobic passenger’s fears, these airborne islands—with penthouse apartments for business...

We’ve all been there, you’ve finally got comfy on a long-haul flight, made use of the complimentary booze trolley, and just as you start to nod off, the flight attendant wakes you up and lets the harsh light in by yanking the blind back up. WHY? You ask. WHY?! Well,...

An Etihad pilot stopped an international flight so two passengers could get off and visit their dying grandson. The couple’s flight to Abu Dhabi was taxiing at Manchester Airport, in the UK, when they received a text saying that their grandson had just been admitted...

Facebook’s popular chat app Messenger has signed on its first airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, as the social network aims to turn the app into a one-stop shop for commerce, transportation, customer service, and more. KLM flyers will be able to automatically receive...

The dramatic failure of a test flight by Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo rocket last October cost the co-pilot his life and left the pilot severely injured. New data from investigators suggest that the pilot survived in part because the craft essentially came apart...

The world’s shortest commercial flight takes place between the two Orkney Islands, Westray and Papa Westray, just north of Scotland, separated by a distance of only 1.7 miles. Operated by Loganair, the flight duration is officially two minutes, but under ideal wind...

Because you’re probably an adult, and we expect so much more of you. Using the aircraft bulkhead as a footrest. The aircraft bulkhead is not your personal ottoman. It is not there for you to put your bare, un-socked, smelly feet on. Please keep your toesies covered...

I’m an airline pilot flying domestically under the banner of a major airline.  Most people are unaware of how much of their flying is done by a “regional” airline.  Regional airlines today fly a huge percentage of the actual seat miles flown for their Major airline...

1) The 737’s maiden flight was on April 9, 1967 – more than two years before the first moon landing. Wikipedia 2) The 737 is the best-selling airliner in history, with over 8,500 built. Bryan Burke 3) On average, more than 1,250 737s are airborne at any given time....

How long does it take to train as a commercial pilot? This depends on how you choose to go about your training. There are two different types of training called “integrated” and “modular”. With the integrated training, you complete all of your training in one full...

A Flydubai Boeing 737-800, registration A6-FET performing flight FZ-157 from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) to Beirut (Lebanon), was on final approach to Beirut's runway 16 when a bird impacted the nose of the aircraft prompting the crew to go around. The aircraft...

There are some experiences that no pilot should miss out on. Here are a few things to check off on your pilot bucket list. (Remember to ALWAYS fly with an instructor if you are not properly licensed, rated, trained, or comfortable with a flight activity!) 1) Aerobatic...

Have you ever practiced a spin? If you have (and even if you haven't), you've probably heard the recovery acronym "PARE". But do you know what each step is for? First Off, What Exactly Is A Spin? Before we jump into the spin recovery steps, let's take a quick look at...

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but these aircraft leave a little to be desired... 11) Airbus Beluga The Beluga was developed to transport Airbus parts to the final assembly plant in Toulouse, France. And while it's very good at doing its job, it isn't...

Flight attendants are humans too, and just like everyone else, they need to sleep on long-haul flights. The crew rest area on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.But where do they do it? Most Boeing 777 and 787 airliners have a secret stairway that leads to a tiny set of...

The Boeing 777 has been one of the most reliable aircraft of the past couple of decades, and has really shaped many airlines’ route networks. Routes which weren’t previously feasible on the 747 (either due to demand or distance) became feasible with the 777. While the...

While we always knew that the Boeing 777 was a mammoth achievement in aviation, a few incredible facts have been popping up today about its huge GE-90 engines that we wanted to share (Bangalore Aviation/The Atlantic via @bill_gross): All of the engines on the Titanic...

A Chinese pilot used a helicopter to open four beer bottles mounted on poles in 5 minutes in a challenge TV show. The challenge demanded contestants take the tops off bottles of beer fixed to poles, without damaging them, using a bottle opener attached to the...

      Microlattice is the lightest metal ever made. At 99.99% air, it’s light enough to balance on top of a dandelion, while its structure makes it strong. Strength and record breaking lightness make it a potential metal for future planes and vehicles.  ...

The Emirates A380 and the Jetman Dubai duo recently took to the skies of Dubai for an extraordinary formation flight which showcased just how far aviation has come. The formations were conducted over the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa in the...

China Air-Freight Handlers at Guangzhou Airport - No Care Policy?...

The company Hirobo is specialized in electric unmanned helicopters, they decided to use their expertise to present, the first one-person electric helicopter, the Hirobo BIT.         Unveiled on 2012 at a local Airshow, but looking for a papularity . the Hirobo BIT has...

The cabin crew and passengers on China Southern Airlines flight CZ3693 got a rude shock Wednesday morning when a passenger onboard the flight opened the emergency exit door before takeoff from Chengdu Airport. According to the passenger, he was just trying to “get...

We always wonder how a pilot evacuates and manage the situation at extreme emergency. SoJetline Marvel has brought some information so probably will make your doubt get clear. The captain must assess the situation and use good judgment to determine the safest course...

For avgeeks it’s simple to understand but many people asked me about this and other pics so let me explain to non avgeeks out there! Let me show you the source. This is the Real Picture Then, He cropped that selfie & airplane and pasted it on picture of clouds. (Yes...

How do you handle an engine failure during takeoff in a 737 – or any other large multi-engine jet? The answer usually comes down to a V-speed we don’t use in light aircraft –V1. V1 – It’s Time To Make A Decision V1 is often called the “takeoff decision speed”, or the...

Love to travel but dread delays and stopovers on long-haul flights? There's possibly exciting news for you. Emirates has launched the world's longest nonstop commercial flight by distance between Dubai and New Zealand. An Airbus 380, the world's largest passenger...

Lets face it, nobody wants to need medical care while on board a plane. And yet, with a huge number of people traveling by air everyday, it’s inevitable that it will happen with some regularity. In fact if you travel by air regularly, you have probably heard the...

Flight times vary at this unique beach runway according to the tides. The runway is underwater once each day. The airport is unique, being the only one in the world where scheduled flights use a beach as the runway. The airport is operated by Highlands and Islands...

Looking out the window of a plane – with many hours to burn and a god-like perspective of the world – can get you pondering some of life’s big questions: Are we alone in the universe? How did it all begin? Is there purpose to our existence? Wait, what are those little...

#1 The Horror Of Flying Many think being a flight attendant is glamorous, as you get to travel around the globe, stay in the best hotels and meet people from all walks of life…but then there’s the dark side. One flight attendant says that a woman once complained about...

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THERE’S the classic 747, the smaller 737 and more recently, the fancy 787 Dreamliner. And don’t forget the 757, 767 and 777. So have you ever wondered just what’s with all the numbers 7s when it comes to Boeing aircraft models? Is there a method to the numbering...

NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Engineered Propulsion Systems reports it is making steady progress in its push toward FAA certification. The company, which completed ground and flight tests on two concept engines last spring, has incorporated a number of refinements in the first...

The FAA  has updated its conditions for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington, D.C., to clarify differences for various types of unmanned aircraft, also known as remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). The operating procedures will...

Crew Fistfight Diverts Flight: Report A Delta Air Lines flight from LAX to MSP last week diverted to Salt Lake City after what is reported to have been a fistfight -- involving at least two flight attendants. The Aviation Herald is reporting the captain of Flight 2598...

Passenger Jet Lands With Hole In Fuselage A gaping hole opened in the side of an Airbus A321 jet operated by Daallo Airlines, shortly after it departed from the Mogadishu airport in Somalia this morning, headed for Djibouti. Early reports said there was a loud noise,...

What happens When Lightning Strikes an Airplane httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m37z5R2rJ5E

25 INTERESTING AND FUN AVIATION FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW Look up the hash tag #avgeek on Twitter or Instragram and you’ll see that there’s a world filled with airline and aviation enthusiasts. Call it a hobby, an obsession or anything in between, but this is one interest...

It's time to board the plane., don't forget your spirit doll You cross your fingers, hoping you're not going to be seated next to a child. No such luck. But this is no ordinary kid. She doesn't cry, move or kick seats. That's because she's actually a Luk Thep -- or...

Egypt Military Overflight Permit & Technical Landing Permit New Requirements Egypt Military Overflight Permit & Technical Landing Permit New Requirements   FOR ALL MILITARY CARGO FLIGHTS WILL OVERFLY OR TECH STOP AT EGYPT AND WILL LOAD OR OFFLOAD AT (SUDAN, SOMALIA,...

The aviation world is abuzz with reports that a group of Concorde fans may have raised enough money to get the historic supersonic jet back in the skies once again. According to the Telegraph newspaper, "Club Concorde" has raised £120 million ($186 million) for its...

What are the world's worst airports for 2015? (CNN)Traveling through Nigeria's Port Harcourt International Airport any time soon? Sorry for your luck. The African terminal received the unfortunate distinction of being named "world's worst airport" in 2015 by travel...