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Upper Egypt’s Luxor International Airport tops Africa’s most secure airports
Egypt Minister of Civil Aviation Younes El-Masry congratulated officials and workers at Luxor International Airport for receiving first place in the Airport Council International (ACI) classification, topping all African airport's in the implementation of safety...
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How Does A Turbofan Engine Work?
When you board an airline flight, you might not spend much time thinking about the engines. But they're the only reason that 700,000 pounds of aluminum and passengers can hurtle through the air at 80% the speed of sound. So how do they work? Let's take a look. The...
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How Gliders Fly, And How They’re Different Than Powered Aircraft
While airplanes and gliders share many design, aerodynamic, and piloting factors, the lack of an engine fundamentally changes the way a glider flies. Streamlined Fuselage Since there's no engine taking up space, a glider is sized around the cargo it carries; the...
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Meet the Guppy and the Largest Aircraft in the World
It’s not often that a piece of technology can still leave you in awe 50+ years after its creation, but that exactly the kind of magic Aero Spacelines captured when it built the Super Guppy. A behemoth of an aircraft, the Super Guppy is a special-purpose cargo plane...
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What Are You Flying Over? This App Will Tell You
For window seat people, one of the greatest thrills of flying is seeing the world from above. However, it’s not always possible to know what’s actually happening 40,000 feet below. Flyover Country uses maps and geology databases to identify features of the landscape...
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Coming Innovations That Will Make Flying Economy (Mostly) Better
IT’S TEMPTING TO envision the vehicles of the future the way Passengers does—luminous, spacious, expertly designed. But in reality, you’d probably settle for an air travel experience that’s even slightly better than what you get today—or at least, not worse. In which...
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Antonov An-225: World’s biggest unfinished airplane lies hidden in warehouse
On the outskirts of Kiev, somewhere between the city's Nyvky and Sviatoshyn metro stations, sits a drab industrial building that you could drive past a thousand times without guessing it contains an extraordinary secret. Inside can be found the unfinished chapter of...
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A day in the life of an aircraft mechanic
As one might imagine, the life of an aircraft mechanic is not a glamorous one. Earlier, I passed along a few memorable tales of my time as a mechanic for a larger regional airline. This time, I would like to elaborate on what a typical day is like for an airline...
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10 things that happen before your plane can take off
You're at the airport. You're ready for your plane to take off. But what's really going on out there on the ramp while we're inside staring at our phones? The jet that will carry you to your destination has likely just arrived from somewhere else. When it lands, it'll...
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Super Connie plane: Rebirth of an Australian legend
The Lockheed Super Constellation is a beautiful aircraft -- a classic US model from the 1950s that's all smooth curves and powerful propellers leading out to an elegant triple tail fin. So it's little wonder that, even when one particular "Super Connie" was left to...
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Nine reasons why it’s cool to be a pilot
There are those who are content to sit on the ground and watch aircraft soar overhead. Many of us are excited to be passengers, modern-day jetsetters who travel the globe. But for some, the passion for flight is overwhelming, and the need to fly becomes a lifelong...
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The world’s highest-earning airline routes
AIRLINE tickets don’t come cheap but have you ever wondered exactly how much airlines make from your travels? According to new data from air travel intelligence company OGA, some airlines are making billion dollar profits on specific routes. British Airways’ flight...
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A mouthwatering look at what inflight meals used to be like
It’s always fascinating to take a look at the past! For example, you’ll be surprised to discover how airplane meals have changed in the last half a century. As it turns out, air travelers had once enjoyed onboard services that were on a par with those offered...
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Most luxurious private jet in the world
Inside the world's luxurious private jet: $72MILLION aircraft with four living areas and an ensuite master bedroom can fly 19 passengers in total luxury If you thought a private jet was the ultimate accessory to aspire to, get ready to raise your aspirations even...
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THE BEST FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAMS
What are frequent flyer programs? Frequent flyer programs are the loyalty cards of the air travel industry. Your supermarket points card or your 10th-coffee-free stamp collection work in exactly the same way. You fly with the same airline, or an alternative airline in...
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ABOARD VICTOR, THE UBER OF PRIVATE JETS
Flying back to London from Nice we encounter some turbulence that sends champagne into the air. Instinctively, automatically by this point, everyone lifts their flutes accordingly, catching it and bringing it back to safety in what resembles a financially hazardous...
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The new Icon A5 is set to re-invent the entry-level aircraft
Any pilot will tell you there’s nothing in the world like the sensation of flying. The months of unglamorous training, procedures, writing checklists, and scanning weather forecasts usually goes unmentioned. And that's not even considering how arduous and expensive it...
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From Stewardess to Flight Attendant
Tracing the timeline of the profession–and the uniforms—since the 1930s Although flight attendants today are predominantly female, the world's first flight attendant was actually a German man, Heinrich Kubis, who is credited with assisting passengers on the DELAG...
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HOW TO BECOME AN AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Major aircraft manufacturers are predicting a need for thousands of aircraft mechanic s each year over the next several years as more and more airplanes are produced. So the career as an aircraft mechanic is still up-and-coming. There is the answer of how to become an...
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Aviation Safety: Evolution of Airplane Interiors
Accidents involving the current generation of commercial airplanes are rare but offer important insights into advancements in the safety and crashworthiness of airplane design. These advancements reflect decades of innovation and targeted efforts to improve...
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Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)
Guide to ACAS Description Airborne Collision Avoidance SystemAirborne Collision Avoidance System ACAS II is an aircraft system based on Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) transponder signals. ACAS II interrogates the Mode C and Mode S transponders of nearby aircraft...
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Aircraft Bird Strikes: A Growing Hazard
Issue As Old As Aviation Itself Bird strikes are a growing hazard for aircraft operators and pilots. According to the FAA, there have been 142,000 wildlife strikes (97 percent of which were the result of birds) with aircraft in the United States between 1990 and 2013,...
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Jet fuel from sugarcane? It’s not a flight of fancy
The aviation industry produces 2 percent of global human-induced carbon dioxide emissions. This share may seem relatively small – for perspective, electricity generation and home heating account for more than 40 percent – but aviation is one of the...
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The Digital Passport — Concept
The elegant All-In-One Identity solution for every Citizen. One Digital Card Replacement for Passport Booklet,National ID, Driver’s License, Voter ID card, Government National ID, Car Registrations, Bank Debit/Credit Card and every other Personal ID. Have you ever...
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7 Airline Innovation That Will Change the Way We Fly
Solar powered airplanes? Screens on your tray table? In-flight bowling alleys? The future of flying looks pretty wild. Here are a few ideas that may, or may not, take off. There was a day not too long ago when seatback TVs on planes looked space-aged, the concept of a...
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Airbus 2050 concept aircraft
Designed in response to user surveys about the future of air travel, the airbus 2050 concept craft houses replaces first, business, and economy classes with lifestyle ‘zones’, all housed in a panoramic transparent body designed for both more comfortable travel and...
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Boeing 727 Hotel Suite Jjets Out of The Jungle in Costa Rica
For $260 a night, you can stay in this Boeing 727 airplane-turned-hotel suite perched 50 feet high in Costa Rica — take a look inside Cruising over the costa rican jungle’s lush landscape, the ‘phoenix’ suite at the costa verde hotel offers guests a private stay...
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HOW MUCH FUEL ARE AIRCRAFT REQUIRED TO CARRY?
How much fuel are aircraft required to carry? The refueling process is a bit different at every airport. The types and frequency of aircraft served, proximity to fuel delivery systems, environmental considerations, and--most importantly--safety all determine the...
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A Whale in The Sky: The Airbus Beluga XL Takes its Maiden Flight
nicknamed the ‘whale in the sky’, french aircraft manufacturer airbus beluga XL made its first flight on thursday. the beluga is a cargo plane designed to transport major sections of airbus planes from its suppliers around europe to its assembly plants in toulouse,...
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AIRLINE PILOTS AND COMMERCIAL PILOTS
AIRLINE PILOTS & COMMERCIAL PILOTS The life of a airline pilot or a commercial pilot is exciting. You're able to discover new places, meet people from different cultural backgrounds while receiving a paycheck at the end of the month. It's the perfect career if you're...
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3 Ways Connectivity Improves Your Flight
Our new survey reveals that in-flight connectivity is about much more than just streaming movies How many times have you boarded a plane, been all ready to pull away from the gate, and the pilot comes on the intercom to glumly alert everyone of a maintenance issue?...
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New technologies for safer flight
EASY II, The Next Generation of Dassault's Advanced Flight Deck The latest generation of our award-winning EASy avionics suite represents a major upgrade. Based on improvements in technologies, as well as feedback from operators, it now includes new features and...
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Unusual Flight Attendant Requirements
The Good, The Bad & The Beautiful The flight attendant industry has undergone a raft of changes in its history, from a dizzying array of uniforms to an evolution of the exact specifications applicants must meet. While traditionally considered a role for women,...
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The world’s best aviation museum s
Aviation Museums Aviation museums showcase the monumental achievements of engineers and pilots through history. From the first aircraft and fighter jets to present-day satellites and Russian-made rockets, join us to explore the world's best aviation museums to explore...
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What does the future of aviation mean for you?
A quieter neighborhood is just one benefit of aviation innovation If you live near an airport, you’ve probably thought about the noise generated by the aircraft arriving and departing every day. This noise could affect your quality of life and possibly your property...
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Weird Things Found by Airport Security
Weirdest Things Found by Airport Security The crews who work for airport security come in contact with thousands of people on a daily basis. Most of those people are carrying totally mundane things in their carry-ons. However, the security team occasionally crosses...
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A New World of Airline Travel
The world of airline travel has changed dramatically over the years. From the first commercial flights in 1914 until now air travel has expanded on a massive scale creating larger jets, extensive routes and changes from more luxurious during the glamorous heyday of...
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THREE TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ELEVATION
Height, Altitude and Flight Level You might have heard the word altitude many times when travelling, either from the captain’s announcements during a flight or you might have seen it on the in-flight entertainment screen. But is altitude the only aircraft elevation...
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Which Private Jet is right for you?
Types of Private Jets and their amenities Have you found yourself asking ‘what private jet should I choose?’ If so, we have the answers for you. From very light jets (VLJs) up to heavy jets and executive airliners, there are plenty of different jets to choose from....
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Flying train’s could be coming your way
Akka "Link & Fly" flying train concept It sounds like something Q, the tech guy in James bond movies, would create. A plane that lands on a runway, shrugs its wings off, turns into a train and rolls on to rails to drop you off at your local station. That's what a...
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Why Your Airplane Should Have a Flight Path Map
When you get in a car to take a long road trip, what is one of the first things you do? You likely turn on your navigational system to get the fastest, most direct route to your destination. So, when you decide to travel by plane – why would you think it would be any...
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Why Your Airplane Needs IFE
When was the last time you took a flight and could sit back, put your feet up, and watch the baseball game on the flat screen while remaining in touch with your office on the ground? You receive reports and pull them up on the projection screen in front of you and...
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The Good, Bad & Ugly of Airline Food
The Meal High Club Over the past decade of air travel, food waste from airlines has increased significantly as they work hard to improve their culinary offerings. Join us as we delve into the culinary world of commercial airline food and gourmet private jet charter...
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How does a black box work?
Black Box If you wan't to establish why a plane crashed, you need to retrieve the black box. This virtually indestructible orange device records all relevant flight data and conversations in the cockpit. For specialists at the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft...
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Some of the most bizarre passenger stories on commercial flights
Bizarre & weird moments during flight From unruly and incapacitated passenger(s) to emergency stops and mile-high flights, commercial flights have never been more unpredictable. Join US as we explore some of the most bizarre and shocking passenger stories on...
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The World’s 9 Best Business Class Seats
We’ve seen a significant amount of innovation when it comes to business class seats over the past several months, and I’d argue that we’ve just seen two of the three best business class seats introduced within the past year. However, it’s worth acknowledging that this...
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Too Hot to Fly? Climate Change May Take a Toll on Air Travel
Climate Change and the Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Aviation Hot weather has forced dozens of commercial flights to be canceled at airports in the Southwest this summer. This flight-disrupting heat is a warning sign. Climate change is projected to have...
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The difference between a Boeing and an Airbus’s Control Systems
BOEING or AIRBUS Known to most Airbus is an aircraft manufacturing company that is based in Blagnac, France, which is a subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace company. Whereas the Boeing company is a multinational Aerospace Company and Defence Corporation, with its...
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This startup wants to help you speed through airport security lines
What is Clear? Not having to wait in long lines at airport security makes all the difference when it comes to quickly navigating your way through the airport. That's where Clear comes in. Clear is a company that's using biometric scanning technology to help customers...
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13 of the Most Incredible Boeing 747s
BOEING 747 Air Force One, the Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, the Sultan of Brunei's jet—here are some of the most lavish and advanced boeing 747s to ever take to the skies. The "Queen of the Skies" has been in service since 1970, following its first test flight the...
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Whisper it – jet engines are getting quieter
Quiet aircraft This is a remarkable technical achievement – a 95% reduction in the sound power generated by aircraftjet engines since their introduction. ... The issue then is not whether aircraft are getting quieter, but whether they are doing so sufficiently quickly...
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Behold the Bell Concept Helicopter of the Future
The Future of Vertical Lift Bell Helicopter showed its hometown pride at the Heli-Expo, held this week in Dallas Convention Center. From the new helicopters on display to a slick tech demo that "serves as a roadmap for the future of rotary flight," the Fort...
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The Very Best Light Jets in the Sky Today
Very Light Jets A decade ago, very light jets (VLJs) were a buzzword in the aviation world as plane manufacturers saw the huge potential for small, efficient, and simple jets. A number of canceled and troubled endeavors have dampened that enthusiasm. Even so, there...
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TIMELINE INTO THE FUTURE OF AVIATION
From hybrid to hydrogen powered planes….100 years of greener flight In April 1979, the first manned aircraft to fly on solar power set off for a three minute journey, reaching 40ft (12m) and flying 0.5 miles (0.8 km). The aircraft’s pilot and creator, Larry Mauro,...
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The Price of 9 Airplane(s) Including the BBJ
How Much Do Airplanes Cost There are numerous types of aircraft in the world today, ranging from light sport airplane to double-decker passenger planes and from a few thousand dollars to billions of dollars. The price tag on an airplane depends on the type of...
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boeing 777x will have futuristic foldable wings in order to fit into gates
boeing has received approval from the federal aviation administration for its 777x plane with foldable wings. the aircraft will feature a wingspan of 235 feet with foldable tips reducing them to a 212 feet, allowing it to park at normal airport gates. The FAA’s...
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Boeing vs Airbus: And The Winner Is?
The Rivalry between Boeing and Airbus The competition between Boeing and Airbus has been characterised as a duopoly in the large jet airliner market since the 1990’s. This resulted from a series of mergers within the global aerospace industry, with Airbus beginning as...
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10 Ways Pilots Can Build Flight Time
Increase Your Flght Time Today So you've earned your certificates and ratings in record time — maybe in as little as 350 hours — and you have your sights set on an airline job. But many of these pilot jobs require at least 1,000 hours of flight time, and others...
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10 Reasons Why Being a Flight Attendant Is The Best Job In The World
Best Reasons About Being a Flight Attendant It’s 2002 and the job that called me to leave home in Maastricht and move to the Randstad has not turned out to be quite what I’d hoped. Why not be a flight attendant instead? Just for a year, see a bit of the world. Fast...
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The World’s Largest Plane: See The Stratolaunch in Action
The double-bodied stratolaunch plane, boasting the widest wingspan in the world at 385 feet (117 meters), is one step closer to the sky following recent runway tests. the world’s largest plane recently completed a second taxi test reaching a speed of 46mph (74 km/h)...
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Pilots Share What It’s Like to Work in the Sky
From Thunderstorms to the Northern Lights: It’s hard to imagine that some people go to work alongside breathtaking sunrises, puffy clouds, and even The Northern Lights on a daily basis. But that’s what you admire at work if you’re a pilot. Also, it turns out that this...
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Weird and wonderful concept planes that history forgot
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? To gaze up at the sky and see an airplane is to witness an engineer’s masterpiece in action. But while we can often tell a Boeing planes from an Airbus planes, many of would be at a loss for words if we encountered some of the...
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How Things Work: Flying Upside Down
Here are the tricks that keep the engine from knowing it’s not right side up Gravity and other forces conspire against conventional flight, but they are positively Machiavellian about inverted flight. Pity the first pilot who rolled inverted and sailed blithely along....
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Self-flying planes and the future of air travel
The Future Of Travel May Arrive Sooner Than You Think Self-flying aircraft could be taking off sooner than you think, with artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies set to make human pilots a thing of the past within years. But not everyone is onboard...
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10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Ask for on a Plane
Though you probably know a few hacks for upgrading to a better seat before you hop a plane, not everyone is 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 the Atlantic might not be...
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In what it called a “ground-breaking and historic moment,” the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is to launch a major change in airspace management on December 7, signaling completion of the UAE Airspace Restructuring Project (UAE ARP), a project that has...
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One Day, You May Not Have to Take Your Laptop Out at the Airport
TSA security lines might be a little less annoying in the future, the agency will soon test new airport scanners that allow you to keep your liquids and laptop in your carry-on bag during security screening, a benefit currently only available to those who have been...
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Terrifying Footage Shows Plane Flying Through The Strongest Hurricane On Record
Why anybody would want to fly through a hurricane, whether it's your job or not, is beyond me. However, that's what Nick Underwood does - and this time he's filmed the whole thing. The aerospace engineer recorded the moment he flew into Hurricane Irma, arguably the...
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20 Things You Never Knew About Flying Commercial!
20 Things You Never Knew About Flying Commercial It doesn’t matter if being up in the air feels like a second home to you and you’re practically an honorary pilot at this point for how much you jet set - there’s a lot you probably never knew about your commercial...
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This is why most aircraft are painted white
Why are airplanes commonly painted white? It doesn’t just have scientific advantages, but it also costs quite a bit less. As they say, white goes with everything, right? Commercial planes are generally white because of these reasons: white color provides a thermal...
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Ailerons
An aileron (French for 'little wing') is a hinged flight control surface usually forming part of the trailing edge of each wing of a fixed-wing aircraft. Also refers to the extremities of a bird's wings used to control their flight. Ailerons are used in pairs to...
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Why planes have winglets
Why planes have winglets_top A Boeing 737 Boeing/Business Insider 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...
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Could this pilot selfie be real?
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...
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How much does it cost to buy an Airbus Aircraft ..?!
New Airbus aircraft list prices for 2016..! Price adjustment for Airbus’ modern, fuel-efficient aircraft Family . Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 1.1 per cent across the product line. The new pricing is effective from January 1st 2016....
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The Boeing 737 MAX Makes First Flight
Boeing has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its 737 MAX in Seattle, taking the program a step closer to its Entry Into Service (EIS). The fourth generation of this family aircraft comes to compete directly against the Airbus A320neo family aircraft, in an...
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Did you forget where you left your Boeing 747 -200F?
Someone abandoned not one, not two, but three of the massive Boeing 747 cargo jets at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia. Airport officials, eager to clear the massive clutter, took out ads in Malaysia's The Star and Sin Chew Daily newspapers...
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Which european company want to hire 1600 cabin crew and 350 pilots in 2016?
BRITISH AIRWAYS REACHES FOR THE SKIES WITH RECORD CREW NUMBERS British Airways has announced plans to recruit a record number of flying crew in 2016. The airline wants to hire more than 350 pilots and 1,600 cabin crew. This will be the largest intake in a single year...
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ISAQ AVIATION UK TO LAUNCH EGYPTIAN BRANCH TO TRAIN PILOTS
SAQ Aviation UK intends to open a branch in Egypt for flight training, according to ISAQ Aviation Egypt Chairperson Ali Baiyoumi. The branch aims to train approximately 200 people annually through seven aviation companies in Europe and Asia contracting with ISAQ UK....
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Airlines Often Waste Millions on Each Aircraft Redelivery
Airlines could collectively be spending an extra $2 billion on lease return costs by failing to scrutinize redelivery conditions and processes, according to a new International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) white paper on redelivery expenditures.IBA analyzed manufacturer’s...
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