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USA Raises Tariffs on New Airbus Aircraft to 15%
The European Commission has yet to reveal its next move in response to the USA government’s decision. To raise tariffs from the current 10% rate to 15% on new airbus aircraft imported from the European Union (EU), effective March 18. “We take note of the U.S....
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Five Travel Startups That Improve Passenger Experience
Startups are emerging in every industry, disrupting the status quo with new ideas and innovations. The aviation industry has seen a flurry of activity in this area. With a number of startups striving to develop technologies to enhance the passenger experience. Let's...
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MAVERIC A New Jet Designed To Reduce Fuel Consumption
Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. The new model is a jet with rear-mounted twin engines that would look at home in “Star Wars”...
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UAE Investments in Aviation expected to Exceed Dh1 Trillion
UAE Investments in aviation are at more than Dh85 billion, the overall investments in the sector are predicted to exceed Dh1 trillion within the next 20 years. Airports across the world are currently in the thick of being decongested, expanded and modernized with an...
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How IoT optimize airport operations
With 9 billion passengers travel every year and the outlook of doubling that number by 2040. Many airports are running out of capacity and facing congestion. If we add to that a growing air cargo volume, capacity is a problem airports ought to tackle today. In...
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A Day in the life of an Airport FireFighters
Airport firefighters in many countries are specially trained in hot fire emergency response in which increasingly sophisticated specialist training rigs are used. The sight to be seen at the training facility of Munich Airport’s fire department is like one out of a...
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The 777x, World’s largest twin-engine jet
Boeing has successfully completed the first test flight of the world's largest twin-engined plane, the 777X. It comes as the firm attempts to boost its image after its 737 Max plane was grounded last year following two fatal crashes that killed 346 people. The flight...
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Etihad Acquire EASA Approval For 777 & 787 Pilot Training In Middle East
Etihad announced that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier‘s training center. Etihad Aviation training was approved by the European Union Safety Agency (EASA). To train Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner pilots for European carriers. The Middle East company is the 1st...
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How Airlines Plan For New Route?
Airlines around the world are constantly trying to add new destinations to their route network. They perform multiple route evaluations in order to know if a route will be profitable in the long term or not. Airliners use several programs and tools to perform their...
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One ID: IATA’s plan to end paper travel documents
IATA is presently working on the development of one ID, and that would eliminate the use of paper-based travel documents with the help of biometric technology. However, with so many stakeholders involved in its implementation, will it ever come to fruition? Facial...
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Heathrow Airport Installing An Anti-Drone System
The UK’s London Heathrow airport has installed an anti-drone system. Designed to block drones getting into its airspace once a slew of attempts threatened the country’s busiest travel hub. The anti-drone solution, which is also used at Paris Charles de...
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EgyptAir Launch Direct Service Between Cairo & Dublin
EgyptAir is to launch a brand new year-round direct Dublin-Cairo service from this summer. The new route, which commences on June 5th, will operate four times per week and will be Ireland’s first regular air service to Egypt. A representative for DAA, which operates...
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Four Aircraft That Shaped Private Jet Travel
Business jets have created a world of opportunity for businesses and high wealth individuals around the world. Permitting them the ability to fly themselves or send predominant employees to places that commercial flights can’t reach. They allowed these executives to...
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Civilian Airliner shootdown incidents
Civilian Airliner shootdown incidents In the history of civilian airliner (commercial aviation),there have been many airliner shootdown incidents which have been caused intentionally or by accident. This is a chronologically ordered list meant to document instances...
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Airbus Evolution: Spotting the difference?
When the first version of the Airbus A350 entered service in 2015, it had been in development for eleven years. It was designed by the brightest minds and most sophisticated computer programs. This is all backed up by a rigorous testing and certification program. The...
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FAA restricts US flights over Iran, Iraq
FAA restricts US flights over Iran, Iraq US pilots and carriers have been barred from flying in areas of Iraqi, Iranian and some Persian Gulf airspace after Iranian missile strikes on Iraqi bases. America's Federal Aviation Administration is barring US pilots and...
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Explaining Pivotal Altitude
is a sophisticated training maneuver required to earn commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates. The purpose of this maneuver is to further develop piloting skills and to provide a flight test maneuver worthy of advanced pilots. To get started, the student...
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Boeing CEO pushed out amid 737 Max crisis
Boeing CEO pushed out amid 737 Max crisis Dennis Muilenburg is out and Boeing’s chairman is taking over Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg is leaving the company a little more than one year after the first of two fatal crashes involving the company’s 737 Max aircraft, the...
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How Artificial Intelligence Transforming Aviation Industry
Advances in Artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the future for aviation. Application areas include crew management, flight maintenance, ticketing, and passenger identification, and they all center on one objective: improving the customer experience. Business...
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Sphinx International Airport received first charter flight from Jordan
Sphinx International Airport Sphinx International Airport (IATA: SPX, ICAO: HESX) is a public airport, serving the city of Giza, on the western side of Cairo, Egypt. The airport is adjacent to and shares some infrastructure with the Cairo West Air Base. It is located...
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Some of the best moments in 2019 for aviation
The year 2019 was another year of high drama in the world of aviation. It was a record year for bankruptcies, as travel giant Thomas Cook went bust, and close to 20 other airlines besides. There were dangerous times for Boeing, with its 737 max grounded since March...
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Tips for Planning Air Ambulance Flights
Most air ambulance flights are short-notice charter (non-scheduled commercial) operations. Because of the nature of these flights, civil aviation authorities are usually very cooperative and accommodating in terms of permits and operational needs. Still, potential...
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New Strategies To Improve Airport Safety
The aviation industry takes airport safety and security very seriously. However, this mindset can result in excessive wait times and significant frustration for travelers. As luck would have it, there are several changes in the works, as technology advances aim to...
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IATA Latest Program The SFOC
IATA has launched a brand new program aiming to raise global standards in cargo handling operations. SFOC (Smart Facility Operational Capacity) is a new program that aims to cut back audit complexity and duplication for cargo handling facilities. This new IATA...
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AITS 2019: Driving communication in the airport industry
The Airport IT and Security Conference is being attended by more airports than ever before, a situation which needs to be fully utilized to improve airport operations and customer experience. The Airport IT and Security Conference The Airport IT and Security...
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The Dubai Airshow Talks About The UAE’s Growing Space Sector
The addition of the Space Pavilion at the Dubai Airshow 2019 comes at an ideal time, given the increasing investment in the space sector. UAE space industry In particular, 2019 is an exciting year for the UAE space industry. The UAE partnered with Saudi Arabia,...
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Emirates Engineers Efficiencies with RFID
To solve the challenge of tracking emergency equipment on-board aircraft Emirates has turned to RFID technology. RFID Scans While other airlines have also been using similar technology, Emirates completes the largest number of RFID scans for inflight emergency...
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AIRCRAFT TUGS TYPES & EVOLUTION
Tow bars, towbarless tractors or electric aircraft tugs – the number of various ways to tow your aircraft appears almost infinite. A number of these vehicles have been around for a long time, some are simply getting started and might turn the way we think about ground...
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Private Aviation What The Future Hold For It
Presents trends in the private aviation business market are constantly tied with the digitalization of the business. The increase in aircraft accessibility and how customers are shifting how they relate to this service. With cost-efficiency as the main driver rather...
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Emirates first On-Board for Bio-Metric boarding
Emirates has become the first airline outside America to receive approval for bio-metric boarding from the US Customs Border Protection (CBP). Facial Recognition Technology Soon, customers flying from Dubai to any of Emirates’ 12 destinations in the U.S. will be able...
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Airbus showcases its technology during BIDEC
Airbus is showcasing its portfolio of mission-critical offerings at the second edition of Bahrain International Defense Exhibition & Conference. The Event Being held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and endorsed by the Bahrain...
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More control, Less waiting – top priorities for passengers: IATA Survey 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the results of its 2019 Global Passenger Survey showing that passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience. Survey The survey acts as the voice of the passenger, providing...
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SpiceJet Launches First International Hub In UAE
Indian low-cost airline, SpiceJet, has launched a new international hub in the UAE, which will begin operating as soon as December. New Hub The new hub at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is SpiceJet’s first overseas and poses new competition to local low-cost...
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UK Lifts Ban on Flights to Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt
Uk lifts ban from direct flights to Sharm el-Sheikh are to resume after the government ended a ban imposed in 2015. After 224 individuals died in the bombing of a Russian airliner, linked to the Islamic State group. Egyptian officials have since admitted the airport...
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AVB AWARDS 2019 Low-Cost Airline Of The Year: Air Arabia
The winner of the Low-cost Airline of the Year category is Air Arabia. About Air Arabia The Middle East's first low-cost carrier, Air Arabia was established in 2003 by the Ruler of Sharjah and the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, and is now a...
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Dubai Airshow 2019
Organizers of this year's Dubai Airshow have announced that they are anticipating it to be bigger than ever. About Dubai AirShow The Dubai Airshow is a biennial air show held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...
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Emirates to Add A Second Daily Flight to London
United Arab Emirates announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai to London. Additional Flight The additional flight means that Emirates customers will now have 11 daily flight options to and from three London airports. Second Daily Flight As with the...
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AVB AWARDS 2019 WINNER: Dubai International-Technology Innovation
Dubai International was crowned the winner of the Technology Innovation of the Year category. This award recognizes specific technology innovations in the Middle East that have a direct impact on aviation operations About Dubai International Since it opened in 1960,...
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AVB AWARDS 2019: All Winners Revealed As Aviation Industry Celebrates
The winners of the 13th AVB Awards 2019 have been announced following a glittering evening and awards ceremony in Dubai. Industry behemoths Industry behemoths, bosses and bright sparks from across the supply chain gathered in the luxury Grosvenor House to celebrate...
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Emirates Grapples With Fallout From Thomas Cook Collapse
Thomas Cook’s demise weighs heavily on Emirates’ European markets and in particular its airport services division dnata, Emirates has been impacted ‘in no small amount’ by the demise of Thomas Cook, which went into liquidation last month. Tim Clark The airline's...
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Saudia Cargo Adds Capacity to Europe and Africa
Saudia Cargo is enhancing its presence in the African and the European continents by adding new freighter flights. That is alongside extra belly-capacity on board Saudia passenger flights during the high season aiming to increase its network capabilities starting this...
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These Are The Main Moments Which Redefined Aviation
There is no doubt aviation has come a long way since the first powered flights made in the early 1900s. But what are the key moments in this over a century of history? We take a look at some of the main events that have shaped aviation. There are many more of course...
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Why You Can’t be able Drink Airplane Tap Water?
Flying low-cost often means that in-flight refreshments come at a price, and a healthy price at that. For those who do not want to pay exorbitant amounts of money, being thirsty at the start of the flight can lead to discomfort. The temptation to quench this thirst...
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United Arab Emirates wins at Aviation 100 Awards
Emirates has won the Aviation one hundred 'Middle East Airline of the Year', awarded by Airline economics magazine. Aviation 100 Awards The Aviation one hundred recognizes the year’s biggest performers within the aerospace industry. The Aviation one hundred awards...
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Could Airlines Replace Overhead Bins With Beds?
Long-haul flying comes in many different flavors. On one hand, some airlines offer excellent first and business class products. On the other, economy class can be a grueling long-haul experience. But, what if airlines took out overhead bins and instead added mounted...
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Aviation Emissions Could Be Recycled into Jet Fuel
Emissions from aircraft could soon be captured and reused as jet fuel. Engineering companies around the world are developing systems that can turn potentially harmful gases into useful energy. BBC News reports that green aviation specialists, SkyNRG are working with...
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When Will Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport Finally Open?
The seemingly doomed Brandenburg Airport may finally be ready to open, following a meeting of its management company. The Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, tasked with overseeing construction of the hugely delayed airport, held a meeting on...
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Only 3% Of Emirates’ Workforce Is Emirati
If you have got ever flown on Dubai’s Emirates Airline you'll have noticed a distinct lack of locals operating as cabin crew. Emirates has small percentage of Emirati staff. Just 3% are Emirati Despite being the region’s largest airline with around 100,000 employees,...
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Saudi Arabia Receives Its First Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
The national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (SAUDIA) has just welcomed home it’s first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. Saudi Fleet As the largest aircraft in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner family of jets, the new 787-10 will complete SAUDIA’s fleet of 13 Boeing...
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Emirates will be the first airline operating the Airbus A380 to Egypt
In a few days time, Emirates will begin flying a service from Dubai Emirates to Cairo Egypt on its A380. Making it the first commercial airline to fly a scheduled A380 service into Egypt. The flight details The Middle Eastern airline today announced that starting 2nd...
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Boeing’s CEO Is Set To Testify To Congress About The Boeing 737 MAX
On October 30, 2019, the eyes of the aviation world will be turned on a panel in the United States House of Representatives. Boeing’s CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, will testify on the Boeing 737 MAX in front of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. A...
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Emirates Provides Boeing 777 Fleet Update
In 2019, Emirates completed the reconfiguration of its last Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Investment The airline invested USD $150 million in converting the 10 Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet from three to two class cabins featuring wider Business class seats in a...
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Emirates Announces New Executive Leadership Appointments
United Arabic Emirates has announced new executive leadership appointments for its operational, commercial and international affairs functions. Adel Al Redha is appointed as a Chief Operating Officer, Adnan Kazim is a Chief Commercial Officer and Sheikh Majid Al...
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What can you do if you have a booking with Thomas Cook?
Few days ago, Thomas Cook declared Bankruptcy. As a result, a big number of flights and holidays were cancelled. If are going to take action you may be asking what can I do? It depends on what you have booked, also how you’ve booked it. The ATOL Protection If you’ve...
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Aircraft ground handling in Egypt
Many airlines that are heading to Egypt subcontract ground handling to Egyptian airports, Egyptian handling agents or even to another airline. According to the International air transport Association (IATA), conservative estimates indicate airlines outsource more than...
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IATA launches RampVR, the first VR training tool for ground operations
Nowadays, virtual training programs have become common for pilots. Fraport AG and the airline association IATA are currently starting to use virtual reality (VR) technology for aviation ground services training programs. A three-month test period is due to commence as...
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Bold Visions for the Future of Flying
If the aviation industry was a country, it'd rank among the world’s top 10 emitters of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Aviation emissions have risen by 70% since 2005 and as demand increases in wealthy and poorer countries, they’re forecast to increase by between 300% and 700%...
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Why is reducing noise pollution crucial for aviation?
There is no denying that aviation has come very far technology-wise. In its early infancy, commercial aviation was an expensive and rather uncomfortable endeavor, because the turboprops that powered aircraft were loud, produced a lot of vibration and were limited in...
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Top 5 Facts About the Wright Brothers
Before they built the world’s first powered, heavier-than-air, and controllable aircraft. Wilbur and Orville Wright were two ordinary brothers from the Midwest who possessed nothing more than natural talent, ambition, and imagination. To honor the Wright brothers, we...
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Are Driverless Vehicles The Future At Airports?
In an age where everything from baggage systems to check-in desks is becoming automated. What might come next? it's like the answer could be driverless vehicles to drive aircraft on the runways. British Airways is already using driverless Vehicles to push their...
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Emirates Airlines Named World’s Most Family Friendly Carrier
Emirates Airlines has been named the world's most family-friendly carrier for the second year running. British parenting site Play Like Mum has ranked twenty airlines. Based on whether they provide preboarding for families, meals, and entertainment for kids. Also...
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Scientists Making ‘Aviation Fuel of the Future’ in Scotland
The aviation fuel of the future might be created in Scotland - with scientists working to make an environmentally-sustainable replacement. The Future of Aviation Fuel The fuel is created from waste wooden pellets which are heated, became a gas and mixed with other...
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NATIONAL AVIATION DAY
The National Aviation Day is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of aviation. is observed each year on August 19th. This day is dedicated by Presidential Proclamation to those who helped pioneer aviation in the United States. It...
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A Step Towards Air Traffic Control Digitalisation
The aviation industry is currently facing extreme growth in air traffic. In European airspace, for example, 33,000 flights per day are being recorded on average. per EUROCONTROL, there'll be virtually twice as many flights by 2030. The tasks of the players involved in...
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Dublin Airport installs automatic visual docking guidance system
The new automatic visual docking guidance system will cut back delays through faster turnarounds. While simultaneously heightening safety, as part of Eurocontrol’s Europe-wide initiative. Dublin airport is installing the new system (AVDGS) on all aircraft contact...
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Will Passports Become A Thing Of The Past With Biometrics?
Recently we heard from Australian Business traveler that Emirates is planning to trial the use of biometrics as a method of passenger identity verification for flights. The trial will be taking place on select flights between Australia and London later this year. With...
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Will there ever be a triple-decker plane ?
There is something special regarding large flying aircraft. The Boeing 747 captured and the world’s imagination with its large wingspan and the Airbus A380 cemented the love of a double-decker aircraft. however, could we see a triple-decked aircraft sometime in our...
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Future of Aircraft Inspection: Robotic Repair on the Runway
A team of researchers has successfully trialed a four-wheel robot capable of carrying out aircraft structural inspections. The robot, that was tested at Cranfield University, can stick to and move around the sides and underbelly of an aircraft. As it hopes to...
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Ryanair boss warns Boeing 737 Max crisis could lead to job cuts
Ryanair boss warns Boeing 737 Max crisis could lead to job cuts Michael O’Leary also says airline could axe UK domestic routes if there is a no-deal Brexit The Ryanair boss, Michael O’Leary, has said he cannot rule out making redundancies if the Boeing 737 Max stays...
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Putting the Power of the PT6 Engine in the Palm of Your Hand
Putting the Power of the PT6 Engine in the Palm of Your Hand Pratt & Whitney announced it has launched Know My PT6 – a data-rich mobile app to help its customers around the world optimize the performance and availability of their PT6-powered aircraft. Pratt &...
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Bombardier Selected FACC to Manufacture Aircraft Radomes
Bombardier Selected FACC to Manufacture Aircraft Radomes FACC will manufacture the radomes for the Challenger and Global business jet families. Austria-based FACC, a leading technology partner of the aerospace industry, has been awarded a contract from Bombardier...
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Safety alert from NTSB to prevent jet fuel contamination
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued on Wednesday a Safety Alert SA-079 warning providers of jet fuel to take measures to prevent contamination of jet fuel by diesel exhaust fluid. Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is required for all new on- and off-road,...
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IATA priorities RFID for baggage tracking across the industry
The webinar was an introduction to the IATA Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) priority, including RFID benefits, the IATA RFID roadmap and the IATA standard for RFID. It covered why IATA decided to move forward with RFID as the best mechanism for airlines to adopt...
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British Airways pilots set to go on strike
British Airways pilots set to go on strike British Airways (BA) pilots have voted in favour of strike action over the amount of pay. Talks between British Airways and its pilots have broken down. The airline and its pilots have been in talks since June. The British...
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How to Extend Your Gear in an Emergency Manually
Complex airplanes can be a large variety of different types of planes. Federal Aviation Regulations in the airplane Flying handbook outline a complex aircraft to be "an airplane that includes retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller." So,...
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Boeing Take $4.9 Billion Hit in Q2 Due to 737 Max Grounding
The financial costs related to the ongoing Boeing 737 max grounding are starting to be disclosed. Boeing has just declared that it's recording an after-tax charge of USD$4.9 billion in the second quarter of 2019 to account for costs related to the grounding. That...
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Which Is Best For Long Haul Flights: Narrowbody vs Widebody Aircraft?
One of the defining trends in aviation is the movement towards long and skinny routes using narrowbody aircraft. This has led to the death of many aircraft designed for hub-to-hub transport, as point-to-point has become more common. However, much of these new...
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IATA Coordinated Effort to Safely Return 737 MAX to Service
IATA urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines for the safe re-entry into service of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Montreal - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation...
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Airlines Cut Airbus A340 Takeoff Length With Mathematics
Aviation geeks will know that the Airbus A340 has a long takeoff length. Not only does this diminish the number of airports that the A340 can serve. But it also can cause dangerous overruns on takeoff. some incidents with long takeoff rolls have now led airlines to...
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Afghanistan opens new routes for transit flights as Pakistan airspace remains closed
Afghanistan opens new routes for overflying flights amid persistent closure of Pakistan airspace. The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority in a statement said it has established 2 routes. Both the new routes are between West and East of Afghanistan to pave the way for...
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South African Teens Fly From Cape to Cairo in a Self-Assembled Plane
A group of South African teenagers has taken on a challenge to make a self-assembled plane that is going to fly it across the continent. And they have successfully landed in Egypt three weeks after it set off from Cape Town. Aviation experts say this a significant...
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British Airways Faces Fine over Data Breach
British Airways Faces Fine over Data Breach The UK’s data protection authority plans to levy a £183.4 million ($230 million) fine on British Airways over the theft of passenger data in 2018, the largest ever penalty proposed by the country’s Information Commissioner’s...
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Boeing’s EcoDemonstrator Phase With 777
The latest iteration of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program will use a 777 airliner to serve as a flying test bed for some 50 projects this year, the company announced Monday. During this latest phase of the ecoDemonstrator program. Boeing plans to test technologies...
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EXTRAVAGANT SERVICES PROVIDED TO PRIVATE JET CUSTOMERS
Aviation services for the private jet are all concerning meeting flight passengers’ unique needs. This means executing a consultation plan that analyzes the travel situation and taking every person’s wants and interests into consideration. With some private jet...
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Pilot Shortage & How Can We Fix It ?
4 billion plane passengers took to the skies. By 2036, this number is predicted to almost double. You’d assume with all this business growth, the number of pilots would be growing to meet the demand. However, over the past few decades, the number of commercial,...
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Wizz Air Eyes London to Dubai Flights with Airbus A321XLR
CEO of Wizz Air, Josef Varadi, has shed a little light on the airline’s plans for their forthcoming A321XLRs. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg this week, he confirmed that Dubai from London is very much on the cards, as are links between Eastern Europe and...
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Explanation of Aircraft leasing
Some of us may not even have heard of leasing corporations before. Some, who have explored the intricacies of aviation, understand that airlines sometimes lease aircraft, rather than buying them. in addition, terms like wet lease, dry lease or damp lease agreement...
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Aircraft ground handling system market to reach $190 billion by 2025
The Improvement of Ground Handling is growing quickly so what may happen in the soon future in that field of the aviation industry? Improving airport infrastructure and using technological advancements to reduce operational delays will be the main market drivers...
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Libya says it will impose a ban on Turkish flights
The Libyan National Army (LNA) forces led by commander Khalifa Haftar will ban any commercial flights from Libya to Turkey and Turkish ships from docking in the country. Reuters quoted LNA spokesman Ahmed Mismari as saying on Friday. Ankara supports the...
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South African Airways To Operate An Airbus A350 To New York
Embattled South African Airways (SAA) will be getting two A350-900s in the later half of 2019 to run on its flagship transatlantic Johannesburg – New York route. According to a report in South Africa’s Eyewitness News, the A350-900s will offer significant savings for...
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United Airlines Doubles Up On San Francisco – Hong Kong Flights
United Airlines have announced that they are adding capacity to their San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) service. The airline will take their once a day flights up to twice a day from October 26th, 2019, giving passengers more options and flight times to choose...
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Concorde Vs Boom Overture – Which Supersonic Aircraft Is Better?
At the most recent air show in Paris, Boom Supersonic discussed how they would be bringing back faster than the speed of sound flight, now its VS the Concorde so which one may be better? They aim to revamp supersonic travel with their Mach 2.2 aircraft, the Boom...
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10 THINGS YOU CAN ONLY DO ON A PRIVATE JET
Private jet charter is the ultimate in tailored traveling. And while a luxury travel experience is definitely part of the charm, it’s the flexibleness and personalization that drives most customers to fly privately. Our new clients are generally unclear regarding the...
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Who is Alice? – An Introduction to the Bizarre Eviation Electric Aircraft
Eviation presented the world’s first electric commuter aircraft at this year’s Paris Air Show. Graced with the name ‘Alice’, this plane may be small, but she’s got some big ideas; to herald in the ‘third age’ of aviation. Let’s take a closer look at Eviation Alice....
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FLIGHT OPERATIONS MIGHT NOT BE AS SECURE AS YOU THINK
Your business, home, cars, and airplanes all have security systems in place. But how secure are your plane and flight operations? That’s the question that was asked at a recent National Business Aviation Association Security Council session. “We fly and we work now in...
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Hormuz-routed flights was halted by many international airlines
Hormuz-routed flights, FAA bars US-registered aircraft from flying in airspace United Airlines has canceled some direct flights after the Federal Aviation Administration banned U.S. carriers from Iranian airspace following Iran’s shoot-down of a high-altitude U.S....
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American Airlines Ends Los Angeles To Boston Experiment
American Airlines flagship A321T has disappeared from flight schedules between Boston and Los Angeles. Previously operating twice a day, the route will change to regular domestic planes from the 4th of September. There’s not much you can do to make transcontinental...
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A Look At Chinese Investments In African Airports
As part of the wider trend of increasing Sino-African aviation ties, Chinese Airlines has invested heavily in African Airports. In part two of our three-part series, we focus on the importance of infrastructure for development, the African airport infrastructure...
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The Guide to Business Class Products of Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is known for being the primary American airline to put in suites with doors in their business class, branded as Delta One. However, unless you’re flying a get a few crafts, you’ll realize some variation in product across Delta Air Lines fleet. to...
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Air Canada Passenger Falls Asleep, Wakes Up On Dark Empty Plane
While on a short routine flight between Quebec City and Toronto a passenger falls asleep and wakes up on a dark, empty plane. Air Canada passenger Tiffani Adams was on a short 90-minute flight between Quebec City and Toronto Pearson International Airport when she fell...
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Who Won the Paris Air Show? Airbus vs Boeing
Both Airbus and Boeing walked away from the Paris Air Show with substantial orders to add to their books. Although the industry was predicting a downturn in order placements this year, it turned out to be a respectable forum for business deals overall. But who did...
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Runway Lights Color & Spacing Explained
If you've been to any major airport at night, you may have noticed on the runway there are a lot of different kinds of lights, ranging from flashing white or pulsating yellow to steady red and even blue. And the lights are spaced at defined intervals. Runway lighting...
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Why And How Was IAG Created?
International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A., or IAG as they are better known, are one of the most recognizable and powerful airline conglomerates in the world today. But who are they really, and why were they created? IAG was formed following a merger between the...
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Ice Runway Registered & Approved by FAA
Looking for a winter adventure in your airplane? how about landing on the sole ice runway charted by the Federal Aviation Agency in the lower 48? Here's what you need to know... The Airport During the winter months, the Alton Bay Ice Runway and Seaplane Base (B18) in...
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Boeing 737 is So Low to the Ground, Why?
The Boeing 737 is one of the most iconic narrowbodies in the sky. Since the late 1960s, the aircraft has flown for an incredible number of airlines and has seen many subsequent generations. However, despite numerous technological and comfort improvements, the 737 has...
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Welcome to The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, known as the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, is scheduled to be the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The biennial international men's football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)....
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Why Airlines Aren’t Ordering the Airbus A330-800neo?
Airbus has one aircraft in its lineup that just isn’t selling, and here we will answer why Airlines Aren’t Ordering the Airbus A330-800neo. The A320 is the golden child with record sales; the A220 the new shiny new toy in the toy box; the A380 a beast retiring from a...
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What is the Best Airport in New York to Fly into?
New York is a bustling metropolitan city, with three major airports servicing the area but which airport of them is considered to be the best to fly into? Two are international airports while the third operates primarily short- and medium-haul flights. These airports...
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Emirates’ Financial Performance “An Analysis“
Emirates is considered to be one of the pioneer countries in the middle east in the aviation field, which would increase clearly its financial performance. In 2018-19 Emirates profits have tumbled 69% in comparison with the year before, to AED 871m ($237m). The...
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The Future of Aviation Is Gas Turbine Engines
The future of aviation is gas turbine engines. While attractive to many, the electrification of large aircraft is not just around the Riverbend. While there's clearly a keen specialize in electrical craft, unfortunately, they're still many generations away. Indeed,...
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A Brown Bear Strolls Through Security in a Russian Airport
Everyone knows the items that you cannot take through airport security, But what if a bear gets into the airport? that's what has happened in Russia. What is forbidden in Airport Security are like Liquid over 100ml, knives, weapons, radioactive materials, etc.. But...
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Airbus Commits To Ensuring A220 Meets Full Potential
Airbus’s A220 program continues to evolve into a major market force as improvements such as a 5,000-pound increase in maximum takeoff weight (mtow) and 180-minute Etops approval further express the company’s commitment to reinforcing the former Bombardier C Series’...
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From London to Paris – By Train OR By Plane Or By Bus
London to Paris is an incredibly popular route, being served daily by train, bus, and plane. However, each mode of transport is completely different, with completely different pros and cons to each. We’ll take a glance at what’s sensible and what’s to not build a...
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Air New Zealand Allows Their Employees to Have Visible Tattoos
Air New Zealand has announced that all staff will be able to wear their tattoos with pride. The airline has confirmed that from September 1st, all employees will be allowed to display tattoos, as long as they are ‘non-offensive’. A controversial policy Air New Zealand...
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Is Airport Parking Expensive?
There are few things more infuriating than being charged an airport parking fee more expensive than the flight you have just come off. It’s the ancillary fees around traveling – bag fees, booking fees, and seat fees, that leave a bad taste in people’s mouths. Whilst...
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Different Type of Aircraft for Different Region?
Most probably there won’t be any better time to become a pilot than it's now. “Global air transportation network doubles in size at least once every fifteen years, and it’s expected to do so once more by 2030” says The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)....
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Air Transat is about to Launch Several New Routes to the US
Canadian leisure airline Air Transat has just released its winter 2019/2020 schedule and it includes several new routes to the US. Starting in November 2019, the Quebec based carrier will become the only airline offering a direct flight between Montreal and New...
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No Max Effect on Boeing Deal!
The events surrounding the Boeing 737 Max will not influence “in any way, shape or form” Boeing’s commitment and resources to close the transaction with Embraer on the joint venture for the commercial aviation business, according to Embraer Commercial Aviation...
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Differences Between Passenger pilot and Cargo Pilot
Probably, once you think about the pilot, the first image appearing in your mind could be a pilot stepping onto the aircraft to perform a flight. And somewhere in this image there are always passengers concerned. however what concerning those pilots who don’t carry...
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What Are the Best Seats you may book On a Qantas A380?
If you’re flying long haul on Qantas, chances are high that you may end up on associate airliner A380 so it will be so good for you to book the best seats on Qantas A380. Grabbing an honest seat will build an enormous distinction to the standard of your flight. Its...
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Crew planning and scheduling are they the true ruler of an airline?
Aircraft, fuel and crew are the 3 key cost drivers of thriving airline operations. Finding the foremost efficient route and staffing it with properly qualified personnel is a vital financial consideration. So, for the effective utilization of the entire fleet and...
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The Airbus A320 vs A320neo – What’s The Difference?
The Airbus A320 is not only the most popular Airbus aircraft ever made. It is rapidly approaching (and may soon take over) the number one most sold aircraft spot in the world, a spot currently held by the Boeing 737. But unlike Boeing, who has moved 737 productions...
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More than 300 Boeing 737 jets may have faulty wing parts
FAA says more than 300 Boeing 737 jets may have faulty wing parts Boeing has informed the FAA that certain 737NG and 737MAX leading edge slat tracks may have been improperly manufactured and may not meet all applicable regulatory requirements for strength and...
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Panasonic’s Waterfront seat
Panasonic’s Waterfront concept suite lets passengers customize their in-flight experience with their smartphone In a time when the personal device (smartphone, tablet) is becoming the digital controller of just about every surrounding device (think Sonos, Google...
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Why We Are Excited For The Boeing 777X
With the first Boeing 777X now rumored to be taking a test flight on June 26th. The aviation industry is becoming more excited by the minute about this latest release by Boeing. But what’s so good about the plane. Last week, Boeing said that the first test flight of...
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Future of Aviation
Airline cabins of the future: A new golden age of travel? Future of Aviation explores the next leaps forward in the world of air travel, from jet technology to passenger experiences. Air travel photos from the 1960s show smartly dressed, champagne-sipping passengers...
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What Is The Anti-Flying Movement?
The anti-flying movement was begun across Europe. The movement sees individuals shunning air travel in the name of the environment. The anti-flying movement is pretty much as the name seems to be. A movement against flying. But who are these people, and should we care...
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Emirates is about to retire Airbus A380s by Mid 2030s
The world’s biggest operator of the A380 is planning for their retirement in the 2030s as Emirates is about to retire Airbus A380s. Emirates has 110 of the aircraft in service and a further 14 on order. The Emirates A380 is a common sight at airports around the world,...
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Flight Dispatcher Vs Air Traffic Controller
People often think there is no difference between flight dispatcher and air traffic controller, but the two jobs are not the same. Although they both deal with air traffic, the aircraft dispatcher and air traffic controller differences are quite substantial. We all...
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Emirates Doubles up on the World’s Shortest A380 Flight
From the first July this year, Emirates will operate two Airbus A380s flights between Dubai and Muscat that would be Emirates shortest flight. The distance of the route is the shortest ever for the superjumbo. Emirates announced Emirates today announced that...
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What’s After the Boeing 797?
It’s so interesting to look at current trends and think about where we may be 20 years from now. Of course, half the fun is the unpredictability of the industry and emerging technologies. Once thought to be the future of aviation, who could have guessed that the...
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The Flight Dispatcher or The Pilot Who is more in control of your flight ?
If you ask people regarding air travel, you'd notice that almost all of them assume that while flying they're in the hands of the pilot. do you think the same way? Well, the reality lies in the indisputable fact that any flight crew cannot fly without a team of...
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How Does “In Flight WIFI” Work?
How Does In-Flight Wi-Fi work on 35,000 feet and why do not all airlines provide it? Travel has continuously offered a short digital service– a precious few hours of emails, messages, and app notifications, But what about WIFI in flight? To modify, there square...
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International Flight Attendant Day 2019
May 31, is the International Flight Attendant Day that recognizes the dedicated members of the flight crew. Who rise early, stay late and remain alert throughout the flight providing comfort, care and reassurance of the safest travel. Crisscrossing the country and...
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Next-Generation Evolution Seat
Next-Generation Evolution Seat from Collins Aerospace Offers Increased Cabin Room, Comfort for Business Aviation Passengers. The new offering builds upon the industry-leading success of the first generation Evolution seat with increased living space and comfort....
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US Airlines Will Have No Choice But To Offer Free WIFI
Delta has begun to supply free WiFi on elite flights. As a result, can different carriers of US Airlines have to be compelled to begin providing free WiFi to remain competitive? easy Flying analyses matters. In AN age wherever individuals area unit progressively...
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Remove Before Flight Tags What are they for?
If you like observing the ground handling processes around the aircraft while awaiting your flight, you may have noticed red “Remove before flight” tags on numerous aircraft parts. Do you understand why they {are|they're} there and what these tags are for? “Remove...
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Cell Phone Precautions
Randy Bisgard, senior vice president of Tampa-based Airport Business Solutions, has more than 35 years experience at airport-related and fixed base operations. Based in Denver, Bisgard has worked in safety, security, and training. He cautions that with the...
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What Will African Aviation Look Like In 2050?
With low-cost airlines regularly challenging legacy carriers in Europe, not to mention routine reports of awful crew-passenger interactions in the United States, it can be easy to overlook developments in the African aviation world. Today we’ll examine African...
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Pilot in Command :Responsibilities and Authorities
The pilot in command (PIC) is the person aboard the aircraft who is responsible for its operation and safety throughout the flight. This would be the captain in a typical two- or three-pilot air crew, or "pilot" if there's just one certified and qualified pilot at the...
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The Boeing 767X – The Inverted 747 that was never engineered
The Boeing 767X was between a Boeing 747 and a Boeing 767. It had 2 decks and carried three hundred passengers. It had been the proper compromise that might haven't flown. However if it had been engineered by Boeing, would it not are successful? Let’s explore this...
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FAA Warns Airlines Not to Fly Over the Arabian Gulf
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is advising US carriers and commercial operators not to fly over the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. The warning, which was relayed by US diplomatic posts, is due to concerns that the US troops operating in and around the Arabian Gulf...
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What Will the American Aviation seem like In 2050?
The U.S. is one in every of the biggest airline markets within the world. The four largest airlines by inject fleet within the world area unit primarily based within u. s. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that U.S. airlines served a complete of over...
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EgyptAir Announces Cairo To Washington DC Route Operated By Their New 787’s
EgyptAir is going to set a brand new route to Washington DC in June. The route will be operated by B787 aircraft. According to sources EgyptAir has ordered 6 aircraft, and these are scheduled to be delivered throughout 2019 according to leasing agency AerCap. There...
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History of Flights
History of flight, development of heavier air flying machines. Great events along the long way to the invention of the first airplane include the understanding of the idea of the dynamic reaction of lifting surfaces, building absolutely reliable engines that produced...
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Happy Aviation Maintenance Technician Day 2019
Aviation Maintenance Technician Day The world of aviation is an exciting aspect of man’s history towards the skies. So, Aviation Maintenance Technician Day exists to give recognition for their efforts in keeping flight a possibility. This holiday was created to thank...
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Top 7 interesting facts about aviation
There are no people who would deny how the aviation is so important in our today’s fast moving world.., The real question is how much do we really know about aviation? Have you ever asked of how many parts the aircraft that you are traveling with is made of? Or what...
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What Does the White and Orange Stripes on Windsocks Mean ?
The aviation world looks to continuously surprise United States with varied strange items serving specific functions. This time we’ve decided to concentrate on the windsocks that are utilized in aviation. Let’s find out more concerning this mysterious tool together....
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Aircraft De-Icing How It Works ?
It looks like your plane goes through a car wash, a soothing experience. The flying field operations groups deploy a large super-soaker spraying out orange or green misty fluid. You’re inside, warm and guarded from the weather. The light sound of de-icing fluid drips...
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What Is Aircraft Marshalling ?
A person trained to direct by visual or different means the movement of the airplane on the ground, into and out of landing, parking or hovering points. Also called aircraft guide. We believe that a number of you were curious how pilots acknowledge where to park the...
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Why Holding Stacks Is So Important to the Busiest Airports?
Let’s begin from the start! The definition of holding (or flying a hold) in aviation field means that some manoeuvres of airplane before the landing. Incoming airplane should generally be stacked when an aircraft that has arrived at their destination however cannot...
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The world’s smallest jets: BD-5 or FLS Microjet
Everyone is so passionate about huge aviation machines. We have already reviewed The World’s Largest Plane, introduced you to The Largest Aircraft in the World and How Does A Turbofan Engine Work?. What about the smallest inventions? Did you know what the smallest jet...
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How Much Fuel the Aeroplane Needs?
Have you ever realized how pilots know how much fuel they need for an aeroplane? It is not as simple as it sounds. A lot of people think that it is the same as with the car, you put fuel nozzle into a car and just load the full tank with fuel, but, actually, the...
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The world’s longest passenger plane is here — the Boeing 777X
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has taken the wraps off its long-awaited 777X, the world's longest passenger jetliner, at its wide-body manufacturing facility in Everett, Washington. On March 13, the very first Boeing 777X was presented to company employees, inside...
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Honda Jet Elite HA-420 coolest features
The Honda HA-420 HondaJet is one of the most capable small private jets in the world. Also, it's faster, quieter, and more luxurious than before. The original HondaJet, which entered production in 2015, was the Japanese industrial giant's foray into the world of...
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The Growing Role of Plastics in Aerospace Applications
As new types of high-strength, high-quality plastics and polymers are developed, the use of plastic parts in aerospace applications continues to rise. While metal materials are still required in many situations, plastics are often used to make aircraft more...
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MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts
A new MIT plane is propelled via ionic wind. Batteries in the fuselage (tan compartment in front of the plane) supply voltage to electrodes (blue/white horizontal lines) strung along the length of the plane, generating a wind of ions that propels the plane forward....
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Egypt airports celebrate 89th Civil Aviation Day
All Egypt Airports and Egypt Air and AN Aviation Services Company are celebrating the 89th Egyptian Civil Aviation Day. Which falls on January 26 yearly, In line with the operation of Egypt Air flights from the newly opened Sphinx international Airport. The...
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8 Emergency Landings That Rival the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’
Though the 'Miracle on the Hudson' lives on in infamy, these other emergency landings are proof that pilots are regularly capable of heroics. Ten years ago today, Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger and his crew safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to a water landing...
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These Are the Best Airlines and Airports for On-Time Flights
Panama’s Copa Airlines SA has been crowned 2018’s most punctual carrier in a global survey -- but no major U.S. airline made it into the top five. Latvia’s Air Baltic ranked second among airlines arriving or departing within 15 minutes of scheduled times, according to...
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How to calculate flight times across time zones
Time is an essential element of flight planning: What’s the fastest way of getting there? How long is the flight? And what time will it be on arrival? For many clients, this can also include consideration of the time zones in their points of origin and arrival – and...
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Boeing’s Solar Autonomous Aircraft Can Fly Forever and It’s Due in 2019
Boeing's Aurora Flight Services announced the introduction of their high-altitude pseudo-satellite called Odysseus, a vessel it says is the world's most capable solar-powered autonomous aircraft. And the claims are no joke! The ship is an ultra-long...
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Cloud types and what they mean for pilots
It is important for pilots to have a good knowledge of meteorology and existing weather conditions. Cloud formations will give pilots a clear indication of weather, so it’s important to know how to identify the various types. To help you become a meteorological...
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Aviation Enthusiasts
Christmas, New Years and the holiday season is upon us! For some, finding the perfect gift is easy but for the majority of us, the season of frustration. What do you get a pilot or aviation enthusiast? How is it that in a digital age we have countless options...
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How To Handle A Radio Failure Mid-flight
How do you know your’e facing a radio failure mid-flight. You’ve taken to the skies and things are going well, until the radio seems too quiet for too long and you’re potentially facing a radio failure mid-flight. Among the many questions which begin running through...
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16 Movies Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts Love
The dawn of cinema occurred just about the same time man first took flight, so it's no wonder airplanes and aviators have been a common theme throughout film history. Some of the best aviation films recount important historical events; some celebrate the achievements...
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How Aircraft Ice Protection Works
Ice protection systems are designed to keep atmospheric ice from accumulating on aircraft surfaces, such as wings, propellers, rotor blades, engine intakes, and environmental control intakes. Beacause the combination of flying aircraft and icing conditions can be bad...
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15 Things Every Pilot Should Have On Their Bucket List
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Upper Egypt’s Luxor International Airport tops Africa’s most secure airports
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How Does A Turbofan Engine Work?
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How Gliders Fly, And How They’re Different Than Powered Aircraft
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Meet the Guppy and the Largest Aircraft in the World
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What Are You Flying Over? This App Will Tell You
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Coming Innovations That Will Make Flying Economy (Mostly) Better
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Antonov An-225: World’s biggest unfinished airplane lies hidden in warehouse
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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 aeirplans 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
Although flight attendant nowadays 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 Zeppelin LZ 10 Schwaben. (Kubis was also aboard the LZ 129 Hindenburg, and...
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HOW TO BECOME AN AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Major aircraft manufacturers are predicting a need for thousands of aircraft mechanic s every 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...
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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...
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3 Ways Connectivity Improves Your Flight
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? When you think about in-flight Wi-Fi. It’s likely you’re wondering if you’re able to stream a movie...
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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
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 paths with people trying to smuggle...
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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
It sounds like something Q, the tech guy in James bond movies, would create. A plane that lands on a runway shrug its wings off, turns into a train and rolls on to rails to drop you off at your local station. Akka "Link & Fly" flying train concept 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?
If you want 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 Accident...
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Some of the most bizarre passenger stories on commercial flights
From unruly and incapacitated passengers 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 commercial flights. Bizarre & Weird moments...
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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
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 require multi-engine and turbine...
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10 Reasons Why Being a Flight Attendant Is The Best Job In The World
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 forward to 2018 and I’m still a CA flying the...
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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
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. Only to hear the engine cough and die of fuel starvation. When the gas...
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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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How to get the best seat on an airplane, according to a flight attendant
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...
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Why flight attendants prefer to work in economy over first class ?!
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,...
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Plane makes emergency landing after wife discovers husband’s affair mid-flight
A plane passenger who spied on her husband’s phone and discovered he was having an affair mid-flight. Caucusing 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...
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The secret codes airlines don’t want you to know!
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...
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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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The Problem With Flight Training
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...
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Saving The Cessna Caravan
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...
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On A Mission: Best Practices On Thunderstorm Avoidance
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...
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You Are The Backup To Safety Enhancing Aircraft Avionics
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...
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All Royal Family Members — Except One — Must Follow This Travel Rule for Commoners
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...
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9 Hacks for Flying Business Class (Or Better!) Without a Celeb Budget
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...
read more‘Ground-Breaking’ UAE ATM System About to Go Live
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 Hurricane Irma
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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10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Flight Attendants
Flying can be a nightmare for passengers. But imagine what a nightmare it can be for the flight attendants. While you’re sitting there in the cramped comfort of your airplane seat. There’s a team of flight attendants hard at work keeping everyone safe, cleaning up...
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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 commercial flight s. 1---> You’re probably flying with dead bodies...
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Hurricane Irma Could Cost the US Airline Industry $2.5 Billion
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...
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Austrian Airlines To Launch A Premium Economy Cabin!
A Premium Economy Cabin Launched by Austrian Airlines The first Austrian aircraft to be retrofitted is a Boeing 767-300ER, with the process beginning today. Over time, all 11 long haul jets in Austrian’s fleet (6 767-300ERs and 5 777-200ERs) will be retrofitted with...
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Boeing Confirms The Inevitable!
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...
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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 hostesses on board. Can you imagine a...
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New a380 cabin squeezes 11 seats into each row in economy
Don't get stuck in the middle, middle seat! airbus reveals a new a380 cabin layout. That would squeeze eleven passengers into every row in the economy to boost profits. if an airline adopts the seating plan, the economy class would be realigned to add a middle seat...
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Why is fuel stored in the wings of aircraft?!
Aviation fuel is an important aspect, as it accounts to the aircraft's performance during lift or take-off and also contributes to the additional weight of the aircraft that changes throughout the flight course of an aircraft. For these reasons, it is essential to pay...
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Pilot of a stricken F-16 was saved from ISIS by a tanker crew
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...
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How does the control joystick in Airbus aircraft work?
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 a stowable table in front of the pilots, which makes eating and...
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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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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 if the pilot raises the nose aggressively. Why are the wheels...
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Aileron Definition, Meaning & Explanation
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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Air Cargo
Air cargo is any property carried or to be carried in an aircraft. Air cargo comprises air freight, air express and air mail. Aircraft types Different cargo can be transported by passenger, cargo or combi aircraft: Passenger aircraft use the spare volume in the...
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What is Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics Definition 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...
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Aviation Fuel Overview
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...
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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 pilot’s boast, it’s a truth...
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Vertical stabilizer
The vertical stabilizer, 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,...
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Heroic Chinese pilot who saved 439 lives in near-miss
Heroic Chinese pilot who saved 439 lives in near-miss drama by steering his plane out of danger is awarded £360k... as video shows just how close the incident was China Eastern Airlines rewarded a heroic captain with £360,000 today He saved hundreds of lives from a...
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25 INTERESTING AND FUN AVIATION FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW
Look up the hashtag #avgeek on Twitter or Instagram 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 group whose reach has swelled beyond the borders for a...
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This Is What A 900 Knot Closure Rate Looks Like
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 deck. Quoted
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Boeing Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the date when 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 weather...
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Piper Delivers First M600
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...
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Solar Impulse: Zero fuel plane lands in Cairo
The Sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse (Zero fuel plane) 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 plane is now...
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Three things no pilot wants to hear
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...
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Landing In Aspen With A 16 Knot Tailwind
This should have been an easy flight. As scenic trip through the mountains on a gorgeous day. And then this: 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 only takes 45...
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Can You Fly This IFR Cross Country Into St. Paul, MN?
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,...
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Airline Apologies After Pilot Jokes About Crashing Plane Carrying An Ex PM
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 apologized on Monday. After one of its pilots joked about crashing a plane carrying ousted...
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11 Things That Frustrate Pilots
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...
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The One Seat You Need To Avoid on a Plane
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...
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6 Things You Need To Remember During Soft Field Landings
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 remember during soft field landings 1) The difference between...
read more Quiz: Can You Pass These 7 Private Pilot Checkride Questions?
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...
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INFOGRAPHIC: EASY AIRPORT HACKS TO MAKE FLYING SUCK LESS
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...
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Boeing 777 300 Aircraft Demolition
See hyperlapsed video of a Boeing 777-300 teardown by Aircraft Demolition, including dismantling of the center-section, wing and cockpit removal. All video by Aircraft Demolition Edited by Jen Deglmann Song: Go On Then by Jim Rooster
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Tips for grounding an aircraft while refueling
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...
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HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE THE AIRBUS A320 AGAINST THE BOEING 737?
Many of my readers ask, why am I now flying a smaller Airbus A320 instead of the bigger Boeing 737? (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...
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Tomorrow’s Wings
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...
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Two flush headstones mark the only known graves to be embedded in an airport runway
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...
read more Airline Chief sued by own pilots for claiming “Flying is easier than driving a car”
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...
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AN AVIATION CELEBRATES COMPANY’S 25 TH ANNIVERSARY
“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...
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Here’s the simple reason planes have winglets
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...
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Cabin looks like war zone and passengers hospitalized after really nasty turbulence
At least five crew members and one passenger needed medical treatment after their Boeing 777 ran into severe turbulence on Monday’s Thai Airways flight from Jakarta to Bangkok. Airline staffer Kru P’Birth uploaded photos on Facebook that showed the messy aftermath of...
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13 Things you didn’t know about the Boeing 747
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...
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Here’s Why Window Shades Must Be Kept Open During Takeoff / Landing?
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,...
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Etihad pilot turned plane around to let 2 passengers see their dying grandson
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...
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You May Check In To Your Next Flight On Facebook
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...
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SpaceShipTwo ‘Pilot Was Thrown From The Vehicle’ High In Atmosphere
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...
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World’s Shortest Commercial Flight is Just 47 Seconds Long
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...
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12 Things You Need to Stop Doing on a Plane
With over four.3 billion people flying every year, it’s inevitable to run into issues with fellow passengers that may flip your few hours of flying into a living nightmare. However, we’ve to stay in mind that we are all packed into a confined house that we can’t...
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What are some things that airline pilots won’t tell you? 🙂
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...
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13 Things You Never Knew About the Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range twinjet narrow-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the United States. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from the 707 and 727, the 737 has...
read more FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions) About Becoming an Airline Pilot
Whether you are seriously considering becoming an airline pilot, or you’re just seeking some background information about how to achieve it, we have everything you need to know right here. It can be a complex process, but we’ve made everything as clear and easy to...
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Flydubai B738 at Beirut on Mar 28th 2016, bird strike
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...
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9 Flying Experiences Every Pilot Should Have
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...
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The 4 Steps Of Spin Recovery, Explained
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...
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The 11 Ugliest Aircraft Ever Built
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...
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Secret Airplane Bedrooms Where Flight Attendants Sleep on Long-Haul Flights
Most Boeing 777 and 787 airliners have a secret stairway that leads to a tiny set of windowless bedrooms for the cabin crew — and few people know they even exist. See what the secret cabins look like. It depends on the plane, but usually crew rest areas are hidden...
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Malaysia Airlines Retiring Their Cursed 777s
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...
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Some Unbelievable Statistics About The GE Engine On The Boeing 777
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...
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A Chinese Pilot uses helicopter to open 4 beer bottles in 5 minutes..!
A Chinese pilot used a helicopter to open four beer bottles caps mounted on poles in five 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...
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Boeing developed Lightest metal ever ..!
A metal microlattice developed by Boeing and HRL Laboratories has just been awarded the Guinness World Record for lightest metal. Made from nickel phosphorus, the microlattice emulates human cell structure, reaching a density and surface area similar to lung tissue....
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The Emirates A380 and Jetman Dubai take to the skies of Dubai for an unprecedented formation flight.
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...
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VIDEO Look at this cargo loader filmed by British passenger at Guangzhou Airport
Handle with care? Hilarious video reveals Chinese freight workers throwing packages on the cargo loader in Guangzhou Airport Sending a package abroad? Here's a word of advice: Pick your airline carefully. Footage shows air freight handlers at Guangzhou airport in...
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The World’s Smallest Personal Helicopter ..!
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 two...
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EMERGENCY A man opened a Boeing 737 security door just for air！
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...
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How a Pilot evacuated from the cockpit in an extreme emergency..!
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...
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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 geeks 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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Engine Failure On Takeoff: Do You Stop Or Go??
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...
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Emirates completes world’s longest nonstop flight
Love to travel but dread delays and stopovers on long-haul flights? 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 plane, left Dubai and touched down in...
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HOW LUFTHANSA CARES FOR PASSENGERS MEDICAL NEEDS
Let's face it, nobody wants to need medical care while on board a plane. And yet, with a huge number of people traveling by air every day, it’s inevitable that it will happen with some regularity. In fact, if you travel by air regularly, you have probably heard the...
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Boeing 737 Manufactured in 3 Mins Must Watch
Boeing 737 is manufactured not built in 3 minutes, its a time elapse video
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World’s 15 most scenic airport runways..!
The airport is unique, being the only one in the world where scheduled flights use a beach as the runway. The runway is underwater once each day. The airport is operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, which owns most of the regional airports in mainland...
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have A Tiny Hole In Them?
Looking out the window of a airplane – 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...
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Flight Attendants Reveal The Weirdest Things They’ve Seen On Planes
Flight attendants are also privy to a wide array of human behaviors, some of which would challenge anyone's people skills. From experiencing the thrill of adventure to taking amazing vacations at little or no cost, there are a lot of unique perks to being a flight...
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Pilot Comedy in a Simulator 🙂
An interview with diffrent pilots about there tranning in a level D simulator and what it takes to be a commerical pilot with a lit bit of comdey. httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE1rE2vxUyM
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Why do Boeing planes start and end with the number 7?
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...
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EPS diesel engine logs 100+ hours
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) 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...
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FAA updates DC-area unmanned aircraft procedures
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 allow...
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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 crew fistfight -- involving at least two flight attendants. The Aviation Herald is reporting the captain of Flight 2598 headed the Boeing 757 for Salt...
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Passenger Jet Lands With Hole In Fuselage
A hole in fuselage 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, just minutes after takeoff, and at least two...
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What happens When Lightning Strikes an Airplane
A natural target for lightning bolts, every airplane is designed with conductive materials, which allow lightning to safely exit a plane. See Video HERE
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How much does it cost to buy an Airbus Aircraft ..?!
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. The 1.1 per cent price increase has been...
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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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25 INTERESTING AND FUN AVIATION FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW
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 fun aviation facts. Call it a hobby, an obsession or anything in between, but this is one interest...
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Plane passengers allowed to buy seat for spirit dolls
It's time to board the plane., don't forget your spirit dolls 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...
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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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Egypt Military Overflight Permit & Technical Landing Permit New Requirements
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...
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Concorde may fly again. Seriously
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...
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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 website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports. This...
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European company is hiring cabin crew and 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
ISAQ 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 could collectively be spending an extra $2 billion on lease return costs by failing to scrutinize aircraft redelivery conditions and processes. According to a new International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) white paper on redelivery expenditures.IBA analyzed...
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