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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...
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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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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 inflight meals used to be like
It’s always fascinating to take a look at the past! For example, you’ll be surprised to discover how airplane meals have changed in the last half a century. As it turns out, air travelers had once enjoyed onboard services that were on a par with those offered...
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Most luxurious private jet in the world
Inside the world's luxurious private jet: $72MILLION aircraft with four living areas and an ensuite master bedroom can fly 19 passengers in total luxury If you thought a private jet was the ultimate accessory to aspire to, get ready to raise your aspirations even...
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THE BEST FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAMS
What are frequent flyer programs? Frequent flyer programs are the loyalty cards of the air travel industry. Your supermarket points card or your 10th-coffee-free stamp collection work in exactly the same way. You fly with the same airline, or an alternative airline in...
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ABOARD VICTOR, THE UBER OF PRIVATE JETS
Flying back to London from Nice we encounter some turbulence that sends champagne into the air. Instinctively, automatically by this point, everyone lifts their flutes accordingly, catching it and bringing it back to safety in what resembles a financially hazardous...
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The new Icon A5 is set to re-invent the entry-level aircraft
Any pilot will tell you there’s nothing in the world like the sensation of flying. The months of unglamorous training, procedures, writing checklists, and scanning weather forecasts usually goes unmentioned. And that's not even considering how arduous and expensive it...
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From Stewardess to Flight Attendant
Tracing the timeline of the profession–and the uniforms—since the 1930s Although flight attendants today are predominantly female, the world's first flight attendant was actually a German man, Heinrich Kubis, who is credited with assisting passengers on the DELAG...
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HOW TO BECOME AN AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Major aircraft manufacturers are predicting a need for thousands of aircraft mechanic s each year over the next several years as more and more airplanes are produced. So the career as an aircraft mechanic is still up-and-coming. There is the answer of how to become an...
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Aviation Safety: Evolution of Airplane Interiors
Accidents involving the current generation of commercial airplanes are rare but offer important insights into advancements in the safety and crashworthiness of airplane design. These advancements reflect decades of innovation and targeted efforts to improve...
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Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)
Guide to ACAS Description Airborne Collision Avoidance SystemAirborne Collision Avoidance System ACAS II is an aircraft system based on Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) transponder signals. ACAS II interrogates the Mode C and Mode S transponders of nearby aircraft...
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Aircraft Bird Strikes: A Growing Hazard
Issue As Old As Aviation Itself Bird strikes are a growing hazard for aircraft operators and pilots. According to the FAA, there have been 142,000 wildlife strikes (97 percent of which were the result of birds) with aircraft in the United States between 1990 and 2013,...
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Jet fuel from sugarcane? It’s not a flight of fancy
The aviation industry produces 2 percent of global human-induced carbon dioxide emissions. This share may seem relatively small – for perspective, electricity generation and home heating account for more than 40 percent – but aviation is one of the...
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The Digital Passport — Concept
The elegant All-In-One Identity solution for every Citizen. One Digital Card Replacement for Passport Booklet,National ID, Driver’s License, Voter ID card, Government National ID, Car Registrations, Bank Debit/Credit Card and every other Personal ID. Have you ever...
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7 Airline Innovation That Will Change the Way We Fly
Solar powered airplanes? Screens on your tray table? In-flight bowling alleys? The future of flying looks pretty wild. Here are a few ideas that may, or may not, take off. There was a day not too long ago when seatback TVs on planes looked space-aged, the concept of a...
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Airbus 2050 concept aircraft
Designed in response to user surveys about the future of air travel, the airbus 2050 concept craft houses replaces first, business, and economy classes with lifestyle ‘zones’, all housed in a panoramic transparent body designed for both more comfortable travel and...
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Boeing 727 Hotel Suite Jjets Out of The Jungle in Costa Rica
For $260 a night, you can stay in this Boeing 727 airplane-turned-hotel suite perched 50 feet high in Costa Rica — take a look inside Cruising over the costa rican jungle’s lush landscape, the ‘phoenix’ suite at the costa verde hotel offers guests a private stay...
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HOW MUCH FUEL ARE AIRCRAFT REQUIRED TO CARRY?
How much fuel are aircraft required to carry? The refueling process is a bit different at every airport. The types and frequency of aircraft served, proximity to fuel delivery systems, environmental considerations, and--most importantly--safety all determine the...
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A Whale in The Sky: The Airbus Beluga XL Takes its Maiden Flight
nicknamed the ‘whale in the sky’, french aircraft manufacturer airbus beluga XL made its first flight on thursday. the beluga is a cargo plane designed to transport major sections of airbus planes from its suppliers around europe to its assembly plants in toulouse,...
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AIRLINE PILOTS AND COMMERCIAL PILOTS
AIRLINE PILOTS & COMMERCIAL PILOTS The life of a airline pilot or a commercial pilot is exciting. You're able to discover new places, meet people from different cultural backgrounds while receiving a paycheck at the end of the month. It's the perfect career if you're...
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3 Ways Connectivity Improves Your Flight
Our new survey reveals that in-flight connectivity is about much more than just streaming movies How many times have you boarded a plane, been all ready to pull away from the gate, and the pilot comes on the intercom to glumly alert everyone of a maintenance issue?...
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New technologies for safer flight
EASY II, The Next Generation of Dassault's Advanced Flight Deck The latest generation of our award-winning EASy avionics suite represents a major upgrade. Based on improvements in technologies, as well as feedback from operators, it now includes new features and...
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Unusual Flight Attendant Requirements
The Good, The Bad & The Beautiful The flight attendant industry has undergone a raft of changes in its history, from a dizzying array of uniforms to an evolution of the exact specifications applicants must meet. While traditionally considered a role for women,...
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The world’s best aviation museum s
Aviation Museums Aviation museums showcase the monumental achievements of engineers and pilots through history. From the first aircraft and fighter jets to present-day satellites and Russian-made rockets, join us to explore the world's best aviation museums to explore...
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What does the future of aviation mean for you?
A quieter neighborhood is just one benefit of aviation innovation If you live near an airport, you’ve probably thought about the noise generated by the aircraft arriving and departing every day. This noise could affect your quality of life and possibly your property...
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Weird Things Found by Airport Security
Weirdest Things Found by Airport Security The crews who work for airport security come in contact with thousands of people on a daily basis. Most of those people are carrying totally mundane things in their carry-ons. However, the security team occasionally crosses...
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A New World of Airline Travel
The world of airline travel has changed dramatically over the years. From the first commercial flights in 1914 until now air travel has expanded on a massive scale creating larger jets, extensive routes and changes from more luxurious during the glamorous heyday of...
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THREE TYPES OF AIRCRAFT ELEVATION
Height, Altitude and Flight Level You might have heard the word altitude many times when travelling, either from the captain’s announcements during a flight or you might have seen it on the in-flight entertainment screen. But is altitude the only aircraft elevation...
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Which Private Jet is right for you?
Types of Private Jets and their amenities Have you found yourself asking ‘what private jet should I choose?’ If so, we have the answers for you. From very light jets (VLJs) up to heavy jets and executive airliners, there are plenty of different jets to choose from....
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Flying train’s could be coming your way
Akka "Link & Fly" flying train concept It sounds like something Q, the tech guy in James bond movies, would create. A plane that lands on a runway, shrugs its wings off, turns into a train and rolls on to rails to drop you off at your local station. That's what a...
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Why Your Airplane Should Have a Flight Path Map
When you get in a car to take a long road trip, what is one of the first things you do? You likely turn on your navigational system to get the fastest, most direct route to your destination. So, when you decide to travel by plane – why would you think it would be any...
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Why Your Airplane Needs IFE
When was the last time you took a flight and could sit back, put your feet up, and watch the baseball game on the flat screen while remaining in touch with your office on the ground? You receive reports and pull them up on the projection screen in front of you and...
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The Good, Bad & Ugly of Airline Food
The Meal High Club Over the past decade of air travel, food waste from airlines has increased significantly as they work hard to improve their culinary offerings. Join us as we delve into the culinary world of commercial airline food and gourmet private jet charter...
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How does a black box work?
Black Box If you wan't to establish why a plane crashed, you need to retrieve the black box. This virtually indestructible orange device records all relevant flight data and conversations in the cockpit. For specialists at the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft...
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Some of the most bizarre passenger stories on commercial flights
Bizarre & weird moments during flight From unruly and incapacitated passenger(s) to emergency stops and mile-high flights, commercial flights have never been more unpredictable. Join US as we explore some of the most bizarre and shocking passenger stories on...
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The World’s 9 Best Business Class Seats
We’ve seen a significant amount of innovation when it comes to business class seats over the past several months, and I’d argue that we’ve just seen two of the three best business class seats introduced within the past year. However, it’s worth acknowledging that this...
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Too Hot to Fly? Climate Change May Take a Toll on Air Travel
Climate Change and the Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Aviation Hot weather has forced dozens of commercial flights to be canceled at airports in the Southwest this summer. This flight-disrupting heat is a warning sign. Climate change is projected to have...
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The difference between a Boeing and an Airbus’s Control Systems
BOEING or AIRBUS Known to most Airbus is an aircraft manufacturing company that is based in Blagnac, France, which is a subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace company. Whereas the Boeing company is a multinational Aerospace Company and Defence Corporation, with its...
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This startup wants to help you speed through airport security lines
What is Clear? Not having to wait in long lines at airport security makes all the difference when it comes to quickly navigating your way through the airport. That's where Clear comes in. Clear is a company that's using biometric scanning technology to help customers...
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13 of the Most Incredible Boeing 747s
BOEING 747 Air Force One, the Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, the Sultan of Brunei's jet—here are some of the most lavish and advanced boeing 747s to ever take to the skies. The "Queen of the Skies" has been in service since 1970, following its first test flight the...
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Whisper it – jet engines are getting quieter
Quiet aircraft This is a remarkable technical achievement – a 95% reduction in the sound power generated by aircraftjet engines since their introduction. ... The issue then is not whether aircraft are getting quieter, but whether they are doing so sufficiently quickly...
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Behold the Bell Concept Helicopter of the Future
The Future of Vertical Lift Bell Helicopter showed its hometown pride at the Heli-Expo, held this week in Dallas Convention Center. From the new helicopters on display to a slick tech demo that "serves as a roadmap for the future of rotary flight," the Fort...
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The Very Best Light Jets in the Sky Today
Very Light Jets A decade ago, very light jets (VLJs) were a buzzword in the aviation world as plane manufacturers saw the huge potential for small, efficient, and simple jets. A number of canceled and troubled endeavors have dampened that enthusiasm. Even so, there...
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TIMELINE INTO THE FUTURE OF AVIATION
From hybrid to hydrogen powered planes….100 years of greener flight In April 1979, the first manned aircraft to fly on solar power set off for a three minute journey, reaching 40ft (12m) and flying 0.5 miles (0.8 km). The aircraft’s pilot and creator, Larry Mauro,...
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The Price of 9 Airplane(s) Including the BBJ
How Much Do Airplanes Cost There are numerous types of aircraft in the world today, ranging from light sport airplane to double-decker passenger planes and from a few thousand dollars to billions of dollars. The price tag on an airplane depends on the type of...
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boeing 777x will have futuristic foldable wings in order to fit into gates
boeing has received approval from the federal aviation administration for its 777x plane with foldable wings. the aircraft will feature a wingspan of 235 feet with foldable tips reducing them to a 212 feet, allowing it to park at normal airport gates. The FAA’s...
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Boeing vs Airbus: And The Winner Is?
The Rivalry between Boeing and Airbus The competition between Boeing and Airbus has been characterised as a duopoly in the large jet airliner market since the 1990’s. This resulted from a series of mergers within the global aerospace industry, with Airbus beginning as...
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10 Ways Pilots Can Build Flight Time
Increase Your Flght Time Today So you've earned your certificates and ratings in record time — maybe in as little as 350 hours — and you have your sights set on an airline job. But many of these pilot jobs require at least 1,000 hours of flight time, and others...
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10 Reasons Why Being a Flight Attendant Is The Best Job In The World
Best Reasons About Being a Flight Attendant It’s 2002 and the job that called me to leave home in Maastricht and move to the Randstad has not turned out to be quite what I’d hoped. Why not be a flight attendant instead? Just for a year, see a bit of the world. Fast...
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The World’s Largest Plane: See The Stratolaunch in Action
The double-bodied stratolaunch plane, boasting the widest wingspan in the world at 385 feet (117 meters), is one step closer to the sky following recent runway tests. the world’s largest plane recently completed a second taxi test reaching a speed of 46mph (74 km/h)...
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Pilots Share What It’s Like to Work in the Sky
From Thunderstorms to the Northern Lights: It’s hard to imagine that some people go to work alongside breathtaking sunrises, puffy clouds, and even The Northern Lights on a daily basis. But that’s what you admire at work if you’re a pilot. Also, it turns out that this...
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Weird and wonderful concept planes that history forgot
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? To gaze up at the sky and see an airplane is to witness an engineer’s masterpiece in action. But while we can often tell a Boeing planes from an Airbus planes, many of would be at a loss for words if we encountered some of the...
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How Things Work: Flying Upside Down
Here are the tricks that keep the engine from knowing it’s not right side up Gravity and other forces conspire against conventional flight, but they are positively Machiavellian about inverted flight. Pity the first pilot who rolled inverted and sailed blithely along....
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Self-flying planes and the future of air travel
The Future Of Travel May Arrive Sooner Than You Think Self-flying aircraft could be taking off sooner than you think, with artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies set to make human pilots a thing of the past within years. But not everyone is onboard...
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10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Ask for on a Plane
Though you probably know a few hacks for upgrading to a better seat before you hop a plane, not everyone is of everything you can ask for while in the air. Every plane has different amenities and what you’re offered on a 7-hour flight across the Atlantic might not be...
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In what it called a “ground-breaking and historic moment,” the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is to launch a major change in airspace management on December 7, signaling completion of the UAE Airspace Restructuring Project (UAE ARP), a project that has...
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One Day, You May Not Have to Take Your Laptop Out at the Airport
TSA security lines might be a little less annoying in the future, the agency will soon test new airport scanners that allow you to keep your liquids and laptop in your carry-on bag during security screening, a benefit currently only available to those who have been...
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Terrifying Footage Shows Plane Flying Through The Strongest Hurricane On Record
Why anybody would want to fly through a hurricane, whether it's your job or not, is beyond me. However, that's what Nick Underwood does - and this time he's filmed the whole thing. The aerospace engineer recorded the moment he flew into Hurricane Irma, arguably the...
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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 your commercial flying experience. 1---> You’re probably flying with...
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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
New a380 cabin squeezes 11 seats into each row in economy Don't get stuck in the middle, middle seat! airbus reveals new a380 cabin layout that would squeeze eleven passengers into every row in economy to boost profits. if an airline adopts the seating plan, economy...
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This pilot of a stricken F-16 was saved from ISIS by a quick-thinking 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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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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Ailerons
An aileron (French for 'little wing') is a hinged flight control surface usually forming part of the trailing edge of each wing of a fixed-wing aircraft. Also refers to the extremities of a bird's wings used to control their flight. Ailerons are used in pairs to...
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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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Aviation fuel
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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Why planes have winglets
Why planes have winglets_top A Boeing 737 Boeing. 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 winglets? What you see are "winglets," and they have essentially...
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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....
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Boeing Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the date when of one of the most influential aircraft manufacturers in the history of the world — The Boeing Company — was born. Since July 15, 1916, the Seattle-based aircraft giant has had its ups and downs, but managed to...
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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 (Zero fuel plane) Impulse has finished its penultimate flight, landing in Egypt's capital, Cairo. It took off from the Spanish city of Seville at 04:20 GMT on Monday, taking just over 48 hours to make the trip. The zero fuel 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 Apologises 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 apologised 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 help you out. 1) The difference between a normal and soft...
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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...
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Tips to ground 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...
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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 SERVICES CO” CELEBRATES COMPANY’S 25 TH ANNIVERSARY AND ROLE IN SHAPING THE AVIATION REVOLUTION
“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 hospitalised after really nasty turbulence
A PLANE cabin resembled a bloodstained war zone after a particularly nasty encounter with turbulence, new photographs show. At least five crew members and one passenger needed medical treatment after their Boeing 777 ran into severe turbulence on Monday’s Thai Airways...
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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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Turns out there’s a pretty good reason for asking you to open your blind for take-off & 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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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
Because you’re probably an adult, and we expect so much more of you. Using the aircraft bulkhead as a footrest. The aircraft bulkhead is not your personal ottoman. It is not there for you to put your bare, un-socked, smelly feet on. Please keep your toesies covered...
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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...
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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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See the 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 avgeeks out there! Let me show you the source. This is the Real Picture Then, He cropped that selfie & airplane and pasted it on picture of clouds. (Yes...
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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
Lets face it, nobody wants to need medical care while on board a plane. And yet, with a huge number of people traveling by air everyday, it’s inevitable that it will happen with some regularity. In fact if you travel by air regularly, you have probably heard the...
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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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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...
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Crew Fistfight Diverts Flight: Report
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...
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Passenger Jet Lands With Hole In Fuselage
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,...
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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 ..?!
New Airbus aircraft list prices for 2016..! Price adjustment for Airbus’ modern, fuel-efficient aircraft Family . Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 1.1 per cent across the product line. The new pricing is effective from January 1st 2016....
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The Boeing 737 MAX Makes First Flight
Boeing has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its 737 MAX in Seattle, taking the program a step closer to its Entry Into Service (EIS). The fourth generation of this family aircraft comes to compete directly against the Airbus A320neo family aircraft, in an...
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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 (SUDAN, SOMALIA,...
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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?
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...
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Which european company want to hire 1600 cabin crew and 350 pilots in 2016?
BRITISH AIRWAYS REACHES FOR THE SKIES WITH RECORD CREW NUMBERS British Airways has announced plans to recruit a record number of flying crew in 2016. The airline wants to hire more than 350 pilots and 1,600 cabin crew. This will be the largest intake in a single year...
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ISAQ AVIATION UK TO LAUNCH EGYPTIAN BRANCH TO TRAIN PILOTS
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 Often Waste Millions on Each Aircraft Redelivery
Airlines could collectively be spending an extra $2 billion on lease return costs by failing to scrutinize redelivery conditions and processes, according to a new International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) white paper on redelivery expenditures.IBA analyzed manufacturer’s...
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