After the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Ukrainian minister for foreign affairs confirmed the destruction of the Antanov AN-225…
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The Job of the Aviation Manager
“Aviation Manager”? What’s that? You might not have heard about the job of an “Aviation Manager”. So what is that…
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The Miracle in the Hudson
“This is the Captain,” the captain’s voice said over the intercom, “Brace for impact!”. A hush fell over the passengers.…
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What will be the new Air Force One?
Air Force One is a plane designed for comfort, security and diplomacy. The current air force one plane has been…
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Qatar Airways Reveals New Retro Livery 777
To celebrate its 25th Anniversary, Qatar Airways has painted one of its Boeing 777 aircraft in its retro livery. The…
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Sleeping in a capsule – the new way of airport hotel?
The idea is not new. Japan introduced capsule hotels already in the late 1970‘s. These capsule hotels in Japan were…
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What is “ground effect” and its causes?
What is ground effect? Technically, it is the change in the airflow around the wings when the aeroplane is near…
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How does GPS work in aircraft? And how does WAAS improve GPS work?
What is a GPS? It’s Global Positioning System in the cockpit of every plane, the receivers provide the pilot with…
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A brief history of the AirAsia Group
The Beginning AirAsia is Asia’s 5th largest airline, it was founded in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, in 1993 and…
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Hangars – where an aircraft rests
What is a hangar? A hangar is a closed facility that houses planes or spacecraft. Metal, wood, fibers, and concrete…
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Why are low-cost airlines such big money makers? | Part 2
As I mentioned in my previous article, low-cost airlines are such massive money makers, but why? Join me as I…
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Types Of Aircraft Icing And Its Effects On Flights
In-Flight Airframe Icing occurs when supercooled water freezes on impact with any part of the external structure of an aircraft…
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Runway lights explained
When it comes to runway lighting, like with most aspects of airport design, safety comes first. Every airport that conducts…
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What does it mean to work as an air traffic controller?
What is the duty of ATC? A job of responsibility for the safe and organized movement of air traffic in…
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B747 vs a380-How Much Are They Worth in 2022?
Brief history (B747) After the introduction of the 707 in 1958, Pan Am wanted a jet two and half times…
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Mayday and emergency calls during flights
What does Mayday mean? It’s a word used around the world to make an emergency call via radio communications in…
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Is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Haunted?
An Introduction to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok is the capital city of the Kingdom of Thailand. It was the most…
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