Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
In the realm of aviation safety, the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) stands as a...
Lukas Wopmann
Lukas Wopmann Air France Flight 296: The Demonstration flight that Turned Into a Disaster!
On June 26, 1988, Air France Flight 296, a demonstration flight of the Airbus A320,...
Electric VTOL Taxi Race: Volkswagen, Stellantis, and More at Paris Air Show
Taxiservices via VTOL vehicles are still rather new. Some services do already exist, so it...
Why are Most Aircraft Painted White?
You may have spent some time at an airport – admiring the view on the...
SWISS with Changes in their Fleet
The aviation industry was deeply in shock when COVID-19 hit the world almost three years...
Would You Fly with Only One Pilot in The Cockpit?
“Welcome on board! I am the captain, and with me in the cockpit is my...
Is this the revival of the big birds?
Only a bit more than a year ago, in May 2021, the shocking news was...
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...
Why flying empty makes sense at the moment
With the current spreading Omicron variant, many airlines have announced a reduced network for the...
First Signs of Recovery for the Aviation Industry
With the current headlines in the news where COVID19 cases are still high and new...
IATA Travel Pass – a way out of the pandemic?
While the COVID19 pandemic is still slowing down aviation and the globe in general, it...
Baggage Tag and Its Purpose
Whenever you check in a bag, you get a baggage tag. The baggage tag (also...
Emergency calls
“Mayday mayday mayday Thomson 253H, engine failure, continuing northwesterly, inbound towards Wallasey” Flight crew of...
The Functioning of PAPI Lights
At night, you might notice many lights on the tarmac of an airport. All of...
Understanding Aviation SSR and Why Are They Important
When reading the title of this article, you might wonder what this article is about....
ISAGO and How It Should Work Out
A ground handler is subject of many audits. These audits are performed internally, but also...
The Revival of Ultralongrange Flights!
Introduction & History Since the starting days of aviation, the technology has improved and new...