The least popular variant of the 747 has been unexpectedly brought back into commercial service after being absent for almost…
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The Different Rotors (Helicopter)
The helicopter as an aircraft is not as simple as it seems, the unique flight features make the helicopter a…
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What Is a “Squawk” Code and Why Do We Need Them?
The use of the word “SQUAWK” comes from the system’s origin in WORLD WAR II- IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE (IFF)…
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Oxygen Supplies Aboard Modern Aircraft
If a sudden decompression were to happen inflight, each passenger and crew member would have their own oxygen supply. We…
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Electrical Issues Found on Boeing 737 MAX
As the Boeing 737 MAX planes have been gradually reinstated into service this past year, another problem has emerged with…
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Antonov An-225 Mriya: The Plane With 32 Wheels
The Antonov 225 “Mriya” is the world’s biggest cargo plane that weighs around 285 tons when empty and is even…
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Wing Strakes
It is considered as another way to produce lift, and if this is attached to the wing then it is…
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The Emirates First Class Experience — A Whole New Level of Luxury
Emirates claims the title of the World’s Best Airline. Fittingly, the First Class cabin on Emirates Airlines is nonetheless a…
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Why Was the Concorde Retired?
Almost 50 years ago, the first commercial supersonic jet was introduced into the world, revolutionizing air travel and opening a…
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SR-71 Blackbird: The jet that could outfly a bullet and a missile
The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk…
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Fuel Servicing of Aircraft
Many of us have seen tanker trucks around when the aircraft is on the ground and think about the type…
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Avelo Airlines: The New U.S. Carrier To Enter The Market
From its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Avelo plans to start service on April 28 to underserved or secondary…
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IATA Travel Pass – a way out of the pandemic?
While the COVID19 pandemic is still slowing down aviation and the globe in general, it is obvious (hopefully) that the…
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What Are Those Small Holes On Airplane Windows?
If you’ve ever been in an airplane, you might’ve noticed that there’s a small hole in the bottom of your…
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What Is an ILS Approach?
Decades ago, airplanes started to get more and more automated than ever. The result is a rise in safety on…
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Flap Track Fairings: What Are They?
If you ask most people who have flown, they would probably say they have seen these “pod-like” structures under the…
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Baggage Tag and Its Purpose
Whenever you check in a bag, you get a baggage tag. The baggage tag (also known as luggage tag or…
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