airport Archives - Aviation for Aviators

08
May

Jazeera Airways’ 7th Destination in Egypt: Sphinx International Airport

Mina Maher / 7 months
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3 min read

Jazeera Airways, a budget airline based in Kuwait, has disclosed its intentions to include Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to its list of destinations in Egypt, making it the seventh airport in the country to be served by the airline. Starting May 16, the airline will start providing direct flights between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and […]

15
Aug

The Top 5 coolest airports in the world

Sam Jakobi / 1 year
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3 min read

As an avgeek, I’m sure many of us have researched the airport we are flying into before going to our destination. Haven’t you just wished to go to Singapore Changi or Doha Hamad airport instead of the boring airports you tend to find in most places? Join me as I show you the airports you […]

29
May

What Happened to American Airlines Flight 587

/ 2 years
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4 min read

What’s the story behind the second deadliest aviation accident in the U.S.? The crash that ended the lives of 265 people and 2 dogs. How did it happen? And could it have been prevented?

05
May

A Horrible crash just because of ignoring 28 seconds: Santa Barbara Flight 518

Aviation for Aviators / 2 years
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4 min read

February 21st 2008, Santa Barbara Airlines, flight 518 is preparing for a flight to Carcass from Alberto Carnevalli Airport Merida, Venezuela. Aldino Garatina Gomez is today’s Captain (age 36). He is a flight instructor and a senior pilot in the airline with 5000 hours of experience. The First Officer is Denis Ferreira Quintal (age 28). […]

17
Mar

Thailand Plans To Host Airshow In 2025

Tantawat H / 2 years
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2 min read

On Tuesday 8th of February, it was announced by the TCEB (Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau) that it had intentions to stage Thailand’s first international airshow at U-Tapao Airport (UTP) in Pattaya in 2025. The airshow will allow the growth of not only the hosting airport but also the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) whose […]

12
Mar

London Southend Airport – A History Of London’s Smallest Airport

Tantawat H / 2 years
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4 min read

Introduction Small, local, speedy service. A few words to describe London Southend Airport, passengers often remark that London Southend London Airport has a speedy process from check in to your gate because of its small size. Southend Airport is a small regional airport located on the very far outskirts of London (so far that it’s […]

28
Oct

One year on | Why was Berlin Brandenburg Airport such a failure?

Sam Jakobi / 2 years
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3 min read

On the 31st October 2020, Berlin Brandenburg airport (Commonly known as BER) opened to the german public and international flights. This airport was internationally renowned to be a failure for years, but what caused it to get its reputation? During the Cold war, Berlin was divided into 2 parts, West and East Berlin. After the […]

06
Aug

Top 10 International Airports in the World 2021

/ 2 years
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4 min read

Have you ever wondered what the world’s biggest, busiest and most beautiful airports are? In this comprehensive post, we list ten of the biggest and busiest 2021 airports, based on the actual airport size and annual passenger traffic. Read on to find out.

14
May

Travel Demand Skyrockets This Summer

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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5 min read

This summer of 2021, there has been a dramatic uptick in air travel and passenger demand in the aviation industry. Airports are much busier than they initially were at the beginning of the pandemic, and airlines are receiving increasingly more travelers. Parking lots at the airport are filling up with cars, and lines inside the […]

12
Mar

Ireland: The Underrated Emerald Isle Yet To Be Explored

/ 3 years
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3 min read

Even though COVID-19 may have halted our travel plans to get away from home. Nonetheless, people are exploring new destinations to escape to once travel opportunities start to recommence. This week we will be exploring Ireland! Ireland is a hidden gem (literally an Emerald!) when it comes to tourism. It’s luscious green landscape stays vibrant […]

09
Mar

What are Codeshare Agreements?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The term “codeshare” has been used over the past decades by many people, even persons not travelling too frequently. But is it known what it stands for? And what is it all about? As per definition, a codeshare agreement is a business arrangement in which at least two airlines publish and market the same flight […]

05
Mar

Ground Operations: Aircraft Marshalling & VDGS System

/ 3 years
1
3 min read

You’ve probably noticed on your last flight the ground personnel walking and holding their two, red safety batons directing the movement of the plane as it pulls into the gate. This is the job of the Aircraft Marshaller. When an aircraft lands and approaches the gate, a ground handling staff gives signs to the pilot […]

03
Mar

The Functioning of PAPI Lights

Lukas Wopmann / 3 years
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3 min read

At night, you might notice many lights on the tarmac of an airport. All of them have a specific function to help guide traffic on ground and/or in the air. The PAPI lights are one of these lights. What are PAPI lights? No, PAPI is not only a term in parenting; it is also a […]

17
Feb

De-icing Airplanes

/ 3 years
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4 min read

Airplanes are machines that need special requirements to properly work. Technicians make a lot of effort in order for every single aircraft be capable of flying, in fact, all the people on board rely on them – on their work, because technicians are – besides other things – responsible for people’s lives. Unfortunately, some passengers […]

13
Feb

The Most Dangerous Airports to Land On

/ 3 years
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3 min read

Have you ever thought about landings? Do you think it is complicated? Well, being it’s the pilot’s job, he/she should be able to handle it. As a matter of fact, landing is not that challenging, but there are some airports where you need special training to land on. For instance, you’d need to know the […]

13
Feb

Busiest Airports in the World

/ 3 years
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3 min read

This article is not covid related, maybe it’s better we take a little break. Many of you have already flown, or have been to an airport not just for the intention of flying, probably for spotting or just to pick up your relatives. Have you ever thought about the system at the airport? How everything […]

12
Feb

Worst Airport Disaster Ever

/ 3 years
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4 min read

Car accidents happen everyday, thus are quite common. But what about the most reliable means of transport – airplanes? They could crash as well, but those accidents don‘t happen as often. Let me tell you about the worst disaster in aviation history. 27th of March, 1977 – a day to remember. The day started off […]

11
Feb

Will You Feel Safer Knowing That the Crew on Your Flight Are All Vaccinated?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Since the first vaccine against COVID19 appeared, all countries around the world were managing to compete to vaccinate their citizens. Airlines too, some airlines thought about vaccinating all of their work force and specially those who interacts with the passengers directly. Etihad’s operational crew are now vaccinated against COVID-19. It is the first airline to […]

03
Feb

Understanding Aviation SSR and Why Are They Important

Lukas Wopmann / 3 years
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3 min read

When reading the title of this article, you might wonder what this article is about. SSR stands for Special Service Request and covers a wide variety of different services for any passenger. These services are any information that helps a passenger to receive a special service or highlights a special fact on this passenger. Below […]

01
Feb

A-CDM: Airport Collaborative Decision Making

/ 3 years
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4 min read

A-CDM stands for Airport Collaborative Decision Making and is, in contrast to most other projects or initiatives, about more than just one airport company (airport operator, air traffic control, airline, ground handler, any other stakeholder in the turnaround process) improving its own performance. It is all about creating a culture for all stakeholders working together […]

24
Jan

How Pets Travel In Airplanes?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Have you ever wondered where pets go when you bring them on an airplane? If passengers are not allowed to have pets in the main cabin, where do they go? People are usually concerned about several different things, such as the engine noise, temperature, and other factors when they bring their furry little friends onto […]

18
Jan

Will Aviation Make a Return in 2021?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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3 min read

With the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine and a possible end to this pandemic in 2021, is the aviation industry finally making a comeback in this new year? The answers are uncertain right now, but in this article, we will try to analyze and predict the future of the aviation industry. Last year, the aviation […]

18
Dec

Flying in an Uncontrolled Airspace

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Do you know what’s it like to fly without the assistance of Air Traffic Control (ATC)? If yes, then you must’ve flown in class G airspace, if the answer is no, this article will let you know what to expact.

12
Dec

What Is the Sky Divided Into?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The sky is more complicated than you’ve ever thought. To a normal person, when they look up, all they see is the clear blue sky. But pilots, on the other hand, manage a complex ‘invisible infrastructure’ that allows them to operate safely in the sky. What are they?

11
Dec

One engine rule (ETOPS)

/ 3 years
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4 min read

We all wonder how a plane could fly if an engine fails, but it is more worrying if it is in the middle of miles and miles of ocean before finding a place to land safely. These same concerns were expressed by aircraft manufacturers and operators when they wanted their aircraft to cross the oceans […]

11
Dec

Would You Fly Over the Bermuda Triangle?

/ 3 years
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3 min read

We’ve all heard various myths, misconceptions, and conspiracy theories regarding the Devil’s Triangle. Do you believe in any of them? Personally I’ve always thought that there must be a rational reason for everything. But what makes the thought of travelling over the Bermuda Triangle so terrifying?

09
Dec

Missile hit at Baghdad

/ 3 years
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4 min read

In November 2003, Baghdad airport was the home to American troops in Iraq. The US Air force flew in daily to supply the troops and help at its best to help rebuild the country. Around and outside the airport are terrorists therefore Apache helicopters are deployed full time to check and eliminate any kind of […]

08
Dec

The flight that lasts one minute

/ 3 years
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2 min read

It only takes 1 and half minute in air or even less, and definitely you spend more time buying the ticket or fasten your seat belt. This is the flight between two close islands in Scotland’s Highlands and islands, exactly the Orkney Islands of Westray and Papa Westray.

21
Nov

The secret behind ICAO Airport Codes

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) striving for a sustainable growth of the global civil aviation since 1944.

20
Nov

The longest flight on a plane

/ 3 years
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3 min read

It is already hard for people to be in a confined space for a few hours, imagine now being for many days and within one-meter-wide and about three meter in length of cabin interior. This is the space where it a plane was piloted to get a world record of flight endurance, specifically a Cessna […]

18
Nov

How planes live

/ 3 years
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3 min read

An airplane comes into life after a phase of high technology production which includes research and engineering designs able to respond to commercial and environmental needs. Normally, it takes a long time and production can last even up to a decade!Once the parts are designed and built, they are assembled and, usually, the main manufacturers […]

15
Nov

Learn about VFR and IFR Flying

/ 3 years
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2 min read

When flying you’ve got two rules and it’s up to you to choose depending on your training and rating. You have VFR and IFR. What’s difference? Why is this relevant? What are your restrictions?

08
Nov

BERLIN TEGEL:BERLIN’S MOST FAMOUS AIRPORT

/ 3 years
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4 min read

Today (08/11/20) the last commercial flight will leave Berlin’s Tegel Airport (TXL) as Berlin’s new airport, Berlin Brandenburg (BER), is taking over as the Berlin’s sole hub.