Aviation News Archives - Aviation for Aviators

28
Nov

Etihad and Air France-KLM Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Frequent Flyer Programs

Mohammed Rizwan / 1 week
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2 min read

In a significant development for the aviation industry, Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM have recently announced a strategic partnership aimed at enriching the experience of their frequent flyers. This collaboration is set to redefine the landscape of loyalty programs, offering members unprecedented opportunities to earn and redeem miles seamlessly across both airline networks. One of […]

13
Oct

FAA Investigation on the health of 4800 Army Veteran Pilots (Including 600 Airline pilots)

Giuliano / 2 months
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3 min read

FAA Medical history form. (Washington Post) An exclusive reportage from the Washington Post reveals that about 5000 pilots (including 600 airline pilots) are under investigation from the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) as they did hide the fact that they were receiving benefits related to mental health issues and other severe medical conditions that might render […]

14
Aug

Are you dreaming of becoming a pilot? Aer Lingus & British Airways Cadet Program Paves the Way to a Flying Career

Giuliano / 4 months
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3 min read

Embarking on an aviation career has always been a dream for countless individuals who are passionate about flying. The Aer Lingus Cadet and British Airways Cadet Program are remarkable opportunity that transforms these dreams into reality, offering aspiring pilots a structured and comprehensive pathway to becoming esteemed aviation professionals. This article dives into the details […]

27
Jul

Aviation in Numbers: CAE, Airbus, and Boeing Projections

Giuliano / 4 months
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3 min read

CAE has published its last report: 1.3 million new employees will be needed by 2032. Boeing and Airbus have done the same. According to the main stakeholders in the aviation industry, in the coming years, many jobs will be created due to the growth and expansion of airline carriers and airports. Pilots (Captains and first […]

21
Jul

The New Project from JAL to Lower CO2 Emissions and Help Travelers: “Any Wear, Anywhere”

Giuliano / 5 months
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3 min read

“Any Wear, Anywhere” is a clothing share service launched by Japan Airlines (JAL) in July 2023. The service allows travelers to rent clothes for their trip, which can help reduce the amount of luggage they need. This can benefit both travelers and the environment, as it can help reduce carbon emissions from air travel. How […]

10
Jun

The Future of Flying: AI in Aviation

Daniel Luo / 6 months
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3 min read

With the recent proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the world, such as ChatGPT and AI-generated art, how will this revolutionary technology transform the aviation industry and the way we fly? In this article, we will explore some of the ways that AI can be and is being used in the aviation industry. How […]

19
Mar

How Did NASA Capture This Image?

Osman Jamil / 9 months
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2 min read

“We never dreamt that it would be this clear, this beautiful.” – said J.T. Heineck of NASA’s Ames Research Center upon taking a first glimpse at the first air-to-air images of the supersonic shockwave interaction in flight. As cool as the images look, capturing them is not easy and took about a decade in the […]

13
Mar

Why do Airplanes Leave a White Trail of Smoke?

Osman Jamil / 9 months
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3 min read

Is that a rocket or an aircraft? In most instances, it is an aircraft cruising between 28,000 – 45,000 feet in the air, with extremely low temperatures heading towards its scheduled destination. So, what is the white trailing smoke behind an aircraft – and should we be paying them more attention? This white trailing smoke […]

14
Dec

Rolls-Royce Tests The First Hydrogen Jet Engine

Osman Jamil / 12 months
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3 min read

As the industry grows, the rising concern for safer and cleaner travel also rises. With the number of airplanes flying around the globe at the moment, they single-handedly contribute to damaging the ozone layer alone than any other thing. Aviation is an essential element of the world economy. Still, it also contributes significantly to releasing […]

04
Dec

Why Does The Airbus A340 Have 4 Smaller Engines?

Osman Jamil / 1 year
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3 min read

There is not much difference between the Airbus A330 and the A340 in terms of structure, systems, and wings. The biggest difference is the engines. The A330 is a dual-engine aircraft, while the A340, its longer sibling, is a quad-engine aircraft. But why did Airbus need to launch two identical aircraft, with the longer one […]

04
Dec

Lufthansa Takes The First Airbus A380 Out Of Storage

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
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3 min read

Following an announcement in June that the popular double-decker would be returned from storage, Lufthansa (LH) reactivated its first Airbus A380 last Friday (2nd of December 2022). Data from flight tracking shows that D-AIMK used the callsign “Lufthansa Nine Nine Two One” during its Friday flight from Teruel (TEV) to Frankfurt (FRA). The Spanish airfield, […]

27
Nov

China Southern Retires Airbus A380 Fleet

Daniel Luo / 1 year
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3 min read

Earlier this month, Guangzhou-based airline China Southern operated its last Airbus A380 flight from Los Angeles to Guangzhou, marking the end of an era in China for the largest passenger plane in the world. The Last Flight: On November 6th, 2022, the last active China Southern A380, registered B-6139, took off from Los Angeles International […]

26
Nov

IndiGo Becoming a Global Player?

VISHNU / 1 year
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2 min read

IndiGo is set to lease wide-body planes for increased capacity in the upcoming travel season. The airline has over 275 planes and operates more than 1,600 flights daily. IndiGo will soon lease Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft to cover the shortfall in its international operations, officials said. The company has only been operating narrow-body Airbus planes, […]

07
Nov

PIA – The Golden Era

Osman Jamil / 1 year
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4 min read

Once upon a time, Pakistan International Airlines was one of the greatest airlines. They would be everywhere—in the media, around the globe, and in every airport. Starting a list of PIA’s accomplishments would take an eternity. The airline relocated to Pakistan after the 1947 Partition and created a crucial connection between Dhaka and Karachi. Pakistan’s […]

30
Sep

Airbus Delivers its 500th A350

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
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3 min read

Iberia, a major European customer with 20 A350s on order and 14 in service, recently received the 500th A350, an A350-900. Beyond being a symbol, the 500th A350 represents a significant milestone for Airbus and its expanding versatile family, which now includes the A350-900, A350-1000, and the newest Airbus freighter, the A350F. With this delivery […]

23
Sep

Skytrax Reveals World Airline Awards For 2022

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
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4 min read

The “World Airline Awards,” often referred to as “the Oscars of the aviation industry,” and after being held virtually for the last two years, this year’s edition, “2022 World Airline Awards,” was held today, Friday the 23rd of September, under the organization of Skytrax, with airlines from all over the world attending at the venerable […]

20
Sep

Boeing expects the Middle Eastern Region fleet to surpass 3,000+ aircraft by 2041

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
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4 min read

Boeing, the US aerospace giant, forecasted the Middle East market for the next 20 years, anticipating hundreds of planes to join the sector to fulfill passenger demand, requiring 202,000 new aviation personnel, including 53,000 pilots, 50,000 technicians, and 99,000 cabin crew members, in the next 20 years. The plane manufacturer also expects Middle Eastern carriers […]

14
Sep

Emirates & United Airlines Announce a Codeshare Agreement

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
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4 min read

On Wednesday 14th of September 2022, United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement that will expand each airline’s network and provide customers with easier access to hundreds of destinations in the United States and around the world. The announcement was made during a ceremonial event at the United Airlines hangar at Washington Dulles International […]

04
Sep

What is this Aircraft?

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
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2 min read

It’s known as the “Sky Whale,” and I can see why: it’s massive. Before we even get into it, the plane’s design is impressive, and more importantly, it prioritizes safety.

02
Sep

Saudi Arabia to Launch a New Flag Carrier – “RIA”

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
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3 min read

Saudi Arabia is launching a new national airline that will be based at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and will most likely be named as “RIA.”

30
Aug

Reports: Emirates & United Airlines are Set to Announce a Codeshare Agreement

Youssef Yahya / 1 year
1
2 min read

United Airlines and Emirates Airlines will announce a codeshare agreement in the coming weeks.

19
Aug

Rare Incident: The Pilots of Flight ET343 Slept During their Flight at FL370!

VISHNU / 1 year
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2 min read

ET343’s pilots were asleep on the flight deck at the time and were awoken by the aural warning associated with the autopilot disconnecting after overflying the airport.

21
Jul

The Tragic Crash of Flight 182

/ 1 year
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4 min read

“This is it, baby!” the last phrase said by the Captain of the Boeing 727 to Lindbergh tower just seconds before the catastrophe that claimed the lives of 144 people. What happened? How did it happen? And could it have been prevented? It was September 25, 1978, Pacific Southwest Airlines flight 182 left Sacramento for […]

19
Jul

Delta Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 10 Planes

Daniel Luo / 1 year
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3 min read

US-based carrier Delta airlines announced a massive order for one-hundred Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft yesterday on the opening day of the 2022 Farnborough Airshow. The news was rumored to happen after Delta CEO Ed Bastian hinted at a possible agreement with Boeing in a recent interview. This order will be beneficial to both Delta’s […]

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?

26
May

Airlines of the World; “Say yes to the world” Lufthansa

Safwa Ashraf / 2 years
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5 min read

Continuing our airline series, we’ll look at Lufthansa, one of Europe’s most significant airlines.IATA: LH, ICAO: DLH Part 2; Lufthansa: Lufthansa, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is Germany’s flag carrier and the country’s largest airline.After Air France – KLM, Lufthansa, is Europe’s second-largest airline. The corporation was founded in Berlin in 1926, and its name is derived from the […]

19
May

Highlights of the First Future Aviation Forum

Youssef Yahya / 2 years
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5 min read

RIYADH – To unite international leaders from both sectors; the public and private, as well as international CEOs and regulators to initialize the evolution of international air travel as well providing new solutions, Saudi Arabia’s first future-aviation forum was held on the ninth and tenth of this month mainly focusing on passenger experience, sustainability, and […]

11
May

The Deadliest Crashes in History

/ 2 years
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7 min read

Air transportation is the safest way to travel, however, our world has witnessed some terrific unforgettable air crashes. In this article, we are to list the Top 10 deadliest air disasters of all time listed in an article written by Patrick Smith.

05
May

The small light bulb that brought this big jet to ashes

Aviation for Aviators / 2 years
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5 min read

It’s the year 1972, on the 29th of December, Eastern Airlines flight 401 is flying between JFK, new york, and Miami Airport, Florida. Operated by a 4-month-old Lockheed l-1011-1 Tristar registered as N310EA which was just delivered to the airline on August 18, 1979. It is the tenth Tristar delivered to the carrier since fleet […]

05
May

Do You Think You Can Be a Pilot?

/ 2 years
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3 min read

Let’s just say it like it is, not everyone can be a pilot. It’s not easy, there are certain requirements not everyone possess. It’s nothing personal, for example, I can’t be a pharmacist or a lawyer? It makes sense, it’s too late, I’ve already made my “life” choice. Wait, why can’t I be a pharmacist? […]

22
Apr

Condor’s New Livery Sparks Debate

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

Recently, German airline Condor revealed a new livery design that caused quite an uproar on social media. The new livery, featuring colorful stripes covering the aircraft, is part of Condor’s effort to rebrand themselves after the collapse of Thomas Cook airlines in 2019. Why They Rebranded? Condor’s decision to suddenly change their brand might come […]

02
Mar

How many hours do pilots work and rest?

Safwa Ashraf / 2 years
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9 min read

The topic of flying hours is particularly important in terms of ensuring the safety of passengers.The FAA or other national authorities set limits on how many hours a pilot can fly in a row and within specific time intervals to ensure the safety of the trip.To secure the safety of the passengers and the rest […]

13
Jan

Let’s buy an airplane

Safwa Ashraf / 2 years
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10 min read

Have you ever wondered about having your own private plane?In fact, a lot of people would be interested in something like this. Because, after all, it is this type of luxury that we all aspire to, in which we can travel whenever and wherever we want without having to consider whether it is possible, whether […]

28
Nov

Jewar Airport: The largest airport in India

Marwa Ahmed / 2 years
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2 min read

The Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is ready to receive its second international airport. Jewar international airport is currently three years away from being complete, it will work with 70 million travelers in a whole capacity. On Thursday, there will be the ceremonial beginning of Jewar airport, which is officially called Noida International Airport. Prime […]

14
Nov

Recap of Dubai Airshow 2021 Day 1

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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6 min read

The Dubai Airshow, which last took place in November of 2019, has returned this year and is taking place right now from Sunday, November 14th to Thursday, November 18th. The Dubai Airshow is one of the largest aviation events in the world and is held every two years. The event is an opportunity for numerous […]

08
Nov

Transair 737 Crash Recovered From Ocean

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

The wreckage from Transair Flight 810, which crashed in July of 2021, was recently recovered from the Pacific Ocean after a month-long process. The salvaged parts will later be used as important parts for a further investigation into the crash. Crash Recap On July 2nd of 2021, Transair Flight 810, operated by a 45-year-old Boeing […]

27
Oct

Where Does The Crew Sleep on Flights?

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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3 min read

On flights lasting several hours, the flight crew on the plane, just like the passengers, also needs to sleep and rest. the flight crew takes turns resting, but they are nowhere to be seen. This article will reveal precisely where these airline crew members disappear during a flight. The location where airline crews rest is […]

26
Oct

ITA shut down Alitalia

Marwa Ahmed / 2 years
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3 min read

Alitalia airlines were founded in September 1946 after the end of World War II operating with 4 airplanes of the model G-12 that were rented from the Italian air forces. Alitalia airline suffered from bankruptcy and made its last flight on Thursday 14th October after 74 years of service. The last flight was flown from […]

20
Oct

What is Italy’s New National Airline ‘ITA’?

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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5 min read

Italy’s new national airline ‘ITA’ recently replaced and ended the operations of Alitalia. What exactly is this new airline; is it just Alitalia under a new name? In this article, we will detail an overview of Italy’s new flagship carrier and why this decision was made. Alitalia’s decline and the birth of ITA Rome-based airline […]

05
Oct

Lufthansa Retiring Last MD-11

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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5 min read

Last Friday, Lufthansa announced the flights for its final remaining MD-11 freighter. The aircraft, registered D-ALCC, will perform its last flight with Lufthansa on October 15th. D-ALCC will be Lufthansa’s last MD-11 out of a total fleet of 19 throughout the years to leave the airline. For the MD-11’s last couple of flights, Lufthansa has […]

28
Sep

Alaskan Start-up Airline ‘Northern Pacific’ Secures 6 Boeing 757s

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

Alaska-based start-up airline Northern Pacific recently acquired 6 ex-American Airlines Boeing 757s from the aircraft leasing company AerSale. Most of the aircrafts are over 20 years of age and were retired in January of last year from American Airlines. One of these 6 Boeing 757-200s, previously registered N206UW, is currently going through extensive checks for […]

13
Sep

The return of the Super Jumbo

Sam Jakobi / 2 years
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3 min read

In 2020 and 2021, we saw airlines such as Lufthansa and Air France retiring most, if not all, of their Airbus A380s; with many more airlines putting them in storage, some never to be used again. But now as the world begins to slowly emerge from the global pandemic, a new sign of hope has […]

09
Sep

The Winglets: What are they for?

Aviation for Aviators / 2 years
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2 min read

The jet age which started in the 1950s has marked many transformations in the aviation industry where the aircraft have reached high speeds. This came with challenges in reaching aerodynamic efficiency. One of the parts of an aircraft is the wingtips or winglets which are located at the end of the wing of a commercial aircraft. […]

16
Aug

Update: Qatar Airways’ A350 Dispute with Airbus

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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4 min read

There have been further developments in Qatar’s A350 situation with Airbus, as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) issued an official directive for 13 of Qatar Airways’ A350s to remain grounded last Thursday. The 13 grounded Qatar A350s are to remain out of service until a cause and solution can be determined for the surface […]

12
Aug

Avianca Banks Partnering with United Airlines in Bankruptcy Exit Plan

/ 2 years
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4 min read

Avianca plans to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis as a smaller but stronger competitor, with partner United Airlines at its side, under a new restructuring plan that has been filed with US bankruptcy court. The Bogotá-based carrier’s plan, which was submitted to the court on Tuesday, lacks any significant additional changes to Avianca. Bogota and […]

06
Aug

Aviation News

After a Bankruptcy Lawsuit Filed against It Garuda Indonesia Reaches Agreement to Return 9 Boeing 737-800s

/ 2 years
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2 min read

Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, has reached an agreement to return 9 Boeing 737-800s aircraft to the leasing company AerCap, the company’s chief executive Irfan Setiaputra told Reuters on 2nd August 2021. According to the agreement, the nine aircraft produced in 2014 and 2015 were leased from Aercap. Garuda had initially leased the planes for […]

29
Jul

The 7 Best Aviation Apps For Flying

/ 2 years
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6 min read

If you’re looking for the best app out there to make the most of your flying, we have compiled a list of what we think are the top seven apps out there for pilots. Although most of them are subscription based, many offer trial periods or “lite” versions of the applications so that you can […]

17
Jul

Traveling To Iceland – What You Need To Know About Your Next Nordic Getaway

/ 2 years
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4 min read

Iceland is now open to vaccinated travelers, including Americans, with no quarantine. As of April 6, 2021, all travelers (regardless of origin) who can show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or prior COVID-19 infection now have permission to enter Iceland. But before you start plotting your trip to see the still-erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano, there […]

23
Jun

New Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Its First Flight

Daniel Luo / 2 years
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6 min read

Last Friday, Boeing’s newest and largest variant of the 737 took flight for the first time. The type, named the Boeing 737 MAX 10, is an extended version of the infamous Boeing 737 MAX 8, a plane that had gained a highly critical public impression following its crashes in 2018 and 2019. The 737 MAX […]

06
Jun

Supersonic Air Travel Returning: United Orders 15 Supersonic Jets

Daniel Luo / 3 years
1
5 min read

This Thursday, United Airlines announced a purchase of 15 supersonic jets from the Denver-based start-up company Boom Technology. This news comes 18 years after the retirement of the Concorde and when commercial supersonic air travel was last in service. United’s proposal to buy these hyper-fast jets could finally bring supersonic air travel back into the […]

03
Jun

United Airlines Plans To Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel By 2029

/ 3 years
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4 min read

United Airlines has announced a firm order of 15 “Overture” jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic, with an option for 35 more, contingent upon the new airliner meeting United’s safety, operating and sustainability requirements. Specifications The new supersonic jet by Boom Supersonic, dubbed Overture, promises the following: Passenger capacity: 65 – 88 Length: 205 […]

28
May

How Clean Is the Air Onboard the Aircraft?

/ 3 years
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5 min read

Millions of travelers are understandably concerned about flying in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the paramount issues is determining if the air on planes hastens the spread of infection. “Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19,” says a page for travelers on the CDC’s website. Additionally, the Association of Flight […]

14
May

Top 10 Business Class Amenity Kits in the Skies

/ 3 years
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9 min read

Airline amenity kits are nonetheless sought- after by Avgeeks and travel-enthusiasts alike. Like a bit of a small spa retreat in the skies, the First Class amenity kit provides travellers with all the essentials they may need in flight and upon landing. Think, an eye mask for better beauty sleep, a perfume for post-arrival hugs, […]

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 […]

21
Apr

Electrical Issues Found on Boeing 737 MAX

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

As the Boeing 737 MAX planes have been gradually reinstated into service this past year, another problem has emerged with the infamous aircraft. Just a couple of months after the FAA approved of the aircraft’s re-entry into service, Boeing has discovered a production error in several of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and has called for […]

16
Apr

The Emirates First Class Experience — A Whole New Level of Luxury

/ 3 years
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3 min read

Emirates claims the title of the World’s Best Airline. Fittingly, the First Class cabin on Emirates Airlines is nonetheless a prestigious and luxurious flying experience – even being called the “hotel in the sky”. Emirates continues to surprise us in every way possible. From complete entertainment systems and gourmet meals to spas at 30,000 ft., […]

09
Apr

Avelo Airlines: The New U.S. Carrier To Enter The Market

/ 3 years
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4 min read

From its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Avelo plans to start service on April 28 to underserved or secondary airports in the West using leased Boeing 737-800s. Tickets are now on sale at aveloair.com. Purpose & Aim Avelo has a simple purpose — to inspire travel. “People are ready to reconnect with family and […]

23
Feb

Boeing 777 Engine Falls Apart Over Denver

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

This Saturday, a United Airlines flight experienced a severe engine failure shortly after taking off from Denver International Airport. The aircraft was performing flight UA328, a daily scheduled flight from Denver to Honolulu when the accident happened. The aircraft involved was a 26-year-old Boeing 777-200 registered as N772UA; it was the fifth Boeing 777 that […]

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 […]

08
Feb

The Pandemic is Diminishing Pilots’ Flying Abilities

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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5 min read

Last year, thousands of airline pilots were furloughed and suspended from their jobs due to the novel coronavirus. Many of these employees went through hard times and struggled to make a living during the pandemic last year. With improvements in this new year, numerous airline pilots are finally returning to the skies after a dramatic […]

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 […]

13
Jan

What Are the Best Trainer Aircraft in the World?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Flight schools around the world use various types of trainer aircraft. In this article I will mention few of the best aircraft for training. Flight schools choose their aircraft according to what suits their training and vision. Nonetheless, all trainer airplanes are designed specifically to assist with the flight training of pilots and aircrew. Private […]

12
Jan

The Story of Jessica Cox

/ 3 years
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2 min read

An inspirational story about the pilot, Jessica Cox, who achieved what was thought to be impossible. She was able to fly and earn her licence despite being born without arms. Even though she had her fair share of constant disappointments and difficult times, she was able to fight through and fulfil her dream.

10
Jan

Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 missing.

Tantawat H / 3 years
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3 min read

Saturday, the 9th of January, a Boeing 737-500 operated by Sriwijaya Air has gone missing just four minutes after departing from Jakarta International Airport. The aircraft involved in the accident was a 26 year old Boeing 737-500 which was first delivered to Continental Airlines and then fell into the ownership of United after the two […]

06
Jan

Eating a Cessna 150 for dinner?!

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Imagine your dinner is ready and a you cannot wait any longer to taste the delicious and spicy propeller of a Cessna. Mmmmh!

05
Jan

Saudi Arabia Reopens Borders And Airspace With Qatar

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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3 min read

This Monday evening, the nation of Saudi Arabia announced the reopening of its maritime borders and airspace with Qatar, normalizing the tensions between the two countries following a 3-year conflict. This is a major breakthrough and a huge step forward for the two countries. It is a significant event for the aviation industry in both […]

05
Jan

Timatic – a ground handler’s little big helper

Lukas Wopmann / 3 years
1
2 min read

Source: https://ve.usembassy.gov/american-citizen-services-offer-passport-renewal-margarita-may-4-2018/

04
Jan

How Does WIFI Work on a Plane?

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Have you ever wondered how WIFI works on a plane? How does a plane have an internet connection thousands of feet up in the sky when even a phone doesn’t have cellular data or any type of service? Furthermore, how is this connection strong enough to accommodate the hundreds of passengers onboard? Internet connection on […]

03
Jan

ValuJet Flight 592: The Crash That Changed Aviation

Tantawat H / 3 years
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3 min read

In 1996, a Douglas DC-9 aircraft operated by ValuJet Airlines took off from Miami International Airport bound for Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Georgia. Only eight minutes later, a fire that had started during take-off, started to spread throughout the cargo hold, eventually engulfing the cabin and cockpit, which caused the electrical systems to fail. […]

28
Dec

Transportation of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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4 min read

Ever since the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, the aviation industry has been playing a critical role in the transportation of this valuable asset. Countries all around the world are in urgent need of this vaccine, and the world is counting on it to put an end to the global pandemic. However, the transportation of […]

25
Dec

Why Flying Is the Safest Mode of Travel

/ 3 years
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3 min read

Google it, if you want. Write “What’s the safest mode of travel?”, you’ll instantly know that flying is the safest way. Some of you will think “that can’t be true”, while others will say “that makes sense”. The actual question is, “really? Prove it”. I will prove to you that despite the various ways to […]

19
Dec

Do You Know the Story of “the Ghost Blimp”?

/ 3 years
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3 min read

The story of the two US Navy pilots, Lt. Cody and Ensign Adams, who disappeared into thin air. After 78 years, what happened to these men remains a mystery. There were various theories and suggestions about how the scene was played in the blimp, but nonetheless, remained theories and suggestions since nothing was confirmed. Thus, […]

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.

16
Dec

Wright Brothers | The First Flight 17th December 1903

/ 3 years
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3 min read

Two brothers oriville wright and Wilbur wright famously known as The Wright Brothers, were American aviation pioneers who were involved in inventing, building, and flying the world’s first successful motor-operated airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained aircraft flight on December 17th 1903 South of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. On the morning of December 17th, […]

15
Dec

The beginning of the helicopter era

/ 3 years
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3 min read

The desire of vertical flight was always present, and it grew after the first successful flight of the wright flyer, but the technical limitations for reaching this did not give the needed result. Leonardo da Vinci illustrated a sophisticated “rotary-wing” similar to a helicopter, the main sketch that remain for years without any success.

15
Dec

Emirates A380 updates

/ 3 years
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3 min read

Emirates has recently welcomed their first of the three Airbus A380’s which will be joining up with the carrier’s operations this month. One of them will be featuring the premium economy product. Carriers within the Gulf region have been famous for not being fans of having premium economy seats on their aircraft, instead, they prefer […]

14
Dec

The anniversary of the dream of world flight

/ 3 years
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3 min read

A normal day like today, 14 december, 1986, the Voyager aircraft departed from Edwards Air Force Base in the Southern California using approximately 4.3 km of runway and a huge amount of fuel to fulfill the world record endurance without re-fueling and go around the world. Setting a world record that remains today it is […]

14
Dec

How Airline Food Has Been Impacted By COVID-19

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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3 min read

This year, the airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a tough year in aviation and many things have changed. One particularly interesting change that has occurred this year is the change in the food service of airlines. Food has been a key part of the flying experience, and this […]

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

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 […]

09
Dec

787 updates and more

/ 3 years
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3 min read

For the past 24 months, the manufacturer Boeing has been consistently reducing its monthly production tally. While the reductions make sense, there is still a disappointment at the manufacturers announced later last week that in 2021 their current plan of production of six 787’s a month would be reduced once again. By 2021,the company will […]

06
Dec

Why Flying is Safer Than Grocery Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Daniel Luo / 3 years
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6 min read

Yes, that title is correct. Flying is safer than grocery shopping during this global pandemic. How could flying on a plane, the main cause for the spread of COVID-19, be safer than grocery shopping? It may seem unbelievable, but it’s true. Even the thought of flying during the pandemic may terrify many people, but rest […]

27
Nov

Can You Request a SVFR?

/ 3 years
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We already know what VFR stands for, visual flight rules, but what is Special VFR? First, let’s recap, visual flight rules (VFR) is a set of rules under which a pilot operates an aircraft in generally fair weather where the pilot can clearly see where the plane is going. Generally, the basic VFR minimums are, […]

26
Nov

The smallest acrobatic microjet

/ 3 years
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It is not necessary to look like a mighty fighter to be an aviation gymnast and reach incredibly high speeds. This is a light bullet that can be manned by daredevils due to the high acrobatic performance only awarded by fighter jets. Just seeing how this plane flies is shocking because of its small size. […]

26
Nov

Floating planes

/ 3 years
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After the Wright brothers finally took off . The engineers of that time went in a hurry to try to make a plane capable of taking off and landing on water without sinking.

23
Nov

Remembering ALOHA Airlines

/ 3 years
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4 min read

Inspired by the desire to create an airline where all Hawaiians felt welcome, Aloha Airlines served the islands for nearly 62 years before ceasing operations in 2008. Aloha was the first successful airline in Hawaii and had a long rich history of operating several different aircraft and international flights. The carrier began life as a […]

23
Nov

Flying Over a Restricted Area

/ 3 years
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As much as we hate to admit there are certain airspaces we can’t fly over. Some are considered restricted while there are others even prohibited.What’s the difference? And what happens if a pilot decides to fly over a restricted area?

22
Nov

Qatar Airways unveils new Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup livery

/ 3 years
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2 min read

In the past few days, Qatari flag carrier; Qatar Airways has unveiled a new livery for the FIFA world cup which is due to be held in Doha, Qatar in 2 years time.

20
Nov

Australia’s close call: Emirates flight 407

/ 3 years
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4 min read

During the night of 20th of March of 2009, An Airbus A340 was to fly out of Melbourne to Dubai with 275 people on board. The flight was to depart Melbourne at 10:25 local time and the flight time was 14hrs 8mins. As the crew prepared for departure, the pilots were busy in the cockpit […]

20
Nov

The longest flight on a plane

/ 3 years
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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

The Boeing 737 MAX will be flying again soon!

/ 3 years
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2 min read

US safety regulators have cleared the Boeing 737 max to fly again, lifting grounding orders which were placed in March 2019.

16
Nov

How planes became spaceplanes

/ 3 years
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9 min read

After the first manned flight of the Wright brothers, it did not take more than 20 years to consider space flight, with the concepts and dreams of two men interested in reaching outer space. Herman Oberth, one of the founding fathers of rocketry and astronautics, and Wernher von Braun, his student, later known for helping Germany’s Rocket […]

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?

09
Nov

Airbus Foundation for Humanitarian Aid

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Airbus Foundation has a world connection of airlines and other organizations to help and support youth and humanitarian Aids. Through out this Program, the Foundation services to Its customers to use the delivery of their new aircraft and contribute to humanitarian aid.

08
Nov

BERLIN TEGEL:BERLIN’S MOST FAMOUS AIRPORT

/ 3 years
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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.

07
Nov

The History of Flying Cars

/ 3 years
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2 min read

I know what you’re thinking: Flying cars have a history? Do they even exist? At least that’s what I also thought, and it turns out it’s a long one. It starts in 1917 with Glenn Curtiss, who built the Curtiss autoplane, a combination between an automobile and an airplane, it was something unheard of back […]

02
Nov

The new Airbus project for the A321(P2F)

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The Airbus 321P2F (passenger to Freighter), lets talk first about the A321 before conversion project.

01
Nov

What did COVID-19 pandemic do to Airbus. ( Financially )

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Airbus has today released its third-quarter financial results. Like all companies across the aviation industry, the European plane manufacturer has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to the sudden lack of demand for new commercial aircraft. The company said that it had incurred €1 billion of COVID-19 pandemic.

01
Nov

Boeing Financial analysis slumps this year

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Boeing announced its third quarter result. The result shows a slump for the company and has made a loss of $3.502 billion in the first nine months of the year. However, the majority of this is made up of the results of previous quarters.

31
Oct

Never Do These Things on a Plane

/ 3 years
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3 min read

People are weird, some of the things that they’ve done are just downright crazy. Who even thinks to do things like this? In this article I will write about the craziest things people have actually done on a plane and I highly suggest that the reader do not do them, no matter how tempted you […]

30
Oct

KUWAIT AIRWAYS’ DOUBLE DELIVERY

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Yesterday (29/10/20) Kuwait’s flag carrier; Kuwait Airways took delivery of both its first and second A330-800 NEO as part of their order for eight of the aircraft.with the pandemic still ongoing ad airlines still trying to cut costs we will be looking at the advantages of taking the new fuel efficient aircraft and where the […]

30
Oct

Boeing Will cut the half 737 MAX Deliveries Targeted For 2021

/ 3 years
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Boeing has decreased its ambitious plans among the 737 Max deliveries, the plan was that they were able to deliver 450 aircraft. The airline now only expects to deliver about half of that, or around 225 aircraft by the end of 2021, with the remaining being delivered in 2022.

29
Oct

Turkish Airlines: New delivery schedule

/ 3 years
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Turkish Airlines agrees on the reschedule of Airbus’ number of deliveries. The airline says that it adapted to the new plans according to the financial situation just to ensure “solid basis” for the future of the airline.

26
Oct

Boeing invented an ultraviolet wand to test surface cleaning

/ 3 years
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2 min read

In cooperation with the University of Arizona, Boeing has tested out its cleaning methodologies using a live virus and a real aircraft. The manufacture tested cleaning with chemical disinfectant and Boeing ultraviolet wand therefore it was proven to destroy the virus.

26
Oct

The Man Who Believed He Can Fly

/ 3 years
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4 min read

Since the beginning of time, people have only dreamed about the idea of flying, thinking to themselves, will we ever know that feeling? Impossible. But it always goes down to one human being with a vision, with the idea that, yes, we can fly, let’s just start with a pair of wings, and he did.

25
Oct

Airbus is planning to expand the A320 production next year

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Airbus has issued over the planned production ramp-up of its single-aisle aircraft to 47 or more units a month, Airbus has told its supply-chain partners to be ready by July 2021 as it anticipates a strong recovery for the industry.

23
Oct

Configuration: Tail design (V-Tail)

/ 3 years
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In the history of aircraft designs, the tail has served a main function other than the various configurations known now which is the stability. The horizontal tail provides longitudinal stability and pitch control and the vertical tail provides a directional stability and yaw control.

22
Oct

Boeing on its way to produce a new aircraft, but it’s not the NMA

/ 3 years
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Boeing announced in an early discussion about working on a new commercial aircraft. The United States-based manufacturer has spoken with the likes of plane leasing firms and suppliers about the prospects. This plane is not the previously anticipated NMA (New Midsize Jet).

21
Oct

The relaunch of Flybe

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Flybe is one of the airlines that suffered during the current crisis the collapse of flybe made loss of more than 2,000 jobs, this was because of the current spread of Covid-19 early this year in Europe. Flybe is one of Europe’s largest independent regional airline operating 80% or more flights from Southampton, Exeter and […]

21
Oct

Learn about the Amazing Supermarine Spitfire

/ 3 years
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3 min read

Even the name sounds awesome, Supermarine Spitfire, no offence Boeing, you’re still my favorite aircraft, love you. Anyway, the amazing Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft, it was used by the Royal Air Force and the other Allied countries before, during, and after WWII. It’s extremely famous, I would be really surprised if […]

17
Oct

BOEING 777X- WHO HAS ORDERED BOEING’S NEWEST AIRCRAFT?

/ 3 years
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6 min read

The Boeing 777X is slated to be the future of air travel. The new aircraft is a more fuel-efficient variant of the traditional 777 while also carrying more passengers thus making it the ideal replacement for not only older 777’s but also the Boeing 747. So today we will be looking at who has ordered […]

15
Oct

New plans form Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Firefly, Malaysian ATR turboprop operator, airlines will be operating 10 narrow body jets in three phases. Because the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is struggling in supplementing the international flights as the Malaysian Airlines satisfy domestic demand from the north of the country. Firefly will start the jet operation using Malaysian airlines Boeing 737-800s from Penang […]

15
Oct

Principles: Part of Aircraft propulsion systems

/ 3 years
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2 min read

As we know, the 1st industrial revolution was mainly started because of the steam engine which started at 1760s. From this point the innovation in the steam engine made it to the ICE or the internal combustion engine. The ICE has revolutionized the world transportation until now. This type of engine is first type in […]

11
Oct

FAA Reporting on Boeing 737 Max pilot Training

/ 3 years
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3 min read

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a report on the proposing pilot training procedures for the Boeing 737 MAX. The report could be a significant step forward for the recertification of the aircraft, which has been grounded for over 18 months after two fatal crashes.

11
Oct

Early-stage: How aircraft is designed

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The basis of designing anything comes from the goal of this product. Such as the goal of an aircraft is to transport people from point A to point B in an easy and efficient way while flying in the air. Then looking on any previous or existing designs which will aid the upcoming new one. […]

09
Oct

The New Airbus A220-100 private Business Jet

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Airbus has revealed a A220 business jet, Called the ACJ TwoTwenty or 220 business jet, it is like the Gulf Stream or Bombardier. The purpose of this design was that some owners of private Jets may need a larger private jet, hence the manufacturer’s new designation: “the xtra large biz jet.”

08
Oct

A sight on Aircraft Stability

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Let us breakdown this title into stability and aircraft stability. We will have a glimpse on what the meaning of stability is and apply it to the aircraft. Stability is the ability to return into equilibrium state after an excitation is applied to an object.

06
Oct

Boeing Airpower Teaming System

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS), also known as the Boeing Loyal Wingman project, is an unnamed stealth aerial vehicle in development by Boeing Australia to perform autonomous missions using artificial intelligence.

05
Oct

FAA Chief satisfied after testing the 737 Max

/ 3 years
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2 min read

FAA chief, Steve Dickson flew alone in the 737 Max to test the aircraft and he indicated that he is very satisfied with the 737 Max but recertification is not released yet. The agency is still working with other regulators to get the MAX in the air.

04
Oct

How tandem-rotor helicopters started

/ 3 years
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2 min read

In the history of aviation, the goal to fly vertically was not far away from application. The world’s first practical vertical flight other than hot air balloons was accomplished by Igor Sikorsky who was the designer and the pilot for VS-300 helicopter. The design was using a single main rotor and single tail rotor.

03
Oct

What is the humanitarian delivery flight program developed by BOEING ?

/ 3 years
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What is humanitarian program? The Humanitarian Delivery Flight Program was developed in 1992 as between Boeing and its customers to transport humanitarian supplies assistance around the world on newly delivered airplanes with otherwise empty cargo holds.

03
Oct

Green energy powers Malaysian Airlines

/ 3 years
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2 min read

In corporation with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a multinational electricity company, Malaysian airlines Chief Financial Officer, Boo Hui Yee signed an agreement to install solar panels on four MAB’s buildings at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). This agreement is between the retail solar company GSPARX Sdn Bhd owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Malaysian airlines.

02
Oct

Pilots Can Suffer From Airsickness

/ 3 years
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3 min read

Motion sickness, or airsickness, is actually very common at the beginning of flight training. What is airsickness? It occurs because of the opposition between the information we receive from our eyes and the information we receive from our vestibular from our inner ear, so between what we see and what we feel.

02
Oct

British Airways’ double delivery

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Today, the 2nd of October 2020, UK flag carrier;British Airways took delivery of 2 aircraft.The carrier took delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER in 6 years and its seventh Airbus A350-1000.

02
Oct

Questions Pilots Ask Themselves Before their Flights

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Pilots need to have great self-awareness; they need to understand what they’re capable of. Each flight is different, so while pilots do a thorough check of their aircraft, they must also evaluate their fitness for the flight. They must create a checklist to help them understand if whether or not they are prepared for that […]

01
Oct

The Boeing 777X Engine ( GE9X ) took the certification from the FAA.

/ 3 years
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3 min read

The GE9X one of the biggest and most powerful engine for any aircraft has been manufactured as well as developed by GE Aviation ( General Electric ) specially designed for the 777X, this engine type is now certified from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). The test went through 5000 hours of examination and tests to […]

30
Sep

ICAO Council encourages rebuilding sustainably at ATAG

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The tragic incidences that occurred in the history of aviation such as the great depression in 2008, the SARS and the MERS pandemics did not affect air transport as COVID-19 did. As many airlines landed their fleet for a long time and are trying to stay still in the business.

28
Sep

EASA looking forward in November to release the 737 Max BAN

/ 3 years
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2 min read

EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, is expecting to lift the Boeing 737 MAX ban. The whole Boeing 737 MAX family has been grounded for many months after two extreme accidents. The two incidents had the same reasons for the crash.

26
Sep

FAA administrator set to fly the Boeing 737 Max next week.

/ 3 years
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2 min read

On September 30th, FAA administrator Steve Dickson is expected to pilot the 737 Max next week. Previously the FAA stated that Dickson personally will fly the plane before the type is recertified, and is now getting ready to act on that statement.

24
Sep

FAA And EASA found a certain A320 Neo engine problem with the fuel used in the A320

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Airlines use a popular fuel preservative called KATHON FP 1.5 biocide to counter microbial contamination and other operational problems in refined fuel. But according to both EASA and the FAA, it is potentially unsafe for the aircraft engine.

23
Sep

What is BWB or HWB in aviation means?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

In the design of aircraft, the configurations of the wings have been the main goal and focus for the aircraft designers to achieve the maximum aerodynamic efficiency and power reduction needed for the aircraft.

22
Sep

Why Some Pilots Can’t Enter a Cloud

/ 3 years
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4 min read

If you want a quick answer, keep scrolling down untill you reach the final 2 paragraphs. But if you want to learn about the types of clouds as well, take it step by step.

20
Sep

New FIRST CLASS with doors launched by British Airways Boeing 777-300ER

/ 3 years
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British Airways’ new Boeing 777-300ER jets will include upgraded first-class suites with sliding doors, The move follows the launch of the carrier’s Club Suite business class product last year, which also features a sliding privacy door and which has been well received by customers.

19
Sep

The future of transportation: personal flying Drones

/ 3 years
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3 min read

As we see the drone technology has skyrocketed the past few years. And I thinks each one of us think if this quadcopter that has been used for the modern photography can one big copter which can move me with no more traffic jams, no traffic lights, and timesaving.

19
Sep

What is the Boeing 777X current status?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

There has been lot of excitement towards the 777X program since it was announced in 2013. Many airlines were looking forward to getting their hands on the 777-8 and 777-9 jets. However, there has been a twist in the industry this year, which has impacted the introduction of the widebodies.

18
Sep

How to be a bad pilot?

/ 3 years
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4 min read

It’s not easy being a pilot, one mistake and it’s game over. Studies have shown that certain attitudes can interfere with a pilot’s better judgment and they are called “hazardous” attitudes for a reason. What makes them a real issue is that sometimes these attitudes are part of someone’s personality and that is not something […]

17
Sep

What do you know about the best AIRPORT in the Globe?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Singapore Changi International Airport, commonly known as Changi Airport is a significant civilian airport in addition its one of the largest transportation centres in Asia. It’s rated the world’s best airport by Skytrax, the airport has won the eighth in a row since 2013.

16
Sep

Why flight delays and how to avoid

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Most of us have faced flight delays at least once. And these delays could be one of the two situations. The first is a controllable situation which could be the performance of the maintenance team, passenger punctuality, or terminal changing. The second is not under the control of the airline such as weather conditions, malfunction […]

15
Sep

What do you know about Emirates First class?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Only 5% of the world population has ever been on a plane, so you can consider yourself lucky if you have ever taken a flight before. However, some privileged passengers take their air travel to a whole different level.

13
Sep

De-icing : why and how

/ 3 years
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2 min read

Why de-icing is important? A question that can come up to one of us. So, let us know first of all what is this process and why it is necessary.

11
Sep

LUFTHANSA TO RETIRE A380 FLEET

/ 3 years
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3 min read

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted airlines greatly with many airlines reporting astonishing losses, with a vaccine still undergoing trials and Europe facing a second wave it seems that airlines will start to reshuffle their fleets and lay-off more staff. The Airbus A380 has been an aircraft that has been a casualty of the pandemic, we […]

11
Sep

Pilots Negotiate with Terrorists

/ 3 years
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4 min read

We have all heard the phrase “we do not negotiate with terrorists”, which is the correct response in order to not give the terrorists leverage, but unfortunately a pilot cannot say that no matter how cool Jodie Dench made it sound in “The World is Not Enough” because then it will go in one of […]

10
Sep

World’s Enormous aircraft

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The Antonov AN -255 Mirya (Cossak) is an strategic cargo aircraft designed by Energia rocket’s boosters and the Buran-Class orbiters for the Soviet Space program in the Ukrainian within the soviet in 1980s.

08
Sep

Why do pilot eats different food than the passengers?

/ 3 years
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2 min read

The life of everyone on board any aircraft all comes down to the pilots. Such as the safety and the controlled flight deck. So when pilots show up to work, they are given totally different regulations then the rest of passengers on the plane. One being that the co-pilot and captain should NOT eat the […]

04
Sep

EL AL to begin cargo flights from Israel to Dubai

/ 3 years
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On August 13th 2020,The UAE and Israel announced that they would be normalising relations between the two countries. The news stated that the first commercial flight between Israel and the UAE would take place on the 31st of August, Following the return flight from the UAE. It is understood that El Al (The Israeli National […]

03
Sep

The next generation of Aircraft (V-shaped)

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KLM ( Royal Dutch Airlines) CEO Pieter Elbers and Dean Of the faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delta University of Technology (TU Delft) professor Henri Werij had signed a cooperative contract by manufacturing a flight concept known as V-Shaped and has the potential Shaped aircraft, which has totally different design, structure and Long distance flight.

03
Sep

EXTERIOR LIGHTS OF AN AIRCRAFT

/ 3 years
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5 min read

All aircraft are equipped with a variety of lights that are used for navigation, safety, and to improve visibility during flight or when taxiing on the ground. The external lights on aircraft fall into two general categories. The first is navigation lights or beacons. these are always illuminated while the aircraft is in operation. A […]

17
Jul

British Airways to retire its 747 fleet immediately.

/ 3 years
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4 min read

The covid-19 pandemic has drastically reduced the demand for aircraft meaning that airlines don’t particularly need their older fleets of aircraft such as the 747. This week Qantas completed its last commercial flight before the aircraft are scrapped. However, last night a memo was sent to British Airways staff with the news of the airline […]

16
Jul

A HOPE FROM MIDDLE EAST: ETIHAD PLANE LANDS IN MEXICO WITH STUCK COMPATRIOTS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES

/ 3 years
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The morning of July 15th, an airplane of Etihad Airways coming from the United Arab Emirates landed at Mexico City’s International Airport. The aircraft was carrying medical equipment and supplies intended to the medical authorities to attend the COVID-19 patients and mexican citizens previously stranded in the arab country.