Have you ever wondered what those rods protruding from the trailing edge of an aircraft wing are? Some may believe they are aerials or sensors, but...
Used to decelerate an aircraft after landing, in the event of a rejected take-off, and/or, in some limited cases, during push-back from the gate; it is...
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...
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...
Airplane seat belts are an important safety factor that must be in consideration on every single flight, as well as on cars during car rides, simply...
When it comes to runway lighting, like with most aspects of airport design, safety comes first. Every airport that conducts aircraft operations must have a lighting...
During flights, many rules have to be applied and we as passengers might don’t understand the reasons behind these rules. in addition to that, many of...
According to the George Washington University School of Business, two-third of today’s travelers are women. There are uncountable advantages of woman solo travel, connected to psychological...
An airline is a company that provides air transport services for passengers. The first airline company was a German one called DELAG which is founded in...
While many children glorify pilots much like they do with teachers, firefighters, and police officers, the daily grind of being a pilot can be challenging. While...
Also known as emergency ballistic reserve parachute, a parachute system within the aircraft systems. And here comes the question: Do all the aircraft have a parachute...
Being a pilot, especially for private flights or even small charter companies, you’re responsible for the lives of your passengers. Keeping these things in mind, you...
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...
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...
Becoming a commercial pilot is an exciting opportunity for many people who find joy in flying. While nearly anyone can get a drivers’ license, a commercial...
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...
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...
You may have noticed those spinning white spirals in a jet engine at one point or another. But have you ever stopped to think about why...
If a sudden decompression were to happen inflight, each passenger and crew member would have their own oxygen supply. We will take a look at the...
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 –...
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...
If you ask most people who have flown, they would probably say they have seen these “pod-like” structures under the wings of an aircraft. Some people...
Everyone has ever heard about the Murphy’s Law or probably is familiar to people who has mentioned it. And everyone knows that this law is neither...
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...
Lightning is an extremely dangerous phenomenon that takes place on earth. About 100 lightning bolts strike the Earth’s surface every second which is about 8 million...
How many turbine engines are on an Airbus A320? Two, right? Would you believe three? How about a Boeing 747? Four engines? Wrong again. A 747...
Modern aircraft have come a long way in terms of design and building materials. Engineers have discovered new metal and carbon-based alloys that have excellent properties...
You’ve all been familiar with the Evacuation Slides if you’ve flown before – either presented to you by the Flight Attendant’s safety briefing or the airline’s...
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...
When flying, you might have observed how cargo was loaded into the belly of your aircraft. You might have seen all different types of cargo, some...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Instead of the normal-looking planes we have today, did you know that a forward-swept wing aircraft existed? The Grumman X-29 is an aircraft that is surprisingly...
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...
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...
What is risk management? it is the vital process of making constructive and effective decisions. It includes two frequently-used tools: PAVE and the 5Ps. I chose...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An American Airlines Airbus A319, operated by Fort Worth-based American Airlines, encountered engine problems mid-flight, resulting in an emergency landing...
United Airlines has announced a remarkable initiative to allocate $1.25 million towards funding various STEM projects in schools across selected...
In a rare and tragic incident, a LATAM Airlines pilot passed away mid-flight during a scheduled journey from Miami to...
In a heartwarming and surprising scene aboard a recent American Airlines flight, passengers were treated to the sight of an...
Australia’s recent denial of Doha-based Qatar Airways’ request to expand its operations in the country is expected to result in...
Saudi-based startup, Riyadh Air, in a groundbreaking announcement, has confirmed its multi-year partnership with the esteemed Spanish football club, Atlético...
Air India (AI) has announced a significant rebranding, unveiling its new livery colors and logo. While maintaining its signature red...
Fleet Expansion and New Routes Drive Impressive Passenger Growth Kuwaiti airline Jazeera Airways recently announced its financial results for the...
In a recent incident, an American Airlines frequent flyer fell victim to a hacker who stole over 60,000 AAdvantage miles...
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of service in New Zealand. The airline began its inaugural flights...
Air travel has come a long way since the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903. In the 20th century, airlines...
Today marks the 75th anniversary of an iconic event, Air India’s first international journey. A Lockheed Constellation L-749A, aptly named...
In the late 60s, the UK witnessed a devastating aviation accident involving a British Midland Airways’ Canadair C-4 Argonaut aircraft....
The devastating loss of the first and only operational Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft, during the Russian invasion...
Aside from the fact that the Airbus A220 is the only airbus aircraft to not have a 3 in its...
The aviation industry is one of the most crucial modes of transportation in the world. It has revolutionized the way...
On January 15th, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made history by successfully ditching in the Hudson River, resulting in no...
On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103, a regularly scheduled Pan American World Airways flight from Frankfurt, West Germany,...
Let’s take a short trip to the past, specifically on the 12th of November in 1996 over the Indian village...
Boeing returned to the commercial aviation industry following World War II with the Stratocruiser, a new long-range airliner (Model 377)....
LATAM airlines is the largest airline in South America, dominating the South American aviation market with over 41 million passengers...
Helvetic Airways is a Swiss airline which operates its fleet of Embraer aircraft to destinations such as Greek islands and...
PLAY airlines is the second largest airline in Iceland and its main low-cost carrier. They offer flights to destinations including...
Air Astana is Kazakhstan’s national airline and the largest in Central Asia. They operate a number of routes from the...
AirBaltic is one of Europe’s key airlines and the flag carrier of Latvia, also serving destinations for Estonia and Lithuania....
Having previously flown Avianca in Short-Haul on their Airbus A320 on a domestic flight to Bogota, whilst it was slightly...
The National Airline of Colombia, Avianca, has long been servicing the Americas since 1919, making it the second oldest airline,...
On July 19th, I flew on Scandinavian Airlines System for the first time. My expectations had been set quite low,...
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has renewed its partnership with English football club Arsenal until at least 2028. The two have...
Flight attendants at American Airlines have begun voting on whether to authorize a strike, after failing to obtain a pay...
Southwest Airlines has announced that it is converting 24 of its Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft orders into larger and...
A United Airlines pilot has been banned from flying for a year by a Paris court after attempting to fly...
Airbus SE has reported consolidated financial results for the first half (H1) of 2023, demonstrating strong performance across its operations...
Etihad Airways marked a significant milestone in its post-pandemic recovery with the return of the Airbus A380 to its fleet....
American Airlines recently celebrated the delivery of its 50th Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with another 80 still on order....
Egyptair is set to resume flights to Japan in September after a three-year hiatus, with flights to Tokyo Narita International...
SAUDIA, the flagship carrier of Saudi Arabia, has increased its international capacity by 15% this summer compared to the same...
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its 24th Airbus A350-1000 and 58th A350 overall on July 21st. The aircraft, which...
