INFORMATIONALAug 08, 20245 Ways to Beat Jet Lag and Recover FasterFormally known as desynchronosis, jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when your body’s circadian rhythm is essentially turned upside-down by rapidly flying across time zones. Read More →
NEWSAug 08, 20243 Essential Tips for Surviving Long LayoversLayovers are what to expect when you need to take multiple flights to your destination. Here's how you can survive a lengthy layover and make the best use of your time and resources.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 07, 2024What Is a Red-Eye Flight and Why Do Airlines Operate Them?A red-eye flight is a term that has become synonymous with overnight flights that leave late in the evening and land at their destination early the next morning. They are called “red-eye” because passengers are often tired and have red eyes from lack of sleep or trying to sleep in an uncomfortable position on the plane. Read More →
NEWSJul 22, 2024Japan Airlines Boosts Boeing 787 Fleet With Order for up to 20 Additional AircraftJapan Airlines and Boeing have announced the airline's purchase of up to 20 Boeing 787-9 aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2024Russian Sukhoi Superjet Crashes Due to Parts ProblemThe ongoing Western sanctions on Russia's aviation industry have had devastating impacts on the country's aviation sector. Sanctions prevent Russian carriers from procuring new parts to maintain their fleets of not only Western-built aircraft but Russian ones too. This roadblock has eventually caused another plane crash in Russia.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 14, 2024How To Read the Weather Like a Pilot: A Look at Aviation Weather ForecastsHow do pilots read weather forecasts? Here's how pilots use METARs and TAFs to get the most accurate and up-to-date weather information and how you can read the weather like a pilot. Read More →
NEWSJul 12, 2024Southwest Airlines Air Taxis May Soon Become a RealitySouthwest Airlines became the latest U.S. airline to join forces with eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation to bring electric taxis to California. Opening up access to 14 airports across the state, Archer and Southwest hope to improve travel times and decrease emissions through their partnership. Read More →
NEWSJun 27, 2024World Aviation Festival: A Place for Innovation and InspirationThe Aviation Fest is a massive event dedicated to everything aviation technology. Bringing together over 5,000 of the industry's brightest minds for three incredible days.Read More →
STORIESJun 22, 2024Cessna 172: The Most Popular Aircraft Ever BuiltWith over 45,000 aircraft being produced, the Cessna 172 is by far the most popular aircraft ever built. From flight training to weekend flights to military use, the Cessna 172 has left its mark on nearly every aspect of aviation. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 21, 2024Why Is Airport Food So Expensive?Airports' high food costs result from pricey rent, delivery fees, and staff retention. Storage fees and transportation costs raise prices. Vendors face challenges keeping staff, leading to re-training costs and adding extra expensesRead More →