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NEWS Oct 02, 2024 What are PAPI Lights? The Guide to the Precision Approach Path Indicator System A precision approach path indicator is a system of lights on the side of an airport runway threshold that provides visual descent guidance information during final approach. It is generally located on the left-hand side of the runway approximately 300 metres beyond the landing threshold of the runway. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 08, 2024 How to Conquer Flight and Turbulence Anxiety While this may be tough for you, knowing that turbulence is normal during a flight could help alleviate any issues you may face. Turbulence is not only common. It is generally harmless and is only caused by air currents, not a malfunction in the plane. Plus, modern airplanes are designed to deal with turbulence safely. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 07, 2024 What 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 →
NEWS Jul 18, 2024 F-35 Intercepts Aircraft Flying Through Restricted Airspace During Republican National Convention A Van's RV-6 aircraft was intercepted by F-35 fighter jets after flying through restricted airspace surrounding Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 13, 2024 How To Choose Which Aircraft To Charter Choosing which aircraft to charter can be complex. Read on to learn the differences between the top aircraft selections to charter. Read More →
STORIES Jun 05, 2024 Scoot's 12th Birthday: The Story of the Singaporean Low-Cost Airline Celebrating its 12th birthday this past Tuesday, Singapore based low-cost carrier Scoot has left a significant impact on the global aviation industry. Founded in 2011 as a Singapore Airlines subsidy, Scoot has grown to become one of the largest and most successful long-haul low-cost airlines of the 21st century. Here's a look at the history of the 12-year-old Singaporean airline. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 24, 2024 Jet Setting With Ease: How Pilots Stay Connected Pilots are constantly on the move, whether in the cockpit, at the airport, or at a distant hotel. With all that traveling, pilots also have to stay connected with the outside world. The way pilots can do this is through esims.io Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 22, 2024 How Flight Trackers Make Flying Safer Integrating biometric validation, facial recognition, automated visa processing, ticketing, and boarding, coupled with ADS-B and ASDE-X, has evolved aviation security, ensuring a safe and secure travel experience. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 06, 2024 Why Are Electric Taxiing Systems Not Used Today? Electric taxiing systems (EGTS) emerged as a beacon of hope for reducing fuel consumption and emissions in the aviation industry. The idea is simple, use electric motors in the wheels to taxi airplanes instead of relying on the fuel-guzzling main engines. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 04, 2024 How Turbulence Might Get Worse in The Future Turbulence. Chances are that if you have ever taken a flight, you have faced turbulence in some way, shape, or form. Whatever your view on turbulence is will impact how you take the following news: turbulence is expected to get more common and intense. Read More →