INFORMATIONALSep 25, 2024How Much Does It Cost To Become a Pilot?Article covering how much it costs to become a pilot. Also covered are differences in cost between Part 61 and Part 141 schoolsRead More →
NEWSSep 16, 2024Passenger Ordered to Pay $6000 in Fuel Expenses After Unruly Behavior Caused Flight DiversionAn Australian passenger is forced to pay around $6,000 for wasted fuel on a flight that ended up being diverted and cancelled. Read comments from the Australian Federal Police and learn about additional fines the suspect is facing.Read More →
NEWSJul 08, 2024Breaking: Boeing Agrees To Plead Guilty To Defrauding FAA Over Boeing 737 Max CrashesFollowing a series of pressing hearings regarding its questionable manufacturing and oversight processes, Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge concerning two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft. Here is all you need to know regarding this massive aviation news headline.
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STORIESJun 01, 2024The World's First Scheduled Air Mail FlightThe world's first scheduled airmail flight began as a triangle between three large cities: Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. It helped facilitate increased connectivity within the North-Eastern United States by revolutionizing communication, promoting economic growth, and bringing people closer together.Read More →
STORIESJun 01, 2024The Challenges With Pratt & Whitney's PW1100g EnginesPratt & Whitney, a Canidian Engine manufacturer company has resulted in challenges for the Airbus A320 Neo family powered by their GTF (Geared Turbofan engines). Pratt & Whitney has been going through a rough patch in recent years. Many of the manufacturer's recent woes have been attributed to issues involving its PW1100G engines.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 10, 2024Pilot Fatigue: Are We Putting Safety At Risk for Efficiency? In the cockpit of an airliner, certain situations force pilots to make split-second decisions that often-times mean the difference between a safe flight and disaster. The ever increasing pressure to push for more flights and higher efficiency in the commercial aviation industry promote pilot fatigue and threaten aviation safety. How can these issues be improved upon so that the skies are safer for all of us? Read More →
ROUTESApr 03, 2024Going to France? Airlines Announce Massive Flight Expansions Ahead of OlympicsAnyone interested in travel has likely visited France or has the country on their bucket list. France’s popularity as a travel destination means that several Canadian, French, and American carriers offer nonstop flights between North America and France. These airlines have announced new flights ahead of the busy summer travel season, with this year being especially memorable because of the Paris Olympics.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024Who Are the Air Marshals and What Do They Do?The US Federal Air Marshal Service is a historic group of highly trained officers designated to keeping air travel safe. Although tough to get into, the job is met with prestige and intrigue. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 04, 2024How Does Essential Air Service Benefit Small and Isolated Communities?The Essential Air Service program was implemented to guarantee that small communities served by certified air carriers before airline deregulation maintained a minimal level of scheduled air service.Read More →
NEWSFeb 29, 2024U.S. Justice Department Launches Investigation into Boeing's Door Plug IncidentIn January, just days before the expiration of a crucial deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Department of Justice (DOJ), a mid-air incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 reignited concerns about the company's safety practices and compliance with the agreement.Read More →