NEWSApr 22, 2024New Data Suggests a Rise in Aircraft Near-MissesWhile it is true that plane collisions occur quite frequently, recent events may be overstating just how often they may occur. Accidents themselves do not occur as often as many believe and it is incredibly rare for a plane to experience difficulties during the flight itself. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 20, 2024These 5 Tiny Countries Don't Have Any AirportsThere are multiple nations around the world that are almost impossible to fly into. Although some offer heliports, none of the listed have any airports to access their nations.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 20, 2024The Iron Dome: How Israel Was Able to Thwart 99% of Iran's Missile Attacks Thus FarSince 2011, Israel's Iron Dome defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets and protected the country during times of conflict. It consists mainly of a three-part system that intercepts short-range rockets.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 20, 2024The FAA and ICAO: Organizations that Regulate the SkiesAs aviation has expanded, so has the need for federal and international governance. Organizations like ICAO and FAA were established to control the industry, and keep everyone safe.Read More →
NEWSApr 18, 2024Delta is Giving Away Free Flights to the Paris Olympics. Here's How to EnterOne airline is holding a sweepstakes to win a complimentary trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Want to enter? Here's how.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 18, 2024Is the Airbus A380 the World's Safest Plane?In the nearly two decades of A380 operations, the superjumbo has never suffered a fatal accident. Why is this and does that make it the world's safest aircraft?Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 16, 20243D Printed Aircraft Might Fly Sooner Than You ThinkThe aviation industry constantly searches for new ways to innovate their manufacturing processes. With the rise of 3D printing, how can 3d printing be integrated into aircraft. Can we see fully 3D printed aircraft flying anytime soon?Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 16, 2024Top 5 Flight Training Programs Offered by Aviation Universities in 2024Are you interested in attending university to become a pilot? Phillip Richardson weighs the pros and cons of attending some of the best aviation universities in the United States.Read More →
STORIESApr 16, 2024ANALYSIS: Iran's Airstrikes Have Destroyed its Aviation IndustryIran aviation has a long and complicated history. Although being predominantly domestic, sanctions have limited their expansion into other regions. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 15, 2024Why the -300ER is Boeing's Best-Selling 777 VariantSince its maiden flight in 2003, the Boeing 777-300ER has become the best-selling variant of the Boeing 777 family. As of 2020, over 830 777-300ERs had been delivered to operators all around the world. Why is this? What made the 777-300ER so successful?Read More →
