INFORMATIONALApr 10, 2024New Technologies in Aviation: Flight Safety and EfficiencyAir transportation is commonplace these days. But what exactly makes it so convenient, fast, and safe? Read on to find out a little more about flights.
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STORIESApr 10, 2024The A320's First Passenger Flight Ended Horribly: The Crash of Air France Flight 296QAir France flight AF296Q was a chartered demonstration flight for the then brand-new Airbus A320. However, things did not go as planned on the day of the flight. The captain's perspective differs from the official report on how the aircraft crashed that day.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 09, 2024Professional Training in Aviation: Training of Pilots and Flight AttendantsLearn essential strategies and protocols to prevent accidents and emergencies in aviation. Explore rigorous maintenance, pilot training, and emergency response plans.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 09, 2024Modern Trends in Airplane DesignExplore the latest innovations shaping airplane design, from lightweight materials to sustainable propulsion systems. Discover the future of aviation!Read More →
ROUTESApr 09, 2024United's Island Hopper Adventure: 7 Pacific Islands in 15 Hours on a Boeing 737When it comes to serving remote communities, airlines are sometimes the only means to provide vital resources to these places. One such example is the "Island Hopper", a service by United Airlines from Honolulu (HNL) to Guam (GUM) that stops in various Pacific islands.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 08, 2024The World's Best Airports for Food and Drink In April 2024, Food & Wine released its annual rankings for which airport boasts the best dining and drink options. As the passenger experience consists of far more than just a plane ticket itself, the website ranked the food and drink options as critical components to the enjoyment of air travel. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 06, 2024A Guide to the Most Common Commercial Aircraft (and How to Identify Them)With so many commercial airplanes flying in today's skies, it can be difficult to tell them apart, especially when first getting into the hobby. However, it becomes easier to tell aircraft apart by paying attention to the number of engines, aircraft size and shape, landing gear design, and more.Read More →
STORIESApr 06, 2024The Aircraft That Mysteriously Caught Fire: South African Airways Flight 295Whenever a major air incident occurs, authorities can determine the cause of the crash following a comprehensive investigation. However, the case of South African Airways Flight 295 is unique. Unfortunately, the exact cause of this tragedy continues to remain unknown. This is the mystery of the Helderberg, a Boeing 747-200 from South African Airways.Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2024New York and New Jersey Earthquake: How Airports Operate During Major Seismic EventsCan planes survive earthquakes? What happens when an earthquake hits a major airport? This article explains all that plus more, talking about the April 5 New Jersey earthquake. Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2024Earthquake in New York and New Jersey: How Airports Operate During Major Seismic Events What happens to airports when an earthquake occurs? How do airlines respond? This article covers all that, plus what happened after a small earthquake struck the New York metro area on April 5. Read More →
