INFORMATIONALSep 22, 2024BermudAir's 1st Birthday: The Story of Bermuda's 1st AirlineBermudAir has successfully completed one year of operations. Being a small island country with a population of 64,000, it has managed to achieve wonders in the first year of its operations with innovative ways to secure funding, and forming the right partnerships. 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 →
INFORMATIONALApr 12, 2024Before GPS: How Did Pilots Navigate in the Early Days of Aviation?Before GPS, pilots used several navigation methods. These include pilotage, dead reckoning, the beacon station system, radio ranges, radar, and INS. Future systems will leverage computer power, broadband connectivity, and AI. Read More →
STORIESApr 10, 2024The World's Longest Eco-Friendly FlightThe conversation about aviation and sustainability has recently revolved around sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). One company has been very progressive in its research of SAFs and has applied its functionality to a cross-Atlantic flight. In late 2023, Virgin Atlantic flew Flight100 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) on a fuel based out of 100% sustainable fuels. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 10, 2024Virtual Reality in Aviation Training and MaintenanceDifferent companies are expanding on the flight simulation experience. Although many VR applications exist for VR training for pilots, development in the tech has seen flight crews and ground personnel have different VR training to improve job readiness. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 08, 2024Airbus' ZEROe Program: The Race to Hydrogen-Powered Flight by 2035The aviation industry's impact on the environment is undeniable. While it connects people and cultures across the globe, its reliance on fossil fuels contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 02, 2024Hackers Hijacking Planes: Have We Entered a New Stage of Cyberterrorism?Cybersecurity is becoming a priority for airlines as the industry becomes more technologically advanced daily. Although standardized security controls are still way out, startups are starting to invest in in-air security defenses. Read More →
NEWSApr 01, 2024Poop Powered Planes and Waste Based FuelThe rise of sustainable aviation fuels has seen some interesting developments. In the UK, a company is attempting to make waste-based fuels, SAF derived from sewage, into a solution for long-term fuel alternatives. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 28, 2024Could We See an Airbus A380neo?Although production for the Airbus A380 was discontinued in December 2021 due to poor demand, many airlines that grounded their A380 fleets during the pandemic have started flying them again. The A380's return raises questions about the possibility of a more fuel-efficient A380neo version.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 27, 2024How Airbus Uses Animals to Develop More Advanced AircraftBiomimicry is the study of how engineering can be based on biological structures. Although a novice in the study, this new science can provide answers to the future of airline sustainability. Read More →
