INFORMATIONALMay 03, 2024Extraordinary Courage: The Fight To Save Alaska Air Flight 261Alaska Air Flight 261 crashed into the ocean off the coast of California on Jan. 31, 2000, when the jackscrew assembly in the tail failed, causing the aircraft to lose vertical control. The pilots fought valiantly to the very last second to save the airplane. But their fate was sealed by circumstances set in place long before they ever boarded the aircraft.
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INFORMATIONALMay 01, 2024How Emirates Makes the A380 WorkThe Airbus A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be. Many airlines have retired their A380s and others consistently consider doing so. However, Emirates is the clear exception in this case, so how does Emirates make the A380 work to its benefit?Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 30, 2024Osaka Kansai: The Airport Sinking Into the Sea Climate change, particularly rising sea levels, has placed one of the world's most unique airports at risk. Today, we will examine the case of Kansai Airport, how it is gradually sinking into the sea, and what engineers are doing to fix it.
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INFORMATIONALApr 26, 2024Easter Island: The World's Loneliest Airport?While most places are generally accessible, some are so remote and desolate that they can only be reached by air or sea. This is the case with Easter Island, a Chilean territory in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 25, 2024The Impact of Automation and Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Aerospace EducationAs with most industries, the aerospace industry is at a crossroads with artificial intelligence and its future role in the important industry.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 23, 2024ANALYSIS: Some Pacific Airports Could be Underwater Sooner Than We ThinkAs some nations shrink into the sea, aviation remains important to keeping the economy and tourism industries alive.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 23, 2024Dream Big: 8 Thrilling Aviation Careers That Don't Involve FlyingAre you considering a career in the aviation industry, but you do not think you are quite cut out to be a pilot? Here are some alternative jobs that you can pursue if you want to work in the aviation industry. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 22, 2024The World's Top 5 Most Breathtaking Airport DesignsAirports are more than just places for planes to land and take off; they serve as ambassadors of the communities they serve. In many cases, they provide the first impression of a city or country to passengers passing through.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 →
