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How it works: the aircraft turnaround
With the aviation industry as competitive as ever, on-time performance (OTP) has never been more important. The turnaround…
Deadhead pilot – ominous name, important position
In aviation, an industry where safety is the most important factor, having a well-prepared crew is crucial. But…
Can you fix an aircraft that has been ditched?
On July 2, 2021, a Transair Boeing 737 freighter got ditched in the water off the coast of…
EXCLUSIVE | Incredible intricacy and beauty of air-to-air photography
Air-to-air photography requires exceptional skill and a high level of experience from a multitude of professionals. Renowned for…
What are passenger pods and why don’t we use them?
Modular aircraft are one of those things that look extremely good on paper, but despite a long history…
Why aren’t airliners equipped with anti-missile defense systems?
As El Al’s Boeing 737 took off for the first commercial flight between Israel and United Arab Emirates,…
Could helicopters solve the Suez canal blockage?
With the Ever Given container ship blocking the Suez canal ‒ and 10% of the world’s trade with…
Story behind name: why is it called Airbus A380?
Just recently, the last superjumbo rolled out of its hangar and departed for its maiden flight. While the…
Air Force One, the flying White House
From AeroTime Archives | This article was written and originally published on November 16, 2018. If there is…
Why does every Airbus aircraft start with a 3?
The confetti was just cleaned up after the whole aviation community celebrated the 50th anniversary of Airbus less…