Types of airplanes and their functions: a civilian aircraft overview
Airplanes come in a wide variety of types, each one serving a specific purpose and catering to different…
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Explosion rocks Russian factory where new ‘stealth bomber’ was under development
On August 9, 2023, a huge explosion occurred at the Zagorsky Optical and Mechanical Plant in Sergiyev Posad,…
All-Boeing El Al confirms talks over Airbus A321neo order
Israel-based El Al has confirmed that it is currently in talks with Airbus about a potential A321neo order,…
Air India’s new brand looks into the ‘window of possibilities’
Air India has unveiled its new brand identity, which aims to symbolize the new possibilities open to the…
At a critical time for the airline, airBaltic returns to profit
airBaltic has returned to profitability, despite many external factors going against the Riga Airport (RIX)-based airline. The flag carrier…
Aviation background checks: understanding the process and requirements
Within the aviation industry, safety and security are obviously of paramount importance. One crucial aspect of ensuring the…
Business vs commercial vs general aviation: a comprehensive comparison
The field of aviation can be divided into three main categories: business aviation, commercial aviation, and general aviation.…
From Armstrong to Whittle: 9 of the most influential figures in aviation history
Air travel has had the effect of liberating human beings. Distance and time no longer confine us as…
Demystifying aerodynamics: can planes fly upside down?
In general and commercial aviation, there is no practical need to routinely fly any plane upside down. Conventional…
How experience in private charter allowed KlasJet to find success in ACMI
After years of exclusively operating within the private charter market, KlasJet expanded its services portfolio earlier this year…
Business class hack: Traveler shares clever upgrade tip for as low as $17
We have all heard of ‘secrets’ to getting a flight upgrade. From dressing well, to arriving early or…
Air travel essentials: can you bring toothpaste on a plane?
Traveling by air requires careful consideration of what items can or can’t be taken on board. The permissibility…
Japan grounds MV-22 Osprey fleet in response to safety concerns
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) proactively suspended flights of its MV-22 Osprey fleet following a recent US military…
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker: a vital military asset
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is a military asset that has served as the backbone of the United States…
Airlines continue to fight Amsterdam Schiphol flight caps
More than a dozen airlines and other stakeholders have said they will continue to fight the Dutch government’s…
Barbie fever: long-standing partnerships between Mattel’s iconic doll and aviation
It’s hard to exist in the world right now without experiencing ‘Barbie mania’. Wherever you turn, from social…
Pegasus Airlines to celebrate 100th Airbus with special livery
A Pegasus Airlines Airbus A321neo aircraft was spotted sporting a special livery at Airbus’ facilities at Hamburg Finkenwerder…
Court says British Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash victims were ‘unlawfully killed’
Three British passengers who were aboard the Boeing 737 MAX 8 Ethiopian Airlines plane when it crashed in…