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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.…
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…
Airline captain duties and responsibilities explained
Flying an aircraft requires a highly skilled and organized team, with the captain playing a pivotal role. This…
How fast do planes actually fly? Exploring airplane speeds
It goes without saying that planes are seriously fast, but they can fly at a whole range of…
US flight attendants demand ban on unsecured infants on laps during flights
The United States Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) is demanding a ban on unsecured infants traveling on the…
EXCLUSIVE UK CAA takes major step to change medical rules for pilots with HIV
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced “landmark” changes to the way pilots living with HIV will be…
United Airlines recruits students for flight academy to fill pilot shortage
United Airlines is recruiting students for its newly opened pilot flight academy located at Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYD),…
Aircraft lessor Azorra signs order for twenty-two Airbus A220 family aircraft
A purchase agreement has been signed between Airbus and Florida-based aircraft lessor Azorra for twenty-two A220 family aircraft. …
Airbus predicts demand for 39,000 new aircraft by 2040
Airbus predicts demand for 39,000 new passenger and freighter aircraft by 2040, driven by airlines replacing older, less…
Boeing ups 20 year market outlook for commercial planes
Boeing has noticed significant signs of industry recovery post-pandemic and predicts that the global aviation sector should continue…