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Combatting the ‘Wild West’ of Flight Permits
Although international regulations have been developed to simplify the rules of international air transport, each country around the world maintains its own unique legislation for flight permits. From overflying to landing, each nation, and sometimes each airport, has its own particular rules. A flight plan is not complete if the operator of the aircraft does […]
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Over the Boneyard: A Look Down at Roswell International Air Center
Roswell International Air Center is a public-use airport that serves the city of Roswell, N.M. It was previously known as Roswell Army International Airfield during World War II, and Walker Air Force Base during the Cold War. The base was previously known for a large presence of US Air Force Strategic Air Command, and the […]
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Ukranian 737 Crashes After Departing Tehran
A Ukraine International Airlines flight crashed just minutes after taking off from Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran early Wednesday morning. Flight PS752 departed Tehran’s largest airport at 6:12 a.m. Iran Standard Time. The last ADS-B data was received from the aircraft just two minutes later at 6:14 a.m. according to FlightRadar24. The aircraft was […]
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Passengers Prepare for Next Wave of French Strikes
As labor strikes enter their fifth day, airlines have continued to cancel flights from, to and through French airspace. The strikes also continue to effect other modes of transportation, with an estimated traffic line stretching over 300 miles long getting in to Paris according to CNBC. London-based British Airways cancelled four flights to France on […]
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Air Baltic Unveils State-of-the-Art Airbus A220 Simulator for Pilot Training
Air Baltic on Tuesday unveiled the newest addition to its fleet, an Airbus A220 simulator. Installed at the airline’s training center in Riga, Latvia, the full-motion simulator features the latest simulator technology that will aid Air Baltic’s pilots when training on the type. The airline has invested heavily in the Airbus A220, placing orders for […]
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The Complex Variables of Efficient Flight Planning
While it may not be top of mind to industry outsiders, flight planning in aviation is virtually an art of its own. It’s where it all starts, sometimes even hours before the flight itself. While the subject may seem ‘under the radar’, it is without a doubt one of the most important steps of the […]
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SunExpress Places Boeing 737 MAX Order, Boosts Confidence in Struggling Program
Boeing received a sign of hope for its struggling Boeing 737 MAX program as Turkey’s SunExpress has announced an order for 10 of the currently-grounded aircraft. The order was announced at the ongoing 2019 Dubai Airshow and is worth approximately $1 billion. The 10 aircraft are in addition to the airline’s 32 aircraft already on […]
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Recap: Days 1 and 2 of the 2019 Dubai Airshow
The 2019 Dubai Airshow got off to a slow start on Sunday as only two aircraft sales were announced by the major manufacturers Boeing and Airbus. Boeing could claim a small victory by announcing a deal for two 787-9 Dreamliners to Biman Bangladesh Airlines worth $585 million. The two competitors are fiercely locked in a […]
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Sea-Tac Airport Reaches New Milestone in North Satellite Modernization Project
Seattle Tacoma International Airport celebrated a literal high-point in Phase 2 of the North Satellite Modernization Project earlier this week as the last and highest beam of the building was hoisted into place. The beam, signed by crew and dignitaries before being hoisted into place by a 260-foot crane, is a part of the 8-story […]
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Have International Travel Fever? Here’s How to Book a Hotel in Japan
Traveling abroad can get very expensive when it comes down to finding a hotel. Discover here how to find cheap hotels in Japan. Have you been thinking about jumping on a long-haul flight for Japan? You’d be right in thinking that it’s the perfect place for a vacation. Japan sees more than 28 million tourists […]