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NEWS May 21, 2024 VIDEO: Passenger Dies After Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight One passenger has died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight after the aircraft hit patches of severe turbulence. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 21, 2024 The Most Fatal Cause of Aviation Accidents You might think that the most dangerous or fatal cause behind aviation accidents would be weather or mechanical-related events. However, this is not the case. Today, we will discuss the concept of spatial disorientation, the most fatal cause of aviation accidents. Read More →
NEWS May 21, 2024 Australia, New Zealand Evacuate Citizens From New Caledonia By Air The governments of Australia and New Zealand have announced that they will be sending “government” planes to New Caledonia to evacuate their citizens from the French territory following a week of riots. Currently, around 3,200 people are stranded in, or outside of New Caledonia due to suspended flights and air travel into the French territory. Read More →
NEWS May 20, 2024 Iranian President Dies in Helicopter Crash: What Are the Repercussions? On Sunday May 19, the Iranian President died in a helicopter crash. The Iranian Government is already preparing to elect a new president as they navigate this novel crisis. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 20, 2024 G5 Geomagnetic Storm May Affect Aviation Communication, Navigation A severe geomagnetic storm may interrupt GPS satellites, power grids, and mobile phone networks this weekend. It is the result of a series of solar flares that began on Wednesday May 8 and is expected to have its maximum effect on May 10-11. This is the first such solar storm to over in nearly 20 years. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 20, 2024 COMAC: Destined for Failure or Success? With over 1400 orders across its two aircraft, Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC looks to compete head-to-head with the likes of industry giants Boeing and Airbus. But with the many challenges the manufacturer faces, will COMAC be able to fly to success, or is the company destined for failure? Read More →
STORIES May 18, 2024 Long Live the Queen: The Ageless Reign of the 747 The Boeing 747 has been flying for almost half of the entire history of aviation. It will continue to do so for decades to come. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 18, 2024 The Three Most Dangerous Airliners In History Aviation safety has improved drastically over the years. Manufacturers and regulators have learned from past events to make and certify aircraft that are safer for everyone. However, let's take a step back in time and analyze three of the most dangerous airliners that took to the skies. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 18, 2024 The Alaska Airlines Milk Run: A Lifeline for Remote Alaska Explore how Alaska Airlines' 'Milk Run' service connects the remote Last Frontier, addressing transport challenges and linking communities by air. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 17, 2024 Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel a Viable Option to Replace Jet Fuel? With recent achievements in the airline industry with flights powered by 100% SAF, the question needs to be raised. Are SAF fuels a viable alternative to fossil fuels in the airline industry? Or do we need to keep searching for other alternatives? Read More →