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Hadi Ahmad Lifelong aviation enthusiast raised in Central Illinois. 777 is the best plane BTW.
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STORIES Jun 04, 2024 Russian Plane Issues Triple Since Sanctions Imposed In response to Russia's offensive actions in Ukraine, various Western governments imposed sanctions on the Federation. This has led to Russian airlines struggling to find spare parts to fix crippled aircraft and has further contributed to a spike in malfunctions. Read More →
STORIES Jun 01, 2024 The Challenges With Pratt & Whitney's PW1100g Engines Pratt & Whitney, a Canidian Engine manufacturer company has resulted in challenges for the Airbus A320 Neo family powered by their GTF (Geared Turbofan engines). Pratt & Whitney has been going through a rough patch in recent years. Many of the manufacturer's recent woes have been attributed to issues involving its PW1100G engines. Read More →
NEWS May 31, 2024 Chicago O'Hare Unveils New Terminal Plans Six years after it was first announced, O'Hare International Airport unveiled renderings for a new concourse built in the coming years. Dubbed a "game changer for the City of Chicago", this new concourse is part of the airport's massive renovation project. Read More →
STORIES May 27, 2024 Remembering Iran Air Flight 655: A Victim of US Military Miscalculation in 1988 Explore the somber history of Iran Air Flight 655, a stark reminder of the consequences of a tragic military error in 1988. Join us as we reflect on this sobering event and its lasting impact. Read More →
STORIES May 25, 2024 The Deadliest Hijacking Before 9/11: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 Aircraft hijackings have thankfully become increasingly rare following the tragic events of September 11th. However, rather unfortunately, various hijacking events had taken place in the decades leading up to the new millennium. One of those events was Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961, an infamous flight that turned out to be the deadliest hijacking incident before 9/11. Read More →
ROUTES May 23, 2024 The Most Turbulent Flights in the World Turbulence is a common phenomenon experienced on flights all across the world. However, factors such as weather that greatly influence turbulence are more prevalent in certain areas than others. This begs the question: are certain flights more prone to turbulence than others? The short answer is yes and many factors lead up to this. As such, today we will examine these factors and which air routes are the world's most turbulent. 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 →
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 →
NEWS May 15, 2024 Onboard Emirates' New Airbus A350 Emirates is entering a new era as its first Airbus A350 prepares to enter service in September of this year. As the time draws near for Emirates' new A350, let's explore what the plane offers. Read More →