INFORMATIONALJul 10, 202346 Years On: The Deadliest Crash in Aviation History46 years ago the deadliest crash in aviation history occurred in the Canary Islands. This crash shed light on a new method of pilot training and revolutionized the aviation industry forever.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 05, 2023The Sky's the Limit: Exploring the Opportunities for Students in the Field of AviationAviation is a promising field for those students who dream of an exciting career in the sky. It's both romantic and rigorous at the same time. No wonder pilots are called the masters of the sky. But for them to be truly so, there must also be skilled teams on the ground to help ensure a quality flight. Let's take a look at the career opportunities for students in aviation.
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INFORMATIONALJun 28, 2023A Plane Spotter's Guide to Zurich AirportFor many plane spotters, flying through an airport can be painful due to the obstructions between them and the aircraft that prevent plane spotters from doing their thing - photographing aircraft. Zurich airport is a heaven for plane spotters due to its light policies surrounding spotters. Here's what you need to know about what is possibly one of the best airports in Europe for photography. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 27, 2023New Programs Allow Non-Flyers Through Security, Wait at GateA rule that has been in place since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 is slowly being relaxed across American airports. A new program being rolled out across American airports is allowing general members of the public to access the airside areas of American airport terminals. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 30, 2023The History of Spirit Airlines: From 1983 to NowSpirit Airlines: one of the largest budget airlines in North America. Many know the airline for its ultra-low-cost fares and occasionally edgy service. But the airline has not always been that way.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 18, 2023Essential Air Service Contracts (EAS) ExplainedHow are EAS contracts awarded? The system is complex and requires many moving parts, but ultimately the DOT uses a well-structured bid process to select the ideal airline.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 14, 2023Spirit Airlines: Baggage Rules and Policies Flying Spirit Airlines can sometimes be quite a confusing endeavor due to the carrier's confusing policies. This is a comprehensive guide on Spirit Airline's bag policies and fees.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 01, 2023Plane Spotting at Heathrow, Manchester, and More: A Brief GuideA British Spotting Guide for the major airports in England. If you ever wanted some tips for good locations and helpful pointers on spotting at the major airports in the UK, this is for you!Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 12, 2023What is The Single European Sky Initiative? A Brief ExplanationAn explanation of the Single European Sky (SES) Initiative. Europe suffers from complex regulatory structures over airspace and airline traffic management, which the SES aims to make more efficient.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 07, 2023Is the Boeing 737 MAX the Safest Modern Airliner?Because of the sheer intensity of the scrutiny the aircraft faced, the Boeing 737 MAX could be considered one of the safest in the world. In fact, among the dozens of models of commercial airliners around the world, it is likely the safest due to the amount of regulation testing that took place. The aircraft was in Boeing's view to make the necessary changes, and the company was pressured into prioritizing its safety following the accidents that took place.Read More →
