INFORMATIONALApr 12, 2024Before GPS: How Did Pilots Navigate in the Early Days of Aviation?Before GPS, pilots used several navigation methods. These include pilotage, dead reckoning, the beacon station system, radio ranges, radar, and INS. Future systems will leverage computer power, broadband connectivity, and AI. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 08, 2024How Geopolitical Events Affect Civil Aviation SafetyDuring armed conflict, no-fly zones are enacted in airspace that cannot be guaranteed safety. As a result, rules of war are in place to deter civilian aviation from getting looped into these conflicts. Read More →
NEWSApr 01, 2024South American Tourism and the Impact of COVID-19South America's booming tourism industry seemed to evaporate during the pandemic. Although some companies are still struggling, recent evaluations of the region suggest that they are on the way back up. Read More →
NEWSMar 21, 2024The Next World's Biggest Plane Could Be 12 Times Larger Than the Boeing 747Radia, a Colorado-based energy startup, has been developing the world's largest aircraft in aviation history. The aircraft, dubbed The WindRunner, will be 12 times larger than the Boeing 747. It will also be larger than the Antonov An-225 destroyed during the Russia-Ukraine war.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 21, 2024The 4-Lane Highway That Crosses Through a Major Airport in GibraltarSome residents of Gibraltar and multiple cities in Spain must wait for an aircraft to land as part of their commute. A road to cross into the territory closes for a few minutes to allow takeoffs and landings at Gibraltar International Airport (GIB).Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 14, 2024Passengers in These Four Southern U.S. Cities Will See Airport ImprovementsIn 2024, migration statistics have forecasted large influxes of US residents moving to cities across the Sun Belt, specifically the country's southeastern part. Airports in Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Raleigh/Durham are currently undergoing expansion and modernization projects.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 11, 2024U.S. Intelligence Community Annual Threat Report: Key Aerospace TakeawaysOn March 11, the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released their annual threat assessment, on behalf of the U.S. intelligence community. The 2024 edition featured many updates across the aerospace industry, including concerns about growing militaries, the expansion of missile technology, and the scope of foreign space programs.Read More →
NEWSMar 11, 2024Ukraine Starts Negotiations With US and EU Authorities to Resume International FlightsDespite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the country has been in official negotiations with international regulators regarding the possibility of resuming international flights. Commercial flights in Ukraine have remained suspended since Russia invaded the country in February 2022.Read More →
NEWSMar 05, 2024Haiti's Gang Violence: Sky Cana Airbus A321 Shot While Landing in Port-au-PrinceOn the morning of February 29, an Airbus A321 was shot at upon arrival at Port-au-Prince Airport (PAP) in Haiti, damaging the fuselage. The aircraft, operated by Avion Express Malta on behalf of Dominican Airlines, managed to land safely with no reported injuries for the passengers onboard.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 29, 2024Chinese Airlines Can Now Offer 50 Weekly Flights to U.S. DestinationsThe U.S. will allow Chinese airlines to increase the number of weekly direct passenger flights between the two countries. The decision will help reduce U.S.-China tensions by providing more opportunities for direct connectivity.Read More →
