NEWSSep 25, 2024The Top 5 Shortest Airport Runways in the WorldHow long do you think an airport runway is? It's hard to tell, because we've probably never seen or experienced the full length of a runway in-depth. Before writing this article, I thought the typical runway for a major international airport would be around 10,000 feet (1.8 miles or 3 kilometers).Read More →
NEWSSep 18, 2024Passengers Fly to the Wrong Airport After Oakland Airport RenamingRecently, the airport in the Californian city of Oakland had its name changed, albeit in quite a confusing way. The airport that was once known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) has changed its name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) last May, and it is confusing travelers.
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NEWSSep 11, 2024Iran Air To Be Banned From Flying To EuropeIran's national airline is facing an impending ban from various European countries over concerns related to the country's conduct with Russia. Today, we will analyze what this means for Iran Air, Iranians, and competitor airlines.
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INFORMATIONALSep 04, 2024The Most Dangerous Airport in the World: Nepal’s Lukla AirportIf you are an aviation enthusiast, you would've definitely heard about Lukla Airport, infamous for being the world's most dangerous airport. Today we will take a closer look at why Lukla Airport, officially known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport, is considered so dangerous, and some incidents that happened there.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 13, 2024The Cheapest Way to Cross the Atlantic: A Guide to Norse Atlantic AirwaysWe are living in the age of budget travel. There are so many choices among budget airlines worldwide offering dirt-cheap fares. The market between the United States and Europe is one of the busiest and most competitive, but one airline serving this market stands out. Today we will cover Norse Atlantic Airways, one of the newest entrants to the long-haul, low-cost market, and all you need to know about them.Read More →
NEWSJul 23, 2024Boeing Big Winner on Day One of 2024 Farnborough International AirshowThe first day of the highly anticipated Farnborough International Airshow started off with a bang. Both Boeing and Airbus announced new commercial and cargo aircraft orders, Austria and the Netherlands ordered Embraer C-390 military aircraft, and Qatar Airways revealed their NextGen Qsuite product.
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NEWSJul 18, 2024F-35 Intercepts Aircraft Flying Through Restricted Airspace During Republican National ConventionA Van's RV-6 aircraft was intercepted by F-35 fighter jets after flying through restricted airspace surrounding Milwaukee for the Republican National ConventionRead More →
NEWSJul 17, 2024Russian Sukhoi Superjet Crashes Due to Parts ProblemThe ongoing Western sanctions on Russia's aviation industry have had devastating impacts on the country's aviation sector. Sanctions prevent Russian carriers from procuring new parts to maintain their fleets of not only Western-built aircraft but Russian ones too. This roadblock has eventually caused another plane crash in Russia.Read More →
STORIESJun 04, 2024Russian Plane Issues Triple Since Sanctions ImposedIn 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 →
NEWSMay 11, 2024SAF Powered Test Flight Shows Reduction in Carbon EmissionsVirgin 100 was the first ever flight to cross the Atlantic Ocean on 100% sustainable aviation fuels. After a year of planning between numerous companies, regulatory approval for the unique blend of SAF used, and six months of data analysis after the flight, Virgin Atlantic has released results showing a major reduction in carbon emissions. Read More →
