Mond Ortiz

Other Roles in Commercial Aviation Beyond Pilots and Cabin Crew

When we think of jobs in the commercial aviation industry, the first that comes to mind are pilots, cabin crew or flight attendants, and aircraft mechanics. However, there are many…

Mond Ortiz June 19, 2024

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Boeing Faces New Allegations Ahead of Senate Hearing

Just hours before Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun is set to testify before the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations, new allegations about the company's safety practices have emerged. These claims, detailed in…

Mond Ortiz June 19, 2024

Aircraft Aviation Information History

When PAL Operated Three Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneers

Philippine Airlines is indeed full of history and interesting stories. One of them was their quest to operate from rural airports in the 1950s and beyond. One of the planes…

Mond Ortiz June 19, 2024

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Asia Pacific Airlines See Strong Earnings Rebound in 2023

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) recently released preliminary financial figures for 2023, revealing a robust recovery in earnings for airlines in the region. After three years of consecutive…

Mond Ortiz June 18, 2024

Aircraft Aviation Information

Why Didn’t Boeing Create a 747 with just Two Engines?

The Boeing 747, often referred to as the "Queen of the Skies," is renowned for its size, range, beauty, and four-engine configuration. However, there are scenarios where one might wonder…

Mond Ortiz June 18, 2024

Aircraft Aviation Information

The Power of the GE90-115B Engine on a Boeing 777

I am truly impressed by the technological engineering that goes into the Boeing 777-300ER's (and -200LR's) engine, the GE90-115B. It is currently the largest and most powerful turbofan engine in…

Mond Ortiz June 17, 2024

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Delta Launches Premium Select on Transcontinental Flights

Starting this fall, Delta Airlines will introduce Delta Premium Select (DPS) on its transcontinental flights between New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX). This marks the first time Delta brings…

Mond Ortiz June 16, 2024

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Emirates Begins SAF Use in Singapore

Emirates has started using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport, marking its first SAF investment in Asia. In recent weeks, approximately 3.3 million liters of…

Mond Ortiz June 15, 2024

Aviation Information Information on flying

What is RNAV or Area Navigation?

If you hang out with pilots and aviators, you must have heard the term RNAV or Area Navigation. Of course, this is something not that easy to understand. It is…

Mond Ortiz June 15, 2024

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Passengers Endure Extreme Heat on Qatar Airways Flight

Passengers on a Qatar Airways flight from Athens to Doha faced extreme heat discomfort after a "technical issue" grounded the plane for over three hours on June 10, 2024. The…

Mond Ortiz June 15, 2024

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