aircraft Archives

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

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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

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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

Flight Attendants The Flight Crew

Importance of Situational Awareness for Flight Attendants

Flight attendants play an essential role in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers. One of the key skills they must possess is strong situational awareness. This involves being constantly…

Mond Ortiz June 14, 2024

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Boeing Faces Slow Orders Amidst Safety Concerns

Boeing reported a sluggish performance in plane orders for May 2024, securing only four new orders with none for its popular 737 Max model. This marks the second consecutive month…

Mond Ortiz June 14, 2024

Airlines Aviation Information

The Causes and Impact of Flight Delays and Cancellations

We don't like flight delays and cancellations, and we are not the only ones. Airlines hate them too. In fact, delays and flight cancellations cost airlines more than just their…

Mond Ortiz June 13, 2024

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Cathay Pacific Reactivates Last Parked Aircraft Post-COVID

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific has reactivated the last of the 85 jets it had parked due to the global air travel slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. After nearly four…

Mond Ortiz June 12, 2024

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