What Does It Mean When an Aircraft is ETOPS Rated
While soaring on a 14-hour flight between two cities aboard a Boeing 777-300ER, you suddenly notice that the plane has only two engines, as opposed to the four engines on…
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Etihad Airways Targets India and Sets Sights on Expansion
Etihad Airways has announced its plans to triple its passenger numbers to 30 million and nearly double its fleet to 150 planes by the end of the decade while expanding…
Classic Jetliners: The Tupolev Tu-104
In the 1950s, amid the race for dominance in the commercial aviation sector, the Soviet Union sought to outpace Western nations by achieving groundbreaking milestones in aviation. Among their goals…
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Capital A’s AirAsia Soars with Load Factor Success
Capital A is making waves in the airline industry with the consolidation of its airline group, comprising AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Thailand, AirAsia Philippines, and AirAsia Indonesia, under the AirAsia Aviation…
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Why is It Difficult to Become a Flight Attendant?
In recent days, I had the opportunity to attend the cabin crew graduation ceremonies for Philippine Airlines AICCT2301 and AirAsia Philippines Batch 48. One common theme echoed by the graduates…
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Cathay Pacific’s Remarkable Load Factor Surge in March
Cathay Pacific has been on a remarkable journey of recovery, as the Hong Kong-based airline's March 2023 traffic figures reveal a passenger load factor surpassing 90%. Despite facing the devastating…
Why Do Airplanes Dump Fuel and How Does It Work?
You may have come across the phrase "fuel dump" in relation to airplanes. If you've ever seen what appears to be white smoke trailing from the edge of an aircraft's…
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Air New Zealand Faces Engine Shortage Challenges
Air New Zealand is the latest airline to experience the effects of Pratt & Whitney engine shortages. In a recent announcement, the airline confirmed it would ground two A321neo aircraft…
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American Airlines Rejoins the Los Angeles – Auckland Market
American Airlines is set to re-enter the competitive Los Angeles - Auckland flight market by resuming daily service starting December 21. The airline will operate Boeing 787-9s on this route,…
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Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries to China: A Step Forward
After more than four years of halted deliveries following two fatal crashes, Boeing may finally resume deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft to Chinese airlines. China's aviation regulator, the Civil…