INFORMATIONALApr 18, 2024Is the Airbus A380 the World's Safest Plane?In the nearly two decades of A380 operations, the superjumbo has never suffered a fatal accident. Why is this and does that make it the world's safest aircraft?Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 16, 20243D Printed Aircraft Might Fly Sooner Than You ThinkThe aviation industry constantly searches for new ways to innovate their manufacturing processes. With the rise of 3D printing, how can 3d printing be integrated into aircraft. Can we see fully 3D printed aircraft flying anytime soon?Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 16, 2024Top 5 Flight Training Programs Offered by Aviation Universities in 2024Are you interested in attending university to become a pilot? Phillip Richardson weighs the pros and cons of attending some of the best aviation universities in the United States.Read More →
STORIESApr 10, 2024The A320's First Passenger Flight Ended Horribly: The Crash of Air France Flight 296QAir France flight AF296Q was a chartered demonstration flight for the then brand-new Airbus A320. However, things did not go as planned on the day of the flight. The captain's perspective differs from the official report on how the aircraft crashed that day.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 09, 2024Modern Trends in Airplane DesignExplore the latest innovations shaping airplane design, from lightweight materials to sustainable propulsion systems. Discover the future of aviation!Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 08, 2024Airbus' ZEROe Program: The Race to Hydrogen-Powered Flight by 2035The aviation industry's impact on the environment is undeniable. While it connects people and cultures across the globe, its reliance on fossil fuels contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 06, 2024A Guide to the Most Common Commercial Aircraft (and How to Identify Them)With so many commercial airplanes flying in today's skies, it can be difficult to tell them apart, especially when first getting into the hobby. However, it becomes easier to tell aircraft apart by paying attention to the number of engines, aircraft size and shape, landing gear design, and more.Read More →
ROUTESApr 04, 2024The World's Longest Domestic Flight: 21 Hours on an Airbus A350Although it does not operate as a nonstop flight, Air France’s direct Paris to Papeete service clocks in at around 21 to 22 hours, with a stop in Los Angeles. It is one of the many airlines that operates the second leg of the journey from Los Angeles to Papeete.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 02, 2024Pilot Shortage: What Does This Mean for Air Travel?It is a well-known fact that the aviation industry is experiencing a pilot shortage. Just how bad is it, and how does the shortage affect you? Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 28, 2024Could We See an Airbus A380neo?Although production for the Airbus A380 was discontinued in December 2021 due to poor demand, many airlines that grounded their A380 fleets during the pandemic have started flying them again. The A380's return raises questions about the possibility of a more fuel-efficient A380neo version.Read More →
