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Private Jet Near Misses: Why Pilots Are Getting Runway Instructions Wrong

The matter has become a hot topic after a string of incidents in recent months.

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36% Of All Flights Worldwide Are Low-Cost

The country with the highest percentage of low-cost flights is Latvia.

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Dividing Duties: How Pilots Decide Roles On A Given Flight

How pilots determine who flies and who monitors.

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Throwback: David Bowie's Unlikely Heroics Aboard A Private Jet

David Bowie once carried Peter Frampton off a private jet during an emergency evacuation.

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United Airlines Makes Significant Alterations To China Flights

Most of United's China route relaunches were pushed back until 2024.

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Delta Air Lines Announces Honolulu-Tokyo Haneda Route With Boeing 767-300ER

The daily nonstop service will start at the end of October.

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How Are Jet Engine Noise Levels Tested?

Sensitive sensors can measure noise to a fraction of a decibel.

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Unsung Heroes: 5 Ways In Which Maintenance Engineers Keep An Airline's Fleet Moving

Maintenance engineers work tirelessly both on the ground and in closed hangers to keep aircraft in the air.

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Why Do Commercial Planes Sometimes Dump Fuel?

Unless a flight has a severe problem or a medical emergency, pilots would rather keep flying in circles to burn off fuel rather than dump it.

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What Sorts Of Landing Fees Do Private Jets Face?

Fees between airports and private plane owners are often negotiated on an individual basis.

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Examined: The 5 Airlines Worldwide With The Most Hidden Fees

Do you know who has the highest fees?

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5 Dates That Have Defined Aviation History

Looking back at five events that changed aviation.

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The Golden Touch: A Look At This Stunning Refurbished Embraer Legacy 600

Special approval from Embraer had to be obtained for this exquisite paint job.

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What Does It All Mean? A Brief Guide To Hand Signals On An Airport Apron

How pilots and ground staff communicate without headsets.

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A NASA M2-F1 flying in the sky. 1
How Does That Thing Fly? 5 Unorthodox-Looking Aircraft From Then & Now

The unswept, untapered wings are fairly unconventional in today’s time.

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How Can You Fly On A Private Jet?

All the ways you can fly on a private jet.

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How Much Are Private Jet Flight Attendants Paid?

Do private jet crew earn more than commercial cabin crew?

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What Is An Airline Slot?

Slots determine when your flight will arrive and depart from its arrival and destination airports.

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Fast Growth: The Middle East Has More Flights Next Month Than Pre-COVID

It is the only area globally to have more flights than before the pandemic.

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