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Dr. Omar Memon-

Dr. Omar Memon

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About Dr. Omar Memon

Writer - Omar is an aviation enthusiast who holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. With numerous years of technical and research experience under his belt, Omar aims to focus on research-based aviation practices. Apart from work, Omar has a passion for traveling, visiting aviation sites, and plane spotting. Based in Vancouver, Canada

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Defect Testing: A Key Stage Of Pre-Build Engine Blade Approval

Each fan blade must be inspected for internal defects before it is approved for installation.

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How Is Incoming Air Routed Within Different Systems Of A Jet Engine?

The incoming air is characterized by various jet streams within the engine.

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Why Do Airliners' Nose Wheels Retract Forward?

There are various reasons for employing the forward-retracting nose gear design.

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A Day In The Life Of An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Inspections, troubleshooting, and documentation are essential responsibilities of aircraft maintenance engineers.

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How Do Aircraft Cope In Hot And High Environments?

The aircraft must cope at the structural level as well as the thrust performance level.

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Aircraft Takeoff: When Do The Wheels Stop Spinning?

There are various mechanisms used to stop the spinning wheels so they can be stowed.

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Which Qualifications Do Aircraft Engineers Require?

A range of regulatory licenses and certifications may be required after a university degree.

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Creditors: Jet Airways Needs To Be Wound Up

The consortium behind the grounded Jet Airways has received multiple payment extensions.

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Top 10: A Brief Guide To The World's Largest Jet Engines

The list includes both the operational and recently produced jet engines.

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Aerial Refueling: How Is Composite Skin Enhancing Mobility Missions?

Boeing partnered with Aurora Flight Sciences to further develop advanced defensive systems and countermeasures for aerial refueling aircraft.

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How Boeing Aims To Enhance Its Pilot Training Curriculum With CAE

Boeing expands its CBTA curriculum to enhance flight safety.

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Meta Spent $1.6 Million On Private Jet Travel For Mark Zuckerberg: Here Are The Other Big Spenders

Top US companies spent nearly $34 million on private jet travel for CEOs and board members in 2021.

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NTSB Investigating United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Incident In Newark

No injuries to the aircraft occupants were reported as a result of the incident.

The UltraFan technology demonstrator from Rolls-Royce. 1
What Does Rolls-Royce’s Pathway To Zero Emissions By 2050 Look Like?

Rolls-Royce aligns its business model to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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Southwest Airlines Plane Hits Light Pole At Jacksonville International Airport

The aircraft was removed from service after the incident.

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Optimizing Trajectories: What Is The FAA International Flight Test Demonstration?

The aircraft’s trajectory can be managed from take-off to touchdown across multiple countries.

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How Boeing's Insight Accelerator Is Helping Minimize Maintenance Costs

Boeing's Insight Accelerator provides improved operational efficiency, increased schedule reliability, and a reduction in maintenance costs.

An Airbus A330MRTT parked at an airfield. 1
How Will Airbus Test The Power Balance Between Engines & Hydrogen-Powered APUs?

Conventional APUs will be replaced with hydrogen fuel-cell-based APUs onboard the test A330.

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Boeing’s T-7 Red Hawk: An Advanced Military Jet Trainer

Boeing aims to sell over 2,700 Red Hawks globally.

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How Airplane Wing Aerodynamics Helped Lotus Design A Better F1 Car

The inverted wing shape creates downward force, increasing the road grip.

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