It is not always possible for flights to arrive at overseas airports at a time that suits an ideal Hong Kong departure, especially for long-haul flights. Many airports shut or operate curfews overnight. While th
Many pilots’ first job is a being a flight instructor.Flight instructors’ starting pay is a modest $49-60 per hour, depending on the flight school.In the U.S., most pilots’ first paid job is the position ofcertified flight instructor. The 1,500 Hour Rule They first earn a private ...
The increased focus on the flight crew raises questions about how pilots are screened all around the world.SHARYN ALFONSIJEFF PEGUESMARK ROSENKER
Boeing's Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft sits at its desert landing spot at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico after a successful landing on Sept. 7, 2024. (Image credit: Boeing) NASA was in a similar position just last year. Astronaut Frank Rubio was stranded on the ISS when a...
Manyairlinescontinued to treat air travel as a luxury, however. Free meals and drinks, expansive and comfortable seats, personal attention from flight attendants and other amenities kept the price of plane tickets relatively high. Airline deregulation and the changing economics of the airline industry...
How to Become a Pilot - Learn to fly 'The Dream' Based in London England, Stapleford Flight Centre has been training private and commercial airline pilots for over forty-five years. Many of our private pilot students have gone on to enjoy a lifetime of 'fun-in-the-sky' and many others...
Airline pilots typically receive annual raises based on an hourly pay scale. Many airlines offer profit-sharing, stock options, and performance bonuses. Overtime and international flights can significantly increase total compensation. Per diem allowances cover food and lodging expenses while on duty. ...
Local conditions: Clear, dark skies are a must. Real-time social media reports: Many aurora chasers post live updates on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). I have been fortunate enough to witness the northern lights throughout Norway and Sweden, but I have to say the most dramatic and co...
On the 777 and 787, a cross-section of the aircraft shows that the fuselage is roughly split in half. The upper half is where the passengers sit and the lower half is where the cargo goes. As a result, there is roughly a 1:1 ratio of passenger space to cargo space. ...
But one of the biggest challenges in the cabin will be inflight catering. In the early days of the virus, carriers stopped serving food to minimize crew having to walk up and down the aisles. Liddell sees opportunities for robotics and automation inside the cabin to take on many of the ca...