There are several reasons why it can be useful to know what type of airplane you’ll be flying on when you make your flight reservation. You might simply be wondering what the seat configuration will be, or maybe you want to know whether you were scheduled to fly on a Boeing 737 Max a...
While Qantas has previously maintained the final Boeing 717 would fly away in June 2024, the airline confirmed it has since pushed that exit back to the fourth quarter of 2024 – by which time three more A220s will have arrived, bringing the flying tally to five. And with the A220s ...
UPS Airlines was founded in 1988 with its main hub in Louisville, Kentucky. Its strategic placement at the western edge of the Eastern time zone allowed UPS to reach most of the continental U.S. in under three hours’ flying time. Later, the company added anoth...
If you were at Lakes Jam and lost items that you don't see here, all hope is not lost. They may still find items. There were many people responding to Lakes Jam's post; most of them were thankful that Lakes Jam took the time to try to find the owners. I agree! They certainly ...
Experience the Real Deal The advancements in flight simulation technology have made it possible to experience incredibly realistic flying without leaving your home. Whether you are a beginner looking to get a taste of flying or a seasoned pilot wanting to hone your skills, there is something for ...
Because the winglets are more efficient and they allow a reduction in fuel consumption. Also, they are aesthetically pleasing. With a small aesthetic change the plane at first glance becomes more aerodynamic in sight. A fact that pleases airlines immensely. Now the question is: How is this poss...
s surprise success to two main factors: “It crushed the competition – the A340-600 just wasn’t a viable competitor, which helped us, and we recognised that a lot of airlines bought the 747 for its range. But frankly we got that percentage wrong, and more bought it for this ...
Twenty-five years before the Malaysia Airlines mystery, one of the most dramatic events in aviation unfolded in the skies over Iowa as heroic pilots battled to land a crippled DC-10.
For example, airlines flying between Europe and the United States generally choose a path that includes several sufficient airports on the way that can be used for an emergency landing. Notably, in August 2001, an Airbus A330 conducting Air Transat flight 236 between Toronto and Lisbon lost ...
Get all the latestaviation newsright here on Simple Flying. Try one for yourself. A full flight simulator is, of course, way beyond the reach of even the most dedicated simulator fan. Many airlines, though, make their simulators available to the public. ...