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Boeing forecasts need for 2.4 million new aviation personnel by 2043

Aerotime

million new aviation professionals over the next two decades, as the global airplane fleet continues to expand. Predictions indicate that most new aviation crews will operate single aisle aircraft. Meanwhile, wide-body aircraft will be the primary choice for flying operations in Africa and the Middle East.

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Why American Loses Money Flying 777s & 787s Domestically

One Mile at a Time

I don’t think this should surprise most people, though it’s always interesting to hear an airline executive provide some insights… American SVP explains carrier’s domestic wide body strategy All of the “big three” US carriers operate wide body aircraft on some domestic flights.

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OMG: Lufthansa Unveils New Safety Video

One Mile at a Time

Nowadays many airlines use safety videos as an extension of their marketing efforts. Some airlines have new safety videos every year. Then you have airlines like Lufthansa, which have more or less used the same safety video for the past decade. Despite that, the video hardly shows anything involving an airplane.

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My Unusual Business Class Seat Preference

One Mile at a Time

When I publish my airline reviews , readers sometimes comment about how I typically select seats toward the back of premium cabins, whether in first or business class, and wonder why. It’s true. I have a strong business class seating preference, and it’s almost always the same, regardless of the configuration.

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Top 10 Largest Airplanes in the World

Pilot Institute

In this article, well take a tour of the top 10 largest airplanes in the world. Key Takeaways The Antonov An-225 Mriya held the title of the largest airplane ever built. The Airbus A380 is the worlds largest passenger aircraft, capable of seating up to 853 people. It is an aircraft that literally stands in a category of its own.