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Air Atlanta 747 freighter rejects takeoff from taxiway at Riyadh Airport 

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On April 22, 2024, an Air Atlanta Europe Malta Boeing 747-400 freighter operating on behalf of Saudi Arabian Airlines was scheduled to depart from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and fly to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya.

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Emirates entices pilots with improved benefits, higher salaries and better perks

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The Dubai-based airline announced the launch of a global drive to recruit pilots across its First Officers, Direct Entry Captains, and Accelerated Command Programmes: We've unveiled exciting updates to our pilot recruitment process. The airline continues to welcome DECs for its fleet of A380s.

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Single pilot operations: the aircraft evolution that fires up aviation debate

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While EASA appears to be tackling the issue head on, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seems more muted about the subject, with US airlines leading the conversation instead. Currently, every aspect of flight safety is deliberately designed for a team with shared responsibilities working together on the flight deck,” the campaign said.

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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: Southwest Shakes Things Up, Delta Shirks Responsibility from Totally Not Self-Inflicted Operational Misadventure

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A New Era is Coming for Southwest Southwest Airlines dropped a bombshell on Thursday, confirming the worst-kept secret in the industry. The airline’s research says its open seating policy is the most oft-cited reason a customer chooses a competitor — not a distrust of Salty Death Mix. billion in the black last year.

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SkyPeople sees trebling of students as it strives to plug global shortage of cabin crew

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The firm has reported it has worked with 40 colleges and universities in the UK and more than 25 airlines in the UK and across Europe as they look to fill the gap in manpower. The facility also provides training for existing cabin crew and pilots employed by passenger and cargo airlines worldwide.

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Exploring the Essential Sections of an Aircraft: A Comprehensive Guide

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Its design plays an integral part in keeping the flight crew, cargo, and passengers safe because it can withstand changes in atmospheric pressure. The cockpit, also called the flight deck, is where pilots use electronic flight instruments as part of a primary flight display.

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From Challenges to Rewards: The Path to Your First Turbine Pilot Job

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Image: Stages in a turbine engine Geared Turbofan – A New Class In recent years a hybrid engine has entered airline service. Flight Controls: often hydraulically moved, and with many modern airplanes are fly-by-wire. In particular, new hire airline pilot training is equated to trying to get a drink of water from a fire hose.

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