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How Spantech built an A380-sized hangar in less than six months 

Aerotime

This facility, which was built for French maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) firm Tarmac Aerosave, boasts 34-meter-high walls and a 95-meter span, and was built with a modular constructive technology, referred to as ‘Construction 2.0.’ And then we lift it.” by Spantech. “We have a philosophy that we call ‘Construction 2.0.’

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Feeling the Heat

Ask the Pilot

Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Aerodynamically, warmer air is less dense than cooler air, meaning that in hot weather a wing produces less lift. Extreme heat is no fun for airlines or their customers. Throw in soaring temps and things can break down.

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Memorial Day

Ask the Pilot

American Airlines flight 191, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 with 271 people on board, roared down runway 32L at O’Hare International Airport, headed for Los Angeles. Just as the plane lifted off, its left engine broke loose. He told me to turn on the television. It had been a sunny day in Chicago, too, when just after 3 p.m.

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DHL Express electrifies a third of its ground handling equipment at Brussels Airport

Aviation Bussiness News

Over the past days and weeks, the cargo transporter has put 11 electric tractors (which can tow up to four cargo containers) and 13 electric container lifts, belly loaders and pushbacks into operation at the airport. The necessary charging infrastructure will be provided by Brussels Airport both on the tarmac and at its own buildings.

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A Day Trip To Fukuoka Part 2: Skymark Boeing 737-800 Fukuoka to Okinawa

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Welcome to my Skymark Airlines Trip Report! This is Skymark's one of the 2 pokemon special livery painted on the airline's Boeing 737-800. However, the first A380 (in assembly line) didn't make it to the airline's fleet as the airline was facing financial issue due to the Japanese yen dropping significantly against the U.S

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Airport Lounge Review: Chennai's Terminal 4 TFS Travel Club Lounge

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Location of the lounge The lounge is located at the airside, once you pass security, you can take the stairs or lift to a floor above that level. Maybe they thought I was a spy from another airline, but that's not the case, you readers should know. You are able to enjoy some view of the tarmac while seated at the high table.

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Inaugural Flight: Flying On Scoot's A320ceo From Singapore to Subang!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Photo: Scoot) My ride: 9V-TRX Introduction When the airline announced on social media about this flight, I was interested but at the same time the timing wasn't good for me as it was a busy period (work). Let's see how this works out for both airlines after a year or two. More of this airline in my next trip report.

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