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Gulf Air will build a new MRO facility in Bahrain

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It will house a more than 20,000 square meter temperature-controlled hangar, stores, workshops, and a dedicated tarmac. The hangar will primarily serve the in-house Gulf Air’s maintenance needs but will also be available for other airlines. How do cabin crew requirements differ across Gulf airlines?

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The hangar that shaped aviation: From Santos-Dumont to the private jet-era

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Renato spent 15 years as Senior Cabin Crew in the Middle East and has a lifelong passion for aviation history. Thus, in the lush greenery of Saint-Cloud, he built the worlds first aircraft hangar, a towering 30-meter-high structure designed not just as a shelter, but as a nerve center for innovation.

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Southwest is Reducing Turn Times: Don’t Panic (Yet)

Cranky Flier

There was an example set up in the hangar for us. With those speakers, Southwest can also let the cabin crew make announcements in the jet bridge. RIDS I remember more than 20 years when we at America West got Ramp Information Display Systems (RIDS) installed at each gate in Phoenix.

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How will a master’s degree in Aviation Management advance your career?

Aerotime

A good example of a powerful implementation of digitalization and AI in maintenance is the Airbus hangar of the future. The cabin crew has the same problem. Many maintenance experts say: I’d rather stand on a ladder and check everything with my own eyes. There, the use of drones is at a high level.

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Expert Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Private Jet

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You can also choose or customize various models with your preferred amenities such as the following: Refreshment centers Full-service galleys Lavatories Electronics for in-flight entertainment and work Productivity options Offices and conference rooms Cabin crew Convenience Private jets add convenience to your travels.

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From Gliders to Jumbos: How Much Do Airplanes Cost?

Pilot Institute

Crew Crew costs can represent a significant portion of the total cost of owning and operating an aircraft, especially for larger and more complex aircraft. Crew costs include salaries, benefits, training, and other expenses associated with staffing the cockpit or flight deck (including pilots, cabin crew, and ground crew).

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Qantas opens its new Engineering Academy in Brisbane

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In a post on LinkedIn, Qantas said: “The initial cohort of apprentices training this year will have the opportunity to undertake simulated practical tasks in a controlled environment that mirrors working in a hangar, alongside their theory and classroom training.