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During a layover, we may be used to walking around the terminal, trying to catch a nap in a less-than-ideal bench seat, or grabbing a bite to eat. However, have you ever thought about riding a bike around the airport's perimeter? Those traveling to/from or via Thailand's capital have that option, thanks to the Happy and Healthy Bike Lane surrounding Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! It’s Labor Day weekend (at least here in the United States), and that marks the end of what airlines consider to be the traditional summer travel period. With the skies a bit quieter starting next week, I have several review trips I’m planning to take in the next couple of months, so you can expect full review trip content will be resuming shortly.
Delta Air Lines will be suspending flights between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Bogot (BOG) this winter season as it adjusts its schedule to align with consumer demand, the airline says in a statement to Simple Flying. At present, the US carrier flies to the Colombian capital daily with a Boeing 757-200 aircraft. It is worth noting, though, that the airline does fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Bogot, meaning the destination is not being cut completely from th
On Friday, August 30, warbird collector Tim Savage announced the exciting acquisition of the C-47 known as “The Wabbit Express,” previously owned by the Mosely family. This historic aircraft now joins the impressive fleet at Vintage Flying Machines, which also includes the Douglas DC-3 NC33644, famously known as “Western Airlines.” In a Facebook post, Savage shared his enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating: “I recently acquired the Mosely family C-47 for us to ope
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Alaska Airlines is planning to bid farewell to its entire Boeing 737-900 fleet in 2025. The Seattle-based carrier, which operates 11 examples of the aircraft, will retire the fleet gradually.
Does anyone have a good description for the function/purpose of the aileron balance counterweights specifically on the seminole? I have heard various descriptions for control flutter, effectiveness, and a resistance force. Just looking for the best simple answer if asked on the preflight walk around for instructor checkride!
Does anyone have a good description for the function/purpose of the aileron balance counterweights specifically on the seminole? I have heard various descriptions for control flutter, effectiveness, and a resistance force. Just looking for the best simple answer if asked on the preflight walk around for instructor checkride!
United Airlines ' Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, Patrick Quayle, has revealed why the airline has not yet ordered the Boeing 777X. In an interview with Business Insider , the executive indicated that the carrier likely would not place an order for it as it simply does not fit its business model.
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What will the US Air Force look like in 2030 (barring a major war or significant change in planning)? The US Air Force will certainly be smaller , have many more unmanned systems, and be much more technologically advanced. Predicting the future is something of a fool's errand, but the trends in the Air Force are clear. By 2030, 4.5th and 5th generation combat aircraft will make up a much larger percentage of the overall fleet.
VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) stations were once the most common radio navigational aid (NAVAID) in the United States. The advent of GPS has made them obsolete to some degree. Yet, many aircraft still heavily rely on these NAVAIDs. Since 2016, the FAA has been decommissioning VORs as GPS becomes the primary form of navigation. The issue is that aircraft need a navigational backup in the event of a widespread GPS outage.
Chicago-based United Airlines will switch up its equipment on flights between its hub at Denver International Airport (DEN) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) in the next few months. Beginning this winter, the airline will deploy the Airbus A321neo on the route for the first time, while the Boeing 777-200ER will make appearances between the two destinations for a limited time early next year.
The contract follows the recent news about the tests of new advanced sensors on the F-22 Raptor, which the U.S. Air Force is planning to field quickly as part of the ongoing upgrade program. Amid [.] The post U.S. Air Force Awards RTX $1 Billion Contract to Upgrade F-22 Sensors appeared first on The Aviationist.
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Howard Aero Incorporated produced the executive transport aircraft, the Howard 500, in the early 1960s. The design was based on producing an efficient transport aircraft for executive flyers. In the 1950s, the company converted the surplus Lockheed Loadstars and Venturas to cater to the executive market.
Singapore Airlines was the launch customer for the Boeing 787-10 when it entered into commercial service in March 2018. Today, the carrier boasts 23 787-10s in its fleet, according to the latest data from ch-aviation , each carrying a total of 337 passengers in a two-class configuration - 36 in business class and 301 in economy class.
The time has come to compare the Boeing 737 Next Generation product to the Boeing 737-8 MAX on Southwest Airlines. Granted, I prefer flying on a Boeing 737 MAX as the 737 MAX is more efficient and passenger-friendly.
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Hendrick Motorsports is one of the most dominant racing teams in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team was founded by Rick Hendrick, an All-Star racer, in 1984. Since then, the team has become one of the most popular racing teams in NASCAR, and it even employs the legendary Jeff Gordon, NASCAR racecar driver, as its Vice Chairman.
A less-frequently discussed fact about airlines is that many offer differing loyalty perks and sometimes even programs for business travelers. For example, in the United States, Delta Air Lines recently launched Delta Business Traveler , a new program that will offer access to a more elevated way of traveling. The new program is made for small business owners, employees of small to mid-size companies, and corporate business travelers.
The Beechcraft King Air is a versatile and widely used aircraft known for its reliability and adaptability in various roles, including military operations. Several military forces worldwide utilize the King Air for different missions, ranging from transport to surveillance.
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