Biometric boarding on international flights British Airways is now the first airline in the United Kingdom to experiment with biometric technology on international flights. They’ll ask passengers who wish to participate in the trial of their boarding pass, face, and passport scan before travel. The information will be kept safe and secure in a process … Read more
When it comes to traveling for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, you might be wondering how and whether your flight will allow you to enjoy live matches. Here are the different airlines who provide this service. Flying 40,000 feet would result in the best view of the FIFA World Cup In 2022, the start of … Read more
Ecuadorian startup carrier Equair received its third aircraft, a Boeing 737-700NG, this weekend in order to expand their services. The company currently operates only domestic routes, but are looking at international routes soon. Aircraft On Sunday, Equair –the newest airline to launch operations in the South American country– announced the arrival of their newest aircraft. … Read more
Amidst speculation that Qantas might need a new CEO, the airline’s board must approve a huge paycheck for Alan Joyce. The quest was revealed to the world right as shareholders were asked to vote on the pay package, rousing interest in whether or not there is a succession plan in place when Joyce leaves. Joyce … Read more
The first movement of any airplane when it departs the airport is to push back. Yet, airplanes don’t use the engines’ power to do this; instead, tugboats are used. Why wouldn’t airlines save on fuel and travel costs? What is reverse thrust? At takeoff and landing, a plane’s engines can use reverse thrust mode. This … Read more
The Airbus A321 from Las Palmas to Manchester had to make an unscheduled stop in Bilbao so that passengers could use the bathroom. The toilets weren’t working and it took two hours for the flight to continue on its journey. Jet2 flight diverted due to broken toilets Jet2.com flight LS782 departed Gran Canaria Airport at … Read more
This week marks a big milestone for the EAA Chapter 40 program. This month, they expect to fly their 10,000th Young Eagle at Whiteman Airport in Southern California. In 1992, pilot members of the Experimental Aircraft Association EAA started hosting free flight experiences for children between the ages of 8 and 17. The Young Eagles … Read more
If you’re looking to rent a car, you must be a minimum of 25 years old and hold a valid driver’s license. If you don’t reference anyone else’s vehicle identification number, it can be tough to know if you’re renting the right vehicle. After just a few minutes of paperwork, and 30 seconds of waiting … Read more
As has become a tradition, Honda Aircraft Company came back to NBAA-BACE with the latest in its light jet Series – the newest version of Hondajet Elite II. They announced this at the show in October 2017. Thoughtful and descriptive rewriters that use a unique style, techniques, or grammar The iL2 Maximum Takeoff Weight Increase … Read more
Urbe Aero Flight Academy in Rome, Italy, announces that it has taken an order for seven new Diamond Aircraft DA40 NG piston single-engine aircraft and one DA42-VI piston twin. Diamond’s new aircraft are equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi plexiglass cockpits and propelled by the efficient, eco-friendly engines that consume up to fifty percent less lead-free … Read more