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If a plane crashes above the regular reach of authorities, hikers can sometimes come across great pieces of wreckage. This can be difficult when an accident occurs at a high elevation, so there are several hilltop locations in the UK where these accidents have left little behind. The Bleaklow Bomber One of the UK’s most … Read more

Industry insiders predict that by 2025, the jetpack will be an accepted part of everyday life. But in the world’s playground of Dubai, on a sunny November morning in the year 2015, it took two men leaping out of a helicopter at 5,500 feet for many to believe it was possible. These weren’t skydivers; indeed, … Read more

Compared to pilots, cabin crew are type-rated on more aircraft types. For example, a pilot might only fly one or two airliners at any given time, but a cabin crew member can hold up to three or four of these types. This is dependent on the specific airline and the aircraft they have. If they … Read more

Leasing a plane can be expensive. When some planes are detained in Russia, the costs to Lease Corporation go up. They lost out on $18 million in earnings during the third quarter of their current fiscal year. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine In February 2019, the Russian government decided to invade Ukraine, which led to billions … Read more

It seems the results of privatizing Italy’s national airline may have failed to produce the privatization process results the old Italian government was hoping for. The new government ended an exclusivity period that had been underway since early August, and prevented US hedge fund Certares from acquiring a majority stake in ITA. Italy’s future flag … Read more

In an era when there were no opportunities for women in engineering, Elizabeth “Elsie” MacGill made an indelible mark. Her many passions and intellectual interests helped her achieve numerous firsts through her education and professional career. As the first woman aircraft designer, Elsie MacGill is widely recognized as a pioneer in her time. Let’s take … Read more

British Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair have joined forces to launch a legal challenge to the 14-day quarantine requirement of the UK government, which was implemented back on June 8. The rivals have joined forces to ask for a court for a judicial review of the policy as soon as the court can have a hearing. … Read more

The French government has announced that it would be imposing a new two-week quarantine for anyone entering France. The announcement which was made over the weekend, there was confusion because the announcement contradicts news that the country would begin to leave lockdown next Monday. The government, however, confirmed that the new rules do not apply … Read more