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Pilots and other crew often talk about aircraft weight and balance, but the significance of these two important elements is not widely understood. In aircraft operations, these two components are intrinsically connected, because the weight and its distribution affects the balance of the aircraft. Read More Here: The Role Of An Aircraft’s Weight & Balance […]

All passengers bound for the United States from Uganda will be redirected to one of five airports to undergo screening for the Ebola virus. This revives Ebola measures previously implemented by US federal health authorities in 2021 on passengers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Guinea. Read More Here: The US Is Now

The US ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has launched daily, nonstop services from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to the Mexican destination of Monterrey International Airport (MTY). These two new routes increase Spirit’s connectivity to 93 weekly flights between the United States and Mexico. Read More Here: Spirit Launches Daily Nonstop

The word Amadeus may bring to mind the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the film, or the song Rock Me Amadeus by Falco. Unless you're working for an airline, you may not realize that Amadeus is also a significant aviation IT provider behind many of the world's most successful airlines. Read More Here: Amadeus: The

The aviation industry is currently facing an uneven recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there has been a continued uptick overall in the second half of 2022, which is moving the industry closer to its full recovery. According to a recent study by the Airports Council International (ACI) World, the bounce back is still forecasted

When it comes to road transport, drivers of motor vehicles sit on either the left or right-hand side, depending on the country they've been produced to drive in. However, air travel is a far more internationally-focused domain. As such, is a greater degree of uniformity regarding where the captain sits, as they always find themselves

The Mackay Trophy is a distinguished accolade awarded each year by the United States Air Force for "the most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force person, persons, or organization." It was established by Clarence H. Mackay in 1911, who was at the helm of the Postal Telegraph-Commercial Cable Companies. There have been

Delta Air Lines and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics have teamed up to reduce the environmental impact of contrails. Read More Here: Delta Air Lines Partners With MIT To Tackle Contrails | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

WestJet has announced a partnership with the Government of Alberta, focusing on strengthening the carrier’s presence in the province. It is hoped the agreement will both stimulate economic growth and promote sustainability in aviation. Read More Here: Why WestJet Is Partnering With The Government Of Alberta | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

The Spanish flag carrier Iberia has announced it will launch a new route connecting Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) with Amman International Airport (AMM). This route will be served next month, and Amman will become Iberia’s 138 destination worldwide. Read More Here: Iberia’s New Route To Jordan: Here’s What We Know | SimpleFlying.com via Flight