A stall is a condition where the aircraft loses altitude and control. It is one of the most misunderstood phenomena. The common dialogue is that a stall is caused by a loss of speed. But this is an incorrect statement. The speed of the aircraft has nothing to do with a stall. You could technically […]
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Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has been plagued with industrial walkouts from its flight and cabin crew for the past few months, and it looks like the strikes aren't ending anytime soon. The airline's Spanish cabin crew has just started another series of industrial actions scheduled to last approximately five months, which could cause chaos for
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Spirit Airlines has reported a $52.4 million net loss during the second quarter of 2022. Despite this significant loss, the airline remains optimistic about the future. It notes that demand is strong and foresees continued growth in the coming months. The airline experienced better-than-expected profit margins amid the rise in operating costs. Read More Here:
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The first flight of the Dominican Republic startup Arajat is down for September 15th, barely a month away. It'll be on the 621-mile (999km) route from Santo Domingo, the country's capital, to Colombia's Barranquilla. Some 13 routes are now bookable. Here's what Arajet, with its initial fleet of four 189-seat B737 MAX 8s, is currently
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I've covered a selection of new routes that took place in the last week. I'm delighted to say that subscribers have now passed 10,000. Why not sign up and receive my newsletter in your email inbox every week? Read More Here: The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247
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Nigeria's Air Peace announced yesterday that it would be suspending its flights to Johannesburg in South Africa. The suspension has been prompted by delays in visa approvals and fuel scarcity. It will come into effect on August 22 and is currently set to last until at least October 8. Read More Here: Air Peace Suspends
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British Airways is preparing to return the last of 12 Airbus A380 aircraft to revenue service after the entire fleet was grounded at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic. G-XLEH flew from Madrid, Spain, to Manila, Phillippines, last week to undergo heavy maintenance with Lufthansa Technik ahead of its return. Read More Here: British Airways
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Alaska Airlines has again risen to the top of the leader boards in the United States in another performance category. Flying over 36,000 flights in July 2022, Alaska had an impressive 82.6% of all flights arrive on time. These numbers come when delays and cancellations are an expected part of air travel. Read More Here:
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Low-cost carrier Jet2.com successfully avoided canceling any of its scheduled flights in July during a period of significant industry disruption. However, just 60% of the carrier's flights landed on time over the same period. We take a closer look below. Read More Here: Jet2 Canceled No Flights Last Month But Only 60% Were On Time
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Airline passengers today are familiar with walking onto an aircraft and seeing two crew on the flight deck, the Captain and First Officer. Until around the 1980's, it would have been normal to see a third person on the flight deck – the Flight Engineer. This role has gradually been disappearing and has now been
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