Eight passengers aboard an Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter that crashed in the mountains of northern Taiwan this morning have died, including the Chief of the General Staff Shen Yi-ming, according to the Ministry of National Defense. The helicopter took off at 7:50 a.m. from Songshan Air Force Base bound for a base in Yilan’s…
The crash, involving a white Mercedes HGV and a white Toyota Yaris, happened at 11.39pm in Stanwell, Surrey last night. Three people died at the scene and a fourth is in a serious condition in hospital. The three people killed in a New Year’s crash near Heathrow airport were British Airways cabin crew, it has…
The world moves faster than ever today, and internationalization becomes a casual thing as nearly anyone can travel and experience new countries and cultures today. And, although, we manage to always stay connected via the internet, sometimes distances seem to grow at an extremely rapid pace. Considering such high connectivity, various barriers prevalent in the…
It has been over a century since the first commercial flight took off, but the industry is still as rigid as ever. When it comes to in-flight entertainment, very few commercial airlines have incorporated casinos. Singapore Airlines tried it in the 80s, but it failed. Swiss Air added gambling to its in-flight system in 1998,…
In a time when airline travel is heavily restricted, it certainly feels like a good time to dream about what is possible – rather than the reality currently facing us. If you take a look over at the official TSA numbers website, you’ll see that total traveler throughput for the same week in December 2019…
We all need a break to unwind and relax from time to time, and what better way is there to do so than by going on a vacation. With flights to almost all the popular travel locations around the world, Cathay Pacific is sure to get you to your destination in style and comfort. When…
Clever developers and state of the art technology has blessed us with Microsoft Flight Simulator, the most advanced and fun simulator on the market. Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the oldest PC game franchises that is still up and running. With its first version released in 1982, Microsoft surpassed all gamer expectations with innovative…
Traveling by air is the most convenient means of getting from one end of the world to the other. Not many people are confident when it comes to traveling by plane as they have a lot of fears to be worried about. Aside from possible technical issues during flight, people are also worried about the…
The profession of a pilot today is undeniably one of the most well-paid. According to Boeing, in the next 20 years in international aviation will be observed the highest ever demand for qualified employees. In particular, about 800,000 private and commercial pilots will be required! It’s time to study aviation, isn’t it? In foreign and…
The Future of Aviation and Promising Aircraft Engineering Projects Times are tough for the generation that grew up on 20th-century science fiction. On the one hand, you seem to be overjoyed ⏤ every day, there is news about another technology, which seemed to be taken out of old books and transferred to the laboratory. On…
Work as a commercial airline pilot has long been one of the most aspirational career paths in existence. While a job like this may seem like a lofty and almost unattainable goal, many would-be pilots are surprised at how straightforward the training and qualification process actually is. Flying lessons can be costly, but all in…
There are always “must-have” when you are traveling. It could be a neck pillow, eye masks, or bluetooth headphones to keep you relaxed and entertained throughout your flight. For those who are not interested in sleeping or reading, there is one activity that can keep you busy. Whether it be your smartphone, tablet, or computer,…
