The air cargo industry may be the behind the scenes element of commercial aviation, but there is no doubting its immense importance to global commerce. In 2019, the revenue from air cargo totalled $111.3bn, and while that figure is predicted to drop in the new year as fuel prices fluctuate, the reliability and efficiency of…
Flight delays or cancellations are really frustrating and they can destroy a very well planned trip. Luckily, any passenger that faces such a situation can be eligible for a flight delay compensation from the airline, if certain factors are met. What are the EU laws that cover passengers in case of delays and cancellations? European…
Attending pilot school is something courageous and a big step towards your future. There are many perks to attending flight school but also pursuing an aviation degree program; that is because by attending flight school, you not only learn how to operate an aircraft, but you are also starting to understand what it means to…
The flight Dubai-Barcelona-Mexico City already has the permits to land at the international airport in the country’s capital, and is waiting for a connection to Cancun International Airport to be opened when the flight is already operating. This was reported by Dario Flota Ocampo, director of the Tourism Promotion Council of Quintana Roo (CPTQ), who…
CompTIA A+ is an important certification for the individuals who work on the technical support and IT operational roles. In order to earn this credential, the candidate should pass two foundational tests. One of them is 220-902 exam, and in this article, we will focus on how to prepare for it. The exam tests the…
Getting an aviation degree can be slightly difficult if you don’t know the right process. There are hundreds of universities and colleges providing education for both national and international students. You may need a plethora of required documents to get a credible degree in aviation. An internationally recognized degree helps you pursue a professional career…
In a video posted to the Passenger Shaming Instagram account, one passenger revealed how a parent sat by and let her child vandalise the plane they were on. The footage starts with shots of the tray tables in a row, which were covered with different coloured scribbles. Then it panned from the aisle to the…
A majority stake in Gatwick Airport is to be sold to French operator Vinci Airports for £2.9bn. Vinci Airports, part of infrastructure group Vinci, will buy 50.01% of the UK’s second-busiest airport. The other 49.99% will be managed by current owners Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). It follows Vinci’s takeover of Airports Worldwide’s portfolio earlier this…
Sussex Police Detective Chief Superintendent Jason Tingley has told officers recovered a “damaged drone” close to Gatwick Airport on Saturday. The drone is being forensically examined.
The couple arrested in connection with the drone attack at Gatwick airport have been released without charge. Paul Gait, 47, and his wife Elaine Kirk, 54, were detained on Friday night on suspicion of flying a drone above Britain’s second busiest airport. The couple were held for questioning for almost 36 hours, but sources told…
The United Kingdom’s flag carrier, British Airways, will resume direct flights to Pakistan in June, a decade after suspending services to the South Asian nation over security concerns, the airline has announced. The service will resume with three flights each week between the two countries’ capitals, London and Islamabad, British Airways head of sales for…
An experimental plane crashed on the runway at Willow Run Airport. The plane is registered to a man who runs Detroit Flying Cars. A spokesperson said that the owner of an experimental aircraft was conducting a test run at Willow Run about 1:15 p.m. During the test, the aircraft unexpectedly went airborne and then crashed.…