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24/12/2021

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14/12/2021

Have you ever noticed the letters, or numbers, painted above the cockpit windows on the front of some aircraft? Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/12/why-do-some-aircraft-have-letters-painted-above-the-cockpit/

Why Do Some Aircraft Have Letters Painted Above The Cockpit? Have you ever noticed the letters, or numbers, painted above the cockpit windows on the front of some aircraft? These are not present on all aircraft but are different between each one. They are nothing too mysterious though. They are simp...

07/12/2021

British Airways has cut more than 2,000 flights from its schedules through to the end of March. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/12/british-airways-slashes-2000-flights-following-uk-rule-change/

British Airways Slashes 2,000+ Flights Following UK Rule Change British Airways has cut more than 2,000 flights from its schedules through to the end of March. The flights have been removed from the schedule between November 26th and December 3rd, with the UK bringing back PCR testing for all on Nov...

06/12/2021

Yesterday morning, a Southwest Airlines passenger disembarked their flight early when they chose to exit the aircraft during its taxi. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/12/southwest-airlines-passenger-jumps-out-of-moving-plane-in-phoenix/

Southwest Airlines Passenger Jumps Out Of Moving Plane In Phoenix Yesterday morning, a Southwest Airlines passenger disembarked their flight early when they chose to exit the aircraft during its taxi. The plane had just arrived from Colorado Springs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, where...

04/12/2021

Have you ever noticed having the four letters ‘SSSS’ printed on your boarding pass? Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/12/why-passengers-dread-getting-ssss-on-a-boarding-pass/

Why Passengers Dread Getting SSSS On A Boarding Pass Have you ever noticed having the four letters ‘SSSS’ printed on your boarding pass? This author has many times, and it has often led to some frustrating and lengthy airport delays. The code is used on domestic and international US flights to i...

03/12/2021

Almost exactly one year ago, three British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliners sustained engine damage from foreign object debris while at Chicago O’Hare. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/12/british-airways-sues-chicago-over-boeing-787-engine-damage/

British Airways Sues Chicago Over Boeing 787 Engine Damage Almost exactly one year ago, three British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliners sustained engine damage from foreign object debris while at Chicago O’Hare. The airline needed to perform heavy maintenance on all six engines, resulting in unforese...

02/12/2021

Today’s meeting of the Aviation Club UK featured a keynote speech by Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/12/qatar-airways-rules-out-a350f-order-following-777xf-interest/

Qatar Airways Rules Out A350F Order Following 777XF Interest Today’s meeting of the Aviation Club UK featured a keynote speech by Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker. Not one to mince his words, Al Baker let loose on a number of key topics, not least his concerns about the Airbus A350. Amongst other ...

24/08/2021

The Department of Transportation (DOT) of the United States has made it easier for foreign airlines to perform evacuation flights. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/08/dot-allows-foreign-carriers-to-operate-afghanistan-evacuations/

DOT Allows Foreign Carriers To Operate Afghanistan Evacuations The Department of Transportation (DOT) of the United States has made it easier for foreign airlines to perform evacuation flights. The DOT has issued blanket licences for international airlines to participate in the evacuation flights un...

17/08/2021

Kabul Airport has gone from a busy domestic and international hub to a military airbase for evacuations in the previous three days. Several commercial aircraft, all belonging to Afghan airlines, are now based in Kabul. The aeroplanes currently parked at Kabul Airport are shown below. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/08/which-commerical-aircraft-are-at-kabul-airport/

Which Commerical Aircraft Are At Kabul Airport? Kabul Airport has gone from a busy domestic and international hub to a military airbase for evacuations in the previous three days. Several commercial aircraft, all belonging to Afghan airlines, are now based in Kabul. The aeroplanes currently parked a...

11/08/2021

Akasa Air, India’s newest startup airline, has expressed interest in acquiring up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/08/indian-startup-airline-interested-in-up-to-100-boeing-737-maxs/

Indian Startup Airline Interested In Up To 100 Boeing 737 MAXs Akasa Air, India's newest startup airline, has expressed interest in acquiring up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Akasa, which is backed by philanthropist Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, is in talks with Boeing to get the MAX for its new narrowbody...

05/08/2021

Qatar Airways has ordered the grounding of 13 of its Airbus A350 aircraft. The airline said that the fuselage surface beneath the paint was deteriorating at a rapid rate. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/08/breaking-qatar-airways-grounds-13-a350s-due-to-surface-issues/

Breaking: Qatar Airways Grounds 13 A350s Due To Surface Issues Qatar Airways has ordered the grounding of 13 of its Airbus A350 aircraft. The airline said that the fuselage surface beneath the paint was deteriorating at a rapid rate. The problem appears to have been identified when an aircraft trave...

02/08/2021

In the Asia-Pacific region, ongoing travel restrictions and border closures continue to wreak havoc on international airline travel. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/08/the-number-of-international-passengers-continues-to-decline-across-asia-pacific/

The number of international passengers continues to decline across Asia-Pacific In the Asia-Pacific region, ongoing travel restrictions and border closures continue to wreak havoc on international airline travel. In June, the region's airlines carried only 1.4 million international passengers, or 4....

31/07/2021

According to statistics from the government’s Bureau of Immigration for the last five years, the United Arab Emirates is the most preferred destination for Indians seeking work abroad. Read more by clicking below.

https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/the-uae-is-a-top-job-seeking-destination-for-indians-minister/

UAE is top destination for Indian job-seekers: Minister According to statistics from the government's Bureau of Immigration for the last five years, the United Arab Emirates is the most preferred destination for Indians seeking work abroad. The GCC region accounted for four of the top five locations...

29/07/2021

Airbus is releasing a new product today to compete with Boeing. While the European manufacturer has long put freight on the back burner, that is about to change with the unveiling of the A350F today during its second-half results presentation. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/airbus-takes-on-boeing-with-the-a350-freighter/

Airbus Takes On Boeing With The A350 Freighter Airbus is releasing a new product today to compete with Boeing. While the European manufacturer has long put freight on the back burner, that is about to change with the unveiling of the A350F today during its second-half results presentation. When it c...

22/07/2021

Thousands of stranded expats from 16 countries hurried to buy tickets at unprecedentedly high prices whenever travel firms began booking, even for a limited time, in the hopes of returning to their homes and employment in the UAE. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/expats-who-are-stranded-must-wait-for-word-from-the-gcaa-before-booking-tickets/

Expats who are stranded must wait for word from the GCAA before booking tickets Thousands of stranded expats from 16 countries hurried to buy tickets at unprecedentedly high prices whenever travel firms began booking, even for a limited time, in the hopes of returning to their homes and employment i...

21/07/2021

Due to communication concerns, an American Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Dallas, Texas, to El Salvador was reportedly denied an emergency landing. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/american-airlines-737-reportedly-denied-emergency-landing/

American Airlines 737 Reportedly Denied Emergency Landing Due to communication concerns, an American Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Dallas, Texas, to El Salvador was reportedly denied an emergency landing. According to reports, the plane requested an emergency landing in Costa Rica owing to a fuel....

20/07/2021

On Tuesday, the founder of Blue Origin and Amazon will become the second billionaire to launch his own rocket. He’ll take off from West Texas alongside his brother, an 18-year-old Dutchman, and an 82-year-old Texas female aviation pioneer — the world’s youngest and oldest astronauts. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/jeff-bezos-all-set-for-companys-first-space-flight-with-people-today/

Jeff Bezos all set for company's first space flight with people today Jeff Bezos' space travel firm is poised to take off on its first journey with passengers. On Tuesday, the founder of Blue Origin and Amazon will become the second billionaire to launch his own rocket. He'll take off from West Texa...

18/07/2021

The UAE has extended its flying ban on travellers from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh until August 1st, in a blow to travellers. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/flight-bans-on-india-pakistan-and-bangladesh-have-been-extended-till-august-1st-by-the-uae/

Flight bans on India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have been extended till August 1st by the UAE The UAE has extended its flying ban on travellers from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh until August 1st, in a blow to travellers. Despite reports that the country is trying to gradually lift travel restricti...

18/07/2021

After burst rivers and flash floods this week destroyed houses and ripped up highways and electricity lines in western Germany and Belgium, the death toll rose to at least 170 on Saturday. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/the-death-toll-in-germany-and-belgium-floods-has-risen-to-170/

The death toll in Germany and Belgium floods has risen to 170 After burst rivers and flash floods this week destroyed houses and ripped up highways and electricity lines in western Germany and Belgium, the death toll rose to at least 170 on Saturday. Flooding in Germany claimed the lives of 143 peop...

16/07/2021

According to figures published on Friday by the Union health ministry, India recorded 38,949 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 31,026,829, with 412,531 deaths and 542 additional fatalities. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/covid-19-india-reports-38949-new-cases/

Covid 19: India reports 38,949 new cases According to figures published on Friday by the Union health ministry, India recorded 38,949 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 31,026,829, with 412,531 deaths and 542 additional fatalities. The number of active cases has dropped t...

15/07/2021

According to a senior UAE official, the UAE authorities are continually monitoring events linked to coronavirus in India, Pakistan, and other nations. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/uae-constantly-reviewing-india-pakistan-flight-suspensions-emirates/

UAE constantly reviewing India, Pakistan flight suspensions: Emirates According to a senior UAE official, the UAE authorities are continually monitoring events linked to coronavirus in India, Pakistan, and other nations. “The administration is reviewing the India and Pakistan routes, as well as th...

15/07/2021

Flydubai, based in the United Arab Emirates, is reducing its big 737 MAX order by 65 jets. Boeing had received a 251 MAX order from the airline. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/flydubai-is-cutting-its-737-max-order-by-65-planes

flydubai is cutting its 737 MAX order by 65 planes Flydubai, based in the United Arab Emirates, is reducing its big 737 MAX order by 65 jets. Boeing had received a 251 MAX order from the airline. However, in the wake of the recent travel downturn, flydubai has announced that its fleet plans are shif...

15/07/2021

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Wednesday that the internet behemoth will invest $1 billion (Dh3.7 billion) in initiatives for popular content creators at the social media platform through 2022. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/facebook-to-pay-1-billion-to-creators-of-popular-content/

Facebook to pay $1 billion to creators of popular content Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Wednesday that the internet behemoth will invest $1 billion (Dh3.7 billion) in initiatives for popular content creators at the social media platform through 2022. As it competes with alternative platf...

14/07/2021

From 2040, new petrol and diesel heavy goods trucks will be banned in the United Kingdom as part of a bigger package of green efforts aimed at reaching net zero emissions from all modes of transportation ten years later. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/all-new-diesel-and-gasoline-heavy-freight-vehicles-will-be-banned-in-the-united-kingdom-by-2040/

All new diesel and gasoline heavy freight vehicles will be banned in the United Kingdom by 2040 From 2040, new petrol and diesel heavy goods trucks will be banned in the United Kingdom as part of a bigger package of green efforts aimed at reaching net zero emissions from all modes of transportation....

13/07/2021

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has purchased a $250,000 ticket to space from fellow billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/virgin-galacticmusk-spends-250000-for-a-ticket-to-bransons-space-voyage/

Virgin Galactic: Musk spends $250,000 for a ticket to Branson's space voyage Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has purchased a $250,000 ticket to space from fellow billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. Musk claims to be residing in a humble $50,000, 37-square-metre prefab guest home i...

12/07/2021

Inbound passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to the UAE have been suspended until at least July 21, according to Dubai-based airline Emirates. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/uae-passenger-flights-from-india-pakistan-bangladesh-sri-lanka-suspended-until-at-least-july-21-says-emirates/

UAE: Passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka suspended until at least July 21, says Emirates Inbound passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to the UAE have been suspended until at least July 21, according to Dubai-based airline Emirates. "In accordanc...

12/07/2021

During a lightning strike near the Amer Fort in Jaipur, eleven tourists died and another eight were injured. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/india-lightning-strike-kills-11-tourists-taking-selfies-in-jaipur/

India: Lightning strike kills 11 tourists taking selfies in Jaipur During a lightning strike near the Amer Fort in Jaipur, eleven tourists died and another eight were injured. On Sunday, these tourists were out enjoying a lovely evening — some were taking selfies while others were speaking when th...

12/07/2021

Flight attendants duct-taped a first-class passenger to her seat after she physically attacked them and attempted to open the plane’s door, the latest in a spate of high-profile disruptive passenger events on American Airlines this week. Read more by clicking below.

https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/american-airlines-first-class-passenger-taped-to-seat-after-inflight-incident/

American Airlines First Class Passenger Taped To Seat After Inflight Incident Flight attendants duct-taped a first-class passenger to her seat after she physically attacked them and attempted to open the plane's door, the latest in a spate of high-profile disruptive passenger events on American Airl...

11/07/2021

The Sri Lankan government has verified that the fire of the X-Press Pearl container ship in May killed 176 turtles, four whales, and 20 dolphins, which washed up on the country’s beaches until July 7. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/sri-lanka-176-turtles-20-dolphins-4-whales-dead-after-ship-fire/

Sri Lanka: 176 turtles, 20 dolphins, 4 whales dead after ship fire The Sri Lankan government has verified that the fire of the X-Press Pearl container ship in May killed 176 turtles, four whales, and 20 dolphins, which washed up on the country's beaches until July 7. According to Xinhua news agency,...

10/07/2021

India now has a new civil aviation minister, following a cabinet upheaval this week. After Hardeep Singh Puri’s two-year tenure, Jyotiraditya Scindia will take over the ministry. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/what-you-need-to-know-about-indias-new-aviation-minister/

What You Need To Know About India's New Aviation Minister? India now has a new civil aviation minister, following a cabinet upheaval this week. After Hardeep Singh Puri's two-year tenure, Jyotiraditya Scindia will take over the ministry. Scindia's appointment comes at a critical time for Indian avia...

10/07/2021

Anyone without a Covid-19 immunisation certificate should not be allowed to travel by air after August 1, according to Pakistan’s main agency managing the pandemic response. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/pakistan-authorities-recommend-banning-air-travel-for-unvaccinated-people/

Pakistan authorities recommend banning air travel for unvaccinated people Anyone without a Covid-19 immunisation certificate should not be allowed to travel by air after August 1, according to Pakistan's main agency managing the pandemic response. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) dir...

08/07/2021

Those who have seen the massive Antonov An-225 “Mriya” in person realise that they have witnessed an extremely uncommon aircraft. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/why-wasnt-the-antonov-an225-completed/

Why Wasn't The Antonov An225 Completed? Those who have seen the massive Antonov An-225 "Mriya" in person realise that they have witnessed an extremely uncommon aircraft. The An-225 is noted for the majesty of its sheer size, as well as the fact that there is only one production example in the world....

07/07/2021

By permanently converting two of its Airbus A321 aircraft into freight-only aircraft, Lufthansa is joining the narrowbody freight market. On the main deck, cargo doors will be installed, as well as the necessary equipment for cargo to be deposited on the aircraft’s floor. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/lufthansa-enters-the-narrowbody-freight-market-with-2-a321s/

Lufthansa Enters The Narrowbody Freight Market With 2 A321s By permanently converting two of its Airbus A321 aircraft into freight-only aircraft, Lufthansa is joining the narrowbody freight market. On the main deck, cargo doors will be installed, as well as the necessary equipment for cargo to be de...

07/07/2021

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has joined other sector leaders in calling for an end to Australia’s border closures and lockdowns. Mr Joyce has long been a critic of arbitrary border closures and travel restrictions, and believes they must end. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/the-ceo-of-qantas-wants-the-australian-lockdowns-to-be-lifted/

The CEO of Qantas wants the Australian lockdowns to be lifted Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has joined other sector leaders in calling for an end to Australia's border closures and lockdowns. Mr Joyce has long been a critic of arbitrary border closures and travel restrictions, and believes they must end. Qa...

05/07/2021

In mid-July, the weekly cap on overseas arrivals into Australia will be halved, with only 3,035 people allowed into the country on commercial flights each week. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/07/australia-halves-international-passenger-arrivals-from-mid-july/

Australia Halves International Passenger Arrivals From Mid-July In mid-July, the weekly cap on overseas arrivals into Australia will be halved, with only 3,035 people allowed into the country on commercial flights each week. According to reliable sources, this ceiling is unlikely to be raised for so...

03/07/2021

If you are flying at a high altitude, you will find a decrease in aircraft speed as soon as the engine fails. This is the first thing as a pilot that must be tackled. Read more by clicking below.
https://www.aviatorsspot.com/what-will-happen-if-one-of-the-two-engines-in-an-aircraft-fails/

If you are flying at a high altitude, you will find a decrease in aircraft speed as soon as the engine fails.What will happen if one of the two engines in an aircraft fails? If you are flying at a high altitude, you will find a decrease in aircraft speed as soon as the engine fails. This is the firs...

30/06/2021

Due to travel restrictions, Emirates has been operating nearly empty aircraft from India for over two months. While the planes have been transporting expensive cargo to and from the UAE, they have carried as few as one person. So, when is Emirates going to return to India and resume its extensive schedule? Let’s have a look by clicking below.

https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/06/when-is-emirates-coming-back-to-india/

When Is Emirates Coming Back To India? Due to travel restrictions, Emirates has been operating nearly empty aircraft from India for over two months. While the planes have been transporting expensive cargo to and from the UAE, they have carried as few as one person. So, when is Emirates going to retu...

29/06/2021

The maximum altitudes of most commercial jets are comparable. Based on performance and safety considerations, maximum values are established for each aircraft type. What are these boundaries, and how are they set? Read more by clicking below.

https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/06/what-is-the-maximum-altitude-at-which-a-passenger-plane-can-fly/

What is the maximum altitude at which a passenger plane can fly? The maximum altitudes of most commercial jets are comparable. Based on performance and safety considerations, maximum values are established for each aircraft type. What are these boundaries, and how are they set? Which aircraft has th...

28/06/2021

A passenger on a United Express flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City leapt out of the taxiing plane using the emergency slide in a frightening occurrence. Read more by clicking below.

https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/06/a-passenger-was-injured-after-jumping-off-a-united-express-plane-as-it-was-taxiing/

A passenger was injured after jumping off a United Express plane as it was taxiing A passenger on a United Express flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City leapt out of the taxiing plane using the emergency slide in a frightening occurrence. Before jumping out of the plane, the passenger attempted....

26/06/2021

The airline industry is currently experiencing a manpower shortage, which will delay recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic. We’ve already seen these problems with American Airlines, and they’ll almost certainly continue in 2021. Read more by clicking below.

https://www.aviatorsspot.com/2021/06/aviations-next-big-challenge-will-be-a-lack-of-employees/

Aviation's Next Big Challenge Will Be a Lack of Employees The airline industry is currently experiencing a manpower shortage, which will delay recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic. We've already seen these problems with American Airlines, and they'll almost certainly continue in 2021. The summer's bi...