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Why Most Commercial Airplanes Are White, But Air New Zealand Flies Black Jets
Air New Zealand is known for its unique black-painted aircraft, a bold choice that defies the aviation norm of white planes for cooling, safety, and cost reasons.
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Why Do Flights Take Longer Routes Instead Of Straight Lines?
Your flight map shows a straight line, but the plane takes a curve. Why? The answer isn't what you think.
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Why Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes? 5 Key Reasons
Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.
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Ever Wondered Why Airplanes Are Always White? Here Are 5 Reasons
From science and safety to savings, let's discover five key reasons behind this colour choice.
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Massive Asteroid As Big As An Airplane To Zoom Past Earth On July 4, Says NASA
Measuring approximately 120 feet in width, the asteroid will fly by at a velocity of 31,204 km/h, maintaining a safe distance of 1,960,000 kilometres from our planet.
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How Old Is The Plane You Are Flying On? You Can Check It In Under A Minute
Curious how old your plane is? All it takes is your flight number and less than a minute to find out-no apps to download, no insider access needed
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This Country Fines Impatient Airplane Passengers For Standing Up Too Early
Turkey has introduced fines for impatient airplane passengers who stand up or unbuckle their seatbelts before the aircraft has come to a complete stop, aiming to enhance in-flight safety and order during the deplaning process.
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Why You Must Keep Your Tray Tables Up During Take-Off And Landing
Airplane Safety Rules: Seat belts and phones on aeroplane mode are understandable, but how do tray tables factor into airline safety? Let us find out.
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Why Most Commercial Airplanes Are White, But Air New Zealand Flies Black Jets
Air New Zealand is known for its unique black-painted aircraft, a bold choice that defies the aviation norm of white planes for cooling, safety, and cost reasons.
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Why Do Flights Take Longer Routes Instead Of Straight Lines?
Your flight map shows a straight line, but the plane takes a curve. Why? The answer isn't what you think.
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Why Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes? 5 Key Reasons
Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.
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Ever Wondered Why Airplanes Are Always White? Here Are 5 Reasons
From science and safety to savings, let's discover five key reasons behind this colour choice.
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Massive Asteroid As Big As An Airplane To Zoom Past Earth On July 4, Says NASA
Measuring approximately 120 feet in width, the asteroid will fly by at a velocity of 31,204 km/h, maintaining a safe distance of 1,960,000 kilometres from our planet.
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How Old Is The Plane You Are Flying On? You Can Check It In Under A Minute
Curious how old your plane is? All it takes is your flight number and less than a minute to find out-no apps to download, no insider access needed
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This Country Fines Impatient Airplane Passengers For Standing Up Too Early
Turkey has introduced fines for impatient airplane passengers who stand up or unbuckle their seatbelts before the aircraft has come to a complete stop, aiming to enhance in-flight safety and order during the deplaning process.
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Why You Must Keep Your Tray Tables Up During Take-Off And Landing
Airplane Safety Rules: Seat belts and phones on aeroplane mode are understandable, but how do tray tables factor into airline safety? Let us find out.
