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Qatar Airways Barcelona Flight Diverted Back To Doha Due To Israel-Iran Conflict, Passenger Posts Video From Plane
Conflict zones pose growing operational challenges for airlines as aerial attacks raise risks of accidental or deliberate shoot-downs of commercial aircraft.
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Why This North Korean Airline Is The Only One-Star Carrier In The World
Labelled the world’s only one-star airline for years, Air Koryo blends vintage aviation, strict onboard rules and a uniquely North Korean in-flight experience
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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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Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
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China Unveils CR450: The 450 Kmph Bullet Train That's The World's Fastest
The train has already reportedly achieved a top speed of 450 kmph on the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed railway line as of October 21, making it the fastest bullet train in the world.
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World's Shortest Flight Lasts Just 90 Seconds - Here Are 5 Other Super-Quick Air Journeys
Operated by Loganair airlines, the flight connects the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray. Discover some of the other shortest commercial flights across the globe.
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Why Flight Attendants Ask You To Keep Window Shades Open During Landing
You might think keeping the window shades up is an inconvenience, but it is primarily concerned with air passengers' safety. Here's what really happens.
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NASA F-15 Flights Validate Supersonic Tools for X-59 Quiet Flight Quesst Mission
NASA’s twin F-15 jets validated critical tools for the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, confirming precision systems like shock-sensing probes, schlieren imaging, and ALIGNS navigation during May flights over the Mojave Desert. The successful tests mark a key step in NASA’s Quesst mission, which aims to enable quieter, faster commercial air trav...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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Watch: Viral 12-Hour Timelapse Of US Air Traffic Gridlock During Microsoft Outage
The footage shows a detailed depiction of the air traffic operations of American Airlines, Delta, and United flights across the mainland USA.
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Qatar Airways Barcelona Flight Diverted Back To Doha Due To Israel-Iran Conflict, Passenger Posts Video From Plane
Conflict zones pose growing operational challenges for airlines as aerial attacks raise risks of accidental or deliberate shoot-downs of commercial aircraft.
-
Why This North Korean Airline Is The Only One-Star Carrier In The World
Labelled the world’s only one-star airline for years, Air Koryo blends vintage aviation, strict onboard rules and a uniquely North Korean in-flight experience
-
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.
-
Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
-
China Unveils CR450: The 450 Kmph Bullet Train That's The World's Fastest
The train has already reportedly achieved a top speed of 450 kmph on the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed railway line as of October 21, making it the fastest bullet train in the world.
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World's Shortest Flight Lasts Just 90 Seconds - Here Are 5 Other Super-Quick Air Journeys
Operated by Loganair airlines, the flight connects the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray. Discover some of the other shortest commercial flights across the globe.
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Why Flight Attendants Ask You To Keep Window Shades Open During Landing
You might think keeping the window shades up is an inconvenience, but it is primarily concerned with air passengers' safety. Here's what really happens.
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NASA F-15 Flights Validate Supersonic Tools for X-59 Quiet Flight Quesst Mission
NASA’s twin F-15 jets validated critical tools for the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, confirming precision systems like shock-sensing probes, schlieren imaging, and ALIGNS navigation during May flights over the Mojave Desert. The successful tests mark a key step in NASA’s Quesst mission, which aims to enable quieter, faster commercial air trav...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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Watch: Viral 12-Hour Timelapse Of US Air Traffic Gridlock During Microsoft Outage
The footage shows a detailed depiction of the air traffic operations of American Airlines, Delta, and United flights across the mainland USA.
