Articles by tag: aviation industry
Artem Pavlyukovets, the Hangar Operations Lead Mechanic at FEAM Aero’s CVG Airport location, embodies the boundless possibilities and unwavering dedication of the aviation industry. His journey began with enrollment in a trade school specializing in airframe and power plant technology, igniting his passion for aviation and exploring careers in aviation. As an integral part of […]
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Southwest Has Halved Its Flying Time Requirement for New Pilots. Does This Make Flying With Southwest Any Less Safe?
Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines decided to halve the flying time needed by its prospective pilots. This decision, which allows applicants to have 500 hours of experience flying a jet or turboprop aircraft instead of the previous 1,000, came amid staff shortages in the aviation industry. But does this move make flying with Southwest […]
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Hydrogen-powered flights are gaining traction. But are they really the future of aviation?
Earlier in March, Universal Hydrogen successfully completed a 15-minute voyage of a hydrogen-powered flight. The Dash 8-300 aircraft, which typically carries about 50 passengers, had to be redesigned in order to hold the engine — and over 65 pounds worth of liquid hydrogen. Now that hydrogen-powered flights are gaining traction, could they be the […]
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With Millions of Passengers to Protect Every Day, How Does the Federal Aviation Administration Get the Job Done?
For many of us, airline travel is almost as ordinary as driving a car. In fact, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) handles more than 45,000 flights a day and over 16 million flights per year in the United States. How, exactly, does the FAA regulate so many flights and help ensure safety for the more […]
Are We There Yet?
Fly Anywhere. Anytime. Are We There Yet?
Flying is a chore for many individuals today, often laden with many layovers and alterations in flight times. The charter aviation industry is starting to bring ease to many customers in eliminating these travel pains, and new jet delivery is expected to grow with 6,362 new jet sales between 2020 and 2029. What are private […]
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A No-Go for NOTAMs—Flight Delays Caused by Major Computer Issue
Severe weather caused significant flight delays during the holiday season, but with clearer skies, passengers resumed regular air travel until late evening Tuesday, January 10, 2023. An overnight outage of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Notice to Air Missions System (NOTAMs) grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. on Wednesday morning, causing massive delays. Investigations […]
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Does Boeing’s New Workflow Signal a Shift in Engineering?
Key Points: With a digital twin engineering workflow, you can visualize your assembly line and design at the same time; you no longer have to wait for a physical prototype to get built before you start putting the assembly line together. This process requires the right workflow and change in culture around teamwork, but […]