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My Favorite Aviation Videos
There are some aviation videos, which I watch repeatedly, because I find them so fascinating. When I am not traveling, it is one way for me to be reminiscing about my desire to be flying sooner rather than later. As it was, on the long weekend I was writing this...
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SAUDIA A330 Evacuated After Landing Gear Fire + LATAM B777 Tail Strike
On 11th July, a Saudia Airbus A330 was evacuated at Peshawar Airport, Pakistan due to a landing gear fire. Due to this issue, the aircraft skidded off the taxiway and came to a stop on the grass. The Airbus A330-300 with registration HZ-AQ28 was operating flight SV792 from Riyadh to...
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Gulf Air Introduces “Choose Your Cuisine” For Premium Passengers
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, unveils its ”Choose Your Cuisine” service for Falcon Gold business class passengers on long-haul flights. Passengers can now choose their preferred meals from a special curated menu, viewable in advance, through the Gulf Air website and mobile application. This new...
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United B757 Loses Tire on Takeoff + FAA Orders B737 Inspection
On 8th July 2024, a United Airlines Boeing 757 bound for Denver lost one of its main landing gear tires while taking off from Los Angeles. This is the second time in four months that a tire has fallen from a United aircraft during take-off. The Boeing 757-200 with registration...
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Boeing 737 MAX Fraud: The DOJ’s Case Explained
Boeing and the DOJ entered into a plea agreement on July 7, with the two sides still finalizing the final text of the agreement. The post Boeing 737 MAX Fraud: The DOJ’s Case Explained appeared first on SamChui.com.
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Air Europa B787 Hits Severe Turbulence, Injures 30+ Passengers
On 1st July 2024, an Air Europa Boeing 787 encountered severe turbulence en route to Montevideo, Uruguay, injuring at least 30 people on board. One of the passengers even got stuck in the overhead luggage compartment. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with registration EC-MTI was operating flight UX45 from Madrid, Spain...
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Emirates Announces New Retrofitted B777 Destinations + A350 Delay
Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its refurbished Boeing 777s entering service on August 11, 2024. The refurbished B777s, featuring a new Business Class and a Premium Economy Cabin, will initially fly to Geneva, followed by Tokyo Haneda, and Brussels. The first retrofitted Boeing...
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10 New Business Class Seats to Fly
While airlines are recording record profits, they are also investing in their new aircraft and seats. Here are the 10 upcoming Business Class products to fly in the next 12-24 months. 10 New Upcoming Business Class Seats 1. Cathay Pacific Aria Suite Cathay Pacific is set to launch its all-new Aria...
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GeminiJets Airplane Models – May 2024 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use...
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The 10 Shortest Widebody Flights in the World
While widebody aircraft are typically deployed on medium to long-haul and high-capacity routes, they also serve on surprisingly short routes where demand, overall routing, and logistical needs justify their use.  Air France operates the world’s shortest widebody flight from Brazzaville to Kinshasa in Congo. Operated by a Boeing 777/Airbus A350,...
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Tips for Recognizing Deceptive ATMs Abroad
When we travel internationally, we rarely use cash. There are very few places that are “cash only,” so we use credit cards for virtually all of our expenses, making sure…
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Trip Report: Onboard a HAJJ Flight – Garuda Indonesia B747-400
Join me on a Boeing 747 Hajj Flight from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia. An experience to remember for my whole life! Video Garuda Indonesia has wet leased 2 B747-400s from Aquiline International (ER-TRV and ER-BOS) among other wide-body airplanes. Together, they're bringing over 100,000 Hajj pilgrims in just a month...
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IATA AGM: 10 Airline CEO Voices on Current Aviation Issues
Over 1,500 participants from the world's airlines, Strategic Partners, associations, manufacturers and media gathered in Dubai for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. Kurt Hofmann has the opportunity to speak with many airline CEOs and management on current issues such as engine issues, supply...
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Have you seen this fun retrospective video on the Airport movie series?
Back in the 1970s, disaster movies were all the rage. Famous pictures such as The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure were part of this genre. Cinema history records that this whole trend was kicked off by the first film in the Airport movie series, unsurprisingly titled “Airport”. Airport grossed...
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6 Interesting Conceptual Aircraft That Never Flew
The history of aviation is filled with innovative designs, dreams, and ambitions, many of which never saw the light of day, despite their promises. Among these fascinating concepts, that were designed but never built, some stand out for their innovative designs, popularity, and potential to revolutionize air travel.  One such...