Aviation News
5 New Planes to Watch For
It’s hard to beat the buzz the original jumbo Boeing 747 generated when it was first announced. The launch of the 747 was the launch of mass tourism across the Atlantic. Many aviation insiders are saying that the latest jets coming off the assembly line may not set themselves about by looks like the early…
Read MoreIs Electric Aircraft the Future?
Can aviation follow the path of cars and engineer electric aircraft? It took Elon Musk about a decade to create his best-selling Tesla Model 3 electric car. Now every major carmaker is working on its own electric vehicle. In Seattle, Washington, a company called magniX wants to be a Tesla-like trailblazer for electric aviation. Earlier…
Read MoreThe World’s Best Airports in 2019
International air travelers have cast their votes and the world’s best airports have been announced for 2019. The world airport awards began in 1999 when Skytrax launched its first global, airport customer satisfaction survey. The survey assesses customer service and facilities in over 550 worldwide airports. World’s Best Airport Singapore’s Changi Airport was voted world’s…
Read MoreNew Online Aviation Market
A new web-based marketplace for all things aviation has made its debut. The promise is to address what has been described as a minimal and frustrating online aviation shopping experience. Aviators Market was created “to meet the changing needs of everyone in business and general aviation that relies on the internet to buy, sell or…
Read MoreATP Certificate
If you’re considering a career as a commercial pilot you will be required to have an airline transport pilot certificate (ATP). An ATP certificate is now a must for anyone planning to fly for a scheduled airline or as a charter captain. That pretty much covers all professional pilots. Why the Change? Previously, all ATPs…
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