Posts Tagged ‘Aviation News’
Electric airplanes: a new ‘golden era’ of air travel?
Electric airplanes could be flying in the 2020s Technological advancements never seem to stop when it comes to aviation, and this week brought the news of the next potential development – electric airplanes. Predicted to cut costs for airlines and passengers, as well as journey times and (of course) environmental damage, electric airplanes could be…
Read MoreLuxury cabins of the future: the Skyview Panoramic
The Skyview Panoramic: the world’s largest airplane window When Boeing announced the coming of the Skyview Panoramic – the world’s largest airplane window – just how big do you think it is? With a standard passenger jet window measuring approximately 9in x 15in, you might expect the Skyview Panoramic to be – what? 1ft x…
Read MoreVirgin America faces retirement in 2019
Will this be the end of Virgin America? This week brought news that passengers will lose a distinctive name in domestic air travel – Virgin America. Known for its stylish, eye-catching brand, Virgin America dates back to 2007 when the Virgin Group, owned by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, created it. However, since June last…
Read MoreBoomless Supersonic Flight: A Possibility?
Boomless Supersonic Flight tests begin Boomless supersonic flight has long been hoped for but has never been a viable reality – until now. Last week, NASA and Lockheed Martin announced the beginning of wind tunnel tests for QueSST (Quiet Supersonic Technology) – an X-plane designed to fly at supersonic speeds without creating a sonic boom!…
Read MoreThe World’s Busiest Airports: 2017
The World’s Busiest Airports If you’re training for your commercial pilot’s license at CTI Professional Flight Training, it might not be long before you’re coming in to land at some of the world’s busiest airports! But do you know what they are? Here are the rankings for 2017! Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Just a 75-minute…
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