A recently published article in Europe has made extremely serious allegations against Qatar Airways. On the other hand, could the rapid growth of the Qatari airline be driving competitors to engage in a smear campaign? Who can the public trust with telling the truth? The controversial article was published in a Swedish newspaper, The Expressen. […]
News that smoke was seen coming out of the battery compartment of a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 has sparked renewed scrutiny on Boeing’s latest product. This comes exactly a year after the 787 was grounded worldwide due to battery fires. On 17 January 2013, the FAA and EASA directed that all airlines in their jurisdictions […]
Dubai is increasingly becoming a major influence on global aviation as the city is home to a big international airline (Emirates), two major airports (DXB and DWC) and a record breaking airshow. In the near future, Dubai could become a major aviation training centre after the Emirates Flight Academy opens its doors in the next […]
A dramatic downpour swept across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday on the fifth and last day of the Dubai Airshow, forcing an early closure. Despite the wet ending, the show had seen a record breaking order book in excess of US$200 billion during the fourth day. The Dubai Airshow took place for the first […]
The Boeing 777X is the talk in aviation circles these days, with huge orders expected at the Dubai Air Show later this month. Despite the buzz, the 777X is still under development, no prototype has been built, and first deliveries to customers will be from 2020 – at the earliest. The 777 has been a […]
Airports have evolved in the past 100 years of air travel, from places where people and aircraft meet, to important centres of economic output. The modern airport employs thousands of people and contributes to national economic growth. Most of the people working in airports are in non-aviation jobs, such as cargo processing, duty free retailing […]
Aircraft navigation, especially in relation to Air Traffic Control, is increasingly moving towards satellite-based navigation systems such as GPS. Satellite-based navigation systems make better use of available airspace and runways as the number of aircraft continues to rise worldwide. For airlines, satellite-based navigation could result in a reduction in fuel costs as aircraft spend less […]
The 787 Dreamliner has been a tough ride for Boeing, presenting one of the biggest challenges in the company’s history with the potential to make or break the iconic US aircraft manufacturer. The Boeing 787 features innovations designed to make the aircraft lighter and more fuel efficient compared to previous aircraft of similar size. The […]