Why Was A Concorde Painted In A Pepsi Livery?
Concorde was a special aircraft that stood apart from contemporary subsonic airliners in terms of both its performance and aesthetics. However, for a brief period, there was one particular example…
What Tasks Must Pilots Fulfill During A Flight’s Cruise?
Summary The cruise segment of a flight allows pilots to lightly split their attention between monitoring automation and maintaining a view of the larger picture at hand. Pilots use software…
Soviet Era Ilyushin Il-76 Crashes In Mali
Summary A Rubystar Airways Ilyushin II-76 cargo aircraft crashed near Gao International Airport, resulting in a total loss of the aircraft and possibly the occupants. The circumstances of the crash…
To Use 100% SAF Lufthansa Would Need Half Of Germany’s Electricity
Summary Transitioning to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) will require a significant amount of electricity, posing logistical and cost challenges for the industry. SAF is the best available technique to reduce…
What Was The Bartini Beriev VVA-14?
Summary The Bartini Beriev VVA-14 was a unique amphibious aircraft designed during the Cold War to counter a certain threat. With its 14 engines and unconventional design, the VVA-14 could…
Vietjet Continues To Expand India Presence With New Tamil Nadu Route
Summary Vietjet is launching a new service between Ho Chi Minh City and Tamil Nadu in India, with three flights a week. The airline is expanding its presence in India…
A Look At The HondaJet 2600
Summary The HondaJet 2600 is the first light jet capable of flying nonstop across the US. With a range of 2,625 nautical miles and a maximum cruise speed of 486…
Jet Airways Creditors Say They Have Not Received Any Money From Consortium
Summary The Jalan-Kalrock Consortium (JKC) has repeatedly failed to make payments to creditors, despite receiving extensions and approval from the Committee of Creditors (CoC) and the court. The CoC has…
Delta Air Lines Will Finally Cut Its Proposed Portland-Tokyo Haneda Route
Summary Delta Air Lines will not operate its proposed flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tokyo-Haneda International Airport (HND) after negotiations with the Department of Transportation (DOT) fell through.…
Can Scheduled Flights Be Suspended Due To High Outside Temperatures?
Jet engines are sensitive to the temperature they operate in. The engines typically like cold and sea-level conditions, whereas hot and high environments result in the compromised engine efficiency. SIMPLEFLYING…