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Senior SAA pilot fired for flying with fake licence for 20 years

A senior pilot had to resign from SAA after it was discovered that he had flown commercial airplanes for more than 20 years with a fake licence, says a report.

Authorities ID Iowa pilot who died in Nebraska glider crash

BLAIR, Neb. (AP) – Authorities say the fatal crash of a glider near Blair Airport occurred soon after the aircraft’s canopy opened unexpectedly as the glider was being towed aloft. Nebr…

SkyDeck Design Puts Luxury Seats on Top of Aircraft

Windspeed Technologies' new SkyDeck design concept boasts an in-flight experience like no other.

3 things I learned about the 40K hobby by building a scale model airplane

Why should I hire an air charter broker when I can do it myself?

Why should I hire an air charter broker when I can do it myself? Find out an answer to this and many other questions about private jet charters.

Tips for Booking a Private Jet Charter

Tips for Booking a Private Jet Charter. Taking a private charter to any of your chosen destinations is surely one of the best ways to fly.

Private Jet Charter Safety: Why Not to Book on Price Alone

In an era of Jet Marts, Stratos explains why private jet charter safety should be your' first priority when booking flights, and what happens when it's not.

Can volcanic eruptions endanger helicopters and other aircraft?

Yes. Encounters between aircraft and clouds of volcanic ash are a serious concern. Jet engines and other aircraft components are vulnerable to damage by fine, abrasive volcanic ash, which can drift in dangerous concentrations hundreds of miles downwind from an erupting volcano.In the past, many aircraft have accidentally encountered volcanic ash clouds, and in some cases jet engines have temporarily lost power. An international consortium of…

Why Tomorrow's Aircraft Will Be Hybrids

Aviation needs to take a page out of the automotive industry playbook for faster progress on reducing emissions. By creating a dual-propulsion system—part internal combustion, part electric—the industry has a shot of lowering emissions, despite rising air travel demand.

How Does a Helicopter Work

Watching a helicopter take off and land is always intriguing. After all, it seems as though the gravity defying mechanisms of the helicopter work just like magic, and it is true that every aircraft is made with an emphasis on perfection. Although helicopters have gone through a series of transformations over the years, the basic fundamentals … Continue reading "How Does a Helicopter Work"

Are Unmanned Aircraft a Savior or Threat?

Unmanned aircraft can be a viable public safety tool but uncertainties and privacy concerns have held them back.

How Does a Lighter-than-Air Aircraft Fly?

Chances are you have seen a lighter-than-air aircraft such as a blimp or a hot air balloon. Discover how those aircraft achieve flight in this article!

The Connected Aircraft of The Future: Is It Safe?

Is our constant need for connection putting our safety in jeopardy?

Benefits of Aircraft Management

We talk a lot about the many benefits of aircraft management, but not everyone knows exactly what aircraft management means.

Will you fly the aircraft of the future?

This article may either excite you or annoy you. I understand. I have mixed feelings about a new class of airplanes I don’t understand as well as familiar, legacy ones. Perhaps like you, I’m annoyed because I didn’t foresee this and because these new proposed machines are not my experience over many decades of flight. …

AOPA launches new aircraft buyer's guide

The aircraft guide provides aviators with a valuable resource that will make purchasing an aircraft more rewarding, and less of a hassle.

Is It a Helicopter? Is It a Plane? Is It a Jeep? Yes.

A U.S. military robotic flying machine that can carry a variety of snap-on loads is due for testing by next year

21 Aircraft That Changed How We Travel

These aircraft made travel different from the moment they took to the skies.

Thinking About Selling Your Aircraft?

It’s actually a great time to sell an aircraft—especially a turboprop. Demand for Beechcraft King Airs is high, although demand didn’t dip to the lows experienced by the light and mid-sized jet markets. While these jet markets are starting to show some signs of rebounding, prices of these longer-range aircraft are staying pretty flat. That …

Why helicopter airliners haven’t happened

If we could travel by helicopter, it would save us time and lessen the need for building large, expensive airports. So what’s stopping us? Stephen Dowling investigates.