Explaining Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

In the global pursuit of sustainability, the aviation industry is taking significant strides to reduce its environmental footprint. At the forefront of these efforts is the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels that holds the key to greener skies. So, what exactly is sustainable aviation fuel? …

Hawaiian Airlines First Boeing 787-9

Seventy-nine Extra Comfort seats offer more legroom and access to AC outlets. The airline worked with design consultant Teague to realize Hawaiian’s vision of honouring Pacific navigation in a modern aircraft. “Working alongside such an iconic brand in Hawaiian Airlines, we were able to create an experience that is true and authentic to what is …

Oh, For Some Economy Class Consideration

There is absolutely nothing more irritating to me than a lack of consideration and combine that with economy class seating and I am not in a good place. Yes, I am 194cm tall and yes, I can opt and pay for an exit row seat in economy class but on this occasion, a Qantas A330 …

Evolution of the Flight Crew: From a Team of Five to None?

In light of a recent comments by Airbus’s Christian Scherer on his belief that commercial flights can operate with a single pilot, we thought it wise to revisit the history and evolution of the flight crew. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

IATA DG Willie Walsh Goes Back To The Future

IATA ’s Director General Willie Walsh has told delegates at the Changi Aviation Summit that we need to look back at the shape of the industry over the past few decades, and then draw conclusions as to what we think might happen going forward. “Now, if I reflect back at 1990, and I’ve chosen 1990 …

Vietjet Refutes Obstruction Claims

Vietjet has refuted obstruction claims by FitzWalter Aviation related to re-exporting four aircraft. In a statement, the airline’s lawyers said: “According to international norms and standards to ensure the objectivity and independence ofthe court while dealing with disputes between parties, Vietjet does not typically comment onspeculative media reporting, particularly when it concerns matters which are …

Qantas Economy Class Flight Review – Crew Were Great

I have just completed a Qantas Economy Class flight from Perth to Singapore – the first of five flights in six days and the crew were great. Yes, I was sardined in Qantas Economy Class but that was my choice as I wanted to try no-frills economy and at 194cm I do not fit into …

MH370 Update: New Report Proves WSPRnet Tracking Over Long Distances

In an extremely significant MH370 development, a new report proves that the breakthrough technology WSPRnet can track aircraft over long distances. The MH370 report “How does WSPR detect Aircraft over Long Distances? Technical Paper. is authored by Richard Godfrey Dr. Hannes Coetzee (ZS6BZP) and Prof. Simon Maskell. In summary, the report states that “WSPRnet radio …

Why Does Taylor Swift Use VIP Jets?

Millions of Taylor Swift fans are asking why the global superstar uses VIP jets to travel the world. Why not a commercial airline? The reason is simple: security and stopping chaos at conventional airport terminals disrupting normal passengers taking flights. Ms Swift has also been criticised for using the VIP jets from an environmental point …