The Story of the Forgotten Emirates A340 Fleet

Emirates (EK), based in Dubai, UAE (DXB/OMDB), is one of the world’s largest global carriers and is well known in the aviation world for flying a massive fleet of over 100 Airbus A380s as well as approximately 130 Boeing’s high-capacity 777-300ERs. But Emirates Airlines’s fleet wasn’t always as simple as it is now, and it operates many types throughout its history that may not be known to many, even those well-versed in aviation. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

Quantum INS: GPS's Replacement?

It may sound like something out of science fiction, but navigation using the principles of Quantum Physics (Quantum Technology) is fast becoming a reality. Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) can increase accuracy by orders of magnitude, revolutionizing navigation across the board. Self-contained Quantum Inertial Navigation Systems (Q-INS) are also impervious to jamming or spoofing by hostile actors. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

Turbulence Injures 12 People on Qatar Airways 787 Doha-Dublin

On May 26th, 2024, 12 people onboard a Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying between Dublin and Doha got injured due to severe turbulence enroute to it’s destination. Information is beginning to circulate regarding what happened onboard this flight. Qatar Airways flight QR17 departed Doha at 0806 local time on May 26 and tracked north-west to Dublin, Ireland. It is understood that at some point in the flight, the aircraft experienced severe turbulence, which resulted in the injury of six… (www.youtube.com) Más...

World’s Longest-Serving Flight Attendant Passes Away

Bette Nash began her career in 1957 at Eastern Air Lines and continually flew since. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Delta Schedules Initial SkyWest CRJ-550 Routes

The carrier plans to deploy the aircraft in markets previously served by the CRJ-200. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...