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Why do Some Jet Engines Have a Spiral

Josh McMinn — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:00:29 +0000

Have you ever been waiting for your flight to take off, looked out the window, and noticed a spiral painted on the Jet engine? Most jet engines feature spirals or other markings on the centre of their turbines, but few people are aware of their purpose. Jet Engines and Spirals, what’s their purpose? On most […]

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Are Airline Pilots Allowed to Have a Beard?

Josh McMinn — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:26:38 +0000

Airlines are famous for having stringent grooming policies, requiring their cabin crew to sport certain hairstyles and even certain shades of make-up. But not everyone knows that there are rules for pilots, too – including facial hair! Can Pilots Have Facial Hair? Many airlines forbid their pilots from wearing beards, partly for aesthetic reasons and […]

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Snake Head Found in SunExpress Inflight Meal

Josh McMinn — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:00:50 +0000

A severed snake head was found in an in-flight meal aboard a SunExpress flight last week. The flight attendant was midway through the dish when they noticed something that shouldn’t be there. Snakes on a Plane According to One Mile at a Time, the incident happened on a flight from Ankara, Turkey, to Düsseldorf, Germany, […]

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Jet Airways is Looking for Pilots for September Launch

Josh McMinn — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:00:13 +0000

Jet Airways are looking for pilots to join their ranks before the big September launch. After ceasing operations in 2019, “India’s classiest airline” is preparing for its big return. Their callout for cabin crew earlier this year was so successful it saw over 700 applications in the first five hours. Jet’s Hiring The airline is […]

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Lufthansa Cancels Almost All German Flights Over Strikes

Josh McMinn — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:48:25 +0000

Lufthansa has cancelled almost all of its German-based flights today following strikes by union Ver.di. The move has impacted over 130,000 passengers, as airline ground workers across Germany down their tools to demand higher wages. The action is set to last until 6 am tomorrow morning. Over 1000 Flights Cancelled By Lufthansa Lufthansa announced yesterday […]

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Bomb Threat on Toilet Mirror Forces Iceland Diversion

Josh McMinn — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:00:56 +0000

A bomb threat inscribed on a toilet mirror forced a Condor flight to make an emergency landing in Keflavik, Iceland. The plane was flying from Frankfurt, Germany, to Seattle, USA, yesterday when it was forced to turn around over Greenland. Toilet Mirror Threat Diverts Condor Flight Condor flight DE2032 Departed from Frankfurt Airport at 9:49 […]

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Captain Flees Burning Plane, Abandons Passengers

Josh McMinn — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:30:57 +0000

The captain of a Vueling flight fled the aircraft after the cabin started filling with smoke, leaving passengers and crew to fend for themselves. One passenger described the move as a “full Costa Concordia”. Captain Abandons Aircraft Passengers say a loud bang was heard from the rear of the plane as it prepared to depart […]

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Acid Mats Installed at Aussie Airports to Stem FMD Spread

Josh McMinn — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:58:43 +0000

Australia has installed citric acid mats in its international airports, which receive passengers from Indonesia. The threat of foot and mouth disease (FMD) has prompted the government to implement the “strongest biosecurity response” in the nation’s history. Experts estimate an outbreak of FMD could cost Australia’s economy $80 billion. Citric Acid Mats at Darwin and […]

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Singapore Airways Boosts Flights to India

Josh McMinn — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:00:55 +0000

Singapore Airlines is ramping up its flights to India to help aid its post-COVID recovery. The Airline has seen huge demand from its Indian destinations, prompting them to add flights to cities in the South. With China still placing heavy travel restrictions on international travellers, India is a crucial market for the Singaporean carrier. Increased […]

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India Changes Law to Increase Disabled Passenger Rights

Josh McMinn — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:00:47 +0000

Last week, India’s aviation watchdog, the DGCA, amended its airline regulations to give disabled passengers more rights. The move comes after a specially-abled passenger was refused access to an IndiGo flight back in May, sparking public outrage. The new rules mean airlines no longer have absolute power to revoke flight access for those with additional […]

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