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Posted 03/16/2023 11:53AM
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I think that's an A350. B777 are usually longer.
Posted 03/16/2023 01:26PM
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- Aircraft Mechanic & Avionics Equipment Technician – If you’re passionate about aviation but prefer to stay grounded, you may want to look into becoming an avionics equipment technician or an aircraft mechanic. These careers both handle repair work for all types of aircraft, and necessary and scheduled maintenance checks. Maintenance checks include diagnosing mechanical or electrical problems, conducting safety inspections, repairing and replacing plane components, and evaluating flight data.
- Air Ambulance Pilot – This career path is not for the faint of heart! Being an air ambulance pilot puts you in intense situations every day. These situations include transporting medical staff, delivering organs for transplant, and airlifting people out of dangerous or emergency situations. If you’re a pilot and an adrenaline junkie, air ambulance pilot might be the career for you!
- Firefighter Pilot – Becoming a firefighter pilot involves multiple job requirements including delivering supplies and cargo to firefighters on the ground or flying in hundreds of gallons of water to put out a wildfire. This job may require you to work in remote locations for weeks at a time.
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Posted 03/17/2023 02:01PM
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The decision made by the country's Disputes Tribunal sets a precedent in the way airlines promote their inflight experiences.
The airline has been ordered to pay Mark Morgan, a New Zealand resident, $8,440 after he challenged Emirates for its advertising in New Zealand.
Morgan claimed that he saw advertising for flatbed seats featuring minibars and updated entertainment systems before purchasing a business class ticket for a trip from New Zealand to the United Kingdom with his wife.
However, instead of the promised product, Morgan's flight was operated by an Emirates 777-300ER, featuring the carrier's most outdated business-class product.
Emirates contended that it has the right to modify the type of aircraft operated on specific routes due to operational necessities, as aircraft type is not guaranteed under its customer contract. Moreover, the airline maintains that it must utilize this particular aircraft for its New Zealand route as it is currently unprofitable.
Disputes Tribunal referee Laura Mueller sided with the travelers, deciding that “this was the result of advertising a service that they were rarely delivering, not due to an occasional or one-off change of aircraft due to operational requirements. The promotional materials were based on an updated/new business class seat and service that is not in place in the older aircraft that Emirates flies to NZ.”
Posted 03/17/2023 02:12PM
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Anyone to help me here please. Am stuck
Posted 03/17/2023 02:26PM
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The incident occurred shortly before one of two SU-27s bumped into the rear propeller of the drone, causing the unmanned aircraft to spin out of control and crash into the Black Sea. The footage was published online by the US European Command headquarters.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/2023/03/16/us-drone-video-russia/
Posted 03/18/2023 01:39PM
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Jet lag is a common problem that affects pilots and other frequent travelers who cross multiple time zones quickly. Here are some strategies that pilots may use to cope with jet lag:
Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water is essential to avoiding jet lag. Dehydration can exacerbate symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and irritability.
Sleep management: Pilots may try to adjust their sleep schedule before their flight, so they are more acclimated to the destination's time zone. During long-haul flights, they may use sleep aids or techniques such as strategic napping to help regulate their sleep patterns.
Light exposure: Light exposure can help regulate circadian rhythms and alleviate symptoms of jet lag. Pilots may use light therapy lamps to simulate sunlight or avoid bright light when it's time to sleep.
Exercise: Pilots may incorporate light exercise into their routine to help improve circulation and reduce symptoms of jet lag.
Medication: Some pilots may take medication to help them adjust to a new time zone. Melatonin is a common natural supplement used to aid sleep and adjust to new time zones.
It's important to note that every individual may respond differently to these strategies, and the severity of jet lag can vary depending on the length of the flight and the number of time zones crossed. Pilots may use a combination of these techniques to help manage jet lag and maintain their alertness and performance.
Posted 03/18/2023 01:52PM
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That's according to leaders in the aviation industry, who met on Wednesday at an impromptu safety summit to address the spate of recent incidents.
The gathering took place a day after the launch of yet another federal probe into a near-collision between planes.
It is the seventh aviation incident to be investigated this year alone.
Federal officials are currently reviewing six "runway incursions" - as well as one plane's terrifying nosedive and near-plunge into the Pacific Ocean - for root causes and commonalities.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64967308
The latest near-miss occurred on 7 March at Washington DC's Reagan National Airport, when a Republic Airways flight crossed a runway without clearance and forced a United Airlines flight that had already been cleared for departure to abort its take-off.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is investigating the incident, said an air traffic controller had intervened to safely re-route the United pilot.
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Posted 03/18/2023 10:11PM
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Commercial aviation is famously safe and safety-conscious, and the "Swiss cheese" safety approach — in which multiple layers and redundancies ensure there's no single point of failure in any safety practice — prevented any of the incidents from turning into catastrophes.
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Still, each incident was too close for comfort in an industry that prioritizes safety above all else. That's why on Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration convened aviation leaders near Washington, D.C., for a Safety Summit. The summit aimed to review issues and effectively issue a wake-up call.
"It's not an academic exercise," acting FAA administrator Billy Nolan said. "Six near misses — we've taken these six near misses and treated them as if they've happened."
Overall, panel participants agreed that a rush of new workers following a surge in coronavirus pandemic-era travel demand in recent years has contributed to the challenges.
"It’s not just new pilots. It’s new everybody: [Air traffic] controllers, flight attendants, ground people," said Jason Ambrosi, president of the major pilots' union Air Line Pilots Association. "In this post-COVID-19 rapid recovery, there’s so much going on."
In one of the more alarming incidents, a FedEx 767 was cleared to land at the same time that a Southwest 737 was preparing to take off from the same runway. The FedEx pilots reconfirmed their clearance but instead initiated a "go-around" as the Southwest flight departed. The two planes may have come within as little as 100 feet of each other, National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy said.
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