Aviation

Aviation, Travel & Tourism

How Aviation And Tourism Are Intrinsically Linked

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many things in the world, such as the trust – or mistrust – people have in their government, how valuable technology is when faced with month-long lockdowns, and even the long-term impacts working from home can have on a company and employees. On September 27th, it was World Tourism Day,…

December 6, 20222KViews

Bella Richards

An overview of Boeing

The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. Boeing was founded by William Boeing in Seattle, Washington, on July 15, 1916

December 5, 20222KViews

Ten Top Travel Tips This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for airlines, closely followed by Christmas. With 54 million people traveling in the US alone for the holiday this year, it could be a potentially stressful time for passengers. How can you make your trip comfortable and more enjoyable?

December 5, 20222KViews

Patricia Green

Know the Airlines: Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C. operating as Qatar Airways, is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar. Headquartered in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha, the airline operates a hub-and-spoke network, flying to over 130 international destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania from its base at Hamad International Airport, using a fleet of more…

December 3, 20222KViews

Ghost flights are a phantom problem

“Ghost flights” are among the most misunderstood phenomena in air transport. A ghost flight has no formal definition but is generally considered to be a flight that operates on less than 10% passenger capacity. With aviation’s environmental footprint under close scrutiny, it is understandable that the issue of such flights has been getting attention. But…

December 3, 20222KViews

10 Cabin Crew Interview Questions

Cabin crew interviews are demanding and there are lots of interview stages to pass. Speaking with the recruiter is the one chance a candidate has to really impress. Learning what kind of questions will be asked and practicing responses is the best way to stand out and show that you have done your homework.

November 23, 20222KViews

Patricia Green

Human Factors Challenges & AI.

The majority of mishaps are still blamed on human error. Human error explanations began to emerge in the 1970s as a focus of accident investigations following disasters like as Three Mile Island and Tenerife, supplementing the prior engineering-led focus on equipment and technical failures.

November 20, 20222KViews

Firas Sallam

Competency-Based Training: The future of the aviation industry?

It takes more than just passively listening to ‘the sage on the stage’ to become a competent professional in any one industry. Dr. Suzanne Kearns, co-author of ‘Competency-Based Education in Aviation’, explains how this new way can of learning can help.

November 20, 20222KViews

Suzanne Kearns PhD

For the aviation industry to survive and thrive, it will take many open minds

With a global pandemic, skyrocketing fuel costs, and projected shortfalls of aircrew, the aeronautics sector faces unprecedented challenges. Keeping it viable will take a concerted effort to prioritize the development of a sustainable and inclusive workforce, driving innovation.

November 20, 20222KViews

Suzanne Kearns PhD

Business survey highlights need for air connectivity

IATA published results from a survey of 500 European business leaders. Using air transport to do business across borders, these business leaders confirmed the critical nature of air transport to their business success: 89% believed that being close to an airport with global connections gives them a competitive advantage 84% could not imagine doing business…

November 19, 20222KViews