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According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the accident rate for western-built airplanes in 2011 was the lowest ever in aviation history. The rate surpasses the previous lowest rate set in 2010.
Measured by the number of hull losses that occurred per million flights made by Western-built airplanes, the 2011 worldwide aviation accident rate [...]
A trade association for major airlines in the United States, Airlines for America, said that the airline industry earned a profit of less than half a penny for every dollar of revenue that was generated in 2011. This poor profit performance was not just a stroke of bad luck. Over the past ten years, airlines [...]
The very light jet, or VLJ, is one of the latest innovations in the aviation industry. It is defined by the National Business Aviation Association as a single-pilot jet with a weight of 10,000 pounds or less. Typically, a VLJ has a seating capacity of five or six passengers, an automated cockpit, and two engines. [...]
Since the advent of the Jet Age in the 1950s, airlines in the United States have been providing safer air travel. Between July, 1994 and January, 1997, an airliner crash occurred at least once every 3 months, taking the lives of 805 people altogether. It has been about a decade since passengers have been killed [...]
While athletes and spectators may be counting down to the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games on the 27th of July this year, the managers of Heathrow Airport are more concerned with the day after the closing of the event. Athletes, officials, and spectators will arrive in London on different days before the games, [...]
Whether you are running an FBO or airport, you need to have the necessary equipment to provide efficient and safe ground support. Certain types of airport ground support equipment and supplies can be very costly, and they can affect the profitability of your airport or FBO significantly. One way to cut down on your expenses [...]
If you are not based in a rural airport and do not have your own hangar and fuel supply, you will most likely have to use a fixed based operation, or FBO, service. There are numerous FBOs across the United States, and you can easily find one that is located close to your home. However, [...]
Flying in the winter can be fun, but it also exposes you and your aircraft to certain hazards. Strong winds, drifting snow, and icy conditions can make it difficult for you to keep your aircraft under control, both in the air and on the ground. If you want to have a safe and enjoyable flight, [...]
Aircraft tugs are no doubt the ultimate solution for moving aircrafts in and out of hangars. They make moving airplanes so easy that you do not need to hire too many employees to get the job done for you, enabling you to save on labor costs. High quality aircraft tugs come with the necessary features [...]
Aircraft tugs are a necessity in every aviation facility. They can make the job of moving aircrafts a lot easier and help you save a lot of time, effort, and money. If you want your aircrafts to be moved in the most convenient and efficient manner, it is essential that you purchase the right aircraft [...]
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