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The event, which has become one of the largest aerospace shows in the world, will be held Nov. 10-16, 2017 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. F&E Aerospace, the Dubai Air Navigation Services, Dubai Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates are celebrating their annual Dubai Airshow 2017 to connect aerospace […]

Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and the conspiracy theories about her disappearance. From photographs of the Marshall Islands to the remains of several campfires in Nikumaroro Island, Kiribati, recent discoveries have given credence to popular theories about the disappearing of the American pioneering aviator Amelia Mary Earhart (1897 –

Key aspects of Latin America’s Commercial and Business Aviation. ” The future of Latin America’s Aeronautical Sector is Auspicious.” Recently, I pointed out that the future of Latin America’s aeronautical sector is auspicious – despite economic and political challenges and Business Aviation – and undeniable facts prove that, following Asia, the region’s industry will experience

Challenges The Aviation Industry Must face transforming Latin America into a main “hub.” Recently, I commented on some key aspects of the amazing progress of the Latin America aviation industry over the last twenty years, including the consolidation of nine aviation mega-cities, the impressive growth of the region’s fleets and growing traffic demand. There are,

Valentina Tereshkova and the birth of the Space Age After the Second World War, the Soviet Union and the United States began what historians called a “space race.” They would confront in every arena: politics, economics, diplomacy, sports, arts, science, and particularly, rocket engineering. In fact, supremacy in the heavens became paramount for both superpowers

Amy Johnson, Pioneers of Aviation The First English Women to Conquer the Sky Like military history, the history of aviation seems to be reserved exclusively for men. From time to time, however, a female figure appears whose deeds and accomplishments outshine those of their male counterparts. That is the case of Amy Johnson (1903 –

Latin American airlines new aggressive Strategy to compete in the international Arena. Recently, I commented on the amazing progress commercial aviation has made in Latin America, particularly over the past twenty years. According to the World Tourism Organization and the Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), air travel growth rates for Latin America far surpass projections

Why are aircraft served or fired at airports? Frequently, we see two firefighting rigs spraying arcs of water over an arriving or departing Flight while at an airport or on the news. Why are certain airplanes celebrated with such great joy? In principle, the water salute is a cheerful airport tradition to honor military veterans

Chinese commercial pilots salary skyrockets to new high   Chinese airlines open their wallets to attract new pilots to the nation, as it happens that Chinese flight-training schools are not graduating enough number of pilots to keep up with the massive growth of the industry and there is a serious shortage of experienced captains. These tempting

Airbus A350-1000 is the answer to Boeing 777   This model from the European firm is already carrying out test flights. The first, in Toulouse, (France) lasted four hours and fifteen minutes, taking off and landing at that city’s airport. With this model, Airbus aims to abolish the giant Boeing 777. According to the statistics presented