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Senior SAA pilot fired for flying with fake licence for 20 years

A senior pilot had to resign from SAA after it was discovered that he had flown commercial airplanes for more than 20 years with a fake licence, says a report.

Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, crash lands after 2nd test flight

Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, crash landed at the end of its second test flight.

SkyDeck Design Puts Luxury Seats on Top of Aircraft

Windspeed Technologies' new SkyDeck design concept boasts an in-flight experience like no other.

Slim majority of Ritchie Bros. shareholders approve contentious IAA deal

The vote ends a months-long battle over the future direction of the heavy equipment seller

20 Fun Facts About Aircraft Maintenance

Consider a career in aircraft maintenance! Here are 20 Fun Facts About Aircraft Maintenance. Learn more!

Quiz: Proper Aircraft Engine Operations

A healthy aircraft engine is critical for the completion of every flight. Can you answer all 10 of these questions on proper aircraft engine operations?

Video: learning how to land on an aircraft carrier

Everyone was a student pilot once, including the most seasoned Navy pilots who land on aircraft carriers in the middle of the ocean. In this video, you'll get to ride along with one such pilot, as she learns how to land the C2-A twin turboprop on the pitching deck. It's a little more complicated than landing a Cessna 172 on a long runway, but the fundamentals of pitch and power are the same.

Battleship vs Aircraft Carrier : How Did the United States Defeat Japan?

Battleship vs Aircraft Carrier : did one win the Pacific for the US Navy? Or were they partners in an epic war? Why did US choose carriers?

A New Method to Protect Aircraft From Lightning Strikes?

While the possibility of an aircraft being struck by lightning is rare and does not present a threat to flight crews or pilots, aircraft manufacturers are looking to improve their current level of understanding of the interaction between aircraft and lightning. A new study published by several researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) …

Propeller Maintenance Tips: Protecting Your Propeller’s Paint

Paint helps protect aircraft propellers from corrosion and wear. Here are simple steps pilots can take to protect their propeller’s paint and even extend the life of the blades.

Alaska Aircraft Maintenance. Fast reliable service keeps you flying!

Located in Talkeetna, Alaska, we can help you with all of your Alaska aircraft maintenance needs! Quick and affordable aircraft maintenance.

See How To Build An Easy Paper Cup Aircraft With Your Kids

Here's something fun you can do with your kids! Build a paper cup aircraft! It's pretty easy!!

Is An Aircraft-Based Broadband Network Viable?

Airborne Wireless Networks’ “Infinitus Super Highway” replaces LEO satellites with aircraft in a mesh communications network to deliver broadband data.

Training to reload firefighting aircraft

Members of the Oregon Department of Forestry and cadets from Oregon Air Patrol attend a training on how to reload retardant into firefighting aircraft on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Salem Municipal Airport.

Quiz: Do You Understand These 6 ATC Phrases?

Garmin: Engineering products on the inside for life on the outside

For an engineer, it’s hard to beat the satisfaction of holding a product you worked on in your hands. Better yet, put it on your wrist to track data for an upcoming dive, or use it in your aircraft to test ground-breaking technology you helped make possible. At Garmin, engineers are encouraged to collaborate, innovate and pursue their passions every day.

No, it's not that easy to hack an airliner

Aviation has become increasingly automated, but experts say hacking into an aircraft's controls — as a U.S. security consultant recently mused about on Twitter — is still a very difficult thing to do.