IATA: Lower fuel prices will not save flight companies
December 26, 2008
Air transport: Tone kilometers in an air transport have not been rising since last summer. The biggest decrease of transported goods appeared in October with 8% fall regarding to the yearly average level.
Nuclear-powered passenger aircrafts; revival of an idea
December 4, 2008
Nuclear power in aviation: During the research project on the national basis, British scientists are studying different possibilities of protecting the environment from the negative consequences of an air transport.
Emergency landing at Rome's Ciampino Airport
November 10, 2008
Ciampino Airport Rome (Italy): Airplane crew of cheap flight company Ryanair had to execute the procedure of emergency landing today in the morning. During the routine landing, flock of birds hit directly into airplane’s engines.
Ultralight two-seat airplanes
November 6, 2008
Ultralight two-seat airplanes: Slovenian company Pipistrel (Slovenija, Ajdovščina) holds 100% of world market share in production of ultralight two-seat powered gliders. They have celebrated 20th anniversary with a series of important achievements.
Landing of Boeing 747 on St.Maarten Island
October 25, 2008
Adventurous flights: Do you like summer, beach, exotic places and first of all adventurous flights? Fly to St. Maarten (Dutch Antilles) and you could find out why…
The safest seats on airplane
October 24, 2008
Safety on airplane: Fear of flying was the main reason that “forced” British flight experts to research about safety on airplanes. Which seats are the safest, when some troubles occur on the airplane?
Simulation of the world's daily air traffic
October 7, 2008
Air transport: At Zurich University (Switzerland) have recently made an impressive video, which simulates daily airplane traffic over the world. In a minute long simulation, you can see what is daily happening in the sky.
Cheap flight tenderers are not always the cheapest solution
September 20, 2008
Cheap flights? Cheap flight tenderers offer flights with discount for even less than 30 euro between separate cities, especially European cities. However, when you count all hidden costs, prices are often higher as prices of conventional flight companies, revealed web traveling agency Smavel (smavel.com).
More flights, less accidents
September 17, 2008
Flight accidents: Although series of airplane accidents and troubles had happened in the close past, the statistic is telling different story. Statistically is airplane transport the safest mode of passenger transport.
