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WEBFAA hires record number of air traffic controllers for 2024, exceeds targets. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hired a total of 1,811 air traffic controllers for Fiscal Year 2024, exceeding its goal of 1,800. Although the target was exceeded by just 11, this…. by Jean Carmela Lim.
Revealed: Top 10 best fighter jets in the world in 2024 - AeroTime
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Without further ado, here are AeroTime’s Top 10 best fighter jets in the world in 2024! 10. Sukhoi Su-35S. The Russian Sukhoi Su-30, Su-35, and Su-37, along with the Chinese Shenyang J-16, are all based on the celebrated Su-27 platform, with various upgrades offering 4.5 generation capabilities.
NATO phonetic alphabet: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and the rest
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Effective communication is critical to the safe operation of aircraft. When pilots talk to air traffic control, they use a standardized language known as the International Civil Aviation Organization Phonetic Alphabet.This alphabet was created to help pilots and air traffic controllers avoid misunderstandings when communicating via telephone or radio.
How does aircraft leasing work – Aircraft leasing explained
WEBMay 22, 2019 · When an airline wet leases an aircraft, the leasing company provides literally everything – the aircraft itself, pilots and cabin crew. Furthermore, the leasing company also takes care of maintenance and insurance. Essentially, you can have 0 aircraft that you own as a company and still run an airline.
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: its origin, purpose and performance
WEBNov 17, 2023 · The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its exceptional performance, adaptability and advanced features.. In this article, we’ll delve into the origin, purpose, performance and variants of the Super Hornet, as well as its price, current operators and the future that …
Who are the world’s largest aircraft engine manufacturers?
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Today, Rolls-Royce is one of the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine manufacturers and is popularly known for the Trent XWB, 7000, 1000, 900,800, and 500 engines. The Trent engine family has been used to power a wide range of aircraft including the Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A330, A340, A350, and A380 among others.
What each Boeing airliner does: a visual guide | Data - AeroTime
WEBOct 21, 2020 · Similarly, four wide-body double-aisle models are offered by the company, able to haul large amounts of people over long distances. These are 747, 777, 777 X, and 787 Dreamliner. 777 X (with variants 8 and 9) is a replacement for regular 777, but it is still in development, so you can buy either 777-200LR or 777-300ER from the older …
Top 10 most widely operated fighter jets in 2024 - AeroTime
WEBJan 22, 2024 · 1. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon: over 2,100. Initially developed as a cheaper and lighter counterpart to the F-15, the F-16 grew to become one of the most popular and the most recognizable fighter jets in the world, with more than 4,600 produced to date. The type remains in production to this day.
Which airlines are still flying to Ukraine? - AeroTime
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Turkish Airlines is still running flights to Istanbul, while Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus is flying to Ankara. Ukrainian carrier SkyUp has flights to Sharm-el Sheikh and Hurghada in Egypt, Funchal in Portugal, as well as Istanbul. You can also currently take FlyDubai to Dubai or Qatar Airways to Doha, plus AirArabia is flying to Sharjah.
How fast do planes fly? Exploring airplane speeds - AeroTime
WEBMay 29, 2023 · Specifically, the cruising speed of commercial airliners is typically around 550-600 mph, or Mach 0.85. Takeoff and landing speeds are much slower, typically between 130-180 mph, depending on the aircraft and weather conditions. The landing speed of a commercial airliner can be around 160-180 mph, while the takeoff speed can …