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18Mar

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Airlines

Why airlines go out of business…

More airlines went out of business in 2019, with many more yet to come. Many people wonder the reasons airlines go out of business, yet few know the answer. Here's why... Naturally, there is no single event or reason that causes airlines to go out of business. Usually, they all play a part, it's just some are more potent to the airline than others! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bad management Gary Kelly is one of the few airline managers who isn't considered to be bad. Photo courtesy of Eric Garcetti via Flickr Often, bad management is cited as the most common reason why airlines go out of business. It may have nothing to do with the pilots and other staff, that causes the airline to collapse. It might just be that the people running t...

14Mar

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Aircraft Digest

The 9 real reasons planes crash…

It's often said that flying by plane is safer than driving a car. Occasionally, we see one of these planes crash, but there are always reasons why planes crash. Here are the seven real reasons planes crash! First of all, plane crashes are a sensitive subject. For many, plane crashes are engraved in their memories and their tragedies. Whether their tragedies are shared by the entire nation or just a few hundred others. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 9. Computer error Computers do more of the flying than pilots do! That's what a friend of mine once said, and I do agree with him in all honesty. As a result, it only takes one minor error in the system, whether in the aircraft's navigation systems, engines or something entirely different...

Helicopters vs airplanes: which is superior?

11Mar

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Aircraft Compare

Helicopters vs airplanes: which is superior?

In aviation, there is a lot of arguing about which types of aircraft are better. But rarely do people pay attention to the debate of helicopters vs airplanes... People are often too busy arguing about Bombardier vs Embraer, or Airbus vs Boeing. As a result, many have neglected helicopters, and just how vital they are in global aviation. So this begs the question, which is truly superior? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pros of helicopters Helicopters may be forgotten more often than not, but it doesn't mean that they're any less amazing! There are so many upsides to helicopters that are often overlooked- not today!: Weather. Unlike many other forms of transport, helicopters don't really get affected by the weather. This is thanks to the a...

7Mar

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Analysis

What is an “Avgeek”?

At International Aviation HQ, we often throw around the term "Avgeek", they are often the people who read our site, but we have never defined what they are. So, what is an "Av Geek"? The term "Avgeek" only appeared relatively recently. The term is used by millennials to describe people who are fans of aircraft, airlines and any other aviation related topics! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); History Whilst not explicitly called "Av Geeks", the heritage of aviation lovers can be traced back to even before we began to fly! Since the Roman and Greek times, man has wondered what it would be like to learn how to fly. It's even likely that people before the Greeks wondered what it would be like to fly, although the Greeks were the first to write it ...

4Mar

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Analysis

Can you fly with a broken bone?

A friend of mine recently broke his arm, but he is flying to Spain soon. Naturally he wonders if he can fly with a broken bone, so can you, or can't you? As a general rule, most airlines say you can't fly with a broken bone after 24 hours of breaking or fracturing the bone if the flight is under 2 hours. However, most airlines tend to say that you can't fly with a break/fracture after 48 hours if the flight is over 2 hours. Naturally, this may vary from airline to airline, so it is generally advised that you check with the airline you're flying on, however, most major airlines operate the above guidelines. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why can't you fly with a broken bone? These rules are set in place due to worries about swelling and ...

How is Wichita, Kansas the ‘Air Capital of the World’?

29Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

History

How is Wichita, Kansas the ‘Air Capital of the World’?

Kansas is a small state in the US, most famous for being the home of Superman in many comics. Other than that, its largest city is known as the 'Air Capital of the World', but few know the origins behind this nickname, or even why it is called this!... The nickname 'Air Capital of the World' was first used by the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce in 1929 due to large presence of aviation and aeronautical corporations in the city. Since then, many other organizations have used the nickname to refer to Wichita. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Origins During the 1920's, aviation took a major turn in the US. After the Wright Brother's first flight in 1903, more and more people wanted to get in on the action. Many people turned to large patches ...

Why Bombardier and Embraer can’t beat Airbus and Boeing…

26Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Opinion

Why Bombardier and Embraer can’t beat Airbus and Boeing…

Bombardier and Embraer are the little brothers to Airbus and Boeing. They admire and want to be like their older brothers, but seldom are. Many people talk about how Bombardier and Embraer can't beat Airbus and Boeing, but here's why... Bombardier and Embraer can't beat Airbus and Boeing because of their size. Bombardier is simply too small to compete with Airbus, and Embraer is simply too small to compete with Boeing. Instead of competing directly, they choose to make smaller aircraft, which don't compete with anything Airbus or Boeing make, and thus, Boeing and Airbus don't have any reason to try to consolidate with them or try to force them into bankruptcy. Often, Embraer and Boeing team up for joint ventures, such as the E-Jet family, the same can be said for Bombardier ...

Airbus vs Boeing: Who is truly superior?

22Feb

By Christopher Harrow3 Comments

Analysis

Airbus vs Boeing: Who is truly superior?

Since Boeing's acquisition of McDonnell Douglas in 1995, there have been two major aircraft manufacturers: Airbus and Boeing. Since then, almost everyone has been involved in an Airbus vs Boeing debate at some point. But which is the truly superior aircraft manufacturer? My aim will be to come up with two answers to the question. Which one do pilots prefer more? Which do av geeks (people who like aviation) like? And which do passengers prefer more? Naturally, with a topic like this one, there is no clear cut answer, and the answer I give is purely based on my own experiences, and a general consensus from other airline pilots and frequent flyers I know. But before we can get into which is truly the best, we need to know the history, products and the reasons people think one is...

A380 vs 747: Who is true Queen of the Skies?

19Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Aircraft Compare

A380 vs 747: Who is true Queen of the Skies?

The A380 and 747 are the largest airliners that their respective producers manufacturer. Since their creation, no other airliner has been able to carry as many people! Since their creation, many airlines have asked themselves "A380 vs 747- which one do we need?" Since then, many av geeks have asked themselves the same question "A380 vs 747: who is the true Queen of the Skies?" Today, with both airliners looking to be retired by their respective airlines, we will finally decide who the true "Queen of the Skies" is. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The moniker "Queen of the skies" is a nickname often given to the 747, but it was not the first airliner to be called that. That honor would go to the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser. However, the most famous ...

Why is Southwest Airlines so Successful?

15Feb

By Christopher Harrow9 Comments

Airlines

Why is Southwest Airlines so Successful?

Low cost carriers are all the rage in Europe, with hundreds being created and going bankrupt each year. In America, however, this isn't so common. There are a few low cost carriers in the US, but by far the most successful is Southwest Airlines. What makes them so much more successful than the others? There are a number of factors that make Southwest so much more successful than other low cost carriers in the US. These range from simple tricks, to more in depth ways. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); History Southwest Airlines' origin livery. Photo courtesy of Bill Abbott via Flickr Southwest began under a different name- Air Southwest Co. founded by Herbert Kelleher and Rollin King in Texas in 1967. For its time, its business model as revoluti...