Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings. Key Takeaways Wingtip vortices, not engine exhaust, create the strongest wake turbulence. Wake turbulence can cause severe roll and structural damage to smaller aircraft. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

Turbulence

Adventures of Cap'n Aux

JULY 15, 2025

Air India 171 Preliminary Accident Report GENERAL FACTS Crew, Passenger and Aircraft Info Pilot Experience & History Excerpt : The aircraft was scheduled to operate flight Al171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick with ETD 07:40 UTC ( 13:10 IST ). Both Engines were retrieved from the wreckage site and quarantined at a hangar in the airport.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 7, 2024

The cabin was run by the chief purser and four cabin crew. When he escorted the two passengers to the aircraft, one of the cabin crew gave him a cup of coffee and wished him a nice evening before they closed the doors again. In the cockpit were three flight crew: two pilots and a flight engineer.

Cabin Crew

World Airline News

JULY 26, 2025

Air Austral is navigating a turbulent financial chapter, marked by persistent deficits, restructuring efforts, and cautious optimism. China Airlines is currently postponing the retirement of its aging Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-300s due to significant delays in receiving replacement aircraft—primarily the Boeing 787-9.

Airlines

World Airline News

JULY 25, 2025

Air Austral is navigating a turbulent financial chapter, marked by persistent deficits, restructuring efforts, and cautious optimism. China Airlines is currently postponing the retirement of its aging Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-300s due to significant delays in receiving replacement aircraft—primarily the Boeing 787-9.

Cargo

World Airline News

JUNE 10, 2025

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Cargo