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Retaining aviation talent: Proven strategies from Aeroates

Aerotime

Skilled pilots, engineers, cabin crew, and ground staff are in high demand, making workforce retention a strategic priority for aviation businesses. Securing long-term success with Aeroates Employee retention is the backbone of stability and growth in the aviation industry.

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Why Cabin Crew Might Ask You To Move Seats Before Departure

Simple Flying

Have you ever faced a situation where a cabin crew asked you to change your seat and move forward or aft of the aircraft? While not too common, cabin crew may ask some passenger(s) to move their seats to maintain the required stability. Have you heard of such a situation from someone?

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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What do pilots do if there’s a medical emergency onboard? 

Ask Captain Lim

Normally, the cabin crew informs the captain about the situation, and the captain coordinates with them to ensure that the airlines medical emergency protocols are followed. After landing, the crew prepares a detailed report outlining the incident, the actions taken, and the assistance provided.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one  

Aerotime

Before departure Once you are onboard and safely seated, there will already be a rush of activity going on in the cabin around you. With all ground personnel off the aircraft, you will hear the familiar call over the aircraft’s public address (PA) system: “ Crew, arm the doors and cross-check ”.

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10 Must-Read Books for Aviation History Fans

Plane and Pilot

Langewiesche provides one of the clearest expositions of aerodynamics and flight control, breaking down concepts like angle of attack, lift, stability, and stalls. Key themes: The text was first published during the mid-20th century, yet its clear explanations remain applicable for anyone who wants to grasp basic flight principles.

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British Airways doubles on-time performance as world-leading technology boosts flight punctuality

World Airline News

The foundation of this work has been improving the performance and resilience of the airlines systems, including the migration of data centres to the Cloud to bring increased digital stability. These include new apps for pilots, cabin crew teams and aircraft dispatch teams to help speed-up aircraft departures.