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Silk Way West orders extra 777 freighter from Boeing

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Silk Way West Airlines already operates two Boeing 777 freighters. (www.freightwaves.com) Mehr...

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How an airplane toilet works at 40,000 feet: The extraordinary science behind everyday flying

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Toilets in the sky That vacuum effect is going on continuously while the plane is in the air, says Jones – we just don’t hear it until we open the valve and connect the toilet to the system. When the plane is on the ground, however, the differential pressure isn’t there – meaning that the toilet flush is operated by a pump, which creates a vacuum in the tank. As the plane climbs into the air, and the differential pressure in the tank builds, the vacuum naturally forms and the pump stops. Toilet… (www.cnn.com) Mehr...

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Spain’s plan to ban domestic flights where you can take a train in under two and half hours

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Spain is banning some short-haul domestic flights as part of its plan to reduce carbon emissions. Flights with a rail alternative that takes less than two and a half hours will no longer be allowed, “except in cases of connection with hub airports that link with international routes”. The restriction is part of an agreement made in Congress by Spain’s coalition government. The country has been considering a ban since 2021 as part of its 2050 climate action plan. (www.euronews.com) Mehr...

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Autonomous vortex-surfing cargo gliders promise 65% cheaper air freight

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A West Texas company says it's found a remarkably simple way to slash air cargo costs as much as 65% – by having planes tow autonomous, cargo-carrying gliders behind them, big enough to double, or potentially triple their payload capacity (newatlas.com) Mehr...

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Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappearance NEW insights and evidence video by Mentour

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Petter at Mentour Pilot just released an in-depth analysis of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappearance. The video is factual , analytical, and the airline pilot perspective is unmatched. The new insights and information added is areal eye opener! “A New Trace! The Full MH370 Story… So Far” (www.youtube.com) Mehr...

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Air China Plans Return to South America

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The airline recently scheduled flights to South America for the first time since March 2020. (airlinegeeks.com) Mehr...

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The Most Avoidable Passenger Plane Crash: Air France Flight 447

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On June 1, 2009, Air France Flight 447 was cruising from Rio de Janeiro to Paris when suddenly the communications were lost, and debris from the flight was later recovered from the Atlantic Ocean. The investigation revealed several issues that caused the flight to crash, which would later be addressed to improve flight safety. (aeroxplorer.com) Mehr...

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