UK and US Military Aircraft To Comply With New Safety Laws

Posted January 27, 2010 – 1:25 pm in: Aviation

New policies for improving and maintaining aircraft safety have been welcomed and adopted by both American and UK military forces. Many concerns have been raised regarding the quality and safety of current military aircraft serving in the conflicts in both Afghanistan and Iraq, which many believe has resulted in unnecessary loss of life. Military officials [...]

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Air Travel:Factors to Consider

Posted January 8, 2010 – 8:50 am in: Airlines

Pros and Cons of Air Travel
Over the past few decades air travel has been becoming popular among people. There are a wide variety of reasons that have contributed to the increase in popularity including convenience and safety.  The following are some of the positive and negative factors involving air travel.
Disadvantage: Airplanes Cause Pollution.
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Air Travel:Factors to Consider

Posted December 11, 2009 – 10:49 pm in: Airlines

Advantages and Disadvantages of Air Travel
As the decades have passed air travel has continually grown in popularity. Air travel is convenient and safe and these are the main reasons that have contributed to the increase in popularity of air travel. The following are some of the positive and negative factors involving air travel.
Disadvantage: [...]

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Miscalculation Causes Plane To Suffer Massive Damage

Posted June 11, 2009 – 8:49 am in: Aviation

An Emirates plane that recently tried taking off from Melbounre, Australia had its tail massively damaged when someone entered its incorrect weight into a take-off computer.
The weight of the plane was miscalculated by human error according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, which resulted in insufficient power being used to take off. Investigations continue [...]

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