What did you eat last time onboard? Was it a sandwich or maybe some crackers? This is what most companies offer, but what about something like caviar and foie gras? Today we will discover some of the meals offered by companies to their customers and how meals have changed throughout history. When we think of…
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Aviation in Wars: How Aircraft Changed the Battlefield
Since the dawn of aviation, aircraft have played a significant role in shaping the outcomes of wars. From the early days of reconnaissance and aerial photography to the modern era of advanced combat aircraft, aviation has transformed the battlefield in numerous ways. In this article, we will explore the impact of aircraft in wars, how…
Did you know? EMEAC
Recently, the Electoral Meeting of the EUROAVIA Congress (EMEAC) took place in Bremen, where the Designated International Board (DIB) was elected. But did you know that the first EMEAC also took place in German soil back in 1990?
Behind the Scenes of Air Crash Investigations: The Role of Aircraft Black Boxes
If you ever watch an episode of “Air crash investigations” or had some classes about safety and avionics, you might know what a black box is. But do you know what it is and what it is made of? In aviation, a black box is a device used to record flight data and cockpit voice…
Can paint be an issue on modern aircraft?
As modern aircraft introduce novel materials into their structures, several factors must be considered on how all the materials interact with each other under all the environmental conditions an aircraft may encounter.
Eyes in the sky
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is a vital component of modern air defense systems. It provides a comprehensive and integrated view of the battlefield, enabling friendly aircraft to operate effectively and neutralize potential threats. AWACS is essentially a flying radar platform that can detect aircraft, missiles, and ships at ranges of hundreds of kilometers…
The history of legendary McDonnell Douglas
McDonnell Douglas was a major American aerospace manufacturing corporation and defense contractor, formed by the merger in 1967 of McDonnell Aircraft, which was founded in 1939, and the Douglas Aircraft Company, which was founded in 1921. In 1997 it was merged with Boeing, and you can see the logo of McDonnell Douglas in the current…
Business Jets Market
Today we talk about a special segment in aviation, the business jets. It is a multi-million-dollar business that is expected to grow by 2030 due to the emergence of e-VTOL and other factors like the desire of people to get faster to their destinations if they can afford it. The biggest growth in this segment…
International Civil Aviation Organization – ICAO
ICAO is the main body for regulation in aviation and a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is funded and directed by 193 national governments to support their diplomacy and cooperation in air transport as signatory states to the 1944 Chicago Convention. ICAO coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters…
Airport security after 9/11
Most of us don’t know how easy it was for people to arrive at the gate of the airports before the 11th of September 2001, as you could just arrive some minutes before your flight. Nowadays, you have to wait many minutes, if not hours, in line at the security check before boarding. It was…