What Are Diurnal Winds?
Diurnal winds are the name for local thermal-driven wind cycles that are driven by the heating and cooling of different types of terrain.
How To Make A Perfect Crosswind Takeoff
Crosswind on takeoff might not seem like that big of a deal. But if you don’t add in corrections, you could end up skipping down, or off, the runway.
American Airlines Rolls Out Flagship Business Suites On 787-9: Here’s Where To Find Them
American Airlines 787-9 With Flagship Business Suites: Routes + Award Space American Airlines is finally ready to roll out its new Flagship Business Suites aboard the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, its first major business class hard product update in decade. The new seats come with sliding privacy doors, wireless charging, more personal storage, and a chaise-style…
United Airlines CEO Says Newark Airport Is Safe—But There’s Just One Problem
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has sent a memo to employees seeking to assuage safety fears over Newark Liberty International Airport that have been swirling in the news over the last several days, as the busy New Jersey airport has grappled with congestion and air traffic controller shortages. His solution, not surprisingly, is slot controls.…
The Vain Reason I Don’t Have REAL ID…
At long last (after nearly 20 years of delays), the federal REAL ID Act requirements take effect today. You’ll need to have a state licence that meets minimum federal security standards to avoid delays when traveling through a US airport. But I’m resisting getting a REAL ID…for a mix of vanity and nostalgia. REAL ID…