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The Conflict: Environmental Intent vs. Financial Reality

The interaction between Navigation (Nav) Costs and environmental charges creates an incentive structure where airlines often burn more fuel—and create more pollution—specifically to save money. To understand the conflict, we must distinguish the mechanisms of the two main charges: * Nav Costs (The Service Fee): These are “tolls” paid to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) […]

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Airbus fleet grounding – but Apollo missions didn’t have any problems…

In 2025, a solar storm managed to ground a significant portion of the global Airbus fleet, but in 1969, flying outside the protection of Earths magnetic field, the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) didn’t have any issues; so what is vulnerable in Airbus and is it isolated? The Vulnerable Architecture in this case is the ELAC,

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An Invisible Conversation at 35,000 Feet

If you work in aviation—whether you are signing the Certificate of Release to Service, managing the Continuing Airworthiness, or negotiating the lease terms—you likely view a commercial aircraft as a known quantity from your specific standpoint. It is a collection of parts, components, chapters, a sum of flight cycles and flying hours, and a precise

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Interview with Technical Flight Solutions Ltd – Planning NCC/SPO Flights with Airbus ISA TFM (in service aircraft technical Flight manual)

The planning and execution for technical flights, such as Maintenance Check Flights (MCF) and often lease acceptance flights, require attention to detail with regulatory compliance, particularly when operating under Part NCC (Non-Commercial Complex) or Part SPO (Specialised Operations) with the UK CAA and EASA. Technical Flight Solutions Ltd (TFS), operating under the supervision of the

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Jet Engine Blade Profile and Function

A fan blade’s profile is its shape, which is meticulously designed to act as an airfoil, similar to an aircraft wing. It has a rounded leading edge and a tapered trailing edge, with a curved suction side and a flatter pressure side. As the engine’s fan rotates, this profile generates lift, creating a pressure difference

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Line Maintenance – Cat A EASA and FAA ramp and transit

The regulation of aircraft maintenance professionals differs significantly between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States, leading to distinct roles and training structures. Let’s compare EASA Part-66 Category A mechanics and FAA Level 2 Ramp and Transit personnel.

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Who Pays for Grounded Aircraft with Engine Issues?

The financial burden of grounded aircraft due to engine problems like those affecting CFM LEAP, PW1100 or the A330 NEO and Boeing 787s as examples is a complex issue with multiple stakeholders involved including OEMs; lessons or leasees and of course passengers or freight. The primary responsibility typically lies with the engine manufacturer. When widespread

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When Design Choices Ground a Giant – Airbus & Boeing

In the world of commercial aviation, the safety and reliability of an aircraft are paramount and while engine performance is crucial, it’s equally important to consider the impact of airframe design choices on an aircraft’s overall success. Consider the Airbus A320neo with PW1100G engines and the Boeing 737 MAX, examining how design-related issues can affect

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Airbus vs. Boeing: Freighter Face-Off – Overviews

There are multiple offerings and different advantages and options regarding volumetric space for lighter loads and payload limits for heavier loads. Although the payload might be a high limit, the total take-off weight can not exceed the aircraft limit for MTOW (maximum Take Off Weight) meaning often a trade-off regarding payload for fuel depending on

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The Airbus A330: A Workhorse of the Skies

The Airbus A330 has established itself as a reliable cornerstone of modern fleets. Its blend of proven technology, adaptability, and long-range capabilities make it a favorite among airlines seeking efficient and versatile passenger and cargo operations. The A330 builds upon the success of the earlier Airbus A300, sharing a similar fuselage design while incorporating advancements

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