Aviation
« Previous EntriesRevealed: Secret Tips For Surviving A Skyjacking
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Hijackings of aircraft usually follow a pattern of negotiations between the hijackers and the authorities, followed by some form of settlement. Sometimes the matter is ended by the storming of the aircraft to rescue the hostages.
Astonishing revelation shows biggest cause of plane crashes
Monday, September 15th, 2008Every year, several thousand people die or get injured in airline accidents. Traveling on a commercial airline is not as safe as you would like to believe. On average 1,000 to 2,000 people die, and roughly 2,000 to 5,000 are injured every year since the 1930’s, as regular as clockwork.
Top tips on finding jobs in avionics
Saturday, August 30th, 2008Here is a top notch list of tips on finding an ideal job in the aviation industry. The following is a mix of tips and information about finding a well paid job in aviation, wherever you live in the world.
Orlando Airport
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008There are a number of ways to get from the Orlando airport to the destination of your choice. The airport is located only three miles from downtown, so you should be there in about 40 minutes. You can take a taxi there for roughly $35 dollars, shuttle for about half that price, or hop on one of the Lynx buses for a mere $1.50. There are also Lynx buses that run to International Drive and Apopka. If you have hotel reservations, then most hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service from the airport to the hotel.
Learn How to Buy an Airplane
Monday, August 25th, 2008You need to know how to buy an airplane when you have decided to buy rather than lease. This airplane decision is similar to that for a vehicle. How long will you own? How much will you use it? How much to put down?
Best and Worst Airlines in the World
Sunday, August 17th, 2008The levels of service and airline safety ratings vary tremendously according to Skytrax. The top six airlines in the world in 2008 (with 5 star ratings) are as follows:
Information on obtaining cheap airfare
Saturday, August 9th, 2008One sure way of getting cheap airfare is by taking a plane from an airport close to your destination. If your destination by air is to Montral, then taking a plane to New York John F. Kennedy airport can help to cut back drastically on airfare. It’s really worth it to drive a couple of hours from where you stay to an airport close to your destination so that you can save on airfare.
International And Domestic Aviation Compared
Thursday, August 7th, 2008Every year, many Americans experience their first flying experience. It is thrilling to be a flyer for the first-time; several flyers are at inconvenience. That difficulty is not being aware of the details about the airline that they will be boarding or the airport that they will be passing through. Being a first-time flyer, you are recommended not in favor of venturing into this thrilling incident without your questions being answered. in its place, you are recommended to find out the answers to your queries.
Private Jets Prices Comparison
Thursday, August 7th, 2008If you have decided that having, a private jet is worthwhile you may now be looking into the price of having a private jet. There are a large number of planes on the market for sale both new and used and of course, the price tags vary depending on what you are looking for. The newest Supersonic jet, which will not be available on the market till 2014, has a price tag of around $80 million. Obviously, there are not many who are going to want a supersonic jet or want to spend that kind of money just to fly from New York to Paris in 4 hours. Most are looking for something to get them to and from their destination quickly, without a lot of hassles and in a relaxed atmosphere without worry.
Why the Multi Corporates Choose to Travel By Business Jets
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008Business jets or private jets can be called a totally new addition to the panache and needs that big corporate giants feel and like to have. Fast moving jets specially designed in modest size to provide private aviation to the business sector. The word ?business jet? serves two fold purpose?some people buy or hire business jets to incorporate them in their business, and the second are the companies who offer business jet services to organizations, either through rentals or partnerships. These services offered by companies extend their expertise and equipments to evacuation of casualties, express parcel deliveries, governments or the armed forces, and sometimes for total private use. However, we will focus our discussion more on the specific versions of these business jets, which are popularly known as corporate jet, executive jet, or VIP transport.
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