For a long time, calling someone from a plane was something out of science fiction. But as that rapidly became possible, the next possibility emerged – full internet access. Now it’s here, we thought it’d be interesting to discuss the potential of the web – not just for those travelling, but for the staff on board the plane itself. For commuters using air travel, having the internet is invaluable. Not only does this mean you are able to do anything … >> Read More

While the overall popularity of amphibious aircraft in the private aviation market is quite low, they are extremely popular among those who use them. The amphibious aircraft is perfect for remote areas such as those that are often used by hunters and fishermen who are looking for natural areas that are undisturbed by human development. These are a popular choice among guides who operate fishing, hunting, and wildlife tours. The design allows the user to depart from a populated area … >> Read More

When it comes to airline travel there are many aspects that can make your trip more difficult than it needs to be, but you will find that your travel will be more trouble free with using some of the latest free smartphone apps available. While there are certainly a lot of quality apps related to airline travel that are fee based, this article focuses solely on those which are free. The number of people with smartphones is constantly on the … >> Read More

The aircraft industry in China has been dominated by Boeing and Airbus for the last decade or two but change is in the air. That change is in the form of Comac (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), as they are developing new aircraft models which are intended to directly compete with the Boeing and Airbus models currently being sold. The Comac model currently under development is the C919 which will serve as competition for the Airbus A320 and the Boeing … >> Read More

The majority of economic news has recently been indicating that things are turning around and this is no exception for the aircraft charter companies that had previously been struggling. The majority of these companies rely on business from those who are taking vacations and are less dependent upon businesses trips. With this in mind it is no surprise why many of the aircraft charter companies had a dismal 2010, as there was far less demand for leisure travel when compared … >> Read More

There are several start-up airlines looking to compete with major carriers on a number of levels, which is also likely to have an impact on airline rates. These newly formed competitors are trying to fast track their plans so they can start operating within the next year or less. Generally the process is quite lengthy due to the certifications needed, purchasing equipment and organizing employees & infrastructure. However, many new start-ups are finding ways to cut the time necessary so … >> Read More