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What is A Galley? And How Does it Work?
Stop calling it a kitchen. From the “Atlas vs. KSSU” compatibility nightmare to the ergonomic disaster of the A321neo SpaceFlex, here is the technical reality of how aircraft galleys actually operate.
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Inflight Entertainment (IFE): Definition, Types and Evolution
Inflight Entertainment (IFE) is the onboard system airlines use to provide movies, TV shows, information and connectivity to passengers. This guide explains what IFE is, how it works, the difference between seatback and wireless systems, and how inflight entertainment has evolved over time.
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What Is MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight) in Aviation?
Aviation is filled with acronyms that are at times challenging to understand. Therefore, I write these post types where I explain terms in a simple way that is comprehensible to even novice avgeeks. In this post I’ll be explaining MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight) and why it matters and is important. What Does MTOW Mean? MTOW…
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What Pushback Means in Aviation and How It Works
Frequent travelers certainly know what pushback is however there is so much going on in this phase that even they might not know all that is happening. Let’s go over what pushback is and what happens in this phase of any plane’s journey. What Is Pushback in Aviation? As the word let’s transpire it is…
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What is Seat Pitch on a Plane?
We all know and have realized first hand how airline seats are getting smaller and smaller. The personal space available to us is nowhere near what it used to be a couple of decades ago. However what is not that well known to the most is how the space is measured in aviation. So today…
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What Does STOL Mean in Aviation? Understanding Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
When we think aviation and airliners the first thought goes to large jet aircraft. However there are many more operations which are just as important as those larger planes. The smaller, regional, planes cover the last miles connecting you to your final destination. Regional airfields are, in some occasions, so small with such short runways…
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What Is Premium Economy, What Does It Offer and Why Has It Become Popular?
The latest addition to what we consider to be the offering of airlines in terms of premium cabins is Premium Economy. Just in the span of several years this new product has become wildly popular among airlines and passengers. But what is Premium Economy really all about? What does it offer and why has it…
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What is An Airport Curfew?
Despite most people commonly think of airports as infrastructures open 24/7 that is not always the case. Some airports operate with timings that see operations either slow down or pause completely during part of the day. How does this work and why do airports have curfews? Airport Curfews Why Do Airports Use Them? A curfew…
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What Is an Airline Error Fare?
Airline fares are a mistery to many. In some cases, even who designed the systems that modulate the fares don’t even understand what’s going on anymore. Prices go up and down in a matter of seconds depending on the user’s position, searches, and many other factors. However, there are cases in which the system just…
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What Does European Business Class Consist Of?
If you don’t live in Europe you might not be accustomed with the concept of European Business Class. What carriers offer on intraeuropean flights is very different from what passengers might be used to experience in Asia or North America. So before you spend your money, here’s what European Business class offers. What Does European…
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Aviation is a complex topic, particularly if you are not familiar with all the terms and acronyms the industry uses. Therefore, to simplify things for you I’ve written posts to explain all aviation jargon in detail so you can better understand operations and reports from the fascinating world of aviation.