Air France flight AF393 returns safely to Beijing after an issue with the air conditioning system causes an explosion. The Beijing Daily reported that “an explosion was heard at the back of the cabin and black smoke was emitted” inside the aircraft. “Fortunately, no one was injured,” the local newspaper wrote. “The noise was due […]
September 2021
What does the flight engineer do?
What does the flight engineer do? Flight engineers are responsible for operating the systems in older airplanes. Before sophisticated computers, complex systems on airplanes such as the electrical, pneumatic, fuel, and hydraulic systems required specially trained operators. Flight engineers were essential for the safe operation of airplanes in the past. Modern jets do not require […]
Why Most Aircraft Are Painted White
While each airline has a distinct livery, the vast majority of the plane is almost always white. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule. A notable one is Air New Zealand, which painted its aircraft black as part of a $13.3 million marketing partnership with Tourism New Zealand. While the entire fuselage was painted […]
Bournemouth Air Festival suspends flying after light aircraft crashes in Poole harbour
A light aircraft crashed into Poole Harbour, police said, with occupants of the aircraft rescued and treated for minor injuries. Flying at the Bournemouth Air Festival has been suspended after a light aircraft crashed into Poole Harbour. Police said in a statement: “We received a report at 3.50pm on Saturday 4 September 2021 that a […]
