Taking a long boring flight can be one of life's most dreadful experiences. Sitting a place for hours is really uncomfortable. But, thankfully there are several ways to make you feel great when you thousands of feet up in the air.

The aviation industry is constantly evolving to meet new challenges and higher expectations from passengers, and the years ahead will be no different. In recent years mergers and agreements between t

Fear of airplanes and flight is quite common. But what many don't know is that airplane travel is often safer than traveling in a car, from what statistics show. Regardless of the statistics, bad equipment will mean certain failure-in which case pilots should educate themselves on proper airplane equipment and where they buy it.

The agreement Last year, ministers across the EU gave their backing for an agreement that would allow any carrier based in the region to operate flights to the USA, while any carrier registered in Am

Air Malta was once a virtual monopoly - and being an island in the Mediterranean it was guaranteed passengers. But after years of having little competition, Air Malta has had to contend with a host o

Many airlines, especially low-cost airlines, are accustomed to record sales during the peak travel months of summer. Air Malta, celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, had a record breaking wint

"How safe is it?" Along with "How much does it cost?" this is a question we often hear when someone is considering flight training as an option for depleting his or her discretionary income. Our industry has experienced a marked reduction in overall accidents and statistically, a 27.8% reduction in the most recent 7 years! During this same time period General Aviation fatal accidents dropped 32.6% to just over 1 fatality for every 100,000-flight hours.
Of these accidents, 80% are either partially or completely pilot induced, with weather related accidents and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accounting for the majority of fatalities.
So what is the industry doing to address the issue of pilot errors?
Bendix/King has taken the bull by the horns and addressed this challenge with several new avionics products, and Cessna has taken the next step by including the Bendix/King advanced avionics package in their aircraft.
Situational Awareness: With its moving map and IFR approach capability, the KLN94 GPS provides added safety through increased situational awareness. This GPS with its full color screen is as easy to operate, as it is to view.

Well in aviation the toys for pilots are getting a lot better, for instance the GPS-PDAs with sectional charts on them. Also lots of other data like the J-Aide and Jeppeson airport contacts once you arrive. All this makes flying easier, less complicated and more enjoyable. AvMap EKP-III C

In the hours and days immediately following the tragic attacks on America of 9/11, there was much speculation about the effects on the general aviation industry. While the events of September 11, 2001 have had a significant impact on the economy as a whole, sales of personal aircraft in Michigan have experienced a surprising boost. Certainly, the convenience of personal transportation has played a major role in this increase as airport lines and security have become more time consuming. The reduction of flights resulting from the airline cost-cutting have limited flexibility for the business person and affected the productivity of companies relying on commercial transportation.
These factors alone can’t explain surge of people joining the flying community for more than just pleasure. Rebates, low and 0% interest rates, training allowances, and yes, even the IRS played a role in creating an environment that has introduced more people to the benefits of aircraft ownership and had an effect similar to that seen after the passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1995.

High numbers of UK tourists enjoy hopping on a flight to Tenerife at some point during the holiday season. For those who enjoy a more frequent holiday or even the occasional weekend getaway, there is