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Change of perspective for a few hours ✈️ For all of us in ground handling, it is important to see procedures from a different perspective in order to properly understand and optimise the big picture. It is essential for the Passenger Services department, to understand what our colleagues do on the apron and vice versa. Furthermore it’s always nice and fruitful to take away a few impressions and let them influence the design of individual processes. #aerogate #MUC #airport #groundhandling

New on our blog: "Community Airports: Runway to the World" In the dynamic world of aviation, community airports like Albert Whitted Airport play a pivotal role that goes far beyond their physical footprint. These airports are not just transit points; they are gateways to the entire aviation industry, nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals and enthusiasts. Read more here: https://bit.ly/48ObDjZ

Did you know that in the 1930s, commercial airplanes often featured wicker chairs for passenger seating? It's a far cry from today's ergonomic designs! As air travel has evolved, so too has the data powering the industry. Since February 1929, when the first "Official Aviation Guide of the Airways" was published in the United States, OAG has been at the forefront of aviation intelligence. That inaugural guide listed just 35 airlines offering a total of 300 flights. Fast forward to today, and OAG continues to power the air ecosystem with comprehensive, accurate data covering thousands of airlines and millions of flights worldwide. From those early days of wicker seats to today's complex global networks, we've been there every step of the way, providing the insights that keep the world moving. Get in touch with me to learn more about the diverse data sets OAG offers, available in various delivery formats to suit your needs. #AviationHistory #OAG #AirTravel #DataInnovation

That's one of the evidence that the future is happening now. It's amazing to see this document is available.

Interesting one this. Regardless of any particular stance on AAM the regulatory involvement is certainly due (or overdue depending on your perspective). This is a rapidly developing subject with many contributing factors, will it include UAV’s? How will it tie into aerodrome and operator commitments to net zero? Is air taxi in fact a real thing? There are probably more questions than answers. Will be interesting to see how this unfolds. Farnborough Airport will you be taking part?

💡 Aviation Word of The Day - FLIGHT NUMBER: 🔹A unique identifier assigned to each flight by an airline 🔹Used for tracking and managing flights from departure to arrival 🔹Typically consists of the airline's two-letter code followed by a numeric code 🔹Always starts with the airline`s @IATA code - see example below 🔹If you`re a passenger, the flight number can be found on your boarding pass or on your airline`s confirmation email 🔹It can also be found on airport departure/arrival screens 🔹The flight number may change due to schedule updates Example (American Airlines): "Flight AA100 is scheduled to depart from New York to Los Angeles at 8:00 AM"

🫰🛫❤️ "Discover the wonders of the world's largest double-deck airliner, the #AirbusA380! Step inside for a fascinating glimpse into its innovative interior. Aviation advancements at their finest! 💫👌 Pros: 🤗 ✔️Spacious interior with ample seating capacity. ✔️Enhanced passenger comfort with quieter engines and smoother flights. ✔️Innovative features like onboard entertainment systems and luxurious amenities. Cons: 🙃 ✔️Limited airport infrastructure to accommodate its size, leading to fewer suitable landing destinations. ✔️Higher operating costs compared to smaller aircraft. ✔️Environmental concerns due to its large carbon footprint. ✈️🌟 #AirbusA380 #AviationInnovations #InsideLook"

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Turning up to my local airport as a child in the late ‘90s there would be a familiar sight on the apron. A fleet of Britten-Norman Trislander aircraft readying to fly you to runways less landed. This was the reality in Guernsey, the pride of the Channel Islands between England and France, for much of my childhood. Now the last Trislander hangs from the ceiling of a children’s play centre, viewed by youngsters below as little more than a relic of how we used to fly. Guernsey’s flag carrier was the first and largest commercial Trislander operator. At its height it had 16 aircraft, with destinations including Exeter, Southampton and Newquay in the UK and Dinard and Cherbourg in France. But by May 2017, on trend with the demise of regional aviation globally, Aurigny opted to withdraw all its Trislanders, replacing them with newer Dornier 228s. Four years later, the airline sold one of its three 228s to hydrogen propulsion start-up ZeroAvia in an effort to “simplify” the fleet. Today, Aurigny operates six aircraft: two Dornier 228s, three ATR 72s (72 passengers) and an Embraer 195 (122 passengers) to less than half of the destinations it used to offer at more expensive price points than ever before. If ever there was a case for regional air mobility, here it is. Revolution.Aero spoke to Claudio Camelier from Heart Aerospace, Mario Asselin from The AirCraft Company, McKinsey & Company's Robin Riedel and Clint Harper, C.M. from Harper4D Solutions, LLC to find out more. Read full: https://lnkd.in/eNvrTUS9