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With the advent of the jet engine, air travel has become even faster and more convenient. But of course, with this increase in technology comes an increased need for regulation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for setting and enforcing aviation safety regulations, such as part 121 and part 135. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

The ideal choice for short and medium-haul flights, turboprops are single-pilot operated engines suitable for small airports with short, non-concrete runways. Turboprops are cost-effective — when flown at optimum altitude and speed, they burn less fuel than most jets. While a new turboprop aircraft can cost anywhere between $2.2 million to $8.8 million, you can

Aviation is one of the most regulated industries on the planet. The FAA has numerous different certificates covering almost every aspect of aviation, among them being the Part 145. So what exactly is a Part 145 in aviation? A Part 145 in aviation is a certificate that enables an organization (referred to as a Part

If you’re headed to Europe for a vacation or on a business trip, you’re not alone—millions of other people travel to Europe each year. Chances are, you might pass through some of the European continent’s busiest airports. Here are the airports in Europe where you can expect the most crowds. From a global perspective, Europe

What could be more luxurious than being able to fly wherever you want, without having to deal with the hassle of commercial airports? This kind of time-saving travel is what attracts those with the financial means to the world of private jets. But besides flying anywhere domestically, can private jets fly anywhere internationally? Private jets

Despite the ominous-sounding name, dead reckoning is a fundamental skill that all pilots must learn. It’s been around for hundreds of years and is a basic part of celestial navigation. Pilots and mariners have crossed oceans with nothing more. And while modern pilots seldom learn celestial nav anymore, dead reckoning is a handy skill for

Modern airports are massive places with a confusing maze of taxiways. Some airports are really congested and pilots have to be extra careful while taxiing around. Thankfully, pilots have several aids to help them navigate ranging from taxiway lighting and signs to high-tech solutions such as moving map displays. If an aircraft is moving by

Defending a country is important business. Armies all over the world spend billions on building weapons and investigating new technologies. However, they cannot do all this work alone, which is why the world’s biggest armies rely on military contractors. Here are some of the largest defense contracting firms in the world. Military contractors provide a

A great part of the outcome of World War Two was decided in the air. Air raids and bombing campaigns conducted by more and more sophisticated aircraft helped the Allies win the war. Many of the mass-produced aircraft models are still household names today. These are the most produced aircraft of the second world war

The airline industry, at least the commercial airline industry, is easily one of the most regulated industries out there. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) place stringent laws and guidelines in place that stipulates every aspect of how a commercial airliner’s business can legally operate. Today we look at the differences between part 125 and part 135. Touching