Category Archive: Blog

high school aviation
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16/11/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

Aviation in High School is coming soon

Over the past few decades there has been a steady decline in aviation pilots and controllers, not to mention the other sects of the aviation industry.  These numbers are consistently falling and finally it looks like countries around the world are getting together to discuss a possible solution to increase the numbers of aviation professionals once…

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aviation apps
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10/11/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

The 4 Aviation Apps Every Pilot Should Have

As a pilot your life is mobile and you spend most of your time on your phone or some other mobile device, like an iPad. From entertainment to efficiency, there are many aviation apps, both free and with cost, that every pilot should have! We have listed our top 4 aviation apps for you below:…

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unique challenges
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04/11/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

Unique challenges Expats will face

Living as an expat means facing unique challenges but being prepared to handle them can make your living abroad a better experience. Below we’ve listed the 5 most common challenges and expat will face and the best way to deal with them to ensure your experience living abroad is that much better. Financial Challenges Living…

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grade and airline
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27/10/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

Grade your Airline

It can be tricky to grade an airline. Many times your experience will vary depending on the locations, length of flight, and of course, the airline you choose to fly with. For most airlines, the flight itself determines the type of service you can expect. This means that if you fly, Southwest for example who…

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20/10/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

2015 Dubai Airshow

The Dubai Airshow, this year on November 8, is expected to be bigger and better than ever! In 2013 the venue of the Dubai Airshow, The US Pavillion was 659 square meters and has already doubled in size. Not only will this space accommodate the additional vendors expected at this show, but also the large…

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Baymac
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05/10/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

Women in Aviation

We are officially in October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in many areas around the world. In honor of women and in an effort to spread awareness, we are dedicating this post to women everywhere and highlighting women in aviation! Starting with Women in Aviation (WAI) which is an organization dedicated to providing networking,…

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29/09/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

How to pack for a weekend trip

Packing always seems like a daunting task, especially when you are packing for what seems like a simple weekend trip; but as always, nothing is as easy as it seems. Did you forget your toothbrush? What about your deodorant? Those two are among the top 5 things forgotten the most when packing for a trip,…

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21/09/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

Drones in Aviation and our backyards

Drones, otherwise known as UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), are a huge topic right now all over the world. The technology of un-maned aircraft has taken long strides in the last decade and has put much of this machinery in the hands of the common man for personal and commercial use. If you look up you…

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15/09/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

AA sends the wrong plane to Hawaii

American Airlines has been feeling the heat this past week when they discovered they sent an A321 to Hawaii. No one has yet to say what the intended flight was because the real interest about this story is that particular airplane is not actually equipped to fly that route. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations,…

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08/09/2015 Nicole Williams Blog

Spirit continues in the spotlight

Spirit Airlines has been getting a lot of discussion lately and they continue to stay in the spotlight. From their low fares, expensive add-ons, service complaints, and more, much of the discussion and focus is on Spirit Airlines. For a quick re-cap, Spirit Airlines first caught everyone’s attention when they offered exceptionally low fares for…

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