Tag Archive: aviation health programs

health tips for living in China
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4 Health Tips for Living in China

If you are moving to China or have recently moved to China you may notice there are some very specific health differences. Most expatriates have adapted to these changes with ease, while others may find these changes difficult. From public, to private, to individual health, living in China comes with its’ own unique challenges. To…

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pilot fatigue
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Pilot Fatigue Management by IFALPA

Introduction ICAO defines fatigue as: A physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended wakefulness, circadian phase, or workload (mental and / or physical activity) that can impair a crew member’s alertness and ability to safely operate an aircraft or perform safety related duties. Fatigue Management: ICAO Standards…

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pilot healthcare programs
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Finding Care when you are Sick Overseas

For most people, getting seriously sick while traveling is rare. However, for pilots, it’s pretty common. Especially since pilots are traveling all the time for work! While most can fight off the common cold, flu, or stomach virus without medical attention; what happens if you get sick overseas and need to find a hospital? What…

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pilot health insurance
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Protecting Yourself Against Zika

Zika has been one of the scariest viruses buzzing around lately. A lot of airlines have been affected by Zika, which has been linked to birth defects and flu-like symptoms. Currently there are advisories and warnings for traveling to areas of South America, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and Africa. According to the Association of…

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pilot lingo
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Pilot Lingo you never knew about

Traveling quite a bit you might hear some unusual phrases while in an aircraft. Is it code words or a secret language? What is this pilot lingo? Well, it’s not a secret language if you know what it means, but instead it might be aviation jargon. People who work in this industry have developed aviation…

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aviation
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4 Private Jets You Can Own Today

Shopping for your own private jet? Check out these four private jets you can buy now! Knowing all the details can be important when making this decision. Cessna Citation X+ This aircraft starts at the sticker price of $22 million. The Cessna seats in between 8-12 passengers and has an upgraded engines and avionics. Business…

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Denali
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Denali Growing Trend in the Aviation Industry

SETP (Single Engine Turboprop aircraft) which is now called the Denali, the newest growing trend in the aviation industry. This new aircraft is coming from one of the major aerospace companies, Textron Aviation. Textron is also the parent company of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker. The Denali is all the buzz because of the single engine…

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Aviation Aircraft and your Health
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Aviation Aircraft and your Health

Have you ever considered how the aviation industry and aviation aircraft can affect your health? Etihad Airways Medical Center recently held its annual Aviation Health Conference, titled “Ophthalmology and Color Vision in Aviation,” which was attended by more than 120 medical professionals and international medical experts. The purpose of these conferences are to encourage collaboration…

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aviation apps
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Texting and More Aviation Apps Every Pilot Needs

Apps have solidified their space in the aviation industry for many years. There are quite a few aviation apps every pilot should consider using, and in some cases have to have! In this blog we are going to highlight three of them. Full disclosure, we do not receive any type of compensation for promoting these…

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aviation
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U.N. Aviation Emissions Pact is not Mandatory

The United Nations proposed an emissions pact, which was a global deal, to limit carbon emissions from global civil aviation. The proposal was first submitted as mandatory, however recent discussions reveal the proposal may be voluntary for certain countries for the first five years. The Issue Facing an October deadline, countries are having difficulty agreeing…

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