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Travelling Through The Decades

Travelling through the decades

Air travel and the aviation industry in general has experienced drastic changes throughout the decades. From the very first flight ever operated in the early 1900’s, to roast beef, lobster and alcohol served in fancy glassware in the 1950’s, through…

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Airport Lighting Systems

Airport Lighting Systems

One might wonder what all the different light signals, within an airport are. Taxiways and runways are lit with colorful lights to aid pilots in navigating around the airport. Passengers often notice the array of different lighting used, such as…

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Leasing An Aircraft

Leasing an aircraft

Introduction into leasing in aviation When an aircraft owner leases an aircraft, this simply refers to transferring the aircraft without the ownership title. The lessor (the owner) will keep the legal title of the plane but the possession transfers to…

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Calibration

Calibration

In the aviation industry, more so than any other, accuracy is paramount to safety. Calibration is the process in which aviation maintenance professionals undertake regular checking of equipment and precision tools used to certify an aircraft or component, ensuring all…

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Empty Leg Flights

Empty Leg Flights

What is an empty leg? When a private charter flight is booked one-way, the aircraft must return to its home base; this return trip is called an empty leg. Also referred to as ‘empty sector’ or ‘repositioning flight’. Empty leg…

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