Aviation Week

Abra Group’s Measured Approach To Adding Smaller Aircraft Types

BOGOTA—South American Airline Group Abra isn’t rushing to order smaller narrowbody jets after Airbus and Embraer made inroads in the region this year for A220 and E2 orders from LATAM Airlines Group ...
Aviation Week

Thoughtful Approaches To DER Repairs For Aircraft Components

In the aviation industry, safety, reliability, and efficiency are non-negotiables. One critical yet often overlooked element supporting these pillars is the role of DER (Designated Engineering ...

Why does the Boeing 747-400 have 3 engine types?

One iconic plane, three very different engines. Unravel the mystery of the 747-400's multi-engine design and the strategic ...
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GPS Confusion: There's Definitely a Myth About ‘Activating the Approach'

Does that APR, or approach mode key, on your autopilot somehow activate a GPS receiver so it can fly an approach? The answer is no, it doesn't. And if you're confused about that, you're not alone. And ...