Aircraft

Legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart most likely died on an uninhabited tropical island in the southwestern Pacific republic of Kiribati, according to researchers at The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR). Tall, slender, blonde and brave, Earhart disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean on July 2, 1937 in a record attempt to fly around the world at the equator. Her final resting place has long been a mystery. For years, Richard Gillespie, TIGHAR's executive…

Name University Course Instructor Date of Submission Book Review: “Fly by Wire” by William Langewiesche I. Book Summary Fly by Wire is an impressive, must-read master piece written by William Langewiesche. In his book, William Langewiesche humorously examines the changing landscape of today’s aviation industry. The book artfully and clearly renders the rich history of civil aviation and explores recent developments in technology, aviation unions, and financial challenges facing the…

Stigler could have easily shot down the bomber and it's crew, but instead he escorted them past an anti-aircraft battery and flew along side them for a while out over the North Sea. Stigler knew he would be court-martialed if anyone found out what he had done. For years he wondered if the bomber had made it home safely and he wondered, "Was it worth it?". It…

The airline industry will slow down and this will slow down orders for aircraft. Boeing relies on planning and contingency planning to create a strategy to make a profit when economies are in a downturn and demand for products decreases. Technology can affect planning management because it may require specialized resources. Boeing must use strategic, tactical, and operational planning in the design and development of a new aircraft or defense system. Another factor that affects planning…

On December 21, 1988, New York bound Pan Am flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland. Investigators later found fragments of plastic explosives and a Toshiba laptop (Verdict in the Trial of the Lockerbie Bombing Suspect). Only two people were ever charged: Libyans Abdelbeset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah. The CIA and FBI accused both men of being Libyan Intelligence Agents. Al Megrahi was the only suspect charged with bombing of Pan Am flight 103. The biggest motive for…

United Airlines Shaped by Moments Formally known as “Varney Air Lines in 1926…, [an airline] that would eventually become United Airlines” founded by Walter T. Varney ("United Airlines," 2016). Throughout history UA has been a leader in the aviation sector, being the first to make benchmark accomplishments. Notable points of reference were: “[i]n 1955 united became the first U.S. airline to order jetliners with an order for 30 DC-8s… [In addition, in] 1984 United became the first airline to…

“Well that was an enjoyably pointless trip…” I probably would have dropped the suitcase if my mentor’s bony hand hadn’t swiped it from my own and threw it into the hammock. “Ah, there was no harm in travelling in an aircraft for several hours, was there?” I pulled on a displeased frown. “No, I just missed four hours of the only three days Evra has left in the Circ!” I snipped back. Mr. Crepsley ran his hand through his hair and slumped his thin shoulders. “I am sure he did not mind,”…

Information goods Information goods to not highlight in the airline industry as a seller, however airlines do use information goods, as with other industries, in some format. Airlines that provide in-flight movies and music are making use of providing information goods to their customers especially if they charge a fee for this. Weather reports (Ward 2016) is another illustration of a very beneficial information good used by airlines when deciding on diversions within routes. The importance…

Communication and accountability are major concerns for American Airlines, thus sparking them to create ‘Are You Ready’, which is a pre-flight checklist to ensure the best possible flight experience for customers. While this may seem like a process implemented for operational effectiveness, ‘Are You Ready’ has been engrained in the culture and a mindset encapsulated in this mantra, as all meetings and plane preparations start with this three-word phrase. This is engrained in the language and…

Difference Between Cars and Airplanes Cars and airplanes are both significant inventions in human civilization, and they influence our lives in different ways. Sometimes, people choose cars to go somewhere as a form of transportation. However, if people want to go somewhere far, they usually ride airplanes. These days, we often hear people say that the influence of cars far outweighs that of planes, for they are used more frequently. However, I believe this is a misunderstanding, for importance…