Special Reports
Train vs. Plane - Are High-Speed Trains a Serious Threat to Airlines?
25. august. 18:24 | Commercial AviationWith all the security and hassles at the airports it´s no surprise that trains have become an increased competitor to airlines. With the arrival of high-speed trains in the U. S., Germany, China, Spain, India, and other countries, short legs (2-4 hours) take no longer in trains than they do in aircrafts.
Emirates Airbus A380 (Photos)
18. august. 18:19 | Commercial Aviation
Best Aviation Blogs on the Web
17. august. 18:19 | General aviationHere are some of the greatest aviation / travel blogs on the web.
Jumbo Hostel
4. august. 21:58 | TravelThe Jumbo Hostel in Arlanda, Stockholm might just be the most spectacular way to spend the night at Arlanda. The Hostel is located inside an old retired Boeing 747. It features a restaurant, 27 rooms and 76 beds.
Aviation Facts
29. july. 17:37 | TechnologyBelow are some fun (and not so fun) facts about aviation
World´s first jet aircraft was the Heinkel He 178 produced in 1939.
Steve Fossett was the first to fly solo around the world without re-fuelling. Steve completed the flight in March, 2005 on the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer.
The Airbus A-310
24. july. 23:51 | Commercial AviationIs there life for airlines after crash?
21. july. 17:41 | Business
The European Union Emission Trading Scheme for Aviation
16. july. 19:43 | Regulation
In 2006, the European Union issued a draft to include aviation in their emission trading scheme. The European Union Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for aviation was constructed in 2003 as a way to fight against climate change and is likely to come into force in 2008.
