2018 was a year of innovation, prosperity, increased security and innovation for air travel. The year of the launch of the longest direct flight from a new technology aircraft or the start of a direct flight from Australia to England was a great year for air travel. The number of unintended accidents has come down a lot but it has not stopped at all. However, the concerned authorities are continuing their efforts to increase security. There was no shortage of interest in the whale-shaped Beluga XL and the foldable wing Boeing 777X, just as there was a lack of interest last year. All in all, find out at a glance, some of the highlights of last year on the sky.
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Boeing 777X is going to fly in the sky for the first time in 2019, which is famous for several reasons. A part of the wings of the aircraft can be folded and these are made of very light and strong carbon fiber, which will help in saving fuel. Moreover, the distance from one wing to the other of the 252-foot aircraft is 235 feet 5 inches, which is the longest in history. According to Boeing, the aircraft is 12% more fuel efficient than the Airbus A-350. This huge aircraft is capable of carrying about 400 to 425 passengers.
MIT engineers claim they have succeeded in flying a new type of aircraft. The aircraft is known as the first ‘Solid State’ aircraft and has no ‘moving parts’. The biggest news is that the aircraft is not dependent on any fossil fuels. The aircraft built on ionic wind technology could change the perception of future aircraft and this new technology could play a big role in creating environment-friendly aircraft.
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Fifteen years after the last flight of the supersonic Concorde aircraft, rumors about the supersonic project have resurfaced. This technology may be seen again in the future under Boom Technology and NASA's X-59 QUEST supersonic jet project. There are still many questions about whether these projects will be economically viable. However, if this supersonic flight is launched commercially, it will take only 5 hours to travel from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
A complete biometric terminal has been launched at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest airport. This face recognition technology allows passengers to enter the airport without a passport and the success rate so far is 98%. In addition to the United States, biometric check-in is being offered at some gates and terminals at airports in Singapore and the Netherlands.
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Passenger travel by air is increasing. In 2016, about 3.6 billion people reached their destination using this route. The following year saw a record 4 billion passengers use the airspace, and 2017 was the busiest and safest year in the history of commercial aviation in terms of passenger aviation.
With the increase in the number of passengers, in many cases it is seen to be averaged over time. But despite the challenges, the Latvian-flagged Air Baltic has clinched the title of the most punctual airline. Airbnb is followed by Hong Kong Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines in the list of air travel information companies. On the other hand, the most punctual airport in the world is Tenerife North Airport on the Spanish island of Canary. From where 90 percent of the flights arrived or departed on time. Moreover, Delta Boeing 747 and United Airlines Boeing 747S flew for the last time in January last year.
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Dutch pilot Christian van Heist has released captivating photos taken from the cockpit of the aircraft. The infinite mystery of beauty is revealed in her pictures, which has amazed the whole world. Her paintings capture the rare beauty of St. Elmo's fires, from the northern poles.
With a variety of private lounge facilities, the Jabberbox Work Booth is located in New York's Lagarde Central Terminal B, offering a different kind of facility than the traditional lounge at the airport. With privacy facilities, these lounges have WiFi, USB charging, flight tracking and audio speaker facilities. Currently, to take advantage of this, you have to pay 10 for every 15 minutes, 15 for 30 minutes and 30 for 1 hour, respectively.
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Singapore's Changi Airport has been named the world's best airport for the sixth time in a row. All the fancy facilities of this airport will easily catch the eye of anyone. There is a rooftop swimming pool, 24-hour blockbuster free movies and more. Gardens and water fountains are going to be added to the five-storey building at this airport in 2019. It is understood that the authorities are trying their best every year to retain the title of the best.
Have you heard of Kangaroo Service? It took four days to reach London, UK from Perth, Australia and this time the flight had to stop at 6 places. This is known as the Kangaroo Service. The days of this kangaroo service are coming to an end. Because the first direct flight from Perth to London has started, where it takes only 17 hours!
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A third runway could be added to London's Heathrow Airport. Recently, British lawmakers approved a plan to build a third runway, which, if implemented, could make London's airport the world's largest airport. At the same time, the number of passengers can increase to 100 million a year.
A specialized Lockheed Jetstar 1329 private jet, known as the Elvis Private Jet, has been auctioned off on a New Mexico runway for nearly 36 years.
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Airbus completed the test flight of the newly designed Airbus Beluga XL (Airbus A330-700L) aircraft last year. The Beluga XL flew about 600 hours in the 10-month test. The front of the newly designed aircraft has whale-like eyes and the front of the aircraft is arranged much like a whale. Accompanied by newly designed engines, cabins and curved wingtips for fuel economy, known as charcoal. It looks like a flying whale. The first five aircraft of this design have been successful in their test flights, which will be launched this year.
One of the attractions after the flying whale was Embry's 'Shark' A190-E2. The exterior of the aircraft is arranged like a shark, and the aircraft has completed a five-month voyage since it was first unveiled at Britain's Farnborough Airshow.
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The idea of adding a new sleeper berth facility to Airbus has been unveiled at Aircraft Expo 2018 in Hamburg. Where passengers can take advantage of more comfortable travel. This slipper berth is being added to the Airbus A330 jet by 2020.
Emirates is going to add first class of their Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with ceiling sliding doors, soft leather seats, beautiful lighting and ‘virtual window’ facilities, which will be equipped with fiber-optic camera technology.
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With the collapse of the Soviet Union, many large projects were shut down for a variety of reasons, including economic and political. The Antonov AN-225 Mirya is still lying unfinished in Kiev, Ukraine, as one of the masterpieces of Soviet aircraft engineering. Construction of the aircraft began in 1989, but it has not yet taken off since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
At an altitude of about 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) in the Himalayas, Pakyeong Airport was launched in Sikkim, India in September, which is not only a great reflection of engineering, but somehow the world's rooftop airport is being hailed as a new source of awesome beauty. The 30-meter-wide and 1.7-kilometer runway airport cost 67.7 million to build. Adjacent to Bhutan and Nepal, the airport is surrounded by 28 mountain peaks, 21 glaciers and more than 200 lakes.
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The Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the sea in October, shortly after taking off from Jakarta's Sukarno-Hatta International Airport. The plane crashed into the sea, killing all 189 people on board, including the pilot, officers and passengers. So far, many questions have been raised about the cause of this accident. Initially it was thought that the pilot had to constantly fight against the automatic safety system of the new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
The name of the automated security system is ‘Managing Characteristic Augmentation System’ or MCAS. Another flight had problems with the automatic system the day before the plane crashed, but the automatic system was turned off and the plane was operated under manual control. However, there are many questions about the cause of the accident as well as the new safety measures.
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