by Aeroplanes Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | News
Frenchman Henri Farman was already a celebrated cycling champion, race car driver and entrepreneur when he ordered a biplane from the world’s first airplane factory, Les Frères Voisin. Five months later, in January 1908, he won Ernest Archdeacon’s prize for the first...
by Aeroplanes Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | News
“How They See It,” is where we delve into the minds of those steering the ships of today’s most dynamic companies. In this installment, we ask Karina Cady about the work she does as CEO of Nandina REM, a trailblazer in the aeroplane recycling industry. She shares a...
by Aeroplanes Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | News
London Heathrow lies 87 miles southeast, representing about 10 minutes’ flying time. Luton airport is 71 miles away in much the same direction. Manchester airport stands 66 miles northwest, while East Midlands is only 32 miles northeast.Where am I? Birmingham airport,...
by Aeroplanes Admin | Mar 18, 2024 | News
A representational image of plane seats. — Afar/FileAdvancements in air travel has brought unprecedented levels of connectivity and globalisation. As per Aviation Safety Network, 2023 was the second safest year in terms of airline safety, Forbes reported. Air travel...
by Aeroplanes Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | News
HAVE you ever stopped to wonder why you always exit a plane on the left side?It turns out there is a reason why this is the case – and it’s not just planes who have this procedure.There is an explanation for why we always board planes on the left sideCredit:...
by Aeroplanes Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | News
Gogo Johanna Peteke is having a string of bad luck after her Durban trip. Photo by Kgalalelo Tlhoaele GOGO has always wanted to see herself in an aeroplane and last year, her dream came true.A Sun Reader fulfilled her wish by flying her to Durban for the first...
