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About Dr. Omar Memon

Writer - Omar is an aviation enthusiast who holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. With numerous years of technical and research experience under his belt, Omar aims to focus on research-based aviation practices. Apart from work, Omar has a passion for traveling, visiting aviation sites, and plane spotting. Based in Vancouver, Canada

Latest Articles

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Analysis: The 5 Main Cargo Hubs In The Gulf Region

Most airports have yet to surpass their pre-pandemic cargo volume.

An Airbus A350-900 engine with its cowlings off. 1
Keeping Cool: How Jet Engines Avoid Overheating

Specific mechanisms must be in place to control the overheating of jet engines.

Cathay Pacific Cargo 1
Top 6: The World's Main Regions For Global Airfreight Market Share

An insight into the global regions with the greatest air freight market share.

A closeup of a jet engine. 1
How Do Turbofan Engines Work?

A closer look at how modern jet engines work.

A Bombardier Global 7500 flying in the sky. 1
The 'Ferrari Of The Skies': A Look At The Bombardier Global 7500

The aircraft has multiple world records for the highest speeds and longest flights.

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Aircraft Carrier Takeoffs & Landings: 5 Fun Facts

Takeoffs and landings at aircraft carriers are precisely planned and executed.

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What Caused TWA Flight 800 To Explode In Mid-Air?

Preliminary investigation indicated the presence of a bomb onboard.

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Why Airliners Avoid Storms Despite Being Designed To Withstand Them

Mother nature can create some fierce weather conditions and aircraft must aim to avoid these.

The Air Traffic Control Tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with a Delta Air Lines aircraft on the apron at night.. 1
Analysis: The 5 Biggest Airports In The USA In 2024 By The Number Of Flights

The list includes some of the largest airports by passenger traffic, land area, and number of flights.

An overhead view of a Qatar Airways Qsuite business class suite. 1
5 Things You Might Not Know About The Iconic Qsuite From Qatar Airways

The airline offers quad-suites for work or socialization among travel groups.

Chicago ORD airport 1
8 Runways: The History Of Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare has grown as the main airport for the city as well as a hub for several airlines.

A Delta Air Lines Aircraft On a Taxiway Below a JetBlue Aircraft just after take off at Los Angeles Airport. 1
Why US Airports' ICAO Codes Start With The Letter K

The K-prefix was assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization to the continental United States.

Emirates premium economy cabin 1
What Are The Best Seats In Each Class On Emirates' Airbus A380s?

How to make the most of your time onboard the UAE flag carrier's double-decker giants.

Cessna Citation NetJets 1
The Top 5 Private Jet Manufacturers By Market Share In The USA

These companies hold over 80% of the combined US market share in 2023.

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5 Fascinating Facts About The Bombardier Challenger 350

Despite the older airframe, the design makes use of many new technologies.

An F-16 fighter jet Flying In The Sky. 1
How Did The F-16 Viper Get Its Nickname?

The Viper stayed as the unofficial nickname of the F-16.

Virgin Atlantic Airbus 330 fleet stud by the Terminal 2 pier at Manchester Airport,  1
Virgin Atlantic: The Airline That Matches Registrations To Aircraft Names

How the airline has taken picking names and registrations to their aircraft fleet to a whole new level.

Graphic depiction of Mars Aerial and Ground Global Intelligent Explorer (MAGGIE) 1
MAGGIE: Inside The Solar-Powered Plane With Which NASA Hopes To Explore Mars

The total range of MAGGIE in Martian years will be over 16,000 km.

Southwest 737 line-up 1
A Look At The World's 5 Largest Low-Cost Carriers By Fleet Size

These five airlines all have fleets over 288 aircraft and cover North America, Europe and Asia.

The engine on an Airbus A220. 1
How Many Horsepower Does A Commercial Jet Engine Have?

It is impossible to precisely estimate engine thrust in horsepower.

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