A new prospect of planes being made entirely from Graphene – the wonder material in 10 years was raised by Sir Richard Branson. This is in the backdrop of the airline industry fighting a 50% increase in fuel in the last 12 months and a need felt for lighter fleets.

The controversial case of passenger bumping is still being condemned worldwide. In the aftermath, federal Transport Minister, Marc Garneau, stated that legislation that will address airline passengers’ rights would be in place later this spring. Although Garneau has not divulged… Continue Reading →

It is a thrill to see an airplane cruising and maintain high altitudes, flying at 35,000 feet. Have you wondered what could be the reason for high altitude flights? Why do planes fly so high?

Imagine a sudden flash of light accompanied by a loud noise while you are travelling on an aircraft. The thought of a mid-flight aircraft being struck by lightning is intimidating but reportedly is a common occurrence.