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By Aaryan Panwar April 25, 2022 2 years 454 words

Singapore Airlines Increases India Capacity

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Singapore is now lifting almost all the Covid restrictions from Tuesday, which also includes ease in travel restrictions for the passengers. The ease in travel restrictions will make travel easier for fully vaccinated passengers. With no testing required, Singapore Airlines is once again all set to target the Indian markets with the help of the Singapore Airlines Airbus A380. Let us know more about it in this article.

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About Singapore Airlines Airbus A380s

Singapore Airlines started flying again to Indian destinations from mid-March. The airline is flying to Mumbai and Delhi with the help of Singapore Airlines Airbus A380. Singapore Airlines flew mumbai for the first time after two years and almost after a gap of one year to New Delhi. It was a great sight for the aviation spotters on both the airports to see the massive superjumbo Airbus A380 back.

Singapore Government has been working on reducing the Covid restrictions from last three months, following which the government has also decided to remove multiple covid tests which were needed on arrival for the passengers from 26th April. Fully vaccinated passengers will not have to undergo any covid tests on arrival in Singapore. SIA sees this as a great opportunity to focus on the Indian markets and is hence planning to use the superjumbo Airbus A380 on multiple Indian destinations.

SIA will be majorly focusing on New Delhi and Mumbai and is also collaborating with the low-cost carrier Scoot to increase its presence in the Indian aviation market after the pandemic.

SIA will be flying to 13 cities across India

SIA and scoot will be flying to 13 cities across India just like Qatar Airways. Singapore Airline will be flying to major Indian cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahemdabad, Hyderabad and Kochi focusing on premium customers. On the other side, Scoot will be flying to destinations like Amritsar, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Trivandrum, and Visakhapatnam where demand for a low cost carrier is more.

Singapore also works as a transit destination for passengers. Since the Indian covid restriction for connecting travel has been lifted, SIA just like before the pandemic is aiming to connect the Indian passengers to Australia and West Coast.

Singapore Airlines Airbus A380

Singapore Airlines is trying hard to recover in the Indian market and is keeping the fares low. Tourism travel is expected to increase with the covid restrictions being lifted in Singapore. Dubai and Maldives have been the most travelled destinations by the Indian passengers as they were open to travel through the pandemic.

Let us know your views in the comment section below!

By Aaryan Panwar April 24, 2022 2 years 683 words

Your Rights As A Passenger On A Canceled Flight

It is not a very good news for any passenger to know that their flight is cancelled. However, there is nothing to worry about for any passenger if their flight is …

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It is not a very good news for any passenger to know that their flight is cancelled. However, there is nothing to worry about for any passenger if their flight is cancelled because airlines across the world offer passengers with refunds and options like flight transfer. Different countries have different laws and provide the passengers rights in case of a flight cancel. In this article, we will give you a detailed explanation about your rights as a passenger on a cancelled flight.

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Flight Cancelation Rights In Europe and US

Flight cancellation rights around the world differ from each other in some way or another. In this article, we will consider the Flight Cancellation Rights of the European Union and US as it will explain most of the rights of a passenger on a cancelled flight.

If we look at the rights provided in the US, there are no such law that requires airlines to provide the passenger with any compensation other than a refund. Even though there is no such law, Airlines in United States have been providing passengers with compensations like food vouchers, hotel bookings, new flight ticket, etc. Passengers in US can only claim these compensations if they are not able to fly due to an oversold flight.

In case of the European Union and UK, the compensation policies are a lot better for the passengers on a cancelled flight. The benefits vary on different airline routes and are according to the airline’s cancellation notifications. The passenger’s rights are codified in the EU Directive 261/2004 (EU261). The airlines must follow these rules in case any flight is cancelled due to any of the mentioned reasons.

EU261 Conditions

EU261 have different conditions that need to be fulfilled, let us have a look at what benefits and compensations a passenger can claim if their flight is cancelled.

ALL flights departing from an EU airport;
Any flights arriving at an EU airport that are operated by EU airlines only.

Compensation also depends upon when the notification for cancellation was rolled out by the airline.

14 days or more: no compensation (only refund or rebooking)
7 to 14 days: Compensation granted if the airline cannot offer an alternate flight that leaves two hours before the original flight and lands less than four hours later.
Under 7 days: Compensation granted if the airline cannot offer a new route that leaves less than an hour before the original flight and lands less than two hours later.

Compensation depending upon the distance of the flight

If your flight is cancelled less than before 14 days of departure or if there is no rerouting available, the airline company will either provide you a monetary refund of the flight ticket amount or else provide you with any other benefits like the once mentioned above. Here’s how much you may get refunded depending on the distance of the flight.

Flights under 1,500 kilometers: €250
Over 1,501 kilometers (within the EU) and between 1,501 and 3,500 kilometers (outside the EU): €400
Over 3,500 kilometers (outside the EU): €600

As per the EU261 policies, these monetary compensations are quite a good deal for any passenger travelling on a cheap EU airline ticket. If the passenger is not provided with a monetary refund, he/she will be provided with other benefits which are called as “Duty of Care” as per EU261. Here are some of the Duty of care which airline will have to adhere:

Provide vouchers for meals with the value depending on the length of delays
Hotel rooms for overnight connections
Reimbursement for communication-related expenses such as a SIM card or phone calls.

In case of ‘Extraordinary Events’ like lightning strikes or bad weather, the airline is not bound to provide a monetary refund but will have to offer a duty if care for the passengers travelling on a cancelled flight.

We hope this will be very informative for you, have you ever got any compensations? let us know in the comment section below.

By Aaryan Panwar February 2, 2022 2 years 581 words

Do Aircrafts Have Audible Horns?

Many people do not know it, but airliners have horns, just like cars. For instance, pilots have a horn switch on the overhead panels of the Boeing 737 family. But, unlike …

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Many people do not know it, but airliners have horns, just like cars. For instance, pilots have a horn switch on the overhead panels of the Boeing 737 family. But, unlike cars, pilots don’t use them to warn other vehicles to get out of their way. So, why do planes have horns, and how often are they used? Let’s find out.

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What do aircraft horns sound like?

First things first, the aircraft horns don’t sound at all like your traditional car horn. Instead, it sounds more like an alarm, and it is kind of annoying. In May 2019, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines uploaded a video showing what’s the sound of an airliner’s horn. As described by the airline itself, when the button is pressed, “it sounds as if three steamboats are passing under the plane.”

All airplanes have a ground call button, which is similar to a horn, as explained by KLM a couple of years ago. It is a tiny switch on the overhead panel, next to the switch pilots use to contact cabin attendants.

How are airliner’s horns used?

The tiny switch on the overhead panel says “GRD CALL” or “GND.” It depends on the aircraft model. As explained by KLM, the pilots use the switch only when they seek the attention of someone on the platform. They don’t use it to call someone from the crew because, most likely, they won’t hear it at all or would not know what to do, according to a pilot on Quora.

Aircraft horns are used only during specific emergencies. And pilots are not the ones that use the horns the most; instead, ground crews use the switch the most when performing maintenance in the cockpit, as it is how they seek the attention of their colleagues on the ground.

“Whereas horns in cars are mainly used as a warning system, the horn aboard an aircraft is primarily a form of functional technology, which is indispensable when the aircraft is undergoing maintenance in the hangar,” said KLM.

How are airliner’s horns not used?

Pilots almost never use horns because they do not need to do so. Moreover, as posted by some pilots, if they try to use the horns while preparing for departure, most likely they wouldn’t be heard over the noise of the aircraft itself and the airport activities surrounding it.

In fact, the horn doesn’t work when the aircraft is in flight because the signalling system is turned off, explained KLM.

So, while the horn is primarily a means of communication, it is not the only way the aircraft can send a signal, warning of failure. To ensure being the safest way of transportation, aircraft are redundant when it comes to safety.

Instead, modern planes can also emit a signal that sounds like a siren to warn engineers when a system breaks down or when there is a fire or another sort of failure. Moreover, the signals vary so that engineers and mechanics know exactly which system is under threat.

Did you know airliners have horns? Do you know of any other use for them rather than the ones described here? Let us know in the comments below.

By Aaryan Panwar February 2, 2022 2 years 1,136 words

Best Free Flight Simulator Of 2022 For Windows And MacOS

Free Flight Simulator Of 2022 – good flight simulator is the one which have realistic graphics, real maps, best in class airplanes and controls that can simulate a real flying experience. …

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Free Flight Simulator Of 2022 – good flight simulator is the one which have realistic graphics, real maps, best in class airplanes and controls that can simulate a real flying experience. In this article, we are going to list the top free flight simulator that one can use to fly their favorite aircraft with amazingly real graphics. The Covid-19 lockdown around the world can be very tiring for a lot of us, hence we have some amazing free flight simulator for you to try. We have earlier posted an article on fastest aircraft in GeoFS (Geo Flight Simulator) and now we are here with a lot more for you.

In this list we are going to list some flight simulators which come in two categories, ONLINE FLIGHT SIMULATOR and FREE FLIGHT SIMULATOR. We tried our best to research and list only those flight simulators that are good and easily accessible.

What Is A Flight Simulator?

A flight simulator is an artificial flight environment where you can recreate a flying experience. Flight simulators are used by companies to train the future pilots and to enhance their flying skills. A flight simulator is not just for fun but is also used to recreate an air crash to know the reasons for it. Air crash investigations are carried out in which they recreate the flight with the provided data to look for various reasons of the crash. In this article, we will only talk about a basic flight simulator which you can use for fun and to fulfil your dreams of flying any aircraft.

List Of Top Free Flight Simulator 2022

Below we are listing the best flight simulators. You can access all of them for free and they have been tested according to the users needs. We will provide the direct links to access these free flight simulator 2022 if they are available.

1. GeoFS (GEO FLIGHT SIMULATOR)

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This is the first and best online flight simulator in our list. GeoFS was earlier Google Earth Flight Simulator but later google discontinued it. The GeoFS community was so impressed by the flight simulator that they decided to continue it and it is now owned by Cesium webGL. You can access this flight simulator directly through your web browser anytime and anywhere, GeoFS does not require any files to be downloaded. GeoFS have many features which gives us the best flying experience. There is a huge list of available aircraft that you can fly like the Airbus A380, Boeing 747, Airbus A350 and also the supersonic F16.

Features Of GeoFS

Real map- GeoFS has a real map that means you can fly anywhere around the globe and land or takeoff from any airport.
HD graphics- GeoFS have stunning graphics and smooth runways.
Real time weather conditions- The free flight simulator has an amazing feature through which you can experience real time weather er of any place and also real time airspeed which makes it even more realistic.
There are a total of 40 aircraft which you can fly in GeoFS. these 40 aircraft include commercial aircraft, supersonic jets, helicopter, hot air balloon and even a glider.
Multiplayer GeoFS is a multiplayer flight simulator which means you can fly with your friends and do a group flight.
Free of cost- GeoFS provides all these features for free and does not charge anything.

Where Can I Use The GeoFS?

One can use the GeoFS on any web browser and does not need to download any files to your computer. GeoFS is now also available on your Android Mobile devices and iOS. The links are provided below.

web browser link – GeoFS

Android App- GeoFS Android App

iOS app- GeoFS iOS app

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2. Flight Gear (Windows, MacOS)

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Flight Gear is another stunning free flight simulator that is supported on windows and MacOS. This is the advanced level of GeoFS where the controls and graphics are even more realistic and smooth. Flight Gear is owned by Microsoft and was started in 1997. Since then this amazing free flight simulator has been improvised by the developer community. Flight Gear is an open source software which means installation can be a little confusing for some. There is a large variety of aircraft to fly that are community contributed which you will have to install manually. but in case you face a problem configuring these aircraft, you can still fly a Cessna 172 and enjoy the large map of the simulator. Below we will be listing the features of Flight Gear and provide you a few important links.

Features Of Flight Gear

free of cost- The main feature is obviously the fact that Flight Gear is totally free of cost, you do not have to buy it from anywhere.
Huge map and tons of airports- Flight Gear offers the pilots a lot of airports that are approximately 20,000 till date. It also has a huge map to fly.
Stunning graphics- Flight Gear have some very realistic graphics, one can adjust the graphics according to there needs, the system requirements are not too high as well.
detailed weather effects.
open source software.

Download FlightGear 2018.3.5 for Windows (versions 7, 8, 10)

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download additional aircraft here.

Download the latest World Scenery data updates.

Visit the FlightGear store.

X-Plane 11 (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, IOS)

free flight simulator

Laminar Research’s X-Plane 11 is another flight simulator that has a different fan base. Its a free flight simulator and have more than 3000 airports with realistic hangers where you can park your aircraft and terminal buildings. It is not just another flight simulator as it have very real controls and is very detailed. The developers who made it claim that it is not just a simulation game but a lot more than that since it is very realistic. It offers very accurate detailing of the aircraft and the maps, multiplayer option offers you an ATC (Air Traffic Controller) which makes it even more impressive. X-Plane have some serious controls which may be difficult to understand for some, but for those aviation enthusiasts who want a totally real flying experience, X-Plane 11 is just for you.

unfortunately the full version is not free but you can download the demo version and enjoy it, we will provide the link below.

Features Of X-Plane 11

Realistic Graphics
3000 Airports
Realistic Cockpit View
Large Variety of Aircraft
Available on almost every platform.
Free demo version available.

download a demo

Older versions of the software

Hope you liked these top free flight simulator that are listed in our article. We suggest you to try each and all of them. Also share your views with us in the comment section below.

By Aaryan Panwar February 1, 2022 2 years 566 words

India Ends B787 Sale And Leaseback Following Tata Sale

Air India’s flagship aircraft, the Dreamliners, are now fully owned by the carrier after the Government of India decided to terminate the sale and leaseback agreement of the 787s. With the …

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Air India’s flagship aircraft, the Dreamliners, are now fully owned by the carrier after the Government of India decided to terminate the sale and leaseback agreement of the 787s. With the airline moving from public to private ownership, the Tatas start their AI journey with complete control of the carrier’s entire Dreamliner fleet.

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Lease pacts canceled

While handing over the airline to the Tata Group, the Indian government also terminated the sale and leaseback agreement of 21 Air India Dreamliners. According to a report by the Economic Times, the government paid all the outstanding lease payments, thus bringing the 787s under full ownership of the carrier. India Ends B787 Sale

However, terminating such an agreement prematurely comes with penalties, which the Indian government has also cleared off.

ET spoke with people familiar with the matter, who commented,

“The lease agreements were very costly. Also, the pandemic has made aircraft cheaper and the underlying leasing rates more feasible. Now, of course, the Tatas will have to ink fresh SLB agreements, if they want to do so.”

Indeed, it remains to be seen whether the new owners will sign a new agreement with an aircraft lessor to raise funds or figure out other fleet management plans.

Air India’s fleet has a total of 27 Dreamliners. Twenty-one of those were leased, and six were already owned by the airline. India Ends B787 Sale

Fleet optimisation

The Tata Group has its work cut out for itself. The Government of India attempted to iron out some issues plaguing the carrier before the handover. It has taken over the majority of the carrier’s debt and cleared the dues to all vendors and suppliers. In addition to that, as pointed out in the ET report, around 1,300 crore (approx. $174 million) worth of arrears have been paid off to employees.

However, many believe that the cost to turn around AI’s fortunes could run into billions. The Tatas have taken over 15,000 crore (approx. $2 billion) worth of AI’s existing debt, but it does not include the expenses of fleet renewal and refurbishment.

The airline’s Boeing 777s are in dire need of a makeover to align with the Tatas’ vision of a world-class carrier. The present configurations of these aircraft are not suitable to compete with most other international carriers. The management will have to decide whether it’s more economical to bear the mammoth costs of refurbishing the 777s or phase them out with better alternatives.

Then there are the grounded planes that haven’t clocked in any flying hours in a while for want of new engines. Again, fitting them out with new engines will cost millions per aircraft, and the Tatas could decide to get rid of them entirely.

Should AI be merged with other airlines under the Tata brand – Vistara being the top candidate – it could also benefit from Vistara’s existing longer range 787-9 airplanes. However, Bhaskar Bhat, the chairman of Tata SIA Airlines, which owns Vistara, has squashed rumours of any immediate merger.

It seems that AI’s new owners have a long road ahead to solve the carrier’s fleet issues.

By Aaryan Panwar January 26, 2022 2 years 473 words

Watch the Largest Indian Air Force flypast with 75 planes

The Iconic Indian Republic Day parade witnessed a grand flypast of 75 aircrafts performed by the Indian Aircraft for the first time. The record breaking Largest Indian Air Force flypast marked …

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The Iconic Indian Republic Day parade witnessed a grand flypast of 75 aircrafts performed by the Indian Aircraft for the first time. The record breaking Largest Indian Air Force flypast marked the ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’ celebration with beautiful formations performed by the modern Indian Air Force aircrafts. The most advanced aircraft Rafale also took a part and performed grand formations.The flypast concluded with 17 Jaguar fighter aircraft flying in the ‘Amrit’ formation to commemorate the 75 years of Independence.

Largest Indian Air Force Flypast

For the first time, viewers got to see breathtaking visuals of fly-past formations from the cockpit. Special arrangements were made to introduce the cockpit view and pilot view of the flypast. A total of 59 cameras and 160 personnel have been engaged for this cockpit coverage of the IAF’s flypast.

The cockpit view of #Rahat formation comprising five ALH ac flying in five ac #Arrowhead formation. The formation flying at 60m AOL over water channel North of Rajpath. #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/ImuOMv8zWP

— Indian Republic Day Celebrations (@indianrdc) January 26, 2022

The fly-past included Tangail formation which saw one Dakota and two Dornier flying in Victory formation. This was a tribute to the Tangail airdrop operations of the 1971 War.

There was also a Meghna formation of 1 Chinook and four Mi-17s. The fly-past began with the ‘Dhwaj’ formation with four Mi-17 aircraft, followed by ‘Rudra’ and ‘Rahat’ formations with four and five Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), respectively.

Grand finale of the Republic Day parade – the fly-past with 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force pic.twitter.com/k2SnYgTYeC

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022

Vintage, as well as current modern aircraft like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache and Dakota, will display different formations — including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit — at the fly-past, the MoD stated. Among the other aircraft that displayed their might at the parade are Indian Navy’s MiG29K, P-8I surveillance aircraft and Jaguar fighter jets.

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For the first time, viewers of the Republic Day Parade 2022 got to see breathtaking visuals of fly-past formations from the cockpit. Special arrangements were made to introduce the cockpit view and pilot view of the flypast. A total of 59 cameras and 160 personnel have been engaged for this cockpit coverage of the IAF’s flypast. The special arrangement was made as this year’s flypast was the ‘grandest and the largest with the participation of 75 aircraft marking the 75 years of the Independence, commemorating which India is celebrating the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.

Let us know what you think about the flypast in the comment section below!!

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