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The Thai government is moving some domestic flights back to Bangkok's old Don Muang Airport, to allow cracks in the taxiways at the four-month-old, $4 billion Suvarnabhumi Airport to be repaired. Ron Corben reports from Bangkok. The Thai Cabinet agreed Tuesday to the transfer of some domestic flights back to Don Muang Airport. The Transport Ministry had proposed the move so as to relieve pressure on newly opened Suvarnabhumi Airport and allow repairs to be made there. Ground subsidence and cracking along the taxiways have led to 11 air gates at the new airport being closed. The resulting backup has led to several flights being delayed, or diverted to the old Thai air force base at Utapao, 150...

If you think you would enjoy working in the field of aviation, you should know that you could complete aircraft dispatch training in a matter of weeks! Imagine communicating and interacting with pilots and other airline personnel as you perform the important functions of an FAA-certified aircraft dispatcher. This dream can be a reality with the right training. To work as an aircraft dispatcher (also known as an airline dispatcher) requires more than good training; you will also be required to pass the Federal Aviation Association Oral/Practical Exam and the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Computer Knowledge Exam in order to become licensed. Aircraft dispatch schools aim to give you all the information you...

Auto care is vital for a vehicle to operate smoothly and always remain in a good condition. Automobile owners as such, need to pay attention toward the maintenance of their vehicles. Lack of attention on their part hampers the performance and quality of the engine causing grave maintenance problems. Non-availability of spare parts further adds to this problem. Recent studies note, five percent of fatalities related to motor vehicles are due to negligence of automobile maintenance. Auto care extends the life of an automobile, ensures a safer movement and contributes to a healthy environment. Auto care means keeping the engine in tune so the owner saves on money as well as time. Tuning up the engine...

Individuals who collect Military Badges do so for a variety of reasons. There are those who served in the military who are interested in collecting them as a remembrance, of sorts. Other collectors do so in honor of family members who have served, at one time or another. A third group of military badge collectors have taken up a hobby because of their strong sense of patriotism. They do not necessarily come from a family with a military background but want to honor all of the men and women who have served our country, allowing us to enjoy the freedoms we have, today. There are many types of military badges. The information that follows covers just a few of the many badges awarded to those serving in...

There are two kinds of officers in the US Army, Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers. Each category has its own specialized training, areas of expertise, and responsibilities. Warrant Officer: Warrant Officers are highly specialized experts in their career fields, and function as trainers. They provide valuable guidance to both commanders and organizations. People who are accepted into the Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) must attend the Basic Combat Training (BCT). After BCT, they have to attend WOCS. Warrant Officers also pilot the ultra advanced helicopters on combat, reconnaissance and rescue missions, for which they are trained with the Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT...

One of the most exhilarating things to do is....learning to fly. Capturing that unbridled feeling of excitement, that gathers when you push open the throttle and tear up the runway center line, is something all humans should experience. Well..maybe not if vertigo is something you struggle with. My experience of this great privilege and pleasure was, however, in a cold and drizzly Northern flight school - very far removed from the delights of the Florida resorts, where you can now achieve ALL types of license from Private right through to Commercial or Airline standard. Instrument ratings, multi engine qualification and hour building, are all available as well as ground school classes. Commercial...

I was in Memphis not long ago to facilitate some software training, and my flights back home were VERY delayed due to weather. I was supposed to depart Memphis at 3:50 in the afternoon, but didn't actually depart until about 7:30 in the evening. It is draining to sit around in uncomfortable airport seats while waiting for your aircraft to arrive. Luckily for me, my crew (two pilots and a flight attendant) were ALSO waiting for the plane to arrive, so I used the time to speak with them about flight schools and aviation in general. I was also quite fortunate that my crew from Memphis to Chicago was ALSO the crew flying me from Chicago home - as long as I didn't let them out of my sight, there was no...

The National Naval Aviation Museum is a place that brings together different people who have one thing in common: a love of aviation. Located at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida, the museum has a flight simulator that depicts a jet fighter swooping into battle during the first Iraq war, a seven-story atrium that features a collection of Blue Angels jets hanging from the ceiling, an IMAX theater that shows a film about the acrobatic fliers, and a café that is a recreation of the Cubi Point officer's club in the Philippines. However, the main attractions of the National Naval Aviation Museum, which opened in 1963 and has been expanded three times, are its restored aircraft. Among them is the...

An Air France A340 jetliner skidded off a runway while landing in Toronto. Remarkably, all 309 people onboard survived as the flight attendants and crew helped them evacuate the aircraft in less than two minutes.With this accident, we find it appropriate to discuss the safety of air travel, especially for those individuals that are considering a flight attendant career. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about safety. How safe is air travel? Commercial Jet Aviation is an exceptionally safe way to get from here to there. More than three million people around the world fly safely on commercial aircraft every day. In 2000, the world's commercial jet airlines carried approximately 1.09...

For an aircraft to function properly, all instruments must be in working order. Working as an aircraft technician or mechanic can be a very difficult job. For certification, it is necessary to join a school that teaches avionics. It is required that the person be a graduate from a college or school with a two or four year program. They also may take part in the opportunity for an apprenticeship program that extends over approximately four years. On-the-job training is a must before you can step foot on an aircraft to do repair work. On the electrical side, completion of an electronic technician program and a few years of on-the-job-training may lead to a position as an electrical mechanic or...

Of course the job itself is not always glamorous, but most people do not possess the mobility of the flight attendant to see the world while they are still young enough to enjoy it. What is it about a flight attendant that makes little kids longingly stare and adults charmed and envious? Could it be the lifestyle and freedom to jet away to faraway places? The uniform? The star quality of these chosen few? Maybe it is all these things, and more. I remember viewing a children's program at about age 6, seeing the flight attendant standing in the doorway of a large airplane, wearing a military- looking uniform, with shiny wings on her jacket. How elegant and important she looked working on the airplane...

Getting an excellent aviation headset is something that should be top priority to any pilot. A good aviation headset is going to offer protection as well as comfort and a strong performance. Finding the best aviation headsets is something that a pilot needs to do so they can focus on flying not an annoying or cumbersome headset. Headsets come in a variety of styles. To find the best one, a pilot should do some research online and compare the different styles. Checking with other pilots as to the features they like and dislike is also helpful. In general there are certain factors a pilot must consider when choosing aviation headsets. These factors deal with the operation and the comfort of the...

Military contractors have successfully fired a high-energy laser attached to a modified commercial aircraft, in a ground test that is a step towards testing the airborne laser system in flight. Boeing and Northrop Grumman are working on the system, which is intended to shoot down ballistic missiles. The laser is in the back half of a Boeing 747-400F jumbo jet. Subsequent tests will increase duration and power before the beam is sent through a fire control system to a turret mounted in the nose of the aircraft [AP]. A long series of ground tests and flight tests will build up to an attempt to intercept and destroy a ballistic missile in flight; that test is scheduled for August 2009. The Defense...

In Spain when men propose marriage to women and receive affirmation, they present them with traditional engagement rings - and then their fiancées often return the honor by presenting their men with diamond watches! Men's diamond watches are a type of men's diamond jewelry that is both practical and attractive. They are a type of designer-luxury item that one would not give every day, but for that once-in-a-lifetime gift that is more than just a bauble, diamond watches are ideal. Watch History Clocks and timepieces have been around almost as long as human history, but mechanical clocks are a fairly recent innovation, having come into existence only about 700 years ago. The earliest direct...

keyword:the BHA Aero Composites Parts Boeing China The Boeing Company is to increase its stake in the BHA Aero Composites Parts Co. Ltd. (BHA) by buying the shares Hexcel Corp. owns in the joint venture, the company told Xinhua on Thursday. This would lift Boeing's ownership to a majority stake of 80 percent in the joint venture with China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I). The country's largest aviation manufacturer holds the remaining shares. The deal would be worth 22.3 million U.S. dollars, according to early reports. "BHA manufactures high-quality components for our commercial airplanes and is an integral part of the company's global supply chain," said Carolyn Corvi, vice president and...

Emergency lighting is very important. This is because in most emergencies, the first thing to be lost is the general power system. Emergency lighting is usually referred to as lighting that does not require the use of a main power source. In the dark, during a crisis, a light can be the only thing that matters, and the thing that gets everyone through the crisis in one piece. Therefore, knowing the top emergency lighting needs and products is very important. It is best to start from the ground and travel up. The first important piece of emergency lighting is personal lighting. These are usually flashlights, headlights, or hand held lanterns. The point of personal emergency lighting is for a person...

Back in January of 2002 I wrote an article titled, "Extra Maneuver Training." In that article I lamented the minimal training on spins and upset recoveries received by student pilots and even instructors. Because of this, stall/spin accidents are responsible for about 25 percent of fatal general aviation accidents, and about 20 percent of those occur during dual instructional flight with an FAA-certified flight instructor on board. I also described the Emergency Maneuver Training (EMT) program available from Fighter Combat International (FCI), located at Williams Gateway Airport (IWA) in Mesa, Arizona. The Instrument Recovery Training (IRT) was originally offered as a stand alone program, but FCI...

Wynnwith Aerospace is the source for you to find the best aerospace jobs, aviation jobs, and aerospace engineering jobs that are being offered in the United Kingdom. The Wynnwith Group was established in the United Kingdom in 1973 and since that time has become one of the leading recruitment companies in the region. It has over 3,000 employees in various locations to serve the needs of both job candidates and the employers who are looking for top employees. The Wynnwith Aerospace section has over 20 years in aerospace recruitment and works with companies all over Europe to help them fill open aerospace jobs and aviation jobs. It has established an outstanding reputation for carefully screening...

The Field of aviation is getting more advanced every year. The need for qualified airline mechanics has also increased. The demand for qualified aviation maintenance technicians has climbed to approximately 50,000 per year. Even though major Airline companies have had difficult past years, general aviation companies and smaller jet and aircraft manufacturers are seeking new talent to work as aircraft mechanics. Qualified aviation mechanics often have job offers before they are even finished with school. With increasing national dependence on air travel, the demand for qualified technicians will outrun the supply of available technicians. Aircraft mechanics ensure planes operate safely and...