Lukla Airport: Myths vs Facts of “the most dangerous airport”
Pradip Bashyal, a BBC journalist based in Kathmandu and writer of the brilliant book “Sherpa” shares his thoughts on the […]
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Hillary (Lukla) Airport; crucial gateway to the majestic Everest
In the heart of Nepal’s Himalayas lies Tenzing-Hillary Airport, commonly known as Lukla Airport—a name that evokes both trepidation and
Fastest Commercial Planes in the world: Past, Present, and Future
It has been just over a century since passengers have been able to fly commercially. During this time, we have
How Aviation Radar Detects Aircraft?
Radar, an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging, is one of the most important technologies for tracking aircraft and keeping
From Wright Brothers to Jet Age: Evolution of Aviation History
Aviation has undergone a remarkable transformation since the era of the Wright Brothers. We have seen the introduction of bizarre
The Global Count: Total Inflight Passenger Fatalities to Date
A report from Forbes pointed out that 2024 was “the deadliest in commercial aviation in six years.” This came against
Top 5 biggest aircraft in the world: Why were they made?
Giant airplanes are constructed taking a variety of factors into consideration. Monsters like the whale-ish Airbus Beluga were devised with
Why do these 5 countries have no Airports?
Some of the largest airports in the world stretch up to 774 square kilometers. This is almost twice the size
Top 10 Biggest Commercial Aircraft Ever Built
When the Antonov An-225 Mriya was destroyed in the Russia-Ukraine War in the Battle of Antonov Airport, it was a