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This guide breaks down the logging rules in a practical way, based on your role and flying scenario, so you always know what needs to be recorded in your logbook. Why Accurate Logging Matters The HKCAD requires all commercial pilots to maintain the CAD 407 Personal Flying Log Book. An
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Looking for the best digital pilot logbook in Hong Kong? Aviato helps airline pilots log flights in seconds, verify records, and stay check-ready. Built by pilots, for pilots. Flying in Hong Kong’s Busy Airspace Airline pilots in Hong Kong operate in one of the most dynamic and demanding aviation
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Lufthansa is pivoting beyond gateways like New York and Los Angeles, exploring selective expansion into secondary US cities to capture underserved demand for nonstop transatlantic travel. Lower fees, less congestion, and lighter competition promise stronger margins, though success will hinge on careful, year-round route planning. If executed well, the move
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Australia’s domestic network spans a continent, and some transcontinental legs now rival medium-haul international flights. Westbound sectors like Brisbane–Perth can stretch to about 6 hours 10 minutes, with Sydney–Perth and Melbourne–Perth close behind—lengthened by seasonal jet streams. Qantas leans on A330s with lie-flat Business, Virgin
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United’s Boeing 777 isn’t just for long-haul. The airline regularly drops the widebody onto high-demand domestic routes—think hub-to-hub trunk lines and mainland–Hawaii—to boost capacity, move aircraft into position, keep crews current, and carry more cargo. For travelers, that can mean Polaris lie-flats and Premium Plus
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Airlines are reshaping global and domestic networks this week, unveiling long-haul links across Asia-Pacific and Europe while low-cost carriers plug regional gaps with new point-to-point routes. Dedicated cargo services ramp up to meet e-commerce demand, winter seasonal launches signal resilient leisure appetite, and fresh codeshares extend connectivity without heavy capital
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Alaska Airlines is stretching the Boeing 737 MAX to flights of up to nine hours, using the jet’s fuel efficiency and range to open transcontinental and select international routes—including potential links to Iceland. By flying ultra-long narrow-body services, the Seattle-based carrier can profitably serve thinner markets, test new
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American Airlines is doubling down on premium demand with a 244-seat Boeing 787-9—far fewer than the typical 285—to pack in more business and premium economy. Deployed on high-yield long-haul routes, the configuration trades volume for higher revenue per seat and sharper competitiveness against top-tier international carriers. It’s
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Icelandair is streamlining its U.S. network, cutting service to 10 airports and fully exiting Detroit as it doubles down on a Reykjavik-centered hub strategy. The move reflects post-pandemic, profit-focused consolidation, shifting capacity to higher-yield routes and major gateways. For travelers in secondary cities, that means fewer direct options, more
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United Airlines grounded a Boeing 777-200ER after crews detected airframe vibrations and diverted the flight to London, underscoring aviation’s safety-first protocols. The incident triggers a detailed investigation into potential mechanical causes and may prompt precautionary checks across similar aircraft. With the 777-200ER central to long-haul operations, the disruption highlights
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Wizz Air has added another sustainability award to its growing list of accolades, cementing its lead among Europe’s ultra-low-cost carriers. Powered by a young, fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo-family fleet and operational innovations, the airline is cutting per-passenger emissions while investing in SAF and future technologies like hydrogen. The latest recognition
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United Airlines is boosting its Pacific strategy with major fleet and terminal upgrades at its key Guam hub, a vital link between the U.S. mainland and Asia-Pacific. The investment brings newer, more efficient aircraft and refreshed passenger facilities, sharpening United’s competitiveness against Asian carriers and aligning with the