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Airlines Unveil Niche Routes as South Koreans Flock to Hidden Gems

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 Kang Jae-hyun (28), residing in Mapo-gu, Seoul, recently embarked on a four-day journey to Japan accompanied by a companion. Rather than venturing into well-known destinations such as Tokyo or Osaka, they opted for less frequented locales—Toyama and Kanazawa—in north-central Japan, two smaller urban areas each home to approximately 400,000 inhabitants. "The major Japanese cities tend to be brimming with South Koreans," commented Kang. "What I desired was a more tranquil setting where I could fully immerse myself in the local ambiance."


 In the previous year, approximately 29 million South Korean citizens embarked on international trips. Many of these travelers are now leaning towards exploring unfamiliar places that remain relatively undiscovered by mainstream tourism. In response to this trend, airlines have initiated flights to smaller, lesser-visited urban areas aimed at attracting such adventurous tourists. As competition among various air carriers intensifies, gaining an early foothold in emerging but potentially lucrative route markets has turned into a crucial strategy for success.


 Japanese smaller urban areas exemplify this pattern well. Data from the aviation sector reveals that out of 19 municipalities in Japan which experienced growth in air travel volume over the past year relative to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, as many as thirteen have populations below one million.


 In 2019, Miyako Island (Miyakojima), which is part of the Okinawa Prefecture, saw only six flights originating from South Korea, as reported by the Incheon International Airport Corporation on April 3rd. However, last year, this figure skyrocketed to 308 flights, marking over a fiftyfold growth. As for the first quarter of this year, between January and March, there were already 128 flights operating on this route.


 Likewise, Matsuyama, a city with approximately 510,000 inhabitants in Japan’s Shikoku region, experienced an increase in its flight numbers from 376 in 2019 to 1,074 in the previous year.


 Eastar Jet was the inaugural South Korean airline to launch services to Tokushima, a Japanese city home to around 250,000 people situated in eastern Shikoku. During the initial quarter of this year, the service saw 82 flights operate between them, achieving seat occupancies of 74% in January and peaking at 91% in February. "A majority of Koreans aren’t familiar with Tokushima," noted an Eastar representative. "However, the robust interest indicates that tourists are seeking out distinctive locations."


 According to data provided by Kyowon Tour, bookings for small Japanese cities made up 22.5% of total reservations destined for Japan during the first quarter of this year.


 This trend isn’t limited to Japan; smaller cities across Southeast and Central Asia are seeing increased interest as well. Starting in May, T'way Air plans to introduce a new service to Tashkent, which serves as the capital of Uzbekistan. Historically, travel to Uzbekistan has centered around popular destinations such as Samarkand and Bukhara due to their rich historical ties to the Silk Road. However, this new flight path targets tourists who wish to explore less conventional aspects of contemporary Uzbekistani culture.


 In April, Jin Air launched a new service to Zhengzhou, a significant inland metropolis in China. Back in October, Jeju Air initiated regular flights to Batam, an Indonesian island city located within the Riau Islands archipelago. While most South Koreans traveling to Indonesia typically go to Bali or Jakarta, Jeju Air believes there is promise in developing Batam as a tourist destination due to its underexplored appeal.

Airlines Unveil Niche Routes as South Koreans Flock to Hidden Gems

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Kang Jae-hyun (28), residing in Mapo-gu, Seoul, recently embarked on a four-day journey to Japan accompanied by a companion. Rather than venturing into well-known destinations such as Tokyo or Osaka…

Plane Bounces Repeatedly on Tampa Runway During Landing, Video Reveals

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 A striking video showed a tiny aircraft bobbing up and down on the runway.
 Tampa International Airport
 while trying to land.
 
 
 On March 27, the incident occurred when the red Cirrus SR22 propeller plane was coming in from the direction of Myrtle Beach.
 
 
 "Bouncing, bouncing, oh no! Don’t crash! Holy c---" a voice exclaims as video shows the plane oscillating up and down.
 
 
 "As soon as it landed, the plane started bouncing multiple times," said Steven Markovich, a witness who was recording the event.
 aviation show
 at the airport, told Storyful. "Wisely the pilot aborted the landing and did a go around. Second time was a perfect landing."
 
 
 
 OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL EXAMINING A SMALL AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT; PILOTLER FATALITY REPORTED
 
 
 
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 "This appears to be a small private jet executing what is called a ‘go-around,’ which is not uncommon and is not considered unsafe," Tampa International Airport spokesperson Emily Nipps told Fox News Digital on Wednesday.
 
 
 
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 "We don’t have any information about the plane or its pilot/passengers, and no emergency response was activated on the day the video was posted," she added.
 
 
 The video concludes with the aircraft successfully touching down at the airport.
 Florida airport.
 
 
 "The second attempt proved to be successful," the voice in the clip remarked.
 


 
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 A plane bounces on the runway at Tampa Airport during an attempted landing, as seen in a video clip.

Plane Bounces Repeatedly on Tampa Runway During Landing, Video Reveals

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A striking video showed a tiny aircraft bobbing up and down on the runway. Tampa International Airport while trying to land. On March 27, the incident occurred when the red Cirrus SR2…

United Airlines Expands Globally: Adds Flights to Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia

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<ul>
 <li>
 United Airlines is adding service to Vietnam and Thailand in October.
 </li>
 <li>
 The carrier is also beginning nonstop service from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, in December.
 </li>
 <li>
 It's part of the airline's ongoing effort to add far-flung destinations not served by its rivals.
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</ul>
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 United Airlines plans to add daily flights to Vietnam and Thailand in October, further expanding the network for the U.S. carrier that already has the most Asia service.


 In the expansion, United is using a tactic that's unusual in its network: Its airplanes from Los Angeles and San Francisco that are headed for Hong Kong will then go on to the two new destinations. The Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, service is set to begin on Oct. 26.


 On October 25, United intends to introduce an additional daily nonstop flight from San Francisco.
 Manila, Philippines
 , and on Dec. 11, it will launch nonstops from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, which will operate three days a week.


 The carrier has been highly aggressive in its approach.
 adding far-flung destinations
 not covered by competing airlines along its routes, such as Nuuk in Greenland and Bilbao in Spain, both of which commence operations later this year. Achieving the correct balance is particularly crucial as these carriers aim to expand their profitable segments.
 loyalty programs
 And require appealing locations to encourage customers to continue spending.


 Specifically, Bangkok has seen an increase in demand due to the success of the HBO series 'The White Lotus,' according to Patrick Quayle, United Airlines' senior vice president of network and global alliances.


 He stated that the carrier has no intentions of reducing any international routes in their forthcoming winter schedule.

United Airlines Expands Globally: Adds Flights to Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia

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United Airlines is adding service to Vietnam and Thailand in October. The carrier is also beginning nonstop service from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, in December. It's part o…

ブルーインパルス、関空に駐機へ大阪・関西万博開幕日の飛行前

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ブルーインパルス、関空に駐機へ大阪・関西万博開幕日の飛行前

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大阪・関西万博の開幕日（13日）に会場周辺を飛行する航空自衛隊の「ブルーインパルス」が、開幕数日前から関西国際空港に駐機されることが判明した。複数の関係者が毎日新聞の取材に明らかにした。地元有志らが機体の招致を求めてきた経緯から歓迎が予想される一方、民間利用が原則の関空に自衛隊機が駐機することは議論を呼ぶ可能性もある。ブルーインパルスは航空自衛隊松島基地（宮城県東松島市）の第4航空団に所属…

Direct vs Nonstop vs Transit: Apa Bedanya? Pilih yang Mana?

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Kalau bingung saat memesan
 tiket pesawat
 karena ada istilah
 direct, nonstop,
 dan transit
 (layover),
 Kamu tidak sendirian, banyak orang masih keliru tentang istilah-istilah tersebut, meskipun hal itu sangat berpengaruh pada kenyamanan serta efisiensi perjalanannmu.


 Coba bayangin, kamu yakin telah membeli tiket yang tidak ada pemberhentianannya, tetapi ternyata pesawat mendarat di sebuah kota lain sebelum mencapai destinasi akhirnya. Pasti bikin kepala pusing, ya?


 Untuk menghindari kesalahan dalam pemilihan lagi, mari kita teliti perbedaan antara jenis-jenis penerbangan tersebut.
 direct, nonstop,
 Dan transit. Pada artikel ini, Anda akan memahami makna sesungguhnya dari setiap jenis penerbangan beserta dengan keuntungan dan kerugiannya. Setelah membacanya hingga akhir, Anda pasti akan lebih siap dalam menentukan jenis penerbangan mana yang cocok berdasarkan keperluan Anda!

<h2>
 1. Apakah yang dimaksud dengan penerbangan langsung tanpa transit?
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 Penerbangan
 nonstop
 Merupakan perjalanan udara yang membawa Anda secara langsung dari tempat keberangkatan hingga mencapai destinasi terakhir tanpa transit di manapun. Dengan begitu, sesudah memasuki pesawat, Anda tidak akan turun sampai tiba di kota tujuan.


 
 Kelebihan penerbangan
 nonstop:
 

<ul>
 <li>
 Rapid dan tepat sasaran: tidak ada hambatan sepanjang perjalanan, ini adalah opsi tercepat untuk mencapai destinasi dengan mudah.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lebih menyenangkan: Anda tidak perlu repot berpindah pesawat, tidak perlu menunggu di bandara lain, dan tanpa risiko kehilangan jadwal terbang selanjutnya.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimal stres: Peluang lebih rendah untuk terjadi
 delay
 karena tidak terdapat proses transit ataupun penukaran pesawat.
 </li>
</ul>

 
 Kekurangan penerbangan nonstop:
 

<ul>
 <li>
 Biaya yang lebih tinggi: Meskipun praktis dan kilat, harga tiket cenderung lebih mahal daripada tipe penerbangan lainnya.
 </li>
 <li>
 Tidak setiap saat terdapat: Tidak semua jalur memiliki opsi
 nonstop,
 Apalagi jika Anda terbang menuju kota yang lebih kecil atau terpencil.
 </li>
</ul>
<h2>
 2. Apa yang dimaksud dengan penerbangan langsung?
</h2>
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 Penerbangan
 direct
 sering disalahartikan sebagai
 nonstop.
 Padahal, penerbangan
 direct
 Bisa jadi akan mendarat di satu atau beberapa bandara sebelum mencapai destinasi terakhir. Tetapi jangan khawatir, Anda tidak perlu meninggalkan pesawat atau mengubah penerbangan tersebut. Nomor penerbangan ini akan selalu sama mulai dari awal hingga akhir perjalanan.


 
 Kelebihan penerbangan
 direct:
 

<ul>
 <li>
 Lebih beragam opsi jalur: Sesuai untuk yang mencari variasi rute
 nonstop
 Tidak ada penerbangan menuju tujuan Anda.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lebih terjangkau secara finansial: Umumnya lebih ekonomis daripada itu
 nonstop,
 jadi pas untukmu yang ingin hemat namun tak mau repot dengan berganti pesawat.
 </li>
</ul>

 
 Kekurangan penerbangan
 direct:
 

<ul>
 <li>
 Waktu yang Lebih Lama: Dengan adanya titik istirahat di perjalanan, durasinya menjadi lebih ekstensif.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bisa membuat capek: Meskipun tidak berpindah pesawat, Anda masih perlu menunggu di dalam pesawat selama transit, hal ini mungkin akan terasa menjemukan atau menguras energi khususnya jika waktu tunggunya cukup lama.
 </li>
</ul>
<h2>
 3. Apa yang dimaksud dengan penerbangan transit atau layover?
</h2>
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 Kalau ambil
 penerbangan
 Transit bermakna Anda akan mendarat di bandar udara tertentu dan memerlukan penerbangan pengganti. Umumnya, Anda pun dituntut untuk mengambil bagasi kabin Anda serta melewati tahap keamanan lagi.
 boarding
 Ulang. Jenis penerbangan ini juga disebut sebagai
 connecting flight.


 
 Kelebihan penerbangan transit:
 

<ul>
 <li>
 Lebih hemat biayanya: Ini merupakan tipe penerbangan yang paling bersahabat dengan kantong dibandingkan ketiga opsi tersebut.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lebih adaptif bisa: Sesuai untuk Anda yang tidak terburu-buru dan malah ingin menghabiskan waktu berkeliling kota tujuan transito tersebut.
 stopover
 jika waktu transitasinya melebihi 24 jam).
 </li>
</ul>

 
 Kekurangan penerbangan transit:
 

<ul>
 <li>
 Lebih rumit: Kau perlu berpindah pesawat, kemungkinan besar juga harus berganti terminal, dan membawa kembali seluruh bagasimu.
 </li>
 <li>
 Risiko
 delay
 Lebih Tinggi: Jika Pesawat Pertama
 delay,
 Anda mungkin akan melewatkan penerbangan selanjutnya.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lelah dan membuang waktu: Rute perjalanan dapat menjadi jauh lebih lama akibat durasi menunggu di bandara.
 </li>
</ul>
<h2>
 4. Rute penerbangan manakah yang lebih baik untuk dipilih?
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 Tiap tipe penerbangan memiliki keuntungan dan kerugiannya masing-masing. Opsi ideal bergantung pada preferensi Anda, lho.

<ul>
 <li>
 Jika Anda berburu waktu dan menginginkan petualangan yang lancar tanpa kerumitan, pilihannya adalah
 nonstop.
 </li>
 <li>
 Jika Anda menginginkan harga yang lebih murah tetapi tidak ingin berpindah pesawat, pililhannya adalah
 direct.
 </li>
 <li>
 Jika Anda memiliki waktu senggang dan berhemat adalah prioritas, penerbangan transit dapat menjadi alternatif yang menarik.
 </li>
</ul>

 Di samping itu, pastikan juga untuk memeriksa rincian perjalanan terbang ketika Anda memesan karcis. Terkadang terminologi
 direct
 Bisa menimbulkan kesalahpahaman jika Anda menganggap bahwa hal tersebut berarti pesawat tidak berhenti sama sekali. Pastikan untuk memeriksa total waktu perjalanan serta apakah terdapat singgahan di pertengahan perjalanannya.

<h2>
 5. Saran untuk terbang dengan nyaman dan menghindari hambatan selama penerbangan
</h2>
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<ol>
 <li>
 Apabila memutuskan menggunakan penerbangan transit,pastikan memberi ruang waktu yang cukup (setidaknya 2-3 jam) di antara jadwal keberangkatan dan kedatangan untuk mencegah kemungkinan tertinggal dari pesawat Anda.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bawa hanya keperluan minimum di kabin untuk tidak mengandalkan bagasi, apalagi saat transit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cek hak penumpang. Jika terjadi
 delay
 atau
 cancel,
 kamu mungkin berhak dapat kompensasi.
 </li>
</ol>

 Sekarang kamu sudah tahu perbedaan penerbangan nonstop,
 direct,
 dan transit. Ketiganya sah-sah aja dipilih, tergantung kebutuhan dan kenyamanan kamu. Jangan cuma lihat harga tiket, tapi juga pertimbangkan waktu tempuh, kenyamanan selama perjalanan, dan fleksibilitas jadwalmu.


 Gak ada pilihan yang benar atau salah, yang penting kamu paham apa yang kamu pesan, dan siap dengan kondisi selama perjalanan. Sebelum
 booking
 tiket berikutnya, pastikan kamu cek dengan teliti dan pilih jenis penerbangan yang paling cocok buatmu.

Direct vs Nonstop vs Transit: Apa Bedanya? Pilih yang Mana?

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Kalau bingung saat memesan tiket pesawat karena ada istilah direct, nonstop, dan transit (layover), Kamu tidak sendirian, banyak orang masih keliru tentang istilah-istilah tersebut, meskipun h…

ヤフートラベル、JAL便利用ツアーで最大1万円割引クーポン追加配布

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Kenapa Penumpang Tak Bisa Melihat Bintang dari Jendela Pesawat?

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 DIWIDA
 
 
 ,
 
 
 Jakarta
 
 
 - Tempat duduk di dekat jendela menjadi salah satu hal yang paling dicari penumpang saat naik
 pesawat
 . Harapannya, mereka bisa melihat pemandangan indah di luar melalui jendela tersebut. Namun, sayangnya, penumpang tak akan pernah bisa melihat bintang dari sana.


 Seorang ahli telah mengungkap alasan sebenarnya mengapa penumpang tidak dapat melihat bintang di luar
 jendela pesawat
 . Astrofisikawan teoretis dan penulis sains, Ethan Siegel, mengatakan bahwa penyebab terbesar di balik misteri ini adalah lampu buatan di kabin yang dapat mengaburkan pandangan terhadap langit malam yang berkelap-kelip.

<h2>
 Lampu Pesawat Bikin Silau
</h2>

 Ilmuwan tersebut mengatakan bahwa para
 penumpang pesawat
 kehilangan sebagian dari langit terbaik karena lampu. Lampu pesawat yang menyilaukan dapat menciptakan silau di jendela, sehingga hampir mustahil untuk melihat malam berbintang di bawahnya. Ia membandingkan fenomena tersebut dengan ketika orang tidak dapat melihat apa yang terjadi di luar rumah jika lampu menyala karena di dalam rumah harus lebih gelap.


 "Aturan umumnya, tempat Anda melihat harus lebih gelap daripada tempat yang Anda tuju, atau Anda tidak akan dapat melihat banyak hal," kata dia dalam sebuah posting di
 Medium
 , yang dikutip
 Daily Mail
 ,
 Senin, 31 Maret 2025.


 Ia menambahkan, jika bukan karena lampu pesawat, penumpang sebenarnya akan dapat menikmati pemandangan langit terbaik. Mudahnya, seseorang dapat membayangkan berada di rumah sendiri pada malam hari. Jika lampu di dalam rumah menyala tetapi di luar gelap, orang tidak dapat melihat luar dengan jelas. Sementara, sari luar rumah, seseorang yang melihat ke dalam dapat melihat semua. "Namun, jika Anda ingin melihat apa yang terjadi di luar, Anda perlu mematikan lampu di dalam dan mematikan lampu di luar, bukan?"

<h2>
 Faktor Cahaya Kota dan Bulan
</h2>

 Namun, faktor-faktor seperti polusi cahaya dari kota-kota, bahkan ribuan kaki di bawah, dapat memengaruhi visibilitas bintang-bintang. Bulan juga bisa jadi penghalang alami karena cahayanya dapat mengalahkan cahaya bintang dan meredupkannya.


 Jika wisatawan ingin mengamati bintang-bintang dalam penerbangan, mereka harus memilih tempat duduk di dekat jendela yang jauh dari sayap pesawat, tidak menghadap bulan, dan mematikan lampu kabin jika memungkinkan. Dari lokasi yang sangat tercemar cahaya (seperti kebanyakan kota besar), hanya bintang dan planet yang paling terang yang terlihat, bahkan pada malam yang cerah. Sebaliknya, jika dari lokasi yang gelap dan jauh dari kota, tanpabulan dan cahaya berlebihan, jumlah bintang yang terlihat melonjak hingga antara 6.000 dan 45.000, Bima Sakti terlihat, dan warna bintang juga lebih terang.


 
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Kenapa Penumpang Tak Bisa Melihat Bintang dari Jendela Pesawat?

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DIWIDA , Jakarta - Tempat duduk di dekat jendela menjadi salah satu hal yang paling dicari penumpang saat naik pesawat . Harapannya, mereka bisa melihat pemandangan inda…

10 things you should never do on a plane

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Flying can be exciting, but certain actions can make the journey unpleasant for you and those around you. Some behaviors can even get you in trouble with airline staff or fellow passengers. In this article, there are things you should never do on a plane.

1. Don’t Ignore Safety Instructions

 This is one thing you should never do on a plane. Many passengers skip the safety demonstration or ignore the safety card. However, knowing what to do in an emergency can save your life. Always listen to flight attendants and locate the nearest exit as soon as you board.

2. Don’t Walk Around Barefoot

 Planes are not as clean as you might think. The floor, especially in restrooms, carries germs and bacteria. Always wear shoes, even if you just want to stretch your legs.

3. Don’t Drink Too Much Alcohol

 Airplane cabins have lower oxygen levels, which can make alcohol affect you more than usual. Excessive drinking can lead to dehydration, nausea, and even aggressive behavior. Drink responsibly and stay hydrated with water.

4. Don’t Use Both Armrests

 If you’re sitting in the middle seat, you’re entitled to both armrests. But don’t take up extra space if you’re in the aisle or window seat. It’s just bad airplane etiquette. Be considerate of your seatmates and share space politely.

5. Don’t Be Rude to Flight Attendants

 Flight attendants are there for your safety, not to serve you like a restaurant waiter. Rude behavior can result in being denied service or even getting reported to authorities. Be polite and respectful. They deal with hundreds of passengers daily.

Related News US: Southwest Airlines plane aborts landing to avoid colliding with private jet USA: Plane with 10 on board goes missing Two found dead in Florida JetBlue plane’s landing gear 6. Don’t Recline Your Seat Without Checking

 Reclining your seat without warning can be uncomfortable for the person behind you, especially if they’re eating or using a laptop. Always check before reclining and do it slowly to avoid disturbing others.

7. Don’t Leave Your Phone on Loud

 Nobody wants to hear notification sounds or loud ringtones mid-flight. Always switch your phone to silent mode or use headphones.

8. Don’t Ignore Seatbelt Signs

 Even if the flight seems smooth, turbulence can happen suddenly, and cause injuries. Keep your seatbelt fastened whenever you’re seated.

9. Don’t Eat Strong-Smelling Food

 Bringing smelly food like fish or spicy meals can make the cabin unpleasant for everyone around you. Choose neutral-smelling snacks that won’t bother other passengers.

10. Don’t Lean on Other Passengers

 Falling asleep on a stranger’s shoulder can be awkward and uncomfortable for them. Bring a neck pillow to keep your head steady.


 By avoiding these mistakes, you’ll have a more comfortable and pleasant flight experience.


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All three passengers found alive after small plane goes missing over Alaska

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The father of a pilot whose float plane went missing over
 Alaska
 has confirmed that all three passengers on board have been found alive,
 according to reports
 .


 The adult pilot and two juvenile passengers were rescued from the wreckage of a float plane by members of the Alaska Army National Guard. All three were transported to a hospital on the Kenai Peninsula to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, according to local reports.


 Officials say that a Good Samaritan pilot raised the alarm after spotting the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser near the eastern side of Tustumena Lake.


 A search was launched on Monday involving
 Alaska State Troopers
 and the U.S. Coastguard after the plane, which reportedly departed from Soldotna Airport on Sunday afternoon on a sightseeing flight, was overdue.


 State troopers have said that a rescue helicopter is en route to the spotted wreckage and will confirm details after they reach the site, according to Alaska News News.


 The father of the missing pilot, identified as a 38-year-old from Sterling, Alaska, told the outlet he has “air in his lungs” again.

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 Authorities previously stated that they believed the aircraft may be near Tustumena Lake and the Kenai Mountains, 220 miles southwest of Anchorage.


 The 60,000-acre lake has been described by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game as “notorious for its sudden dangerous winds,” according to the
 Associated Press
 .


 Alarms were raised when the plane didn’t return when expected, while the pilot’s cellphone last “pinged” around 5 p.m. Sunday in the Tustumena Lake area, according to the Alaska News Now.


 This is a developing story...


 Additional reporting by AP.


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All three passengers found alive after small plane goes missing over Alaska

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The father of a pilot whose float plane went missing over Alaska has confirmed that all three passengers on board have been found alive, according to reports . The adult pilot and two juvenile …

New Map Uncovers Top U.S. States for Spotting Aliens

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The truth is out there, and the numbers show exactly where.
 
 
 New data from the National UFO Reporting Center has revealed exactly where you're most likely to see a UFO in the sky.
 
 
 The analysis examined 149,000 sighting entries from the Reporting Center's database, along with social media reports to determine how many encounters are experienced per capita in each state.
 
 
 Coming in first, Californians have recorded a staggering 36,286 reported UFO sightings since 1974.
 
 
 This makes it officially America's alien hotspot with one sighting for every 1,075 residents.
 
 
 California's clear night skies and dense population have created perfect conditions for UFO sightings.
 
 
 In fact, just last month, the harrowing call a US Air Force pilot made to air traffic control was released after they described 'three orange-like lights' hovering silently above Los Angeles.
 
 
 The unknown craft came as close as 10 feet of the pilot's wing, reaching supersonic speeds, as the US Air Force craft was conducting a secret mission over
 California
 .
 
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 The pilot, who identified as 'Troy 21,' told local air traffic control (ATC) in
 Los Angeles
 : 'This is going to sound weird, but I just had something pass underneath my wing, maybe a football-sized object right underneath my wing.'
 
 
 During the September 17, 2024, incident, ATC can be heard asking Troy 21 if he thought it was a drone, but the stunned pilot couldn't give an answer.
 
 
 Troy 21 replied that his sensor operator was looking for the UFO on the plane's cameras, adding that it was a 'dark gray cylindrical object' no bigger than a football.
 
 
 The pilot quickly informed ATC that they had spotted the UFO again about 60 miles from where it first buzzed Troy 21's plane.
 
 
 Later in the recording, another air traffic controller in Los Angeles could be heard on the radio dismissing the incident, saying that 'there was UFO reported here, but that's all taken care of now. So you don't have to worry about it... it's gone.'
 
 
 Former
 FBI
 agent Ben Hansen told NewsNation the mysterious object must have be traveling at Mach 2, or twice the speed of sound, to get so far away so fast.
 
 
 The state to come in second in terms of the appearance Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) was Washington.
 
 
 The Pacific Northwest has long attracted those seeking the unexplained, with Washington recording 7,125 UFO sightings.
 
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 That's approximately one for every 1,093 residents.
 
 
 From 1948 to 1952, as America's production of atomic weapons first ramped up,
 waves of UFO sightings
 began cropping up over Washington state's Hanford nuclear production complex, as well as Los Alamos, New Mexico, and other sites for the Manhattan Project.
 
 
 Meanwhile, Florida was ranked third with more than 11,000 reported encounters.
 
 
 That's roughly one sighting for every 1,144 Floridians.
 
 
 As recently as this past December, a flight attendant flying off the coast of the Sunshine State managed to capture a
 enigmatic round thing floating over the aircraft
 She was busy with her work, high up over the Bahamas.
 
 
 On December 23, Cassandra Martin, who works as a flight attendant for the exclusive air service Surjet, was aboard an empty aircraft with two pilots. They received notification from Miami air traffic control about a 'foreign object' while returning to Fort Lauderdale.
 
 
 The spooky video displayed a round fuzzy patch of white light transitioning into green tones, encircled by a ring of glow.
 
 
 Placing fourth is Oregon, where there was one reported UFO sighting for every 1,156 inhabitants.
 
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 Much like what happened recently in California, several pilots have come forward with reports.
 noticing strange glows zipping across the heavens
 over
 Oregon
 in December.
 
 
 An air ambulance pilot reported observing a brilliant beam of light moving swiftly towards his aircraft on the night of December 7. The light suddenly changed direction, making a sharp turn away from them and returning over the Pacific Ocean.
 
 
 'Coloured red — travelling at incredibly high velocities. I’m not sure how to convey just how quick it was going,' the pilot reported to air-traffic control.
 
 
 The following evening, a United Airlines pilot similarly observed strange luminous phenomena over the Eugene region.
 
 
 "We've got three or four targets spotted. They’re moving up and down at different altitudes. This is quite wild," the pilot informed air traffic control, with controllers confirming there was no military action in the vicinity.
 
 
 The helicopter emergency medical services pilot also observed an illuminated object tracing a 'helical path' as shown on the aircraft’s collision prevention technology.
 
 
 'You are cleared to maneuver as necessary - left or right to avoid the
 UFO
 out there,' an air-traffic controller responded, according to an audio clip of the exchange
 
 
 Short video clips taken by pilots and crew showed lights in the night sky, but the dark conditions made it difficult to discern specific details.
 
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 Meanwhile, New York rounds out the top five with one sighting per 1,301 people.
 
 
 In November, a
 mysterious orb-like object was spotted
 over
 New York City
 's Hudson River in a news broadcast, sparking wild conspiracies.
 
 
 A dazzling object appeared to zip into view within the frame of the city’s renowned skyline.
 
 
 The footage, taken from a helicopter, showed a
 quickly moving sphere of illumination beginning in Hoboken
 ,
 New Jersey
 and swooping around toward the World Trade Center where it vanished.
 
 
 Experts have suggested the 'orb' was either an optical artifact from the helicopter glass in front of the camera or an out-of-focus bird.
 
 
 But the sighting has led some New Yorkers to question if '
 aliens
 are among us' - as it came less than a week after a
 Pentagon
 report that highlighted a
 a near-miss between a commercial airliner and a mysterious object
 off the coast of the city.
 
 
 
 Harvard physicist, Avi Loeb,
 wrote
 that the mysterious orb was created by
 
 '
 
 
 a bright spot from reflection of sunlight as the camera gradually changed its orientation relative to the sun and the ground.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Loeb continued to explain that if the orb was a real object, it would have been moving at the speed of sound, not anything extraordinary.
 
 
 
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 Those hoping to avoid extraterrestrial encounters should consider staying in Louisiana, where residents experience the fewest UFO encounters nationwide - just one sighting for every 3,815 people.
 
 
 Even safer is North Dakota, which recorded only 282 total sightings - approximately 0.0004 per capita - making it statistically the state where you are least likely to have an encounter of the third kind.
 
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Embraer Uji Sayap Inovatif: Mengejawantahkan Masa Depan Pesawat Indonesia

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 Tujuannya adalah mempercepat pengembangan teknologi disruptif di bidang penerbangan. Selain Embraer, perusahaan seperti Alltec, Equatorial, Motora, dan TecCer juga terlibat dalam pencapaian besar ini.


 Uji coba awal menunjukkan bahwa struktur sayap baru ini mampu menahan beban progresif yang melebihi 200% dari batas yang diharapkan! Inovasi ini dapat menghasilkan pesawat yang lebih ringan, lebih kuat, dan lebih efisien — mengubah sepenuhnya masa depan penerbangan komersial.


 “Kami sangat antusias dengan dampak dari proyek ini, yang menyatukan industri, pemerintah, dan akademisi untuk menciptakan teknologi mutakhir dan memberdayakan para profesional,” kata Cleiton Silva, Wakil Presiden Teknologi dan Proyek Lanjutan di Embraer. “Inovasi teknologi sangat penting untuk mempercepat penerbangan berkelanjutan di masa depan dan memperkuat daya saing industri Brasil.”


 Uji coba dilakukan di ACS Aviation, São José dos Campos, Brasil. Langkah selanjutnya? Pembuatan badan pesawat dan ekor dari laboratorium terbang, yang dijanjikan akan membawa lebih banyak terobosan dan kejutan bagi sektor ini!


 Selain Embraer, penelitian ini juga melibatkan beberapa lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi terbesar di Brasil, seperti Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia (IMT), Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas (IPT), dan Fakultas Teknik São Carlos dari USP.


 
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What We Know About China’s Supersonic Jet Set to Outfly Concorde by 50%

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China is entering the competition to initiate a new era of supersonic air travel by planning to develop an airplane that could compete with the Concorde, as reported by local news outlets.


 According to reports from the South China Morning Post, COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) recently disclosed plans for the C949 – a supersonic aircraft capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 1.6. This new model would be able to travel faster and farther compared to the iconic Concorde, as mentioned in an academic publication.


 The document stated that the project aimed for a 50 percent increase in range compared to the Concorde and was engineered to ensure the aircraft operates as silently as a hair dryer’s noise level.


 The curved planform of the fuselage is designed to mitigate shockwaves, thereby postponing intense sonic booms that might otherwise be generated by the aircraft, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

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 Lowering the noise levels is a method for the aircraft to attempt overcoming regulatory hurdles that prohibit supersonic travel, as reported by SCMP.


 Euronews Next is attempting to independently confirm these assertions by contacting the academic journal that released the study along with COMAC; however, they have yet to receive any responses by the time this was published.

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 The Concorde, a supersonic passenger plane developed jointly by France and the United Kingdom, conducted its initial test flight in 1969. Over its 26 years of service with British Airways, this aircraft completed nearly 50,000 trips.


 The aircraft, capable of reaching a top cruise speed of Mach 2.04 (approximately 2,180 km/h), offered a journey time between London and New York of under 3.5 hours compared to the usual 8-hour duration for a standard subsonic flight.


 Since the retirement of Concorde in 2003, there has not been an active civilian supersonic airliner. However, several new supersonic ventures are currently underway, such as the X-59 project, which is a collaboration between NASA and Lockheed Martin from the United States.

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 Disclosed last year, the plane can reach an altitude of 55,000 feet (more than 16,700 meters), and it generates noise similar to that of a car door shutting, as stated by its creators.


 The X-59 is engineered to fly at speeds reaching Mach 1.4 (approximately 1,730 km/h), which is less speedy compared to both the Concorde and the anticipated Chinese C949.


 In March, NASA revealed that the X-59 successfully completed an engine speed hold, also known as a cruise control test, which marks the final phase before its inaugural flight scheduled for later this year.

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 “We had to confirm that the speed control function was effective not only inside the engine but also as part of the complete aircraft system,” stated Paul Dees, NASA’s X-59 deputy propulsion lead at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center.


 The test verified that all elements – including the software, mechanical connections, and control laws – function together as expected.

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 A private firm namedBoom Supersonic aims to introduce its supersonic aircraft, known as theOverture, prior to the conclusion of this decade.


 During the initial test flight of the XB-1 by Test Craft,
 
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 The aircraft reached speeds of up to 1,207 km/h at an elevation exceeding 35,000 feet (10,600 meters), and managed to land without producing a sonic boom, according to the firm.


 Commercial interest in the Overture has already emerged, withBoom securing deals prior to this point.
 
 United Airlines
 
 
 ,
 
 American Airlines, and Japan Airlines to supply the aircraft once it satisfies the necessary safety requirements.


 The European Commission supported multiple initiatives to examine noise reduction techniques as well as the ecological effects of supersonic travel, such as the 2022 RUMBLE initiative, the 2020 SENECA initiative, and the continuing MORE AND LESS initiative.

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US Investigators: Overweight Plane Crashes in Icy Conditions, Killing 10 in Alaska

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 JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A regional flight aircraft that
 Crashed onto sea ice near Alaska
 The incident, which resulted in the deaths of all 10 individuals onboard, occurred because the aircraft was approximately one thousand pounds over its recommended weight limit for traveling through cold weather conditions. This information was included in an initial report published by the National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday.


 The weight is merely a "piece of data" in the continuing inquiry, warned Clint Johnson, who heads the NTSB's Alaska division. It typically takes a year or longer from an accident for a final report with probable causes to be released.


 The airplane accident involving Bering Air on February 6th stands as one of the most fatal aviation incidents in Alaska during this century.
 The third significant U.S. aircraft accident
 Over an eight-day period, a commercial airliner and an Army helicopter.
 crashed into the Potomac River
 on Jan. 29,
 killing 67 people
 . A
 medical transportation plane crashed
 In Philadelphia on January 31, this resulted in the deaths of all six people onboard as well as one individual on the ground.

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 Small aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan involved in this accident are
 the workhorses of Alaska
 In this region, over 200 villages remain inaccessible via roads and can only be reached by air or waterways. Much like how residents in the Lower 48 states use their vehicles for daily needs, locals here depend on small aircraft to travel to doctor’s visits, conferences, stores, family gatherings, as well as to participate in out-of-town high school athletic events.


 The small aircraft with one engine, powered by a turbine propeller, took off that afternoon heading from Unalakleet to Nome, covering approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers). Not long after departure, around an hour into the flight, officials lost communication as per statements made by David Olson, who was overseeing operations for Bering Air back then. It’s reported that the missing Cessna Caravan vanished roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) away from reaching its destination.


 An examination of the aircraft after the accident revealed that its approximate total weight upon departure was around 9,865 pounds (4,475 kilograms), which exceeded the recommended limit by approximately 1,058 pounds (480 kilograms) when flying through regions with anticipated ice formation. According to reports, this exceeds the maximum authorized takeoff gross weight specified for flights expected to encounter icy conditions, set at 8,807 pounds (3,995 kilograms) as stated in the pilot operating handbook.

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 Johnson stated that it still needs to be established if being overweight contributed to the incident. The flight path was expected to have icing conditions, and there was snowfall with occasional freezing rain in Nome, as mentioned by him. Authorities are working to ascertain which details about weather conditions reached the pilot before takeoff, what data he possessed during departure, and whether icy circumstances prevailed at where the aircraft crashed, according to his comments.


 An email requesting comments sent to Bering Air has not been promptly responded to as of yet.


 In remote areas of Alaska, weather frequently plays a significant role, and although air travel is routine for many residents, it can be perilous, according to Whitney Power Wilson, an aviation accident litigation attorney and pilot based in Anchorage.


 Icing should be a concern for every pilot, particularly for those flying smaller planes and those often operating under icy conditions," she stated. "The weight of an aircraft, along with the reality of encountering ice, must be treated with seriousness as the outcomes could be devastating.


 Investigations included examining the airplane’s altitude. The region they were concerned with had conditions conducive to moderate icing from altitudes of 2,000 feet (610 meters) up to 8,000 feet (2,438 meters). This zone posed significant hazards for lighter aircraft as well, according to statements made by NTSB Chairperson Jennifer Homendy during a press briefing held in Nome recently.


 The contact was severed soon after air traffic control informed the pilot that the runway in Nome would be shut down for approximately 15 minutes for de-icing purposes, according to the report.


 The controller mentioned that if the pilot wished to 'ease up a bit' to avoid reaching before the runway was back in service, that would be acceptable, according to the report. The pilot agreed with this suggestion.


 The pilot manual also states that maintaining an airspeed of 95 knots is necessary when flying in icing conditions provided that the de-icing equipment is completely operational.


 Approximately three minutes after being instructed to descend to 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) as deemed appropriate by the pilot, the autopilot disconnected when the aircraft was traveling at 99 knots. It rapidly decreased to 70 knots shortly thereafter and had reached around 3,100 feet (945 meters). According to the report, the last satellite tracking information received was just under a minute later, specifically at 3:20 p.m., with the plane at an elevation of only 200 feet.


 According to the report, the de-icing system on the wings and tail of the five-year-old turboprop aircraft was engineered to stop ice buildup.


 The operator mentioned that the amount of deicing fluid was verified during every preflight check. Although the pilot must confirm that enough fluid is present, there isn’t an obligation to document when it gets loaded onto the aircraft. An employee from the Unalakleet airport informed the pilot about the availability of the fluid; however, as per the report, the pilot stated that their tank was already full.


 The U.S. Coast Guard mentioned they did not receive any distress calls from the aircraft. Following a thorough search, the debris was located the next day floating on an ice drift. It was determined that both the pilot and all nine passengers had perished.


 ___


 Thiessen provided input from Anchorage, Alaska.

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Emirates Adds 7 New Destinations with A350 Fleet Expansion

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 DUBAI, 19th March, 2025 (WAM) — Emirates has announced an expanded list of routes that will be serviced by their Airbus A350 planes, coinciding with the arrival of additional recently acquired aircraft into their fleet.


 As part of its recent introduction of the A350 aircraft, the carrier is broadening its reach across short- and medium-haul routes within the Middle East, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Europe. This marks the inaugural use of the A350 for Emirates in both Africa and Southeast Asia as well.


 Adnan Kazim, who serves as the Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates, stated, "The deployment of our A350 fleet into various areas such as the Middle East, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia showcases the adaptability and effectiveness of these planes."


 Emirates' newest A350 aircraft will commence their planned routes as follows: Tunis — six times per week from June 1st; Amman — once daily beginning June 1st; Istanbul — one flight each day starting July 1st; Dammam — also with a single daily service commencing July 1st; Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) — every day starting August 1st; Baghdad — three flights per week (on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays) kicking off August 3rd; Oslo — one flight daily from September 1st onwards.


 In the upcoming months, Emirates will unveil new A350 destinations, covering both long-distance flights, as additional airplanes are incorporated into its fleet.

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Video: Pesawat Eksperimental Baru Il-114-300 Bergabung dengan Program Uji Terbang di Rusia

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 Pesawat ini seluruhnya didukung oleh sistem dan perlengkapan produksi Rusia, berkat kolaborasi besar-besaran antara para pembuat desain dan produsen lokal. Selain itu, penerbangan ini juga melibatkan pesawat percobaan lainnya—prototipe keduanya—which tengah mengikuti tahap penilaian keselamatan operasional. Prototipe kedua berhasil mencatat penerbangan ke seratus mereka hari ini, setelah melakukan sekitar 280 jam terbang di atas wilayah Rusia.


 
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 Pesawat anyar ini dikemudikan oleh regu profesional dari PJSC Il: komandannya dan pilot tes Alexey Gazdiev, individu yang telah menerima penghargaan Gelar Pahlawan Rusia; pilot tes Mikhail Kondratenko; teknisi penerbangan Maxim Belin; serta kepala insinyurnya Roman Stepanov. Dalam tahap penerbangan selama 30 menit itu, kestabilan, kontrolibilitas, dan performa sistem pesawat dievaluasi—sebagian besar elemen sistem tersebut diproduksi oleh entitas-entitas di bawah naungan korporasi negara Rostec State Corporation. Sirkuit operasional meliputi gerakan mendekati tanpa henti sejajar dengan jalur lepas landas pada ketinggian seratus meter.

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 "Hasil dari penerbangan telah mencapai tujuannya secara keseluruhan dan tidak ditemukan adanya catatan buruk tentang performa sistem pesawat," ungkap Gazdiev setelah mendarat.


 Berdasarkan pernyataan dari Direktur Administratif PJSC Il, Daniil Brenerman, menambahkan satu pesawat lain ke dalam program pengujian dapat mengakselerasi proses sertifikasi. "Penyerahan pesawat untuk produksi masal kepada para operator akan dilakukan pada tahun depan," tambahnya. Sesuai dengan kesepakatan yang sudah disahkan sebelumnya.

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 Il-114-300 diproduksi berdasarkan instruksi dari Presiden Rusia untuk meningkatkan integrasi transportasi udara lokal, terutama di daerah pedalaman negeri itu. Program ini mendapat dukungan dari Kementerian Industri dan Perdagangan Rusia serta melibatkan pemulihan produksinya secara masif.

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 Fitur Il-114-300
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 Dilengkapi sepenuhnya dengan komponen produksi Rusia, seperti mesin TV7-117ST-01 dari UEC-Klimov yang sudah mendapatkan sertifikat di tahun 2022. Pesawat ini memiliki daya angkat yang lebih besar serta menggunakan baling-baling AV112-114 dengan tenaga penggerak mencapai empat ton, menjadikannya unggul dibandingkan lawan internasionalnya berdasarkan kinerja.

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 <li>
 Desain pesawat sudah diperbarui menggunakan bahan komposit lebih banyak, mengadopsi sistem navigasi dan aviasi digital terbaru, bersama dengan penyempurnaan kenyamanan kokpit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Mampu menampung sampai 68 penumpang, dirancang sebagai pengganti pesawat-pesawat tersebut seperti An-24, ATR-42/72, Bombardier Q-300, serta CRJ-100/200 di rute-rute lokal.
 </li>
 <li>
 Didesain agar dapat bekerja dengan independen di landasan pacu yang belum berasfalt, seperti bandar Udara di daerah Arktik.
 </li>
</ul>

 Kebetulannya, penerbangan pertama dari pesawat anyar tersebut dilaksanakan tepat di hari jadi Sergei Ilyushin, sang insinyur pembuat pesawat ternama yang mengarahkan pengembangan ratusan pesawat baik militer maupun komersial, mencakup Ikona Il-14 — simbol penerbangan Uni Soviet.


 Sumber serta ilustrasi: Telegram @
 uac_ru
 Konten ini dikembangkan menggunakan teknologi AI dan sudah melewati proses tinjauan oleh tim editorial.

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Pesawat percobaan ke tiga dari seri IL-114-300, yang diproduksi oleh PJSC Il, telah sukses melaksanakan debut penerbangannya dan kini sudah menjadi bagian resmi dari proyek pengujian terbang untuk j…

비행기표 최저가로 예약하는 팁! 스카이스캐너 활용 가이드

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 [=이지환 기자] 여행을 계획할 때 가장 신경 쓰이는 부분 중 하나는 항공권 가격이다. 같은 노선이라도 검색하는 시기나 예약 방법에 따라 가격이 크게 차이 나기 때문에, 최적의 항공권을 찾는 것은 여행자들에게 필수적인 과정이 되었다.


 이런 고민을 해결해 줄 수 있는 대표적인 항공권 검색 엔진이 바로 스카이스캐너다. 전 세계 수많은 여행객이 이용하는 스카이스캐너를 활용하면 원하는 항공권을 쉽고 빠르게 검색하고, 최저가 항공권을 찾아 합리적인 가격에 예약할 수 있다.


 스카이스캐너의 가장 큰 장점은 한곳에서 여러 항공사의 항공권을 비교할 수 있다는 점이다. 원하는 여행 날짜와 목적지를 입력하면 수십 개의 항공사와 여행사 데이터를 분석해 최적의 요금을 찾아준다.


 특히, 최저가 항공권을 찾고 싶다면 몇 가지 유용한 기능을 활용하는 것이 좋다. 먼저, 여행 날짜가 정해지지 않았다면 ‘가장 저렴한 달’ 기능을 활용하면 특정 노선에서 항공권이 가장 저렴한 시기를 한눈에 확인할 수 있다. 여행 날짜를 유동적으로 조정할 수 있는 경우, 이 기능을 활용하면 비용을 대폭 절약할 수 있다.


 또한, ‘어디든지’ 검색 기능을 활용하면 특정 목적지가 정해지지 않은 여행자들에게 최저가 항공권을 추천해준다. 어디로든 떠날 준비가 되어 있다면, 이 기능을 통해 예산 내에서 가장 합리적인 여행지를 선택하는 것도 좋은 방법이다.


 항공권뿐만 아니라, 스카이스캐너에서는 렌터카와 호텔도 함께 검색할 수 있어 원스톱 여행 예약이 가능하다. 실제 여행자들이 남긴 평점을 참고해 최적의 숙소를 선택하고, 이동 수단까지 한 번에 해결할 수 있어 여행 준비 시간이 단축된다.


 스카이스캐너를 통해 최저가 항공권을 찾고 싶다면 검색 시점을 잘 고려하는 것이 중요하다. 일반적으로 항공권 예약은 출발 2~3개월 전에 하는 것이 가장 저렴하다는 분석 결과가 있다. 특히, 주중과 주말 요금 차이가 크기 때문에 항공권 가격 변동을 자주 확인하고, 알림 기능을 활용해 가격이 낮아질 때 예약하는 것이 좋다.


 스마트한 여행을 계획하고 있다면, 스카이스캐너를 활용해 항공권 검색부터 예약까지 한 번에 해결해보자. 조금만 신경 쓰면 보다 합리적인 가격으로 여행을 떠날 수 있을 것이다.

비행기표 최저가로 예약하는 팁! 스카이스캐너 활용 가이드

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[=이지환 기자] 여행을 계획할 때 가장 신경 쓰이는 부분 중 하나는 항공권 가격이다. 같은 노선이라도 검색하는 시기나 예약 방법에 따라 가격이 크게 차이 나기 때문에, 최적의 항공권을 찾는 것은 여행자들에게 필수적인 과정이 되었다. 이런 고민을 해결해 줄 수 있는 대표적인 항공권 검색 엔진이 바로 스카이스캐너다. 전 세계 수많은 여행객이 이용하는…

British Airways vs Virgin Atlantic: Which Offers the Superior Economy Class for London to New York Flights? Experts Weigh In.

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 London
 New York serves as the Shibuya Crossing for long-distance travel, with seven airlines running approximately 200 weekly flights connecting the two urban centers.


 This route holds immense commercial importance globally and stands out as one of the most fiercely contested ones.


 This highlights the budget options provided by the two airlines based in the United Kingdom that operate on this route.
 British Airways
 and
 Virgin Atlantic
 (which offers five daily departures from
 Heathrow
 ), absolutely crucial.


 This journey characterizes the experience of a long-haul flight for millions of individuals.


 What contributions do BA and Virgin make to the event? Experts in travel from
 The Points Guy
 set out to discover and document their journeys in economy class aboard a BA Boeing 777 flying from London Heathrow to Newark Liberty International Airport, followed by a Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 flight from Heathrow to John F. Kennedy International Airport.


 This story revolves around 'extremely comfy seating', 'entertaining' staff members, unreliable Wi-Fi, and an infotainment system that seems 'obsolete'.


 Continue reading for the complete assessments from this clash of affordable options...

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 Putting
 British Airways
 for the test, TPG's senior marketing manager took part
 Liam Spencer
 , who spent $393 (£304) on his one-way ticket to Newark.


 Liam was pleased with the 'fresh and clean' cabin, the 'comfortable, adjustable' headrest, and the 'adequate' legroom.


 He informed MailOnline Travel that the Wi-Fi was more affordable compared to Virgin’s pricing (£14.99 versus £20.99). Additionally, he mentioned that the cuisine was ‘excellent’ and praised the cabin crew for their outstanding service.


 Any downsides?


 A handful – the seat was 'outdated', the IFE (in-flight entertainment screen) was 'antiquated' and the wooden cutlery didn't impress.

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 The pillow also did not receive any praise, with Liam calling it 'slim.'


 In the video, upon arriving in the U.S., Liam remarks: "Overall, it turned out to be quite a reliable economy class trip. Today, the staff exceeded expectations to ensure I felt at home. They promptly served meals and beverages—going well past merely offering friendly smiles. Their genuine interaction lasted throughout the entire journey."


 The seating seems somewhat dated, especially the IFE on the 777. However, overall, I was quite pleased — plus, they delivered me ahead of schedule by 10 minutes. Extremely efficient and fast.

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 Putting the
 Virgin Atlantic
 The Points Guy Editor at Large put the economy cabin to the test.
 Nicky Kelvin
 , who spent $245 (£189) on his one-way ticket.


 He adored the 'spacious seating' featuring an adjustable headrest, observed the presence of dual USB charge ports, and was thrilled with his large 'IFE display.'


 Any other plus points?


 Yes, we're still not done.


 Nicky informed MailOnline Travel that the legroom was 'ample', the over-ear headphones were appreciated, and the staff were 'excellent'.


 Are there any downsides to the trip?

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 Nicky mentioned that his portion seemed smaller than expected and pointed out that the Wi-Fi cost more compared to the BA service.


 Upon arriving at JFK Airport, Nicky wraps up with this message for his audience: "The journey was quite impressive. Kudos to Virgin Atlantic! The seating was extremely comfy. I really enjoyed the flexible headrest. Also, the reclining tray table was fantastic. The inflight entertainment system was top-notch too. However, the internet connection wasn’t very reliable. All things considered, it’s definitely a cozy spot for a 6 or 7-hour flight."


 The cuisine fell short for me slightly. While it wasn’t poor quality, it could have been better. I desired a larger, crisper salad. The primary dish lacked sufficient portions as well. Additionally, I expected extra servings of dessert. However, whatever was served turned out quite satisfactory.


 However, the treats available in the galley were up for grabs, and the afternoon tea was particularly charming — exactly what I needed.


 However, let’s discuss the service. Virgin Atlantic consistently excels with its cabin crew, which was the highlight of my flight. The staff were incredibly enjoyable and welcoming. They made each passenger feel extra special. Indeed, they represent the true gem within Virgin Atlantic.


 Thanks, The Points Guy.


 
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British Airways vs Virgin Atlantic: Which Offers the Superior Economy Class for London to New York Flights? Experts Weigh In.

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Who do you favor more, BA or Virgin Atlantic? Cast your vote in our survey... READ MORE: Comparison of Virgin Atlantic’s Business Class versus Premium Economy through a video rev…

British Airways vs Virgin Atlantic: Which Offers the Superior Economy Class for London to New York Flights? Experts Weigh In.

Unknown airline industry, british airways, business, flying, travel

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 Which airline do YOU prefer, BA or Virgin Atlantic? Vote in our poll...
 
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 READ MORE: Virgin Atlantic business class vs premium economy video review
 
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</ul>

 London
 to New York is the Shibuya Crossing of long-haul routes, with seven airlines operating around 200 flights between the two cities every week.


 It’s one of the most commercially significant routes on the planet and one of the most competitive.


 Which makes the economy offerings from the two UK players serving the route,
 British Airways
 and
 Virgin Atlantic
 (which has five daily services from
 Heathrow
 ), absolutely crucial.


 This is the journey for millions of people that defines what a long-haul flight feels like.


 So, what do BA and Virgin bring to the party? Travel experts from
 The Points Guy
 set about finding out, filming their experiences in economy on a BA Boeing 777 from London Heathrow to Newark Liberty International Airport and a Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 from Heathrow to JFK.


 It’s a tale of ‘super comfortable seats’, ‘fun’ crew members, ‘dodgy’ Wi-Fi and an entertainment screen that feels ‘outdated’.


 Read on for the full verdicts for this battle of the budget berths...

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 Putting
 British Airways
 for the test, it was conducted by TPG's senior marketing manager
 Liam Spencer
 , who spent $393 (£304) on his one-way flight to Newark.


 Liam was impressed by the 'fresh and clean' cabin, the 'comfortable, adjustable' headrest, and the 'adequate' legroom.


 He similarly informed MailOnline Travel that the Wi-Fi cost less compared to Virgin’s (£14.99 versus £20.99). He also mentioned that the meals were ‘very good’ and praised the cabin crew for their exceptional service.


 Any downsides?


 A few passengers felt the seating was outdated, the IFE screen seemed antiquated, and the wooden utensils failed to make an impression.

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 The pillow also did not receive any praise, with Liam calling it 'slim.'


 On the video, after landing in the U.S, Liam concludes: 'On the whole, it was a pretty solid economy flight. The service went above and beyond today to make me feel welcome. They were quick with food and drink - it was more than just service with a smile. They were really personable throughout the entire flight.


 'The seat feels a bit outdated, particularly that IFE on the 777. But on the whole, I was very satisfied - and they got me here 10 minutes early. Very efficient, very speedy.'

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 Putting the
 Virgin Atlantic
 economy cabin to the test was The Points Guy Editor at Large,
 Nicky Kelvin
 , who paid $245 (£189) for his one-way ticket.


 He loved the 'comfortable seat' with adjustable headrest, noted the two USB charging points and was delighted with his 'big' IFE screen.


 Any other plus points?


 Yep, we're not finished just yet.


 Nicky told MailOnline Travel that the legroom was 'good', the over-ear headphones a positive and that the crew were 'brilliant'.


 Any negative aspects to the trip?

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 Nicky said his meal could have been bigger and noted that the Wi-Fi was more expensive than the BA service.


 After landing at JFK, Nicky tells his viewers in conclusion: 'That flight was pretty brilliant. Well done, Virgin Atlantic. I found the seat to be super comfortable. I liked the adjustable headrest. I liked the adjustable tray table. The IFE was brilliant. The Wi-Fi was a bit dodge. But overall, a great place to be sitting for six or seven hours.


 'The food was the slight let-down for me. It wasn't bad but it should have been more. I wanted a bigger, fresher salad. I wanted a bit more in the main meal. A bit more of a dessert. But what was there was pretty good.


 'But then [there were] the snacks they had in the galley for the taking and the afternoon tea was really cute - and really hit the spot.


 'But let's talk about service. Virgin Atlantic brings it every single time with its cabin crew. And that's what made this flight for me. The crew were so fun, so friendly. They made everybody feel that little bit special. They really are the jewel in Virgin Atlantic's crown.'


 Thank you, The Points Guy.


 
 For more from The Points Guy visit
 
 
 thepointsguy.com/uk-travel
 
 
 . To watch the full video click
 
 
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