As a major hurricane strikes the Caribbean and US we take to the skies with those that head into the storm so that others can head in the opposite direction. We also get to see another sadly deceased angry bird, find out a couple of ways to get some quality sleep on a plane and … Continue reading “AvGeek Weekly – Stay Safe People”
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AvGeek Weekly – Race Against Time!
Last week sure was a speedy one! We saw Boeing racing to build their most popular aircraft in just 9 days! We then watched an aircraft racing against something that stays firmly on the ground! 🏎 Things slowed down a little as we took a look at what it takes to run an airport (hint: a lot!) … Continue reading “AvGeek Weekly – Race Against Time!”
AvGeek Weekly – Smokin’
Hello, fellow AvGeeks. We start our weekly roundup with a family photo courtesy of Airbus before heading over to LA to find out that family photos are sadly a thing of the past for many aviation workers! In a busy week, we also took a trip to Switzerland for a short lake hopping flight, saw … Continue reading “AvGeek Weekly – Smokin’”
Track Boeing 747 Across The World
The Boeing 747 The iconic Boeing 747 is a wide body, four engine driven aircraft manufactured by Boeing, the American aerospace company. It is uniquely recognisable via its distinctive upper deck, which denotes to it a distinctive shape that has led to it being nicknamed the ‘Jumbo Jet’. The original version of the Boeing 747 … Continue reading “Track Boeing 747 Across The World”
AvGeek Weekly – Settle Down Captain Happy
This week we start with a look back 15 years at the incredible actions that one pilot thought she was about to take. In more typical AvGeek fashion we then listen to a bunch of angry guys, watch an Eagle take down an aircraft, watch an aircraft take down a vulture and see a human … Continue reading “AvGeek Weekly – Settle Down Captain Happy”
Share your Flight Status with Plane Finder for iMessage
With the launch of iOS 10 we’re welcoming a new arrival: Plane Finder for iMessage. Ever wanted to share the live status of your flight with friends and family? Now you can with Plane Finder! Whether you’re flying out to see family, or going on that holiday you’ve always dreamed of, Plane Finder lets you share … Continue reading “Share your Flight Status with Plane Finder for iMessage”
Plane Finder Lands for iOS 10
We’re excited to announce the immediate release of Plane Finder for iOS 10. It’s packed full of new features, as well as a number of bug fixes and improvements. We think it’s the best version of Plane Finder we’ve ever released, and we’d love to share some of it with you. Brand New Design Perhaps … Continue reading “Plane Finder Lands for iOS 10”
AvGeek Weekly – Looney Tunes
Welcome to another AvGeek roundup. This week we start in Glasgow, aka the pilot party capital of the world, head over to Hong Kong to see the risks of those anyplace delivery services and pour a lot of cold water onto an airport (and no that wasn’t the London planners again!). Blast from the Past … Continue reading “AvGeek Weekly – Looney Tunes”
What Makes The Best Flight Tracker?
Why do you need a Flight Tracker? Having a flight tracker app smugly pocketed away on your phone, or at the tip of your fingers on your computer really can be incredibly useful and is increasingly becoming a must in today’s fast-paced world. Flight trackers can adeptly aid in managing your own schedule and itinerary, … Continue reading “What Makes The Best Flight Tracker?”
AvGeek Weekly Goes Large
In a busy AvGeek week we go large as we jump on board a giant fire engine, get excited about a huge new plane and watch a massive advert! We also got to see some fireworks – unfortunately these turned out to be a huge investment from SpaceX and Facebook going up in smoke! This … Continue reading “AvGeek Weekly Goes Large”