Month: March 2020

How to get a NCAR Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance License?

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NCAR Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance License comprises of two phases; the Basic NCAR Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance License and Aircraft Type Rating Endorsement in the Basic License. PHASE 1: Basic NCAR Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance License (AML) An applicant must the following minimum criteria in order to receive the Basic NCAR Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance License: A. Basic Knowledge (NCAR.66.25) An applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence must demonstrate a level of knowledge through examination. This examination tests knowledge in the appropriate subject modules in accordance with Appendix I of NCAR Part-66. Same applies…

Death Spell on Aviation Beasts

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COVID-19, commonly known as CORONA Virus, has cast death spell not only to the mankind, but also to some of the Aviation marvels. With travel restrictions in almost one third of the world, flying has been hit hard. In the battle against corona, airlines round the world are identifying ways to reduce costs. Following the shrinking number of passengers, airlines have grounded flights and laid off staffs. To provide the indication of the impact, Norwegian has grounded 85 % of its flight. It has laid off 90 % of its…

Airbus Suspends Production

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Airbus yesterday has published a statement mentioning that it is stopping its production for four days. Explosion of Corona Virus infection across Europe triggered this temporary measure. Airbus intends to put in place precautionary measures for prevention of infection to its staffs during this period. Airbus also mentioned that it is seeking government aid owing to the extensive impact of COVID-19 in global aviation. Meanwhile, Boeing must be taking a sigh of relief. Airlines who have been waiting release of B737 Max. for expansion of sectors are now retracting the…

American Airlines Decides to Phase Out 757

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American Airlines has published a statement on its decision to phase out all of its 757 fleet by the end of 2021. The airlines, one of the largest existing operator of the fleet has been eyeing for replacement of its 757 aircrafts with newer more fuel efficient fleet like the A321 LR. Currently, American Airlines operates 20 B757s with average fleet age of 17 years. As reported, the phase out shall commence as early as May 2020 and shall be staged till the end of 2021. The decision comes at…

Understand the Freedoms of Air

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If you are a professional working in the aviation sector, you will come across the term- Freedom of Air every once a while. Have you ever wondered what is it? Freedoms of air is representation of the rights to carry passengers in international sectors. Each freedom stands for one unique scenario of right. To understand it better, imagine an airline ABC having operating base in Kathmandu, Nepal operating flights to Bengaluru, India and Colombo, Sri-Lanka. Consider the following scenarios: Scenario A- The First Freedom Airline ABC is operating one flight…

Downloads

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Know Planes now features the CAA Nepal Manuals in its website in the References Sections. In this section, you will be able to find all manuals published by CAA Nepal for reference purpose. All manuals presented shall be updated by our admin team to ensure that you will be able to find the latest updated manuals. However, at times, the manuals here may not be the latest updates. Hence, knowplanes.com recommends visiting the CAA Nepal website at www.flightsafetynepal.gov.np/downloads for the latest updated manual. If any discrepancy is observed between the…

PRACTICE ONLINE

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The key to maintain yourself on the top of knowledge is a well know secret. You need to Practice!!!! Our practice test is designed to test your knowledge in subject areas with as minimum time as one minute a day.

What is Ghost Flight?

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With the outbreak of corona virus in Europe, aviation enthusiasts are coming across a new term: Ghost flight. What actually is it? Ghost flying actually refers to flying an airplane in a commercial flight without passengers. For instance, if Air France flies from Charles de Gaulle (IATA: CDG), Paris to Heathrow (IATA: LHR), London without a single passenger, it Perplexed!!! Lets make it simple. The Slots Airlines round the world fly different routes daily. every airline needs to receive two basic permits before it commences an international flight. First one…

AIRBUS MAVERIC- is this the future?

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Finally a new toy in town? Not yet…. AIRBUS revealed its new design to cut the level of Carbon Emissions in the Singapore Airshow this February. The design is named MAVERIC, an acronym for “Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Control”. The design features blended-wing design which if successful reduces fuel consumption by approximately 20% as compared to contemporary single isle designs. The project was launched in 2017. Early flight tests began in June 2019. What’s New about this design? Blended- wing design employs futuristic computer generated…

The Begining

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Hi everyone! Just into the third month of the year and 2020 has already proven to be one of the most challenging year of our times, tumultuous politics, rising racism ……………and name it. Breakout of corona virus seems to deliver the final blow to the change of the world, as we know it… at least for aviation. Aviation is particularly hit hard. With the world on the alert and travel restrictions/ advisory being published by half the world’s government, air travel is more limited than ever. For example, Korean Air…