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How to Choose a Drone for Inspections: 7 Checks

Seven checks to choose a drone for inspections, from sensors and flight time to the rules for operators, and when it is smarter to hire a drone company.

Adrian ManPublished 2 Nov 20262 min read

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How to Choose ATC Simulator Software: 8 Questions to Ask a Supplier

Eight questions to ask an air traffic control simulator supplier before you ask for a price, and how to compare the quotes you get.

Ankit Kumar · 2 Nov 2026

By Ankit Kumar2 min read

Published 2 Nov 2026

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What Is an ATC Simulator? A Plain Guide

An air traffic control simulator lets controllers practise on made up traffic. This guide explains the types, who uses them and what a good one can do.

Cristina Gabriela · 2 Nov 2026

By Cristina Gabriela2 min read

Published 2 Nov 2026

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How to Promote an Aviation Conference: A 9 Month Plan

A simple plan to fill an aviation conference: where to list it, who to invite, what to send, and when. We asked ChatGPT the same question and compared.

Radu Balas · 27 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas3 min read

Updated 27 Oct 2026

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Event Registration Software for Aviation Events: Choose a Unified Platform

One question decides your event software: is it a unified platform? We profile Cvent, Swapcard, Visit by GES and Whova, compare real prices, and show what 500 tickets cost.

Adrian Balint · 27 Oct 2026

By Adrian Balint7 min read

Updated 27 Oct 2026

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12 Rare Aviation Services With Room to Grow in Africa

Some aviation services sit in a handful of countries. See 12 that have room to grow in Africa, and why aircraft detailing and recycling stand out.

Radu Balas · 22 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas4 min read

Published 22 Oct 2026

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The UAE Has More Aviation Companies Per Person Than the US

Which countries have the most aviation companies for their size? The UAE and New Zealand lead. The US is seventh. Germany has under a third of the US rate.

Radu Balas · 22 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas3 min read

Published 22 Oct 2026

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Aviation Trade Shows 2026 to 2027: Singapore Leads and May Is Busiest

136 aviation trade shows are planned to the end of 2027. Singapore hosts the most, London the most events overall, and May 2027 is the busiest month.

Radu Balas · 22 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas4 min read

Published 22 Oct 2026

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Heli-Skiing: Where to Go, What It Costs and Who Flies You

Where to go heli-skiing in 2026/27, what a drop, a day and a lodge week cost, who it suits, and which helicopter operators fly it, region by region.

Radu Balas · 23 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas11 min read

Updated 23 Oct 2026

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Aviation Directory Guide: Where to List Your Company

The aviation directories, marketplaces and association directories we checked in October 2026, by business type: who each suits, what it costs as published, what a profile includes, and an honest note on what a listing does and does not do for AI visibility.

Radu Balas · 27 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas11 min read

Updated 27 Oct 2026

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AI visibility in aviation: how ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity decide which companies to recommend

Last week two companies signed up to The Flying Engineer and told us how they found us. One found us by asking ChatGPT. The other found us through Claude. Neither had searched Google. That matches…

Radu Balas · 27 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas4 min read

Updated 27 Oct 2026

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Why Helicopters Can Hover in One Place - The Science Explained

Helicopters possess a capability that distinguishes them from nearly every other aircraft: the ability to remain stationary in midair, defying gravity while maintaining a fixed position. This hovering…

Radu Balas · 19 May 2026

By Radu Balas11 min read

Published 19 May 2026

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Why Helicopters Are So Difficult to Fly - Explained by Aviation Experts

Helicopters appear graceful and agile, hovering effortlessly and maneuvering through tight spaces where airplanes cannot venture. This apparent ease masks an extraordinary challenge: helicopters rank…

Radu Balas · 18 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas9 min read

Updated 18 Oct 2026

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10 Biggest Helicopters Ever Built - Ranked by Size and Power

Helicopters are already impressive engineering achievements, but some rotorcraft push the boundaries of what seems physically possible. The biggest helicopters ever built dwarf commercial aircraft,…

Radu Balas · 17 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas17 min read

Updated 17 Oct 2026

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The Fastest Helicopters in the World

Helicopters are not typically associated with speed. Their ability to hover, land vertically, and operate from confined spaces trades raw velocity for unmatched versatility. Yet certain rotorcraft…

Radu Balas · 20 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas15 min read

Updated 20 Oct 2026

Private jets & charter

Best Private Jet Charter Companies in the World

A Bombardier Global 7500 positioned for a transatlantic charter departure. Photo: Unsplash The private jet charter industry is projected to reach $42.5 billion by 2030 , according to Allied Market…

Radu Balas · 22 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas14 min read

Updated 22 Oct 2026

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Best Air Ambulance Insurance: What You Need Before the Emergency

A 52-mile helicopter ride. No traffic. No potholes. And a bill for $25,000 when you land. Air ambulance transport remains one of the most expensive emergency medical services in the United States, and…

Radu Balas · 20 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas13 min read

Updated 20 Oct 2026

Airlines

Is Aviation a Good Career? Salary, Jobs and Future Outlook

Global air travel surged to record levels in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic passenger numbers and creating unprecedented demand for aviation professionals across all specializations. Airlines worldwide…

Radu Balas · 21 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas15 min read

Updated 21 Oct 2026

Airlines

High-Paying Aviation Jobs Without a College Degree

The aviation industry offers diverse career opportunities extending far beyond piloting commercial aircraft. While many assume aviation careers require four-year college degrees, numerous aviation…

Radu Balas · 21 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas16 min read

Updated 21 Oct 2026

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