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Marine Aviation Fatalities Hits a Five Year High

Having the proper aviation schooling is very important and can even save someone’s life. Sheffield School of Aeronautics knows that a thorough and complete aviation education is necessary, which is why they are one of the oldest aviation training institutions in the United States and the entire world. Sheffield has aircraft dispatchers at most of […]

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Russia Potentially Building an Air Base in Syria

It is rumored, according to U.S. intelligence, that Russia is constructing a large air base near Latakia’s port city in order to support President Bashar Assad. If the reports turn out to be true, the Russian base would represent a substantial growth in Russia’s role in the conflict and set Russian forces in a direct […]

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International Students Choosing to Study Aviation

If you are an international student who wants to study aviation in the U.S., but you have no idea where to start, then how do you know what specific field you want to study or how to choose your aviation school? Since aviation is a highly technical field, certifications or degrees are recommended. While the […]

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5 Main Components of an Aircraft

The 5 Main Components of an Aircraft  Airplanes are a remarkable feat of engineering. Our species has figured out how to get over 100,000 pounds worth of metal in the air flying smoothly. Over the past century, aircraft components have evolved to make flights more efficient, safer, and faster. Our aviation crew at our aircraft […]

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Hurricane Preparedness for you Aircraft

South Florida is no stranger to hurricanes or tropical storms, which is why the time is now to take action for hurricane season! Sheffield’s School of Aeronautics wants you to plan ahead prior to any storm warnings and become aware if a hurricane is imminent. Here are some helpful tips to ensure safety prior to […]

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Celebrating Aviation Day with Aviation Themed Cocktails

The countdown for Aviation Day has begun, but are you ready for the August 19th celebration? Get ready to honor aircraft dispatchers, pilots, flight attendants and other employees of aviation, with the nationally acclaimed celebration that began in 1939. One way that you can kick off the celebration is by making an aviation themed party! […]

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Keeping Kids Happy is a Priority for Airlines

Let’s face it, every traveler has experienced looking up and seeing the mom with the newborn boarding the plane and praying they do not have the seat next to them. Having an unhappy child 30,000 feet up in the sky is not a pleasant experience, especially on a long flight. This is why it should […]

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Construction Plans for NYC’s La Guardia Airport

Located in the northern part of New York City in the borough of Queens, is the La Guardia Airport. Combined with its neighboring airports, JFK International and Newark Liberty, the three create the largest airport system in the United States, second in the world for passenger traffic, and first in the world in total flight […]

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Alaska Airlines Testing Limits of Identification in Place of Boarding Passes

With continued advancements in technology, the world we live in is evolving and Alaska Airlines is leading the way. Through the help of 200 volunteers, Alaska Airlines created a test program in the Mineta San Jose Airport located in the heart of Silicon Valley, which allowed frequent flyers to use their fingerprints in place of […]

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The Growth of Aviation

Someone once asked, “What would you attempt if you knew you couldn’t fail?” The ability to foresee the future would allow many people to deter from things we know would not work, but how would that make us any better? Would you structure your business plan differently if you knew of some epic change? Adam […]

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