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In Pictures: South Africa's LIFT Hosts Onboard Fashion Show For Valentine's Day
LIFT surprised passengers with another live show at 36,000 ft.
Connecting The Rainbow Nation: 5 South African Carriers You Might Not Have Heard Of
South Africa has several small aviation players.
3 Years Old: South Africa's LIFT Has Now Carried More Than 2 Million Passengers
LIFT has grown over the past few years to become a reliable domestic airline.
Why Do Aircraft Wingtips Point Upwards?
The winglets depict the upward-curling of bird features to gain efficiency.
How Airplane Wing Aerodynamics Helped Lotus Design A Better F1 Car
The inverted wing shape creates downward force, increasing the road grip.
Aircraft Design & Aerodynamics: Key Principles and Concepts
The aircraft design process entails the estimation of weights, performance, structural loads, aerodynamics, controls, and propulsion.
South Africa's LIFT Set To Lease An Airbus A320 From AerCap
The A320 is essential for LIFT's fleet and route expansion plans.
What Is Lift-To-Drag Ratio And How Is It Optimized At Different Phases Of Flight?
The lift-to-drag ratio must be optimized for each phase of flight.
The Role Of High Lift Devices During Approach and Landing
Slats and flaps substantially increase lift at low speeds.
45 Years Ago Today The Huge Mil Mi-26 Helicopter Made Its First Flight
The Mi-26 is a Soviet helicopter that is being used today by the Russian army.
How Does The Merging Of Two Flows Create Interference Drag On Aircraft?
Instability in the airflow at the cross-section of aircraft’s structural components create interference drag.
History: The Discovery of Lift and Drag Forces On Aircraft
While birds taught the early aerodynamicists the concept of lift, air resistance and its relationship with lift were poorly understood.
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LIFT Called Out After Its 1st Durban Flight Gets A Water Canon Salute
The South African carrier came under fire from TikTok users criticizing the 'tone-deaf' post during ongoing water access issues in Durban.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 140: Lufthansa's New Cabin, Air New Zealand's Wind Problems
Join Jo and Tom for a weekly roundup of aviation news.
In Conversation: An Interview With Jonathan Ayache, CEO of Lift
Simple Flying was joined by Jon Ayache to discuss Lift's first 22 months and plans for the future.
Starting An Airline In 90 Days: How Lift Succeeded
From first meeting to first flight in less than three months...
Golden Triangle – Why Lift Chose Durban As Its Next Destination
The South African startup isn't afraid to take on the big boys.
The Role Of An Aircraft's Weight & Balance In Safe Flight Operations
An aircraft can be thought of as a giant seesaw, and just like a seesaw, the airplane can tilt up or down based on how the weight is spread out.
Future Flying Webinar: In Conversation With Jonathan Ayache, CEO Of Lift
Join Simple Flying's managing editor for a relaxed chat with the CEO of this very interesting airline.