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Jake Hardiman

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Journalist - A recent graduate in German, Jake has a passion for air travel on a student-friendly budget that extends beyond the realms of the usual suspects of low-cost-carriers. A keen amateur photographer, he is also currently one flight away from reaching his 100th sector flown as a passenger. Based in Oxfordshire, UK.
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A Flying Mansion: The Boeing 777X Business Jet

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 20, 2021
There is a lot of excitement regarding Boeing’s upcoming 777X family. The aircraft will represent a strong commitment…
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How Does The Loading Of The Airbus Beluga Work?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 20, 2021
Particularly since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, airfreight has played a significant role in keeping the world…
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easyJet CEO Optimistic About Summer Despite High Testing Costs

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 20, 2021
The summer season is typically one of the busiest times of year for commercial aviation, almost regardless of…
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What New Airbus A220 Operators Can We Expect To See This Decade?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 20, 2021
The Airbus A220 has had a significant impact on the short-haul market since entering service with SWISS in…
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Air France Could Be Interested In A Boeing 777-300 Freighter Conversion

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 19, 2021
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused several shifts within commercial aviation. One of the most significant is the…
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Can Boeing Pilots Fly Airbus Aircraft?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 17, 2021
Airbus and Boeing are the two largest producers of commercial jetliners in the world today. Competition between the…
KLM Boeing 777 Amsterdam Polderbaan
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Why Is Amsterdam Schiphol’s Polderbaan Runway So Far From The Terminal?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 17, 2021
As an airport’s passenger numbers grow, so does its need for additional runways. As more are built, the…
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Why Hasn’t Airbus Built An A318neo?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 16, 2021
In the last five years, Airbus has made waves in the single-aisle, short-haul market with its A320neo family…
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Throwback: A Look At Qatar Airways’ Passenger Boeing 747s

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 14, 2021
Today, Qatar Airways is one of the world’s most revered passenger-carrying airlines. The Doha-based carrier’s present long-haul fleet…
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The Story Of British Airways’ Boeing 767 Fleet

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 14, 2021
British Airways is a fascinating airline with decades of rich history. Part of its story is that of…
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Mad Dogs On The Last Frontier: What Happened To Alaska Airlines’ MD-80s?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 13, 2021
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines presently operates a diverse fleet of jet and turboprop-powered airliners. This includes models from the…
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How Much Did The Airbus A380 Cost?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 13, 2021
The Airbus A380 is a plane that has sadly been rendered rather obsolete by the ongoing pandemic. However,…
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Crew Outnumber Passengers On The World’s Longest Flight

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 13, 2021
Over the last year, empty aircraft have sadly become an all-too-common occurrence. Strict and changeable travel restrictions brought…
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The Man Who Changed Aviation: Howard Hughes

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 13, 2021
Throughout the course of aviation history, certain names have reflected significant changes to the world of flying as…
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What Will Happen To Aircraft Stored Due To The Pandemic?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 13, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted commercial aviation on a worldwide scale. Strict travel restrictions have caused passenger demand…
Emirates A380
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Why Does The Airbus A380 Have Such A Good Safety Record?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 13, 2021
In commercial terms, the Airbus A380 has not proven to be as commercially successful as the European manufacturer…
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Norwegian Gets Green Light From Creditors For Restructuring

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 12, 2021
European low-cost carrier Norwegian has reached an important milestone in its recovery process. The carrier announced this morning…
Lufthansa Airbus A340 & A380
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How The Airbus A380 Was Almost Two A340s Joined Together

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 12, 2021
The double-decker Airbus A380 is an aircraft that heralded great promise, but was ultimately left behind by a…
Boeing 777 front view
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FAA Wants Airlines To Inspect Boeing 777s For Rivet Issues

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 11, 2021
*Article updated with a statement from Boeing at 07:40 UTC* The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently…
French bee A350-900
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What Is A Rejected Takeoff And Why Do They Occur?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 11, 2021
When reading about incidents in the aviation industry, one sometimes comes across the term ‘rejected takeoff.’ This appears,…
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Sunday Reads: Our Most Notable Stories This Week

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 11, 2021
Another week in the world of commercial aviation is coming to a close. The last seven days have…
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What Happened To Sabena’s Airbus A330s?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 11, 2021
Today, Belgian commercial aviation is dominated by its flag carrier, Brussels Airlines. However, for almost 80 years, the…
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Wamos Air & HiFly Join Icelandair In Running UK Repatriation Flights From Pakistan

  • byJake Hardiman
  • April 10, 2021
The British government recently added Pakistan to its coronavirus ‘red list’ of banned countries. This saw a sudden…
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