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Justin Hayward

162 posts
Journalist - With almost a decade of experience in the publishing sphere, Justin has built up a deep understanding of the issues facing aviation today. With a keen interest in route development, new aircraft, and loyalty, his extensive travels with airlines such as British Airways and Cathay Pacific has given him profound direct comprehension of industry matters. Based in Hong Kong and Darlington, UK.
Iran Air A310
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The Airbus A300 Vs A310 – What Is The Difference?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 15, 2021
**Update: 01/19/2021 @ 16:50 UTC – Added details on smaller fuselage and wing for the A310, and removed…
787 & A380 Getty
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  • 10 minute read

Planespotting 101: How To Identify Each Major Commercial Aircraft Type

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 14, 2021
Do you struggle to identify the different aircraft types? Some are easy, but many still confuse even experienced…
Heathrow runway queue
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  • 13 minute read

Airport Infrastructure – Everything You Need To Know

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 11, 2021
Adequate infrastructure is essential to airport and airline operations. While it’s not necessarily as exciting or as visible…
American Airlines, Boeing 777, Grounded
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What Are Boeing’s Best Selling Aircraft Types?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 8, 2021
Boeing has been a leading aircraft manufacturer throughout modern aviation. It has grown since its founding in 1916,…
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  • 4 minute read

How Aircraft Are Tested For Evacuations

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 7, 2021
All aircraft are rigorously tested in many areas before launch. This includes safety and emergency procedures and the…
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  • 3 minute read

The 4 Planes Challenging Airbus And Boeing For Supremacy

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 5, 2021
Boeing and Airbus have long dominated the commercial aircraft market. Just take a look at the fleets of…
Hong Kong Airlines Airbus m
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Why Hong Kong Airlines And Hainan Airlines Share The Same Livery

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 5, 2021
Anyone traveling in Hong Kong and China, or just reading the news here or on other sites, may…
Boeing 737 MAX series
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The Boeing 737: The Original, Classic, NG And MAX – What’s The Difference?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 3, 2021
The 737 has been a great success story for Boeing. In fact, it has been the best selling…
European airlines coronavirus
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Why Do Airlines Have Foreign Crew Bases?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 3, 2021
With global operations, it’s not surprising that airlines often have staff in several locations around the world. In…
Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 Frankfurt Getty
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What Happened To The WOW Cargo Alliance?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 1, 2021
We hear all the time about airline passenger alliances, but what about cargo alliances? There have only been…
AF A340
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What Happened To Air France’s Airbus A340 Fleet?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 1, 2021
The slowdown in aviation in 2020 has led to the retirement of many aircraft. We have seen the…
Airlines-Are-Grounding-Their-A380s-getty
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What If KLM Operated The Airbus A380?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 1, 2021
Back in the early 2000s, as airlines around the world were considering A380 orders, KLM made a decision…
Boeing 737
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Why Do Some Boeing 737s Have Eyebrow Windows?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • January 1, 2021
If you look above the cockpit windows on the Boeing 737, you may see an extra set of…
European airlines coronavirus
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Why European Budget Carriers Are Cheaper Than Their US Counterparts

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 31, 2020
We have all got used to budget airline’s low fares, aggressive marketing, and constantly evolving route networks. And…
Airbus
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What Are Airbus’ Best Selling Aircraft Types?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 30, 2020
The duopoly of Boeing and Airbus have long dominated aircraft sales and will likely do so for the…
Lufthansa 777X
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Lufthansa’s New Boeing 777X Fleet – Everything We Know So Far

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 30, 2020
The Boeing 777X promises a lot, and its entry into service is eagerly anticipated. With the slowdown in…
Baggage handlers in Germany
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How Baggage Gets From Check In To The Aircraft’s Hold

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 30, 2020
Baggage handling is a major part of airline and airport daily operations. Often, all we ever hear about,…
American Airlines snow
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How Does Aircraft De-Icing Work?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 30, 2020
We have all seen aircraft being de-iced at an airport in winter or had to wait on the…
A321XLR-01
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Where Will Crew Rest On The Airbus A321XLR?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 29, 2020
The new Airbus A321XLR promises a lot. But there remains a question over how passengers will respond to…
Azores A321LR
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Azores Airlines Launches New Not-Quite-Transatlantic Route

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 29, 2020
Fans of unusual air routes will love the latest route announcement from Azores Airlines. It is launching a…
Silhouette landing heathrow
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  • 4 minute read

How Does In-Flight WiFi Work?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 28, 2020
More and more airlines are providing WiFi access on flights. It may still be expensive, and sometimes frustratingly…
A350-1000
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  • 3 minute read

Is There Anywhere You Still Can’t Fly With ETOPS?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 28, 2020
Twin-engine aircraft are limited in operations and routing by ETOPS ratings. The latest high ratings, though give so…
777 and 747 freighters
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Will Boeing Build A 777X Freighter?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 27, 2020
The new member of the popular Boeing 777 family, the 777X, has taken to the skies and is…
Air Sinai A220
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The Phantom Airline That Flies Airbus A220s Between Cairo & Tel Aviv

  • byJustin Hayward
  • December 26, 2020
If you need to fly between Cairo and Tel Aviv, you will likely find yourself on an unmarked…
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