"Pan Am,"an early 1960s-set drama about airline stewardesses–and spying–that's directed by "West Wing" alumnus Thomas Schlamme. Stylish and sexy, with delightful performances by Christina Ricci, Kelli Garner, Margot Robbie, and French-Canadian actress Karine Vanasse, the show is still finding its audience in ABC's 10-11 p.m. slot on Sundays.
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Next week, between November 13th and 17th the Dubai Airshow will take place at the International Dubai Airport (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Dubai Airshow is one of the biggest air shows of the aviation industry. The event features lectures and exhibitions from aviators and aviation companies, attracting visitors and tourists from all over the world. It has taken place since 1989 as an initiative of the "Fairs & Exhibitions Ltd" in cooperation with the Dubai Government and the Dubai International Airport.
Esta semana foram divulgadas na internet imagens do litoral Carioca tiradas pela Esquadrilha da Fumaça.
As fotos foram feitas por uma câmera acoplada na asa de uma das aeronaves, durante a última apresentação da Esquadrilha da Fumaça em Copacabana.
Confira abaixo algumas das belíssimas fotos capturadas pela nossa Esquadrilha da Fumaça:
Flight Attendants 15 Grammar point: present perfect
Aim
· Practice English skills in an aviation context
· Revise present perfect / present perfect continuous tense
· Have fun!
Dear Reiko,
I have just arrived in Tokyo and have tried to call you. Have you changed your phone number?
Please watch this interesting video about the "Direct / Indirect speech" and try to answer following questions.
Please watch this interesting video about the "Yet / Still / Already" and try to answer following questions.
Please watch this interesting video about the "Passive voice" and try to answer following questions.
Welcome to Global Aviation English’s Blog. Here we will release up to date information about what is happening in the world of Aviation English. We will also share some of our videos, mini lessons, videos and tips for tests and interviews. We have FREE online courses for Pilots, Flight Attendants, Mechanics, …
On August 23 the majority of the new rules proposed in what is being called the “Travelers Bill of Rights” took effect. This is yet another set of rules and regulations aimed at the already heavily regulated airline industry, which leaves one to wonder how many more regulations can possibly …
[audio:http://aviationenglishblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Cabin_Crew_Procedures.mp3|titles=Cabin_Crew_Procedures] Cabin crew procedures Aim Practice English skills in an aviation context Revise some typical procedures and test yourself on knowledge you not only need to know but may be tested on during interviews Have fun! The list of cabin crew procedures can be daunting but don’t worry, there’s always …
[audio:http://aviationenglishblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/13santosdumont.mp3|titles=Santos Dumont] Alberto Santos Dumont, Pioneer Aviator Santos Dumont, born in 1873, grew up in a coffee plantation owned by his family but spent most of his adult life in Paris. He was so fascinated by machinery that even as a child he learned to drive steam tractors and …
TOPIC: Airline vs. executive aviation Listen to the audio GOAL: To compare airline flying versus working in executive aviation Level: Easy Exercise #1: Read about the differences between airline flying and executive aviation and then proceed to Exercise #2 The physical aspects of flying an airplane are fairly similar in …
[audio:http://aviationenglishblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/15crm.mp3|titles=CRM]TOPIC: Crew Resource Management (CRM) Exercise #1: Read about CRM and then proceed to Exercise #2 Crew Resource Management (CRM) training originated from a NASA workshop in 1979 that focused on improving air safety. The NASA research presented at this meeting found that the primary cause of the majority …