A pilot’s career is measured not only in-flight hours, but in lessons learned Announcing my third book — A PILOT’S STORY — launching on line on 1st June 2026! This book traces the defining moments of my journey in the cockpit and the lifetime of lessons learned above the clouds. I am deeply honored that …
Sky Legend: The remarkable machine that shape aviation history Every aircraft has a story to tell. For many passengers today, flying may feel routine, but the machines that shaped aviation history are anything but ordinary. Let’s take a journey through some of the world’s most iconic aircraft and the stories that made them legendary. Plane …
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SUPERSONIC RETURN The coming back of faster-than-sound commercial flight. From 1976 to 2003, Concorde was the most powerful and fastest commercial jet ever to enter airline service. Flying faster than the Earth’s rotation, Concorde offered a unique experience: a passenger could have breakfast in London, fly to New York, and still sit down to breakfast …
URBAN AIR MOBILITY This article is about air taxis and how they’ll change city travel. Imagine stepping out of a gridlocked traffic jam, riding an elevator to a rooftop vertiport, boarding a quiet electric aircraft, and arriving across town in a fraction of the time it would take by car. That is the promise of …
BATTERY SAFETY IN THE CABIN Why lithium battery fires in the aircraft cabin are dangerous and why you should stay informed. A small power bank, a loose battery or a damaged phone – ordinary items we carry every day – can suddenly become a serious hazard at 35,000 feet. Lithium-ion batteries store a lot of …
AI-generated illustration, not an actual photo Why Assertive Support Process Training Matters Crew Resource Management (CRM) has long been recognized as a cornerstone of safe flight operations. A key element of CRM is the Assertive Support Process (ASP), which empowers first officers to speak up and take decisive action when they perceive danger. Recent reports …
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FLYING For most people, flying is more than just a way to get from one place to another. It’s a mix of excitement, curiosity and sometimes a touch of nervousness. Some passengers can’t wait to board, already planning what movie to watch or what meal to choose. Others, however, grip the armrest …
Legend of the Skies: Khoy Hing Remains Active After 50 Years in the Cockpit MOHD AZLIM ZAINURY SHAH ALAM – After more than five decades at the controls of an aircraft, former Malaysia Airlines (MAS) pilot Captain Lim Khoy Hing is no stranger to the national aviation community and continues to be a reference …
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The Human Edge: Can Automation replace Human Pilots? From self-driving cars to Al-powered chatbots, automation is everywhere. The aviation industry is no different. We’ve come a long way from the days of open cockpits and paper maps. Today’s modern airliners are marvels of automation, equipped with advanced flight management systems, autopilots and auto-thrust controls that …
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Qantas Boeing 737 Took Off With “51 Passengers Missing” The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) recently revealed an unusual but important safety incident involving a Qantas Boeing 737-800 on December 1, 2024. The aircraft departed even though 51 passengers were mistakenly marked as “not onboard” on the load sheet due to a simple data-entry error …
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What will happen if the pilot had a heart attack when the plane is in mid-air? Thank you, Doctor JB Lim, for this very interesting question which I have answered many times in my Blog. You’re right that such a scenario is extremely rare, almost to the point of being hypothetical. First, if the captain …
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GREENER SKIES AHEAD – From lighter aircraft to cleaner fuels, here is how aviation is becoming more sustainable Not long ago, the idea of flying in an environmentally-friendly plane sounded like science fiction. But today, as climate change becomes a global concern, the aviation industry is making big changes to reduce its impact. From smarter …
Consequences of a Passenger causing a lithium battery fire. A doctor shared a video of a lithium battery fire inside an aircraft cabin and asked me about the consequences for the passenger who caused the fire. Indeed, an Air China flight bound for Seoul was forced to make an emergency landing in Shanghai on Saturday, …
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FUTURE FLIGHT Have you ever wondered what air travel might be like in the future? As the world races to cut carbon emissions and tackle climate change, the aviation industry is quietly undergoing a revolution. Imagine boarding an aircraft that runs almost silently, releases little to no carbon dioxide, and costs less to operate compared …
AI in Aviation Flying has always been a marvel of modern engineering. But today, artificial intelligence (AI) is making air travel safer, faster and more efficient. Before you even step foot in an airport, AI is already at work. Airlines now use AI-powered chatbots to help customers book flights, answer questions and even resolve common …
4 Sukhoi Su-30 MKM in Formation Flying (AI Generated) The Merdeka Flypast – A Skybound Memory Yesterday morning, the thunderous roar of six Sukhoi Su-30MKM jets slicing through the skies in celebration of Malaysia’s Independence Day – 31st August 2025 – stirred something deep within me, rekindling memories of my own airborne journey. It reminded …
Pilots Ejecting from a Hornet – an illustration The Marvel of the Ejection Seat The crash of a Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Hornet during take-off on 21st August 2025 once again reminded us of a remarkable piece of engineering that has saved thousands of pilots worldwide – the ejection seat. In this case, the …
Pre-Flight Checklist Before you board your flight, something remarkable happens behind the scenes that often goes unnoticed. While you get ready to embark on your journey, pilots and engineers are hard at work performing a crucial set of procedures that is second nature to them: the pre-flight check. Preparation Before Flight Pre-flight checks are a …
A Day in the Life of a Pilot For many passengers, air travel is a routine experience – boarding a plane, settling into a seat, and trusting that the air craft will safely reach its destination. But behind the smooth operation of every flight is a carefully organized routine carried out by pilots. Pre-Flight Routine …
Why Pilots Delay Landing? Not long ago, a disgruntled passenger took to social media to vent about a flight from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur. The complaint centered on the captain’s decision to remain airborne for three hours due to a technical issue with cabin pressurization. In this case, the aircraft was flying at a lower …