Tag: Flight planning

According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) is an authoritative document providing lasting information essential for air navigation. The AIP is the primary source of permanent aeronautical data for a specific country or region, ensuring safety and regularity for both domestic and international flights. Without understanding what an AIP contains, pilots and other aviation personnel cannot accurately plan their routes or operate safely within an airspace.

Up to 50% of an airliner's maximum takeoff weight can be the operating empty weight (OEW), a critical figure for aviation safety and efficiency. Understanding how to calculate operating empty weight is therefore crucial for aircraft operators and flight crew to ensure compliance with weight and balance limits before every flight.