Arty is a 28-year-old pilot of Slovenian-Italian roots, currently flying as FO (first officer) on an Airbus A320 for Lauda Europe with base in Zagreb, Croatia. His love of flying led him down an exciting path, starting his education in Crete and later working as a flight attendant for Ryanair Read more
Letov is an institute committed to the preservation of technical aviation heritage. We are getting ready to set up an exhibition in Gorizia (Aeroporto di Gorizia) of the collection of aviation heritage related to the technical history of Slovenia through the different periods. Aeroclub Letov. Who are you? Letov was Read more
Miha is an inspiring, 22-year-old pilot from Maribor, who with his calm and respectful character, sparkles in his eyes, and playful nature radiates noticeable maturity. We talked about his passion for flying, the challenges he experiences as an instructor, his current soaring adventure in New Zealand, why he took on Read more
How did it start? With my father, who started to restore planes Kurir and Vaja, which he got for the long-term management of the airport in Postojna. The condition was that he gets them if he restores them and they will be stationed in Postojna. Kurir and Aero-3 (which is Read more
Did you dream of being an aircraft designer? What propelled you to your journey? [FR]: I was born with a passion for aircraft. Probably because where I used to live as a child, airplanes flew over the house, then disappeared just two seconds later behind the building in front of Read more
These days, only the name “Letališka cesta ( Airport road) in the BTC shopping center points to the former airport. Not many people (who are not from the aviation industry) know about its impressive history, which is now being quietly renovated into a museum, pastry shop, and archaeological center. The Read more
Air traffic control consists of multiple services. Which ones and how do they collaborate? Air traffic control as a service consists of several segments, the most basic division being operational and support services. The Air Traffic Control (ATC), Aviation Telecommunications Service (SLT), and Aviation Information Service (SLI) operate in the Read more
What was it like to spend your childhood at the airport? My father was a pilot in the Yugoslav army, and he introduced me to the love of flying. Later, he continued his career in Zlatarna Celje but has always remained closely connected with aviation as a motor and gliding Read more
“I love to fly, I used to fly a lot with Adria Airways. Flying is a special thing. I am sorry that Adria is gone. They were among the best pilots in Europe. Skilled pilots, crews, and mechanics suddenly had their wings cut. Their work, their effort, and their hours Read more
“You are not normal, that is not allowed,” responded the wife of a test pilot Marjan Jelen when he came home that day. Not having it among his tasks, yet believing in the aircraft J-22 Orao, Marjan Jelen was the first to break the sound barrier on November 11, 1984, Read more