2023-03-11 00:11
President Biden has selected a new paint design for the 747s that will fly as the “Next Air Force One,” VC-25B, which are currently being worked on by Boeing for…
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2023-03-09 22:54
In a sad but not surprising announcement today, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has confirmed that this will be the final year for the National Championship Air Races at…
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2023-03-02 22:31
How You Can Help Save Alaska’s Salmon-Thirty-Salmon After 18 years, the Alaska Airlines “Salmon-Thirty-Salmon” livery will disappear, company officials said Monday. T… Read More
2023-03-01 04:13
2023 has been really good for Kansas City so far. First, a Super Bowl win. And on Tuesday, the city unveiled a brand new airport. When Southwest Airlines Flight 904…
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2023-03-01 00:10
Nearly a half century ago, plans were in motion to construct one of the world’s largest airports on a manmade island in the middle of Lake Erie. The massive new…
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2023-02-23 22:47
The U.S. Navy has ruled a fighter pilot’s mistake caused the crash of a $115 million F-35C stealth jet on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson last year, which injured…
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2023-02-22 17:44
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has pulled the plug on its SpaceJet regional jet program. The decision came after years of development, multiple delays, and the impact of the COVID-19 pand… Read More
2023-02-21 23:17
TWA’s name change ushered in an era of transatlantic glamour On May 17, 1950, Transcontinental & Western Air underwent a corporate name change. Keeping the initials TWA, the compan… Read More
2023-02-21 02:40
There are only about 40 passenger 747s still flying worldwide, as many airline operators have been retiring the jumbo jet over the last several years. Most airlines just… Read More
2023-02-13 03:27
When FedEx Flight 147 touched down at Memphis International Airport (MEM) on 31 December 2022, it marked the end of an era for the world’s largest cargo airline. The flight,…
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2023-02-12 19:11
It’s that time of year again, as 100 million people prepare to watch the Philadelphia Eagles battle the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII tonight. And while flyovers of…
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2023-02-08 20:32
Did you have “spy balloon sparks international incident” on your 2023 Bingo card? We definitely did not. However, in proving that truth is sometimes stranger than fiction… Read More
2023-02-06 19:46
A Coulson Aviation Boeing 737-300 tanker crashed on Monday during a firefighting mission in Western Australia. According to a statement from the company, the two pilots on bo… Read More
2023-02-02 21:08
Yesterday (Feb 1), Atlas Air Cargo took off from Boeing’s factory in Everett, WA with the very last 747 that will ever be made. But there was some interesting artwork…
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2023-02-02 01:02
Frontier Airlines this week announced a new unlimited flight pass: for a flat fee of $399 per person, travelers can buy access to an all-you-can-fly fare. The GoWild! Summer Pass,&hell&hell…Read More
2023-02-01 20:26
The last 747 that Boeing will ever make took off this morning with Atlas Air, flying from Paine Field, WA (flight number 5Y747, tail N863GT) and headed for Cincinnati, OH.…
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2023-02-01 00:25
It was a bittersweet day at Boeing’s factory in Everett, WA. The company delivered the 1,574th and last 747 jumbo jet that they’ll ever produce, handing it to Atlas Air…
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2023-01-11 13:22
It’s another beautiful morning for airline travel across the country, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily stopped all departing domestic flights nationwide until a… Read More
2022-12-22 03:57
Alex Tapia of Aviation Retirement Strategies shares six practical ways that pilots and airline professionals can prepare themselves for retirement. Whether you’re a new pilot, or you&r&hell…Read More
2022-12-22 03:35
Alex Tapia didn’t always want to be a financial planner. Raised in The Netherlands, Tapia and his family came to the United States when he was 14 years old. Initially,…
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2022-12-13 23:15
United Airlines on Tuesday said it will purchase up to 200 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners in what will be the largest-ever widebody aircraft order by a U.S. carrier in aviation…
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2022-12-11 21:14
NASA’s first Artemis mission returned to Earth today, making a textbook reentry and splashdown off Baja, California following a 25-day uncrewed flight test to the moon and back. The Or… Read More
2022-12-09 19:11
Retired USAF Col. Joe Kittinger has passed away, after a long productive life most famously remembered for jumping from the edge of space before the days of astronauts and rockets,…
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2022-12-08 05:02
Air Greenland this week took delivery of its brand new Airbus A330-800neo. The aircraft, named Tuukkaq (Inuit for harpoon tip), flew its maiden voyage on Wednesday 07 December from Air… Read More
2022-12-07 15:21
All good things must come to an end, and it’s no different for the Queen of the Skies. Last night (Dec 6), Boeing rolled out their last 747 to ever…
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2022-12-03 01:55
The U.S. Air Force rolled out America’s new B-21 Raider stealth bomber this evening at an unveiling ceremony hosted and sponsored by Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, California. The new… Read More
2022-11-26 22:24
TAG was a true commuter’s airline. During the 1950s and ‘60s, Detroit – then the nation’s fifth largest city – and Cleveland (eighth largest) were both industri… Read More
2022-11-24 17:11
It really does not matter what each veteran did during his period of service. The fact is, whether a veteran fought on the front lines during horrific battles or ran…
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2022-11-21 23:23
In the early hours of the morning on November 17, 2022, I awoke to a 3:00am alarm. At that time, I didn’t know if I’d be flying that day or…
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2022-11-18 23:20
A LATAM Airlines plane crashed into a fire truck on the runway at Jorge Chavez Airport in Lima, Peru today as the plane was taking off. Videos circulating online this…
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2022-11-15 22:49
NASA is all systems GO at Kennedy Space Center in Florida tonight, where the space agency’s giant new 322-ft tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft stand ready&hell&hell…Read More
2022-11-15 21:56
Piedmont Airlines is joining a growing list of carriers sweetening the pot by offering previously unheard-of compensation and bonus packages to qualified pilots. Desperate times call f… Read More
2022-11-12 21:41
A WWII-era B-17 bomber and a Bell P-63 King Cobra went down at the Wings Over Dallas Air Show this afternoon, killing both crews. Both aircraft were involved in a…
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2022-11-12 16:25
The National Museum of the Air Force (NMUSAF) has had an A-1E Skyraider on display since 1968. That aircraft is the exact tail number, 132649 that Major Bernard Fisher was…
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2022-11-11 03:09
Spirit Airlines will eliminate more than three dozen routes in early 2023, Airline Weekly reports. The route cuts include flights in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean… Read More
2022-11-08 17:03
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) confiscated a firearm found stuffed inside a raw baking hen on Monday. T… Read More
2022-11-04 01:27
On Thursday, Alaska Airlines added Salt Lake City to their Flight Pass program. The popular program also tacked on the added benefit of complimentary MVP or MVP Gold Status with…
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2022-11-02 22:56
Icelandair is on track to become the world’s first national flag carrier to operate a 100 percent carbon-free domestic network. The carrier aims to complete the transition by 203… Read More
2022-10-30 04:56
A U.S. Air Force tanker crew from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas flew a KC-46A Pegasus without a copilot on Oct. 25. The tanker…
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2022-10-29 22:16
Joe Axline was just 11 years old when he decided he would live in an airplane one day. The year was 1973. Axline, the son of an airplane mechanic and…
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2022-10-27 00:37
Alaska Airlines on Wednesday announced its largest aircraft order in the company’s 90-year history. The Seattle-based carrier will exercise options to buy 52 Boeing 737… Read More
2022-10-25 17:03
A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Jacksonville, Florida, due to a mechanical problem on Tuesday. The Boeing 737-700, operating as Flight 756, was en route to Ind… Read More
2022-10-23 23:06
After eight right seat combat rides in the Skyraider and a series of briefing covering subjects ranging from avoiding venereal disease to combat Rules of Engagement and everything in between… Read More
2022-10-22 20:52
Canada Jetlines will acquire a second Airbus A320 and begin service to Vancouver (YVR) this December, according to a press release from the airline. North America’s newest airlin… Read More
2022-10-21 01:42
Air service will return to the First State early next year after an eight-month absence. Avelo Airlines will begin service to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG) on 01 February 2023. T… Read More
2022-10-21 00:23
American Airlines on Thursday reported record quarterly earnings of $13.5 billion for the third quarter of 2022. The Fort Worth-based carrier is also forecasting a better-tha… Read More
2022-10-19 02:17
New Podcast Covers Linebacker II – ending the Vietnam War and bringing the POWs home Learning about the Vietnam War is like peeling a forty year old onion. One that…
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2022-10-18 17:33
Russian leisure airline Nordwind Airlines has resumed flights to Cuba on a limited basis. For the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February, Nordwind is operati… Read More
2022-10-17 19:01
The 2022 Edwards AFB airshow was spectacular with quite a lineup. The show featured almost every aircraft in the US Air Force inventory along with aircraft from NASA, the Thunderbirds&hellip&hell…Read More
2022-10-15 21:12
When most people travel to Honolulu, the aircraft or airline they are flying on is typically last thing on their mind. They’re more interested in their tropical vacation and can… Read More
2022-10-14 20:03
If you live in southern California and love aviation, this is the weekend for you! Edwards Air Force Base is hosting their first public air show in 13 years. As…
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2022-10-14 19:22
The sports world requires lots of of air transport for not only the fans but for the teams, owners, scouts, news crews, and other related personnel. Football (both American and…
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2022-10-14 00:26
It was referred to as the most dramatic image overhaul in the history of commercial aviation and it was the brainchild of one woman. In 1965, Braniff International unveiled its…
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2022-10-13 14:43
Airbus needs a purdy new livery for their A350F cargo freighter, and they are inviting the public to design it. And it’s open to anyone in the world too, not…
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2022-10-12 23:51
United Airlines will add three international destinations to its 2023 summer schedule, the carrier announced Wednesday. In addition, United will add six more flights to existing Europe… Read More
2022-10-12 15:10
Delta Air Lines on Tuesday announced a $60 million equity investment in eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft that – if realized – will transform home-to-airport… Read More
2022-10-11 21:59
A Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter operated by Atlas Air lost a wheel from its main landing gear on takeoff today from Taranto, Italy. And plane spotters along the route captured imagery…
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2022-10-11 14:45
More than a dozen websites for American airports were knocked offline Monday morning by an apparent cyberattack originating in Russia, according to a report from the Associated Press. … Read More
2022-10-10 23:28
Most of us take the gift of vision for granted, and find it hard to imagine life without it. Going blind is a terrifying thought for many people, especially pilots.…
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2022-10-10 03:14
Earlier this year, American Airlines sued the powerhouse media platform “The Points Guy“, best known for offering tips on how people can maximize their travel while minimizing th… Read More
2022-10-09 17:35
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a determination that declares emissions of lead from piston-powered aircraft using leaded fuel are a danger to public health. The &ldqu&hell…Read More
2022-10-09 14:03
For the first time since 2009, the birthplace of supersonic flight is about to have an air show open to the public on-base. And considering the history of Edwards AFB…
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2022-10-07 20:39
NASA has begun studying the potential for a privately-funded SpaceX mission to boost the Hubble Space Telescope’s orbit. The engineering marvel has been delivering breathtaking views o… Read More
2022-10-07 03:16
A few months back, we broke the news that Southwest was retiring their last Boeing 737-700 in the original ‘classic’ livery. At the time, Southwest shared the news that they&hell&hell…Read More
2022-10-07 01:30
NASA’s Crew-5 astronauts arrived at the ISS today, after a 29-hour trip from Earth following launch yesterday from Kennedy Space Center. Their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft “Endu… Read More
2022-10-06 11:20
Late last month, Phoenix-based regional carrier Mesa Airlines announced the purchase of 29 Pipistrel Alpha Trainer Pro aircraft, with options for 75 more. The aircraft will be the workhorse… Read More
2022-10-06 04:40
For those itching to travel the world in a private jet while visiting some of the planet’s most incredible natural, manmade, and cultural wonders, National Geographic has just the adve… Read More
2022-10-05 21:31
It was a picture-perfect day at Kennedy Space Center, as SpaceX launched NASA’s Crew-5 astronauts to the International Space Station. The crew lifted off at 12:00pm EDT, thundering sky… Read More
2022-10-05 01:32
Flight attendants in the United States will now be guaranteed a 10-hour rest between duty periods, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday at a ceremony at Reagan Nation… Read More
2022-10-04 21:32
SpaceX is set to launch NASA’s next astronauts on the Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wed, Oct 5. Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in Florida is…
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2022-10-04 16:01
The second to last 747 to ever be produced has rolled out of Boeing’s factory at Paine Airport in Everett, WA. Avgeek Matt Cawby was there to capture images of…
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2022-10-04 00:37
If you’ve ever wanted to display the cockpit escape rope of an Airbus A380 in your living room, you’re in luck. Several hundred items from the iconic Airbus A380 will&helli&hell…Read More
2022-10-03 18:04
Chicago-based United is suspending service at JFK airport by the end of October. In a memo sent to employees, the company blames the FAA, saying they have not given United…
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2022-10-03 13:30
The public can see it fly one more time this month. NASA’s one-of-a-kind 747 SOFIA flying telescope flew its final mission on Sep 28, wrapping up a career revealing mysteries…
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2022-10-02 17:33
Surveillance video in a Fresno, CA neighborhood captured a helicopter crash in someone’s front yard yesterday. Local police say the Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III was conducting a test flig… Read More
2022-10-01 20:35
The world’s first all-electric commuter plane made its first flight earlier this week. Eviation’s Alice prototype flew for 8 minutes and ascended to 3,500 ft, before landing back… Read More
2022-09-29 12:11
It’s been a long journey, but North America’s newest airline took to the skies last week. Canada Jetlines, or simply Jetlines, completed its inaugural flight on 22 Septembe… Read More
2022-09-29 02:13
Major Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday afternoon in southwest Florida near Cayo Costa as an extremely powerful category 4 storm. As the monster storm makes its way across the&h&hell…Read More
2022-09-28 02:43
Airlines and airports across the Sunshine State are instituting operational contingency plans in preparation for Hurricane Ian. On Tuesday afternoon, Hurricane Ian – a category 3 major… Read More
2022-09-26 18:02
NASA will roll back Artemis-1 off its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center tonight, to protect the vehicle from Hurricane Ian. First motion off the launch pad will start around…
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2022-09-26 02:26
My name is Bryce and I’m an aviation enthusiast who runs Skylite Productions. Skylite Productions is a commercial aviation based YouTube channel and Instagram account that I star… Read More
2022-09-24 15:41
What sounded like a prank on an American Airlines flight this week en route to Dallas was actually a hilarious PA system malfunction. Throughout the flight, it sounded like someone…
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2022-09-24 15:05
The results of J.D. Power’s 2022 North American Airport Satisfaction Study are in. Spoiler Alert: You’re likely to see more smiles in Minneapolis than at Newark. … Read More
2022-09-23 15:25
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus is looking to add Cleveland, Ohio, to its transatlantic route map, cleveland.com reported Thursday. The carrier is reportedly considering four weekly nons… Read More
2022-09-23 02:11
Boeing and Red 6 are joining forces to integrate Augmented Reality (AR) training systems on Boeing’s T-7 and F-15EX jets. Red 6 has been developing their Advanced Tactical Augmented Re… Read More
2022-09-22 16:29
A United Airlines flight landed safely last night in Newark, NJ, after a mechanical failure on takeoff caused sparks to fly off the plane. The event was even captured on…
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2022-09-20 21:12
The world’s first all-electric commuter plane completed a series of high-speed taxi tests in Washington yesterday (Sep 19), and is now aiming for its first flight test soon. The batter… Read More
2022-09-20 20:41
The USAF will rollout and reveal their highly-classified, next generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber to the world in early December. Northrop Grumman has been developing the new bomber now f… Read More
2022-09-20 20:06
The Space Force introduced their official song today at the 2022 Air & Space Forces Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. The song titled “Sempr… Read More
2022-09-20 13:12
Britain and the world bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday – a spectacular bookend to an 11-day period of mourning following her death. Amid the pageantry, remembrance, and&hel&hell…Read More
2022-09-20 01:13
Earlier this year, Republic Airways (a regional carrier for American, Delta, and United Airlines) filed a petition with the FAA for an exemption to the ‘1,500 hour rule’ that req… Read More
2022-09-19 00:56
This week’s annual National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada ended tragically today, when an L-29 Super Delfin jet and its pilot crashed in a horrible accident during the Jet&hel&hell…Read More
2022-09-17 16:54
A Vulcan Bomber narrowly avoided what could have been a disaster yesterday (Sep 16), when it overshot a runway at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield in Warwickshire (United Kingdom) and stopped… Read More
2022-09-15 17:03
Two former adversaries in the airline world have announced a new codeshare agreement. United Airlines and Emirates on Wednesday announced the new agreement designed to bolster each air… Read More
2022-09-14 18:38
Last month, we reported how users of the popular flight tracking website Flightradar24 flocked to watch Nancy Pelosi’s flight to Taiwan, as threats from China telling her to stay away… Read More
2022-09-12 17:48
Jeff Bezos’ space launch company Blue Origin has several crewed and un-crewed suborbital flights to the edge of space under its belt at this point, launching tourists for quick joy&hel&hell…Read More
2022-09-11 19:27
Every person has a story of where they were and what they were doing on September 11th, 2001. It was a tragic day that we all remember and still reflect…
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2022-09-02 19:34
On 31 March 2023, the end of an era arrives in Israel when a ban on four-engine aircraft takes effect in the country, the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) announced Thursday. …
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2022-09-01 23:29
As I became more comfortable with flying the Skyraider, my next challenge was to master the aircraft’s fairly complex weapons delivery system that included 15 external stations.
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2022-09-01 14:07
A Brazilian low-cost airline has painted one of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the special livery as part of a marketing partnership with Universal Studios Resort in Orlando,…
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