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New lightweight 12-volt offering provides Lycoming-powered homebuilds a high-value solution for under $1,000. The post Hartzell Engine Tech Unveils Starters for Experimental Aircraft appeared first on Plane + Pilot.
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Searidge Technologies has announced the successful implementation of Spain's first fully operational digital control tower at Vigo Airport. The post Searidge implements digital control tower at Vigo Airport, Spain appeared first on Airport Technology.
Does Pegasus count as a European airline? This might sound like a silly question that doesn’t really matter, but it’s still fun to ponder. If there was any doubt before, that is now erased with the airline agreeing to buy Czech Airlines and Smartwings. It clearly has some very large ambitions beyond its Turkish borders....
David Neeleman launched Breeze with the promise of reinventing travel for underserved cities. Nearly five years on, the U.S. airline still hasn’t cracked annual profitability. With rising costs, powerful rivals, and a growth plan that stretches from Jamaica to California, 2026 will be a pivotal year. In this week’s feature story, we explore the factors that will determine whether Neeleman’s latest venture can finally take off.
Spreading Christmas Cheer As a book lover, I was gifted with meeting Marc Fredrick, alias Mr. Whimsy, and a copy of his incredible children's book. Not only is the story delightful but the artwork is spectacular. If you're looking for that special book for the little ones in your life, this is it! A gift of love, of joy and an absolute delight. The best Christmas gift. He's provided the poem so you can read the story, but the illustrations are phenomenal. I'll share just a few year.&nb
AvGeeks traveling to, from, or transiting through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will soon have access to a relatively rare amenity, at least in the Pacific Northwest of the United States: an observation deck. Currently expected to open to the traveling public in the second quarter of 2026, the expanded concourse will add at least 10 restaurants to the airport's offerings, several new retail outlets, some fancy new seating, and lots of artwork. The signature artwork for the new spac
In the 1980s and 1990s there were a number of small air charter operators whose operations largely went unnoticed. The Air Charter Company was one of these operators. It was established in 1995 by David Ross and based in Rotorua and offered 24 hour nationwide charter, scenic air tours and air freight services. Iain Payne was appointed as the chief pilot. The first aircraft registered
Yes, this is the strangest weekly round-up I’ve ever written. If you’re looking for good airline-related content, you may just want to skip to The Air Show down below. But if you’re looking to expand your horizons, well, get ready. How RDU could land a nonstop flight to India – Business Journals Yes, this is...
Thank you so much for all the kind words. I don’t quite have the wherewithal to respond to each of you individually but I very much appreciate all of you who offered condolences and thoughtful comments. One person sent me this comic which actually made me laugh out loud. Nathan Pyle is an American cartoonist…
American Buys Two ORD Gates from the Clearance Rack American Airlines bought two gates from Spirit at Chicago/ORD as Spirit continues to look anywhere and everywhere for cash. Unfortunately for Spirit, the $30 million will not go toward its cash bottom line, but to help prepay debtor-in-possession loans. AA, you’ll recall, lost four gates at...
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FRIDAY FABULOUS FLYERLIZ BOOKERLiz Booker, is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander, helicopter pilot, and foreign diplomat, and a writer who is inspiring the next generation of women in aviation. During her 28-year career, she flew the H65 Dolphin (AS365) helicopter on search and rescue, law enforcement, and humanitarian missions around the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. Liz has also served as the U.S. Senior Defense Official to seven Eastern Caribbean Island Nations. Since retirin
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Air Chathams' Saab 340 ZK-CIW at Auckland on 8 December 2025Air Chathams' Saab 340 ZK-KRA at Auckland on 8 December 2025Registered to Skyline Aviation, Beechcraft 400A Beechjet ZK-NXJ at Auckland on 8 December 2025Barrier Air's Cessna Grand Caravan ZK-SDB at Auckland on 8 December 2025Barrier Air's Cessna Grand Caravan ZK-SDC at Auckland on 8 December 2025
Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.
This piece originally ran in the November 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The 2025 Dorothy Hilbert Award was presented to Carol Corona, EAA Lifetime 545619, who has been volunteering for more than 40 years. The award recognizes a female volunteer who embodies the same enthusiasm and heartfelt dedication to volunteerism that Dorothy Hilbert […] The post Volunteer Spotlight — Carol Corona first appeared on Hangar Flying.
This piece originally ran in the October 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. On July 26, 1928, the city of Wausau, Wisconsin, declared it to be “Aviation Day,” as airplanes participating in the Ford Reliability National Air Tour made a stop at the local Alexander Airport (now Wausau Downtown Airport [KAUW]). Between 1925 and […] The post EAA’s Attic — Photograph of the National Air Tour of 1928 first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Anibal Michel, EAA 643160 Reading Paul Dye’s commentary “Without a Checkout” about first flights in a single-seater in the November issue of Sport Aviation reminded me of the dilemma I faced after having bought a single-seat Quicksilver GT400 with my son a few years ago. Although I didn’t build it, I faced the same […] The post Flying Solo: Transitioning to Ultralights first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Gary Brossett, EAA Chapter 677 President Ray scholar Greyson Young, EAA 1579881, earned his private pilot certificate on November 23, 2025. He was introduced to the Chattahoochee Valley EAA Chapter 677 in February 2024 as a Young Eagle when he flew with past President Ernie Kelly, EAA 1021470. Imagine our surprise when we discovered […] The post Private Pilot Milestone: Ray Scholar Greyson Young first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Tim Tarris, EAA 1226913 I’m a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and airline captain. In 2019, I returned a Douglas C-53D, D-Day Doll, to Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. In 2024, I was part of a round-the-world, seven-continent trip with another pilot. I am […] The post Celebrate in the Lower 48 first appeared on Hangar Flying.