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We had already learned that American’s very first A321XLR route would be on transcon from New York/JFK to LAX, but it wasn’t until last week that we found out where the airplane would first fly across the Pond. First stop? Edinburgh. It was never really in doubt that the first Transatlantic flight would go from...
WE NEED YOU! HIMS was a 1974 study to research military pilots with respect to alcohol abuse who would become airline pilots. This HIMS research transitioned into an assistance program. Today, however, this program has shifted from helping pilots to a money-making pilot abuse program that has enabled a medical industry to extort money from airman. Doctors assert airman have a substance abuse disorder, whether they do or not, and then threaten their airline careers if they don’t partici
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The Air Survey and Transport Company was formed in 1928 by Douglas Mill, a former pilot of the New Zealand Flying School. The company establish itself at Auckland’s Hobsonville aerodrome with a hangar built across the main road from the aerodrome which meant the planes had to cross the road for maintenance. Bob Johnson, also of the New Zealand Flying School, was appointed service manager.&
RDU faces impacts from FAA air traffic cuts – Triangle Business JournalAir traffic reduction only ‘band-aid solution’ to problem, insider claims– Fox 13 Salt Lake CityFlight cancellations expected to begin at Ontario airport Friday – The Press-EnterpriseI spent much of my Thursday talking to a variety of local news as they tried to figure out...
Busiest Airports in U.S. to Face Capacity Restrictions The FAA has begun a drawdown of capacity at the nation’s busiest airports today in celebration and recognition of the federal government’s complete and total failure to do its job. The process will begin today with a 4% reduction, and it will increase by 1% until next...
On the 6th of February 2023, a Boeing 737-3H4 Large Air Tanker crashed into a ridge line of 222 feet elevation in Fitzgerald River National Park in Western Australia. There were two pilots on board. The captain was very experienced with multi-engine air tankers and held his United States Forest Service (USFS) Air Tanker Training…
Qantas’ lounge network has long been a quiet expression of the airline’s national character – grounded, sophisticated, and unmistakably Australian. As the Flying Kangaroo prepares for its next great leap, the arrival of Project Sunrise and the opening of its new Auckland International Lounge mark the beginning of a more refined, residential era for its…
Boeing has announced new aircraft orders from three Central Asian airlines, Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways. All three announcements were made during the C5+1 Summit, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the diplomatic platform linking the United States with the five Central Asian nations. Uzbekistan Airways Expands 787 Dreamliner Fleet Uzbekistan Airways has firmed an order for eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners, increasing its total order book for the type to 22 aircraft. The si
By Bill Darnell, EAA 576650 This piece originally ran in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I am told by some of the more senior members of the Michigan Ultralight Association (MULA) Flying Club about past fly-ins and ultralight gatherings. I’ve heard tales of fly-ins at Purdy Field where aircraft lined both […] The post Where Are All the Ultralights? first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The title of this month’s column is one of the most oft-asked question by pilots, which is usually followed up by “Why won’t it stop?” Most of the time the question […] The post Why Is It Doing That? first appeared on Hangar Flying.
This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Matt and Jade Hofeldt, founders of Capital Flight — an FBO located at Morey Field in Middleton, Wisconsin, that provides primary, advanced, and transition training in Cirrus aircraft. The Green Dot, sponsored by Crewchief Systems, is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for […] The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Capital Flight Founders Matt and Jade Hofeldt first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Emme Hornung MOSAIC/Sport Pilot 2.0 went into effect just two weeks ago, and we’re already seeing sport pilots coming out of the woodwork because of it. Lorn M. Dennis, EAA 1537823, of Missouri is among the first student pilots to take advantage of the new Sport Pilot 2.0 rules after soloing in a Cessna […] The post Sport Pilot Milestone: Soloing With MOSAIC first appeared on Hangar Flying.
IATA noted the European Commission’s release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a significant step in recognizing the urgent need to accelerate air transport’s decarbonization.
When it comes to the functioning of the federal government, I expect a certain level of dumbassery. So when even that level gets exceeded, it makes me angry. And today, I’m VERY angry. In fact, I’m so angry that I am bringing out the long-lost and rarely-used fire-red-with-anger Cranky Jackass Award. And since I’m told...
IATA and ATPCO announced a partnership to consolidate their passenger ticket taxes, fees, and charges (TFC) solutions.
IATA released a study showing substantial savings and gains can be made by using biometric digital ID technology to manage the segregation of international and domestic departing passengers at airports.
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IATA released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance rising and biometric adoption accelerating.
IATA released the Value of Air Transport study for the Republic of Türkiye, at the IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium in Istanbul hosted by Turkish Airlines.
IATA will be adding the Renminbi (CNY) as one of the settlement currencies available to airlines and other suppliers through IATA Clearing House (ICH).