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Minnesota EAA Chapters 25, 54, and 1229 in Action
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Minnesota EAA Chapters 25, 54, and 1229 in Action

By Mark Kolesar, EAA Lifetime 294238 The Flying Cloud Airport located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was the site of the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day on September 20, 2025. Three local EAA chapters’ members — South St. Paul Chapter 1229’s Bill Steier, Julie Steier, and Serena Townsend; Lakeville Chapter 25’s Kris Olson and Mark Kolesar; […] The post Minnesota EAA Chapters 25, 54, and 1229 in Action first appeared on Hangar Flying.

EAA Hangar Flying • Oct 20, 2025
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Ask Cranky: Is Southwest Overbooking Again?
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Ask Cranky: Is Southwest Overbooking Again?

I haven’t done an entry in this series for a long time, and honestly when I got this email from a reader, I didn’t think I’d be doing it here either. But then, it turns out, the answer is far more interesting than I expected. Let’s start with the question from William… I haven’t seen...

The Cranky Flier • Oct 20, 2025
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ACT Boeing 747 Freighter Crashes on Landing in Hong Kong
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ACT Boeing 747 Freighter Crashes on Landing in Hong Kong

On October 20, 2025, a Boeing 747-400 freighter operated by ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates crashed into the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Boeing 747-400F, registered TC-ACF, was operating flight EK9788 from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Hong Kong, with four crew members onboard. The aircraft departed Dubai on the evening of October 19 and was due to arrive in Hong Kong early the next morning. At […] The post AC

Sam Chui • Oct 20, 2025
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Air Route Revived
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Air Route Revived

 Originair commenced direct flights between Blenheim and Palmerston North today. The first flights, OGN 201 from Palmerston North to Blenheim and the return, OGN 202 from Blenheim to Palmerston North were operated in British Aerospace Jetstream 31 ZK-JSH. This service is operated twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays. Originair told RNZ that it anticipates demand for its new service

3rd Level New Zealand • Oct 20, 2025
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Blenheim reconnected to Christchurch
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Blenheim reconnected to Christchurch

 Originair commenced operating flights between Blenheim and Christchurch on the 19th of October 2025. The first flights, OGN 109 from Blenheim to Christchurch and the return OGN 110 from Christchurch to Blenheim were operated in British Aerospace Jetstream 32 ZK-JSK.At present 9 flights per week are being offered...  Originair's BAe Jetstream 32 ZK-JSK on the gate on Christchurch

3rd Level New Zealand • Oct 19, 2025
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An Electric Future?
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An Electric Future?

 A huge thanks to Scott Cowley who caught these photos of the Air New Zealand sponsored BETA ALIA CX300, registered N401NZ, at Hamilton on 17 October 2025 Air New Zealand and BETA Technologies team up for first electric aircraft take-off in Tauranga today (17 October 2025). The first electric aircraft to carry the Air New Zealand name has hit the skies today, with the BETA ALIA CX300

3rd Level New Zealand • Oct 18, 2025
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Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: United Earnings, Spirit Continues to Shrink
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Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: United Earnings, Spirit Continues to Shrink

United Boasts Strong Summer Earnings United Airlines is next up for Q3 reporting, and the carrier posted higher-than-expected earnings for the summer despite revenue totals that missed Wall Street estimates. UA’s net profit for the quarter was nearly $949 million, a 1.7% drop from Q3 a year ago. Its gross revenue was up nearly 3%...

The Cranky Flier • Oct 17, 2025
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GeminiJets Airplane Models – September 25 New Release + Discounts
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GeminiJets Airplane Models – September 25 New Release + Discounts

I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During difficult times, I have found that model collecting can help alleviate some of the stress. Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US. September 2025 1:400 New Relea

Sam Chui • Oct 17, 2025
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Volunteer Spotlight — Tom Ewing
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Volunteer Spotlight — Tom Ewing

This piece originally ran in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine.   Tom Ewing, EAA 446994, was surrounded by aviation history since birth, coming from a family of military aviators, so he has always been fascinated with the stories and legacy. He never knew any other way of living other than in […] The post Volunteer Spotlight — Tom Ewing first appeared on Hangar Flying.

EAA Hangar Flying • Oct 16, 2025
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The Five Keys to Airworthiness
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The Five Keys to Airworthiness

By Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911/Vintage 724296 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. We talk about airworthiness, but what is it? We know it when we see it, but do we know it when we don’t see it? Once we have it, can […] The post The Five Keys to Airworthiness first appeared on Hangar Flying.

EAA Hangar Flying • Oct 16, 2025
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EAA’s The Green Dot — T-38 Instructor Pilot Olga Custodio
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EAA’s The Green Dot — T-38 Instructor Pilot Olga Custodio

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Margaret are joined by Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, a retired T-38 instructor pilot and the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot, to discuss her career and experiences in the cockpit.   The Green Dot, sponsored by Crewchief Systems, is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for […] The post EAA’s The Green Dot — T-38 Instructor Pilot Olga Custodio first appeared on Hangar Flying.

EAA Hangar Flying • Oct 16, 2025
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Departing VIP
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Departing VIP

Departing New Zealand today on export is Piper PA31-350 Navajo Chieftain ZK-VIP (c/n 31-7405482).The 1974 model Chieftain was placed on the New Zealand register on the 15th of March 1993 first being used by VIP Air Charter Ltd out of Hamilton. In 1997 it was used on a short-lived air service between Hamilton and Gisborne air service under the name of Te Kaahu Airlines... see https://

3rd Level New Zealand • Oct 13, 2025
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British Airways’ lounge renaissance: Style, Substance and a hint of Contradiction?
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British Airways’ lounge renaissance: Style, Substance and a hint of Contradiction?

British Airways has unveiled new lounges in Miami and Dubai as part of its £7 billion transformation, marking a shift toward a more modern, expressive travel experience. These lounges blend local influences with British sensibility, offering a comfortable and vibrant atmosphere. However, a disconnect remains between the lounges and the airline's onboard aesthetic.

TheDesignAir • Oct 12, 2025
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Aquatic & Vintage Airways' Widgeons and Beaver
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Aquatic & Vintage Airways' Widgeons and Beaver

After Sea Bee Air ceased operating Grumman Widgeon and Goose aircraft on scheduled services in New Zealand during Easter 1989 there was one final operator that continued commercial operations using G. While this was the end of amphibious scheduled services it was not the end of commercial flying by amphibians. That honour goes to Aquatic & Vintage Airways Ltd and, as it was later renamed,

3rd Level New Zealand • Oct 11, 2025
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