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Where you can still find a Mad Dog in the US
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Where you can still find a Mad Dog in the US

In the late 1950s, Douglas Aircraft Company began developing a narrow-body aircraft for short to medium haul routes, which would complement its only operational aircraft at the time, the Douglas DC-8, configured for long-haul routes, along with its high density. Douglas DC-9 The first flight in the history of the DC-9 took place on February […] The post Where you can still find a Mad Dog in the US appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Flightradar24 Blog • 4h ago
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Photos of the Week: Jan. 5-9, 2026
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Photos of the Week: Jan. 5-9, 2026

Read about the right way to fly the Idaho Backcountry in the January/February issue of Plane + Pilot magazine. The post Photos of the Week: Jan. 5-9, 2026 appeared first on Plane + Pilot.

Plane & Pilot • 11h ago
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IATA: Global air cargo stays resilient as demand rises 5.5% in November 2025
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IATA: Global air cargo stays resilient as demand rises 5.5% in November 2025

Global air cargo demand maintained strong momentum in November 2025, with total volumes rising 5.5% year on year, according to new data from IATA. International demand grew even faster, up 6.9%, confirming the sector’s resilience toward the end of the year despite ongoing trade and cost pressures. Capacity growth remained broadly aligned with demand. Available […]

Aviation24.be • 11h ago
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Testing the Avionics Nervous System
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Testing the Avionics Nervous System

Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) Why next-generation avionics validation is becoming a value driver for aircraft leases. Avionics are the nervous system of the modern aircraft, and […] The post Testing the Avionics Nervous System appeared first on Avionics International.

Aviation Today • 1d ago
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What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Van’s Aircraft RV-14
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What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Van’s Aircraft RV-14

By Rich Grue, EAA 1397125 This piece originally ran in the November 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. About five years ago, I saw an ad on a social media post for RV-14 parts. As it turned out, he had almost an entire airplane in parts. I bought what I could and thus was […] The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Van’s Aircraft RV-14 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

EAA Hangar Flying • 1d ago
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Clear Prop!
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Clear Prop!

Unveiling the all-new Plane + Pilot The post Clear Prop! appeared first on Plane + Pilot.

Plane & Pilot • 1d ago
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Air Tahiti Nui 4Q26 Easter Island Charters
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Air Tahiti Nui 4Q26 Easter Island Charters

Published at 0500PST / 1300GMT 08JAN26Air Tahiti Nui in the fourth quarter of 2026 once again schedules charter service to Easter Island. Planned Papeete (Tahiti) – Easter Island charter flights in Nov/Dec 2026 as follows.TN761 PPT0925 – 1950IPC 789 30NOV26TN762 IPC0900 – 1000PPT 789 03DEC26This service is only available through local tour operators in East Asia, mainly package tours for Tahiti and Easter Island.

AeroRoutes • 1d ago
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White Paper – State of Private Aviation Market: Trends and Investment Opportunities
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White Paper – State of Private Aviation Market: Trends and Investment Opportunities

The private aviation market at the close of 2025 is at a crossroads, and the pre-owned market in particular is in a historically unique position. With business jet deliveries climbing 10.6 percent through Q3 2025 and the pre-owned market demonstrating exceptional resilience, buyers now face unprecedented opportunities to acquire high-quality aircraft at rational prices while […]

Flying Magazine • 1d ago
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