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Your PTO is going places with Delta in 2026

A little creative calendar planning in 2026 can go a long way. With strategic use of long weekends and holidays, just a handful of PTO days can unlock meaningful trips throughout the year, from quick city breaks to longer international adventures.   To help kick off travel planning for 2026, Delta has mapped out popular PTO windows and paired them with destinations that shine during those exact moments. Think of it as travel inspiration that works with your calendar, not against i

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The Great Grinch Sky Art Showdown

Every December, as huge chunks of the world deck the halls and trim the trees, a special breed of pilot decides that standard flight patterns are beneath (pun intended) them. Because why fly a straight line when you can create Grinch sky art across the winter sky? This holiday season, we’ve spotted not one but […] The post The Great Grinch Sky Art Showdown appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

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Further PC12 Flights

As has been reported in other places Sounds Air continued to occasionally use their Pilatus PC12s for some time after they withdrew from the normal scheduled flights. The final flights operated on scheduled services were as follows...ZK- PLB14 Nov  BHE WLG (S8 262), WLG-BHE (S8 263)ZK-PLS20 Oct BHE-WLG (S8 116), WLG-BHE (S8 297)ZK-PLX 26 Oct BHE-WLG (S8 260), WLG-NSN (S8 351), NSN-WLG (S8

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Five Aircraft in Two (Three?) Days

Earlier this month, as a result of personal circumstances and bad timing, I ended up needing to fly in five different aircraft over the course of a few days, trying to get from Buenos Aires to Tallinn to El Paso (not to mention three buses, two trains and a taxi). “It’s a good thing you like…

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ScaleWings Introduces New MT Propeller for SW-51

Thirty-three percent larger than previous builds, the composite is based on the original P-51 Mustang. The post ScaleWings Introduces New MT Propeller for SW-51 appeared first on Plane + Pilot.

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Cockpit Competition Heats Up as Next-Gen Widebodies Drive an Avionics Power Shift

Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The widebody recovery has arrived with force, but the clearest transformation is happening not in the cabin or the cargo hold. It […] The post Cockpit Competition Heats Up as Next-Gen Widebodies Drive an Avionics Power Shift appeared first on Avionics International.

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Ray Scholar Sends Thanks to Lightspeed

By Joel Kersting, EAA 882109, EAA Chapter 412 Holly Sylvester, EAA 1579274, is EAA Chapter 412’s 2025 Ray scholar. Holly had started her flight training before being awarded a $1,000 chapter scholarship in 2024, and then last February she was awarded the Ray Aviation Scholarship. This has been a long, not always smooth, venture for her. Holly would say she […] The post Ray Scholar Sends Thanks to Lightspeed first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Taking Advantage of Sport Pilot 2.0

By Michael Chang, EAA Lifetime 1109992 I started learning to fly in 2012 at Trade Winds Aviation flight school in San Jose, California. I spent most of my hours learning to fly in a Remos GX light-sport aircraft. I earned my sport pilot certificate in 2015. I built a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer in 2022, […] The post Taking Advantage of Sport Pilot 2.0 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Elliott Starts to Sell Its Southwest Stake

There are an enormous number of filings that public companies have to make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They are all public and nearly all of them are incredibly boring. But every so often, a routine filing shows us something of interest. That happened this week when Elliott disclosed that it had begun...

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Exciting stuff happening on this site very soon. The Mark II is being polished in the hangar and will be rolled out in a few weeks.

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A New Leader Takes Over Cranky Concierge at the End of the Year

It’s been more than 16 years since I started Cranky Concierge to help travelers with air travel problems, and things have changed a lot since those early days. Now, the biggest change yet is coming… I’m stepping down as president at the end of this year. When I first started the business, I relied on...

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EAA Chapter 582 Hosts Special Young Eagles Rally

Story and photos courtesy of EAA Chapter 582 In early October, EAA Chapter 582 hosted a special Young Eagles rally for youths from The Program Inc., a community organization dedicated to mentoring young men from fatherless homes. In the organization’s own words, they exist to provide an opportunity for boys to develop their social and […] The post EAA Chapter 582 Hosts Special Young Eagles Rally first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Just Unplug and Fly

Conquering cockpit distraction truly matters when you’re at the controls. The post Just Unplug and Fly appeared first on Plane + Pilot.

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Air NZ Interline for Whakatāne!

On the Air Chathams' Facebook page today...The wait is over. Our interline partnership with Air New Zealand is now on sale for flights, connecting to or from Whakatane to anywhere across the Air New Zealand domestic network, from the 24th March 2026 onwards.This partnership will enable more seamless travel to and from Whakatane.Bags checked through to final destination Boarding passes for

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Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting for EAA Chapter 878 Classroom

By Wayne Flury, EAA Lifetime 117059 Third year of Build and Fly program marks first utilization of new classroom/multi-purpose room Anyone who has ever endured a home remodeling project knows that it never goes as smoothly as expected, takes more time than expected, might cost more than expected, and there is always dirt, dust, and […] The post Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting for EAA Chapter 878 Classroom first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Taupō - Index of Posts

 The following is a list of operators that have flown regular air services through Taupō and links to my profiles on their operation. As always I love to receive corrections, more information and photos to update these posts... Steve - westland831@gmail.com1957-1960Post in final stages of preparationLooking for a photo of ZK-BQI with Taupo Air Services titles1957-1958https://

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Hartzell Engine Tech Unveils Starters for Experimental Aircraft

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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Happy Holidays

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

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The Air Charter Company - One of our Courier Operators

 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

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Nathan Pyle Strange Worlds

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…