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New cockpit systems aim to prevent 'impossible turn' accidents in general aviation
In the high-stakes cockpit environment, the margin between safety and disaster is measured in seconds and feet.
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AirlinesJul 1, 12:55 PM
BOC Aviation inks deal to lease eight Airbus A321neos to STARLUX Airlines
BOC Aviation announced that it has signed a lease agreement with STARLUX Airlines for eight Airbus A321neo aircraft,…
AirlinesJul 1, 12:00 PM
Qatar Airways Cuts Airbus A380 Flights by Over Half as Fleet Adjusts
Things are not as they seem, as two aircraft have just returned to service, which will change things a lot. Find out more here!
AirlinesJul 1, 9:21 AM
Airbus phases out A319neo from single-aisle lineup as A220 gain grows
Smallest member of re-engined A320 family has proved significantly less popular than its larger siblings. Airbus has quietly ceased offering the A319neo to airline customers following continued underwhelming sales of the smallest remaining member of its original narrowbody family. Although Airbus tells FlightGlobal it will still build the A319neo if asked – and it remains…
AirlinesJul 1, 9:03 AM
Scandinavian Airlines to Acquire Up to 40 Airbus A330s, Including New A330-900s
Scandinavian Airlines has announced the largest investment in the history of the company by shaking hands on a deal for as many as 40 Airbus A330 family aircraft.The deal features both brand-new A330-900s and leased older A330-300s.
AirlinesJul 1, 9:02 AM
Starlux to lease eight A321neos from BOC with deliveries starting in 2028
Aircraft will be powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines. Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines will start taking delivery of the eight additional Airbus A321neos it has agreed to lease from BOC Aviation in 2028. Starlux disclosed in March that it planned to source the jets from BOC. The lessor confirms in a 1 July statement that…
Military/DefenseJul 1, 2:00 AM
US Remains One of Few Nations Capable of Solo 6th-Generation Fighter Development
US and China are perhaps the only countries with the industrial base and funding to feasibly go it alone and develop a fullyfledged 6th-gen fighter.
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AirlinesJul 1, 1:04 PM
ANA launches Red Pokemon Jet livery on Boeing 787-8 for 30 years of partnership
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced it will unveil a specially painted "Red Pokemon Jet" at the end…
AirlinesJul 1, 12:55 PM
BOC Aviation inks deal to lease eight Airbus A321neos to STARLUX Airlines
BOC Aviation announced that it has signed a lease agreement with STARLUX Airlines for eight Airbus A321neo aircraft,…
AirlinesJul 1, 12:00 PM
Qatar Airways Cuts Airbus A380 Flights by Over Half as Fleet Adjusts
Things are not as they seem, as two aircraft have just returned to service, which will change things a lot. Find out more here!
Business Aviation
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Business AviationJun 28, 12:23 PM
Mexico's Interjet Airlines' Fleet Collapse Leaves 22 Sukhoi Superjets Abandoned Since 2020
In 2011 Interjet was Mexico's third-largest airline by passengers and was looking for a regional aircraft to support its domestic network. The obvious candidates were from Bombardier and Embraer but the carrier instead signed for 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100s! The financial logic was understandable at the time. However, this would be a fatal decision for Interjet, as it would be a major factor in the airline's downfall.Full article: https://simpleflying.com/why-22-russian-built-jets-have-sat-rotting-at-mexican-airports-since-2020/
Business AviationJun 23, 5:30 PM
US Private Jet Pilot Salaries Projected for 2026 Highlight Industry Trends
Private jet careers are still popular for pilots even though they typically pay less than commercial pilot positions.
Business AviationJun 19, 2:56 PM
Dassault Falcon 10X Takes to the Skies for Maiden Flight Launching Flight Tests
The 2-hour, 30-minute flight marks the start of the aircraft's flight test program.
Aviation Safety
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Aviation SafetyJul 3, 9:44 PM
New Training Approaches Aim to Remove Risk from Impossible Turn in General Aviation
In the high-stakes cockpit environment, the margin between safety and disaster is measured in seconds and feet.
Aviation SafetyJul 3, 9:44 PM
New cockpit systems aim to prevent 'impossible turn' accidents in general aviation
In the high-stakes cockpit environment, the margin between safety and disaster is measured in seconds and feet.
Aviation SafetyJul 1, 12:09 AM
Flight Instructor Candidates Learn Crucial Laws of Learning to Enhance Training Safety
Flight instructor candidates are typically taught a few fundamentals of education theory, including the laws of learning: readiness, exercise, effect, primacy, intensity, and recency.
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Flight TrainingJul 3, 9:42 PM
Essential Insurance Tips for Pilots Renting or Borrowing Aircraft
Many pilots who rent or borrow aircraft assume that the FBO, flight school, or aircraft owner's insurance will protect them if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
Flight TrainingJul 3, 9:42 PM
Pilots Warned to Verify Insurance Coverage When Renting Aircraft
Many pilots who rent or borrow aircraft assume that the FBO, flight school, or aircraft owner's insurance will protect them if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
Flight TrainingJun 17, 6:08 PM
Embry-Riddle's Plan to Use Rural Airstrip for Flight Training Draws Resident Criticism
Residents have voiced concerns about noise, traffic, and environmental impact as the proposal moves through local review.
Military/Defense
More Military/Defense →Military/DefenseJul 1, 2:00 AM
US Remains One of Few Nations Capable of Solo 6th-Generation Fighter Development
US and China are perhaps the only countries with the industrial base and funding to feasibly go it alone and develop a fullyfledged 6th-gen fighter.
Military/DefenseJun 30, 12:44 PM
Finland and Estonia join forces with NestAI to develop AI for unmanned defense systems
Finland's Ministry of Defense, the Estonian Defense Forces, and the European defense AI lab NestAI signed a letter of intent…
Military/DefenseJun 30, 12:48 AM
F-Drones Launches First US Military Drone Production Line as Ukraine's Export Pioneer
F-Drones is the first Ukrainian producer authorised by Kyiv to export its uncrewed weapons to the US military. For the first time, a Ukrainian manufacturer of military drones is establishing a production line in the United States. F-Drones specialises in assembling the small, first-person view (FPV) quadcopters that have become ubiquitous with the more than…