Military/DefenseJun 27, 8:00 AM
United Airlines Steadily Adds Military Pilots Weekly to Fuel Pilot Pipeline
A closer look at how United streamlines the transition from a military jet to a commercial flight deck.
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Aviation SafetyJun 26, 9:39 PM
FAA Investigates Low Flypast by Converted Boeing 777 Freighter in Pre-Delivery Flight
Video captured manoeuvre at Horseshoe Bay involving twinjet modified for Qatar Airways Cargo. Safety authorities could be called in to probe a controversial low-height flypast carried out by a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter as it undertook final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways. Video of the aircraft circulating on social media appears to depict it…
AirlinesJun 26, 7:24 PM
AirVenture Evening Shows Feature Astronauts and Aviation Films
Programs at Theater in the Woods and the Fly-In Theater will run during AirVenture week.
AirlinesJun 26, 7:00 PM
EAA AirVenture 2026 to Feature Classic Aviation Films with Guest Speakers and Free Popcorn
From 'Top Gun' to 'Memphis Belle', this year's lineup features iconic movies, free popcorn, and exclusive guest speakers for aviation enthusiasts.
RegulatoryJun 26, 4:05 PM
FAA Seeks to Eliminate Outdated Free-Balloon Pilot Certificate Rules
The proposal would remove Part 61 sections tied to old free-balloon and expired pilot certificates.
Technology/eVTOLJun 26, 3:21 PM
FAA Launches Advanced Air Mobility Research Range in Oklahoma City for eVTOL Testing
New Oklahoma City site will support vertiport testing and eVTOL integration work.
AirlinesJun 26, 3:00 PM
United Airlines Loads Sandbags on ERJ145 for Weight and Balance on One-Passenger Flight
With only one passenger on board, extra ballast was required for weight and balance reasons.
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AirlinesJun 27, 2:01 AM
Delta Unveils Largest Domestic Fleet Featuring Lie-Flat Seats for 2026
Delta's June schedule marks the largest domestic deployment of lie-flat seats in the airline's history.
AirlinesJun 26, 11:22 PM
Air Canada to Launch Airbus A321XLR on Three US Routes Including LAX and Miami
Air Canada unveils its plans to utilize the cutting-edge Airbus A321XLR on routes to Los Angeles and Miami.
AirlinesJun 26, 10:04 PM
Boeing launches comprehensive brand review amid accelerating recovery
The project involves studying perceptions of the brand and whether it reflects Boeing’s post-crisis turnaround. Boeing has launched an internal and external review of its corporate brand, seeking to understand how people perceive it and evaluate how well the brand represents Boeing’s recent recovery following several years of upheaval. The company is launching the project…
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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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FAA Investigates Low Flypast by Converted Boeing 777 Freighter in Pre-Delivery Flight
Video captured manoeuvre at Horseshoe Bay involving twinjet modified for Qatar Airways Cargo. Safety authorities could be called in to probe a controversial low-height flypast carried out by a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter as it undertook final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways. Video of the aircraft circulating on social media appears to depict it…
Aviation SafetyJun 26, 12:53 PM
FedEx Returns Four MD-11Fs to Service as Fleet Reintegration Targets Peak Season
Carrier returning trijets from grounding after fix developed in wake of UPS accident at Louisville. US freight specialist FedEx is expecting to have its full Boeing MD-11F fleet back in service before this year's peak period. The MD-11F fleet was grounded last November following the fatal UPS accident at Louisville. National Transportation Safety Board investigators…
Aviation SafetyJun 26, 3:00 AM
Seven Key Airports Serve as Vital Flight Diversion Hubs Worldwide
From Gander to Shannon, these airports serve as aviation's ultimate safety nets, handling emergency diversions and ETOPS operations across the world
Military/Defense
More Military/Defense →Military/DefenseJun 27, 8:00 AM
United Airlines Steadily Adds Military Pilots Weekly to Fuel Pilot Pipeline
A closer look at how United streamlines the transition from a military jet to a commercial flight deck.
Military/DefenseJun 26, 11:00 PM
USAF Extends Service of 54 A-10 Warthogs Beyond Operation Epic Fury Completion
Even though the USAF has indicated it will keep three squadrons of Warthogs in service for a couple extra years, it doesn't change the calculous.
Military/DefenseJun 26, 9:32 AM
UK Ministry of Defence Invests £2M in PYRAMID Open Avionics for Drones and GCAP
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is set to widen its adoption of open avionics architecture, with UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) awarding more than £2 million to… UK funds PYRAMID open avionics push for drones, swarms and GCAP appeared first on AeroTime.