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Pilot error, complacency, and distraction, coupled with obscuring fog at the most critical point of flight, resulted in the crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 212, a DC-9-31, on 11 September 1974, and were instrumental in the adoption of new cockpit rules. The Setup: Crew, Aircraft, and a Short Hop North The Captain and First … Read more
A special Spirit Airlines Christmas plane debuted this week, featuring the carrier’s first-ever holiday livery during one of the busiest and most meaningful travel seasons of the year. The Spirit Airlines Christmas plane is a welcome change of tone after months of heavy headlines surrounding the carrier. We have been covering Spirit Airlines a lot … Read more
The strongest indicator of confidence in the largest expansion of Australian aviation in 25 years is the ongoing upgrade of the national airport infrastructure, led by the planned opening of Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026. New runways in Perth and Melbourne will be complemented by additional terminals at those airfields, as well as … Read more
The new contract covers the Post-Critical Design Review phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, which will replace the TF33 engines with the new F130s. The U.S. Department of War awarded on Dec. 23, 2025 a $2.04 billion task order to Boeing Defense Systems to continue the work on the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement … Read more
A drunk traveler at Perth International Airport now awaits a court hearing after allegedly breaching security and breaking a window before walking out onto the airport tarmac. On Tuesday, December 30, the Australian Federal Police were called to the airport after it was alleged that the New Zealand traveler became intoxicated and was denied boarding. … Read more
The 50 year old nuclear-powered aircraft carrier returned to Bremerton, Washington on Dec. 16, 2025 after its final scheduled deployment. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the oldest commissioned aircraft carrier in the world, is scheduled to be officially decommissioned in May 2026 – 51 years after entering service. After post-deployment maintenance at Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, the … Read more
An aerial view of Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg, VA. Photo courtesy of BCB Airport We usually cover specific events at airports, often relating to aircraft or airline events, but sometimes about milestones at the airport itself. We’re going to try something new – profiling airports you may not know about, ones that have … Read more
Coulson Aviation 767 is set to reshape Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) operations as legacy firefighting aircraft near retirement. If you have followed aerial firefighting over the past few years, you already know the uncomfortable truth. The fleet of very large airtankers that agencies have relied on for decades is aging out fast. With the recent … Read more
Back in 2017 we covered Qatar Airways’ reveal of its new Qsuite business class seat. But 2017 was a long time ago. How has Qatar’s flagship product fared since then? The short answer is: it’s doing VERY well. Qsuite remains a huge favorite among among frequent flyers, and it has helped drive Qatar to the … Read more
After more than 80 years, a P-40 fighter pilot shot down in China in 1943 has finally returned home to South Carolina. It wasn’t the first time 1st Lt. Morton Sher was shot down. At 22 years old he was escorting bombers for breakfast, and flying other hazardous combat missions for dinner in the China-Burma … Read more